Municipal Court

https://refund.courts.wa.gov/

Blake Refund Bureau

Washington State’s official online reimbursement center for court-ordered fines or costs paid in connection with Blake-related drug possession convictions. To apply for your Blake-related LFO refund(s):

Step 1 – Find your case Start your application on the website after your Blake-related conviction(s) are vacated and refund eligibility is determined by the court(s). If you do not see the refund you are looking for, please contact the court that you expect to issue your refund. Court information and resources to help with your vacate process can be found on the website.

Step 2 – Fill out the online form and upload all necessary documents Once a completed request is submitted with proof of ID, you will receive an email and on-screen confirmation that your refund request has been filed. Instructions on filling out the form can be found on the website. Your refund will then be added to a queue for review. Incomplete requests and missing documents will delay our ability to process your refund request. We cannot review your request until we have this information.

Step 3 – Confirmation and review After submitting your refund request, you will receive a confirmation message and an email indicating that your request has been received. Our team will review the information submitted and may contact you for further verification or clarification if needed. If you submitted your refund online, you can check the status at any time. View your application status / list of applications on the website. We may ask for more information from you via email as we progress through the refund process.

Step 4 – Processing and payment Once your refund request has been reviewed and approved, our Blake Refund Bureau will process the payment. Your refund check will be mailed to the address provided. You can track your refund progress via the portal, as status updates will be updated throughout the process.

Poulsbo Municipal Court Jury Pool

Poulsbo Municipal Court’s juror pool comes from the Kitsap County Superior Court Jury Office. If you have any questions regarding your jury service you will need to contact them at 360.337.7166.

Types of Cases heard in Poulsbo Municipal Court

Municipal Court jurors hear testimony and view evidence regarding misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, such as DUI, Driving While License Suspended, Theft, and Assault. More serious felony cases such as robbery and homicide are handled in Superior Court. Jurors will not be hearing civil cases.

• 2026 Court Rules
• 2025 Court Rules

Payment Information

Cash: Do not send cash through the mail or leave cash in the drop box.

Checks or Money Orders: Make checks/money orders payable to: PMC or Poulsbo Municipal Court

• Include case or ticket number. If you don’t have the case or ticket number include the name of the person listed on the ticket or court charging document if different from your name.
• Include your phone number with payment.

Drop Boxes: You can use the drop box located near the front doors at Poulsbo City Hall or the drive up box located on 3rd Ave behind Poulsbo City Hall.

• Mark the outside of your envelope “Poulsbo Municipal Court.”
• Include case or ticket number. If you don’t have the case or ticket number include the name of the person listed on the ticket or court charging document if different from your name.
• Include your phone number with payment.

Credit Card Payments: Credit card payments can be made through nCourt.

• To pay by credit card call 360-626-6073, or by internet www.poulsbomunipayments.com.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY THE DUE DATE ON THE NOTICE OF INFRACTION

This infraction will not be a part of your driving record and will be processed like a parking infraction.

An infraction detected through the use of an automated traffic safety camera is a non-criminal offense for which you cannot go to jail. The penalty for this infraction may include non-renewal of the vehicle registration.
Like a parking ticket, this infraction will not appear on your driving record. However, failure to respond to a Notice of Infraction, failure to appear for a requested hearing, or failure to pay a penalty imposed after a hearing will result in a late fee as well as this Notice of Infraction being referred to a collection agency and additional penalties plus collection fees will be added to the original penalty.
Failure to appear at a hearing requested for the purpose of contesting the determination or for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances may result in the refusal of the department to renew the vehicle license, until any penalties imposed pursuant to RCW Chapter 46.63 have been satisfied.

How to Respond

You must respond by one of the following methods.

• Pay

  Pay the Amount Due

• Payment Plan

  If you have received a photo enforcement infraction and are unable to pay in full, you may request a payment plan with the court online, at the front counter or by phone at 360.779.9846. Request a Payment Plan

• Request a Mitigation Hearing

  I agree I have committed the infraction, but I want a hearing to explain the circumstances.

Mitigation Hearing (in Person): By requesting a mitigation hearing in person, you agree to appear at your scheduled hearing and will be deemed to have committed the infraction. You may not subpoena witnesses for this hearing. You would request a mitigation hearing if you agree the infraction was committed but believe the circumstances may be such that the court should reduce the penalty. You will be notified in writing of your mitigation hearing date.
Mitigation Hearing (by Mail): Instead of appearing in court, you have the option of a mitigation hearing by mail; you will not be required to appear in court. Instead, you must complete the Statement of Declaration for Hearing by Mail and submit to the court. You may not subpoena witnesses for this hearing. The court will review your declaration, the video/images of the incident and the police officer’s sworn statement and render a decision. The infraction will be found committed and a monetary penalty will be determined. The judge may, but is not required to, reduce the penalty depending on any mitigating circumstances. You will be notified by mail of the judge’s decision and you agree to pay the penalty within 30 days of the decision. You may not appeal the court’s determination or order.

• Request a Contested Hearing

  I want to contest (challenge) this infraction. I did not commit the infraction.

Contested Hearing (in Person): At a contested hearing the City has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the infraction was committed. By requesting a contested hearing in person, you agree to appear at your scheduled hearing. You may subpoena witnesses including the officer who issued this Notice of Infraction. You will be notified in writing of your contested hearing date.
Contested Hearing (by Mail): Instead of appearing in court, you have the option of a contested hearing by mail; you will not be required to appear in court. Instead, you must complete the Statement of Declaration for Hearing by Mail and submit to the court. The City has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the infraction was committed. By conducting a contested hearing by mail, you are waiving the ability to subpoena witnesses. The court will review your declaration, the video/images of the incident, and the police officer’s sworn statement and render a decision. The judge will not reduce the penalty if the infraction is found to have been committed. You will be notified by mail of the judge’s decision and you agree to pay the penalty within 30 days of the decision. You may not appeal the court’s determination or order.

Declaration of Non-Responsibility

• Submit a Declaration of Non-Responsibility

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