Court Hours:
8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
*** no payments accepted after 4:45 pm ***

The Lakewood Municipal Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction which hears criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, infractions, parking and photo infraction violations that occur in the City of Lakewood.

The Municipal Court does not hear small claims cases or civil cases, change names or issue marriage licenses. Please contact Pierce County District Court at 253-798-7474 for more information.

Court proceedings are open to the public. Parties interesting in viewing hearings should contact the court to verify session times. Please be aware that the courtroom is not an appropriate place for children.

NEW! The Lakewood Municipal Court is now accepting online and telephone payments of court fines through Official Payments.

• Internet - Officialpayments.com - jurisdiction code 8002
• Telephone - 1-800-2PayTax (1-800-272-9829)

A service fee will apply to any internet and telephone payments.

Please contact the court 2 – 3 business days after posting the payment to verify the payment has been processed.