FAQs • Pierce County, WA • CivicEngage

What happens if I miss my Pretrial appointment?: Contact Pretrial Services at 253-798-3781 as soon as you realize you missed your appointment. Failing to report to Pretrial Services as directed is a violation of your release conditions, and depending on the circumstances of your case, the Court and Prosecutor’s Office may be notified regarding your failure to comply. If it is outside of business hours, leave a message and call back the next business day until you are in contact with someone at Pretrial Services.

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Pretrial Services

1. I was just released from custody, what do I need to do?: You need to report to Pretrial Services in person within 24 hours of your release from custody. If you were transferred to another jurisdiction after your release from Pierce County Jail, you need to report to Pretrial Services within 24 hours of your release from that jurisdiction.

2. What happens if I miss a Court date?: If you do not report to Court, a bench warrant will be issued and Bail Jumping charges may be filed. Contact your Attorney of Record or Pretrial Services at 253-798-3781 immediately to make arrangements to address the warrant.

3. What happens if I miss my Pretrial appointment?: Contact Pretrial Services at 253-798-3781 as soon as you realize you missed your appointment. Failing to report to Pretrial Services as directed is a violation of your release conditions, and depending on the circumstances of your case, the Court and Prosecutor’s Office may be notified regarding your failure to comply. If it is outside of business hours, leave a message and call back the next business day until you are in contact with someone at Pretrial Services.

4. How do I find my next Court date?: You can contact your Attorney of Record, Pretrial Services at 253-798-3781, or look up your case online at Legal Information Network Exchange (LINX)