CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2nd & 4th Monday Every Month
Hoquiam Ciy Hall
7:30 PM
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Harbor Art Guild
Holiday Season Art Show
Thru February 08, 2009
210 6th Street, Hoquiam WA
City of Hoquiam
Encourages
Green Industry
Hoquiam is proud to announce our change to using Harbor 100
Water Use Efficiency Rule
The State of Washington has put in place new requirements
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The Municipal Court has many activities
responsibilities, including
the following items.
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Process citations
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Log all cases received for the Police Department
and City Attorney
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Schedule and conduct hearings and trials before
judge and jury.
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Maintain docket information for each defendant
and case.
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Assess and collect fines, costs and restitution.
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Maintain accurate records for the Department of
Licensing, Police Department and other law enforcement
or court departments.
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Receive and disburse funds in an accountable manner.
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Notify defendants of probation terms and local
resources for treatment and counseling.
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Prepare and send billing documents to defendants.
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Issue bench and arrest warrants.
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Interact with a diverse population (e.g. non-English
speaking, disabled, and low literacy/comprehension).
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Incarcerate and release defendants from jail custody.
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Attend continuing education programs on new laws, rules and procedures.
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Conduct hearings of incarcerated inmates for custody status after regular court hours, on weekends
and holidays at the city and county jails.
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Jury management - obtain lists from county, mail
jury summons, maintain record of jury service and payment
to jurors.
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Maintain trust account for bail and restitution.
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Liaison with Police Department and Jail.
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Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to city officials and to the Washington State
Administrator of the Courts.
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