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1. Why do we have a County-wide Strategic Plan?
2. Why is the County using a Balanced Scorecard approach?

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1. How do I report a barking dog?
2. Where do I license my dog?
3. How do I contact the Humane Society?
4. Are there other locations where I can license my pet?
5. Do cats have to be licensed?
6. How long can my neighbor leave his dog chained to a tree?
7. What is the process for taking an animal away from an owner?
8. Can I find out who made a complaint?
9. Are poultry or livestock allowed in my neighborhood?
10. How do I update my pet's status?
11. How do I report a dog that is a menace?
12. What are the fees to license my pet?

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1. When are my property taxes due?
2. How do I pay my property taxes?
3. Why does my property value change each year?
4. What can I do if I disagree with my assessed value?
5. Why haven't I received my tax statement yet?
6. How often does the Assessor-Treasurer's Office inspect my property?
7. What gives the Assessor the right to photograph or enter my property uninvited?
8. What will happen if I don't pay my first half tax in April?
9. My mortgage company should pay my taxes but they haven't. What should I do?

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1. When is the foreclosure sale?
2. Will my credit suffer if I just let my property go to a foreclosure sale?
3. Why are you notifying me now that my taxes have been delinquent for several years?

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1. How do I verify that a manufactured/mobile home has been moved only once?
2. Why isn't my manufactured/mobile home value going down annually? Shouldn't it depreciate like a car?
3. Isn't the N.A.D.A. or Blue Book a better indication of the value of my manufactured/mobile home?
4. I sold my manufactured/mobile home two years ago and I'm still getting the tax statement. What should I do?
5. I just purchased my manufactured/mobile home for less than the assessed value. How can my value be more than I paid for it?

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1. What is personal property?
2. How often do I have to file a personal property asset listing?
3. What happens if I do not pay my personal property taxes?
4. How am I taxed on my personal property?
5. Will I receive a personal property tax statement?
6. Why is there a late file penalty on my tax bill?

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1. Who is my attorney?
2. How do I contact my attorney?
3. What if I don't qualify for a DAC attorney?
4. How do I quash a warrant?
5. How do I contact my DAC assigned panel attorney?
6. What will happen at my next court date?

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1. How do I register to vote?
2. How do I change my address or name on my voter registration?
3. How do I get a replacement ballot?
4. Where can I get voter data?
5. What are under and over votes?
6. How do I change my political party?
7. Why did I get a jury summons?
8. Do I need a stamp to mail my ballot?

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1. When can I file for office?
2. What do I need to do before filing for office?

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1. Where does a Pierce County jurisdiction submit a resolution to be on the ballot?
2. I have been appointed to committee. Where do I find the words limits for statements?

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1. How do I challenge a voter registration?

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1. Why do I need an excise tax affidavit?
2. Who is responsible for paying the excise tax?
3. How do I calculate excise tax?
4. How do I create a deed?
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6. How do I complete an excise tax affidavit?
7. What do I do when I sell my mobile home?
8. Where do I get the excise form and how do I complete it?
9. Why do I need an additional form for the gift exemption?
10. How do I find out if my transaction is Exempt from Excise Tax?

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1. How do I change my name?
2. How do I get a copy of my marriage certificate?
3. Has my marriage certificate been returned?
4. Can the three day waiting period be waived?
5. What are the minimum ages for applicants?
6. What if one of the applicants is 17? Can he/she get a license?
7. How do I get divorced?
8. How long is a marriage license valid?
9. What type of ID is accepted?
10. Is there a waiting period before I can use the license?
11. Is the license only valid in Washington?
12. How much is the marriage license?
13. What if I lost my marriage packet?
14. What do I need to bring in?
15. Is all information on the marriage certificate mandatory?
16. What if the person doesn't know the information on one of the parents?
17. What if I don't know the information at the time I apply, but I can find it before we are married?
18. What if one of us is not legally divorced yet, can we still apply for a marriage license?
19. Can we get married again in Washington even if we are legally married in another state or country?
20. What are the steps after the marriage ceremony has taken place?
21. What if I'm unable to print my completed marriage application for notarization?
22. I'm performing a wedding ceremony what do I need to do?
23. Can I apply for a license in WA if I am an out of state resident?
24. Is the application fee refundable?
25. I received a certified copy of my marriage and it is past the valid dates on the certificate. Is it still valid?
26. How do I change information on my marriage certificate?

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1. How much does a passport cost?
2. How do I get a passport?
3. How long does it take to get a passport?
4. What forms of payment do you accept?
5. Other Frequently Asked Questions
6. How much are passport photos?

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1. Who is the Ethics Commission?
2. What are the Enforcement Procedures?
3. What is Lobbying?

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1. Why did the CCN make the decision to require a one-time activation fee for new customers?
2. Will this impact current or future public safety/first responder customers?
3. Is there benefit of adding new customers onto the SCWCS?
4. Will all new customers be required to pay the activation fee (option #1) adopted by the CCN Board?
5. How will the activation fee be collected?
6. Will first responders have to “compete” with other agencies such as utilities, school districts, general government, etc. for airtime on the system?
7. The rate model shows that 11,294 units is the maximum allowable capacity of subscriber units on the system, equal to 80% of the system. How was this number developed?

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1. Where do I get dissolution papers?
2. I have questions about filling out my divorce/custody/modification papers.
3. I need a copy of my divorce decree.
4. How do I get an appointment with the Court Facilitator?
5. Where can I pay child support?

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1. Where do I go to get a Domestic Violence restraining order?

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1. Where is the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court (County Clerk) and what hours is it open?
2. What does it cost to file a case in Pierce County Superior Court?
3. Where do I go to get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
4. How do I find out the date/time/place of my court hearing?
5. How can I find out the status or what happened in a case?
6. Can you recommend an attorney to take my case?
7. Where do I get a Certificate of Rehabilitation to reinstate or obtain a concealed weapons permit?
8. Instructions for Issuance of Out of State Subpoenas
9. How do I restore my firearm rights?

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1. I was just released from custody, what do I need to do?
2. What happens if I miss a court date?
3. What happens if I miss my Pretrial Services appointment?
4. How do I find my next court date?
5. How do I get in touch with my attorney?
6. I keep trying to call, but a recording tells me I'm not eligible for telephone check ins. What do I do?

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1. How do I quash a warrant?
2. Can I pay my Superior Court ordered fines online?
3. Where do I get a Certificate of Rehabilitation to reinstate or obtain a concealed weapons permit?
4. How do I restore my firearm rights?

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1. What is a community village?
2. Why should taxpayers pay for this?
3. Is the County going to manage this?
4. Will you have security at the village?
5. Will there be any restrictions on the residents?
6. What kind of services will be available for village residents?
7. With CFV being a county co-led project, will the village comply with all applicable county, state and federal land use and environmental law?
8. There are clearly a lot of wetlands in and near the site. How are you going to protect them and the wildlife inhabiting the area?
9. Won’t the property values near the site be negatively impacted by the village?
10. Won’t the village become a magnet for crime and drug selling?
11. Spanaway already has more than its share of problems with homelessness and crime. Isn’t the village going to make things worse?
12. Your original proposal indicated the residents would be served by septic, and not a sewer. Shouldn’t you connect to the sewer to protect wetlands, groundwater, and nearby Spanaway Lake?
13. Aren’t you going to just isolate the formerly homeless living there? Won’t they be unable to get the help they need?
14. Will you admit those with a criminal background?
15. How can you put that much residential density on roughly 21 acres? Aren’t you violating land use laws?
16. How many people will you house
17. Why are you building free housing for homeless people?
18. How big is the village? How much land is it going to use?
19. How can I ask questions or register a concern?
20. I think this is a great idea – how can I get involved?
21. Why was there not a vote on this village prior to developing a site plan?
22. Why doesn’t the County build the village on the vacant K-Mart site on Pacific Highway in Spanaway instead of the current proposed site?
23. What will this do to traffic in the area? Where will everyone who works or lives there park?
24. This site is close to JBLM and is in a very loud area, which doesn’t seem therapeutic for recovery. Why was this place chosen over the other options?
25. I heard that the Pierce County Village project has already gone through a SEPA process and the County’s SEPA official issued a Determination of Nonsignifance (DNR) for the project. Is that true?

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1. Why the Parkland-Spanaway area?
2. Will students, staff, and families be safe?
3. Will a new crisis care facility impact homelessness?
4. Will the CRC make the Parkland area a “dumping ground” for high risk individuals?
5. What happens to a patient not stabilized after 48 hours?
6. What will be the staffing to patient ratio?
7. What are the conditions of guests?
8. What harm issues do you expect or have you experienced?
9. Will first responders transporting patients be using lights and sirens?
10. Who has keycards and how are they safeguarded?
11. Are visitors permitted and if so what restrictions are required?
12. Where will the CRC be placed on the county property?

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1. Who will be inspected?
2. Who is doing the inspection?
3. Why are we inspecting?
4. What fire hazards are we looking for?
5. How often are these inspections done?
6. How do I find out the results?
7. What if deficiencies are found?
8. Is there a fee?
9. Permits
10. Summation

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1. How can I request an interpreter?
2. How do I attend a Zoom hearing?
3. How do I get to the Pierce County District Court?
4. Where do I go for court-ordered treatment?
5. How long are probation appointments?
6. What should I bring to a probation appointment?
7. What is Veterans Court?
8. How do I qualify for Veterans Court?
9. How can I get information about Drug Court?
10. How can I get information about Mental Health Court?
11. Where can I find information about Treatment Courts?

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1. If I applied for Round One funding and/or received funding from Round One, can I apply?
2. If approved, how long do I have to complete the project?
3. How do I submit receipts for reimbursement?
4. If I’m not sure my project will qualify, what should I do?
5. What size project can be submitted and how much will I be reimbursed?
6. If my business received a grant in 2020 or 2021, am I eligible to apply?
7. Do I have to demonstrate an impact due to COVID-19?

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1. What happens if I call 911 by accident?
2. Can I Text-to-9-1-1?
3. What happens if I Text-to-9-1-1 in Pierce County?

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1. I still have not received my training certificate for a course that I took on the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Web site. What should I do?

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1. Who Completes the Equity Note?
2. Where will the Equity Note be housed?
3. How is the Equity Note included in the existing EDS Workflow?
4. What information is included in the Equity Note?

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1. How do I bid on construction projects or vendor opportunities?
2. Where can I park near the County-City Building?
3. How can I file a public records request?

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1. How do I bid on construction projects or vendor opportunities?
2. Where can I find construction bid results?

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1. Who conducts timber harvests on county owned lands?

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1. What building did Pierce County purchase?
2. Why did Pierce County purchase the building?
3. How much did the County pay to purchase the building?
4. How is the County funding this purchase?
5. What benefit is this sale to Pierce County and taxpayers?
6. Which Pierce County departments will be moving to the new building?
7. Will this purchase impact any County leased spaces or employees located in other County owned/leased buildings?
8. Several years ago, the County pursued a new administrative building. What is the difference with this approach?
9. Why is this a good idea?

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1. How do I bid on maintenance projects or vendor opportunities?
2. Is there a lost and found for the County-City Building?

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1. How do I bid on construction projects or vendor opportunities?
2. Where can I find construction bid results?

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1. Who do I contact regarding foreclosures?
2. Can I just come in and purchase Tax Title property?
3. Do you have a list of tax title properties?
4. What if I am interested in buying tax title property?
5. What does 'tax title' property mean?
6. Who do I call for more information regarding tax title property?

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1. How much are my gambling taxes?
2. What are the reporting requirements for gambling taxes?
3. Where do I pay my gambling taxes?

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1. How much are my current year Property Taxes?
2. Who do I need to talk to regarding Delinquent Taxes?
3. Who do I need to talk to regarding Exemptions (Senior and Disabled)?
4. How much are my mobile home taxes?
5. How do I change my Name/Address on my parcel?
6. Where do I pay my taxes?
7. Can I use my credit card to pay my taxes, or may I pay my taxes electronically?
8. I mailed my property tax statement more than two weeks ago. When will my payment be reflected on the Assessor-Treasurer website?

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1. What is the Health and Community Building concept?
2. Why is this necessary?
3. Where is the money coming from to do this?
4. What happens next?
5. When would the buildings be razed? Are there any environmental impacts to consider for local residents?
6. What about increased traffic to the area?
7. What if the concept does not work out? What happens to South Sound 911?
8. Is this a way to evade the decision of voters last fall?

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1. Who may I donate sick leave to?

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1. What is the county’s EEO policy?
2. How do I file an EEO Complaint?
3. How soon should the complaint be reported and filed?
4. What happens after the complaint is reported and filed?
5. Who should I contact regarding an EEO matter?

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1. How do I request reasonable accommodation during the employment selection process?
2. What is reasonable accommodation in employment?
3. What are some examples of reasonable accommodation?
4. How is reasonable accommodation in employment determined?
5. What is the County’s reasonable accommodation policy?
6. What is the County’s ADA Grievance Process?

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1. What is “total compensation”?
2. Why are we doing a classification and compensation study?
3. What is benchmarking?
4. Will all positions be benchmarked?
5. With whom will the jobs be benchmarked to?
6. How will the consultants account for geographical differences in the market?
7. What is the difference between cost of labor and the cost of living?
8. Will the study result in changes in my classification or pay?
9. Will my health benefits change?
10. Isn’t this just a way to save money and pay me less?
11. Why are represented employees included?
12. When was the last time a study like this was done?
13. Are elected officials included in this study?
14. How many job classes do we currently have?
15. How do we currently decide where/how a job is classified?
16. Does the County Council have to approve any changes or is this up to the Executive?
17. How much are we paying for this?
18. I’m a manager. How much of my time will be needed for this?
19. The last time we did a study, we did not implement any of the results. Are we doing all this work just to end up with the same outcome?
20. What jobs will be included in the study?
21. Are probationary employees eligible to fill out a PDQ?

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1. Why is there a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) every three years?
2. Why are there demographic questions on the survey?
3. Will my answers be linked to my name?
4. How long will the survey take?
5. How long is the survey open?
6. Why is there a joint Community Needs Assessment this year?

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1. Why become a long-term care ombudsman?
2. What do volunteers say about being an ombudsman?
3. What is required to be an ombudsman?
4. What skills are important to being an ombudsman?
5. When did the ombudsman program start?
6. Where will I serve as an ombudsman?
7. My schedule is busy. Can I still be an ombudsman?
8. I don't know much about long-term care. Can I still be an ombudsman?
9. How do I get started as a volunteer ombudsman?

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1. What is a performance measure?
2. What is a performance target?
3. Why did the County select these measures?
4. What does the County use this information for?
5. Why are scorecards done for homeless service providers and not other providers in Human Services?
6. Are there scorecards for other departments to measure county-funded projects?
7. What does the “i” mean on the score card?
8. Why are some measures colored gray?
9. How do I interpret this information?
10. Can I download the data to review the numbers?
11. Where does this data come from?
12. How often is the data updated?
13. Can we see the targets for each measure?
14. What is the difference between not applicable and no information?

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1. Who can help with rental assistance?
2. Can you help me find a rental?
3. My lights are going to be shut off; can you help me?
4. Where can I find assistance filing my Income Tax?
5. Do you have money to help people with food?
6. I need a lawyer; can you help me ?
7. My home is not handicap accessible; can you make it accessible?
8. When does energy assistance start?
9. How do I get my child into Head Start or ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)?
10. Do you do screenings that help me know how my baby is developing?
11. Can you help me with my GED?
12. I need job skills; do you have a program that can help me?
13. I am about to be homeless; where can I go?
14. Will weatherization provide me with free new windows?

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1. When can I apply for rental assistance/utility assistance?
2. I received rental assistance in 2020 or 2021. Am I eligible for assistance in 2022? Will I have to reapply?
3. What is the application process?
4. Who do I contact if I need assistance with the application?
5. How will I be contacted by the provider?
6. I rent a room from family/friend. Am I eligible to apply?
7. I live in a hotel/motel. Am I eligible to apply?
8. My contact information has changed since I submitted my application, what do I do?
9. My rent is not past due. Can I apply for just utility assistance?
10. What utilities are eligible?
11. I have a housing choice/section 8 vouchers. Am I eligible to apply?
12. Can this program pay rent directly to the tenant?
13. Can this program pay for my future rent payments?
14. Who do I contact if I’m experiencing technical difficulties?
15. I applied for assistance and am now past due for an additional month of rent. May I re-apply if I need more rental assistance?
16. I was unable to attach documents when I submitted my application, what do I do now?
17. I'm not behind in rent yet, but I will be soon. Can I apply?
18. Does this program help with move-in costs?
19. I don’t live in Pierce County. Can I still apply?

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1. How does Pierce County involve people with lived experience into the evaluation process?
2. Can the Unified Regional Approach (URA) be reasonably stood up and operating by July 1?
3. How is the 501 Commons grant being utilized?
4. If funds are reallocated because they cannot be spent on their intended purpose, how will these be reallocated?
5. We have a transportation pilot that gave free bus passes to people experiencing homelessness. Were those given to clients not on a Pierce Transit bus route?
6. Does the Homeless Housing Program (HHP) cap allocation based on the area?
7. Strategy 4.6 of the CPEH expects that 340-1650 households served annually through case management." What is the variation of that range? What happens to remaining households?
8. How will you serve 3,000 people on the proposed budget through the Shelter Hub? Funding seems unsustainable.
9. Is there a way to get mobile Coordinated Entry (CE) support for people who cannot physically get to a location?
10. The City of Tacoma has several emergency/temporary shelter sites going offline because funding is used up. Can they apply for emergency shelter funds?
11. Is Eviction Prevention still only funding households who are in arrears?
12. When the contracts for the Right of Way funding are taken on by Pierce County, will you continue working with the same providers going forward?
13. If we know that many people experiencing homelessness do not want to stay in congregate shelters, why are we adding more congregate shelter beds?
14. I recently saw HMIS numbers that show the daily occupancy of shelter beds well above 83%. Can you confirm this?
15. How do you ensure funding gets into the hands of those who need it?
16. We're seeing numbers increase at St. Vincent de Paul. Is Pierce County looking at the newest data as you work on numbers?
17. What is the process for quality control in HMIS?
18. How can the broader community get engaged and help? Is there a way to donate?

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1. If I already applied for rental assistance and my application is being processed, will I still be helped after the portal closes?
2. What will happen if I can’t get my final documents until after the portal is closed?
3. Will I still be able to log in and see the status of my application when the portal closes?
4. What if I already received assistance but I am waiting for more help form the provider who served me originally?
5. What can I do after this program ends if I still need assistance paying my rent?
6. How do I know if my application is still incomplete?
7. How will I be notified when I have been referred to a provider?
8. Is Pierce County Rental Assistance out of funds?
9. I haven’t heard anything about the status of my application, who should I contact?
10. Can I still apply in person with the providers once the portal closes?
11. I just received a 14-day notice, is it too late to apply?
12. Has there been any change in the amount of Rental Assistance funds I am eligible for?

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1. Do I have to sign up to receive WEA messages on my mobile device?
2. Will the EAS system interrupt streaming radio and TV services?
3. Where/How can I receive NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts?

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1. Where is Juvenile Court (Remann Hall)?
2. What happens when a juvenile is arrested or cited for a criminal offense?
3. Do I have any financial responsibilities if my child is arrested or detained?
4. If my child was detained, are there court hearings?
5. Do I need legal representation?
6. When am I going to get to meet with my attorney to talk about my case and how can I find out which attorney is assigned to me?
7. What happens at arraignment?
8. Are there any legal negotiations or plea bargaining?
9. What are the chances I will be detained?
10. Are there common criminal court hearings?
11. Can anyone come to Juvenile Court hearings?
12. Does my parent have to come with me to court?
13. Are there any basic rules I need to follow when I come to court?
14. Do I have any obligations while my child waits for his/her court hearing?
15. Are there ever restrictions/obligations after a court hearing?
16. Can my child be detained for a long time?
17. How do I quash my warrant?
18. What do I do if I get a curfew violation?

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1. Where is Pierce County Adoption Services located?
2. How long does the process take?
3. How much does an adoption cost?
4. Does my child participate in the process?
5. When and where are adoptions finalized?
6. My child’s father is not listed on the birth certificate. Do I have to notify him?
7. How do I obtain copies of adoption records?

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1. Who files the At-Risk-Youth (ARY) petition?
2. How do I file an At-Risk Youth (ARY) petition?
3. How do I file a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) petition?
4. What should I do if the court order is violated?
5. Who is Family Reconciliation Services?
6. What does Family Reconciliation Services (FRS) do and are they a part of Child Protective Services (CPS)?
7. What is the goal of Family Reconciliation Services (FRS)?
8. How do I contact Family Reconciliation Services to request a Family Assessment?
9. Can Family Reconciliation Services (FRS) work with my family without an At-Risk Youth Petition being filed in court?
10. Once the Family Assessment has been completed? What do I do?
11. What can I expect at the first court date, called the Fact-Finding Hearing?

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1. How does my child get into Chemical Dependency Disposition Alternative (CDDA) ?
2. How much does treatment cost?
3. Why does my child have to change probation officers again?

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1. Is my probation officer also an attorney?
2. This is my child’s responsibility so why do I have to be at court?
3. Are there restrictions/obligations after a court hearing?
4. Will my school be contacted?

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1. Where is the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office?
2. How do I quash my warrant?
3. If my child was detained, are there court hearings?
4. What happens at arraignment?
5. Do I need legal representation?
6. Are there any legal negotiations or plea bargaining?
7. What are the chances I will be detained?
8. Are there common criminal court hearings?
9. Does my parent have to come with me to court?
10. Can anyone come to Juvenile Court hearings?
11. Do I have any obligations while my child waits for his/her court hearing?
12. Are there ever restrictions/obligations after a court hearing?
13. What do I do if I get a curfew violation?
14. What do I need to do if I am unable to attend my Tuesday afternoon truancy hearing or I missed my hearing?
15. What do I need to do if I missed a Thursday truancy hearing?

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1. What does “Dependency” mean?
2. When can I see my child(ren)?
3. How do I get an attorney?
4. What if I missed the Shelter Care Hearing?
5. What is an Advocate/GAL?
6. What is the difference between a Child Advocate and a GAL, and what determines which my child will get?
7. What does a Child Advocate do?
8. Is there anyone I can talk with who has been through this?
9. What is Dependency 101?

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1. How can I find out when the next court date is?

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1. Where are arrested youth detained?
2. When can I visit my child in detention?
3. What are the rules for visiting my child in detention?
4. Can I visit a youth in detention if I am not the youth’s parent?
5. What happens when a juvenile is arrested or cited for a criminal offense?
6. How do I quash my warrant?
7. Do I have any financial responsibilities if my child is arrested or detained?
8. If my child was detained, are there court hearings?
9. How do I find out if my child has a court hearing?
10. Can my child be detained for a long time?
11. Can my personal property be released to my parent?
12. Are there any requirements if my child is released from Detention?

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1. What are the differences between diversion and court?
2. What if I do not want to go through diversion?
3. How many times can I go through diversion?
4. Can I get a copy of my arrest report?
5. Do I need an attorney to go through diversion?
6. Can I speak with an attorney about my decision to go through diversion?
7. Can I go through diversion if I am almost 18?
8. Who will be at my diversion meeting?
9. Do my parents have to come with me to my diversion meeting?
10. What will happen at my diversion meeting?
11. When will my diversion meeting be held?
12. Where will my diversion meeting be held?
13. How long will the diversion meeting take?
14. What happens after my diversion meeting?
15. Do I have to go through diversion or to court if my parents have already punished me?
16. Will I have to go to juvenile detention?
17. Who will know about a juvenile’s diversion?
18. Will I have a criminal record if I go through diversion?
19. How much is the diversion fee?
20. Can I go through diversion if I can’t afford to pay the diversion fee?
21. What happens if I fail to complete my Diversion Agreement?
22. Can I lose driving privileges for a drug- or alcohol-related offense?
23. Will my school be notified?
24. Can my diversion record be sealed or destroyed?

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1. What is the cost for Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM)?
2. What is the cost for Community Detention (CDET)?
3. How long will I be on the EHM program?
4. What are the rules of the EHM program?
5. Is the EHM bracelet waterproof?
6. Who do I contact for EHM windows?

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1. Where is Juvenile Court (Remann Hall)?
2. What is the first step to filing an at risk youth petition?
3. What is the first step to filing a juvenile anti-harassment petition?

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1. Why do I have to do counseling when my child is the one in trouble?
2. How do I get into Functional Family Therapy (FFT)?
3. If I am eligible, will I get Functional Family Therapy (FFT)?

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1. What are the eligibility requirements for the Suspended Disposition Alternative (Option B)?
2. How long does the Option B program last?
3. What can I do as a parent to help my child be successful on Option B?

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1. What happens if I am placed on SSODA probation?
2. What will happen at arraignment?
3. Will my school be contacted?
4. How will being placed on SSODA probation affect the any extracurricular activities in which I am involved?

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1. What do I need to do if I am unable to attend my Tuesday afternoon truancy hearing or I missed my hearing?
2. What do I need to do if I missed a Thursday truancy hearing?

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1. Is my ticket good for the entire event?
2. What if I can’t make it on the date I chose?
3. Will there be bag checks at the gate?
4. I bought my ticket ahead of time. What do I need to bring?
5. Can I buy my ticket the day-of?
6. Will you accept cash or credit card for tickets purchased on site?
7. Can I walk or bike in?
8. Is this event suitable for all ages?
9. Can I bring my own kite?
10. I don’t have a kite, can I buy one?
11. Will Chambers Creek Regional Park still be open to the public?
12. Can I bring my dog?
13. Can I bring a pop-up tent or shade structure?

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1. Why can’t I hear the siren indoors?
2. I can’t hear the sirens during the monthly test.
3. Why are the sirens only in the two river valleys?
4. What happened to the traditional wail tone?

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1. Do I have to buy admission ahead of time?
2. Do I have to buy reserved parking ahead of time?
3. Help! I lost/deleted/haven't received my ticket after purchasing online, what do I do?
4. Where do I park for reserved parking?
5. Where can I park if I don’t purchase reserved parking?
6. How long is the course?
7. Is food available for purchase? May I bring food from outside?
8. Are there restrooms available?
9. Can I buy the Holiday Spec 3D glasses at the event?
10. Can I take pictures? What about selfie sticks?
11. May I bring a pet?
12. Am I allowed to smoke during the Walk?
13. Is there a limit to how many tickets I can purchase?
14. Can I walk into Spanaway Park from Military Road to see the Walk?
15. Will the event be cancelled due to the weather?

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1. What system do you use for mass notification?
2. Why doesn’t the system recognize my Key Peninsula address?
3. Is there a workaround for my Key Peninsula address?
4. Why can’t I text in for SMS notifications?
5. What are SMS short codes?
6. How do I stop text messages?
7. How do I resume text messages?

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1. Is this internship paid?
2. How long does the program run?
3. What is the schedule/hours like?
4. What can I expect from the program?
5. What kind of work is it?
6. What is the Intern Cohort?
7. How do I apply?
8. Can I apply for more than one internship?
9. What do I need to apply?
10. I’ve applied, what comes next?
11. What is the interview process like?
12. If I’m not selected this year, can I apply again?

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1. Why do I need a pet license?
2. Do I need to license an indoor pet?
3. What is considered animal abuse or neglect?
4. What can I do about barking dogs?
5. My address isn't in a participating service area. How do I license my pet?

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1. Will the tickets remain a round trip fare?
2. Why does Ordinance 2023-58s have peak and non-peak season rates for the Motorcycle Value Pass?
3. I am 18 years old and driving my car. Do I quality for the Ferry Youth Fare Reimbursement Program?

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1. What makes a property eligible for listing in the Pierce County Register of Historic Places?
2. Why would an owner want to designate a property to a historic register?
3. What is the process to nominate a property for designation to the Pierce County Register of Historic Places?
4. What kind of tax incentives can a property owner expect?

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1. Why is the lake being treated?
2. Which plant species are being treated?
3. Where will treatment take place?
4. What type of herbicide will be used?
5. How will the treatment be applied?
6. My shoreline has lily pads that are not on the treatment map. Is there someone I can talk to about having it added?
7. Are there any restrictions on recreation during or after treatment?
8. Is it safe to use water drawn from the lake for irrigation?
9. I have a drinking water well near the lake. Is my well water safe to drink?
10. Should I be concerned with aerosols from spraying?
11. Where can I find more information about the chemicals being used?

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1. Can I remove a window in my bedroom and install a door to the outside without a building permit?
2. Do I need a building permit if I want to replace the siding on my house?
3. Do I need a building permit to remove the wall between two rooms to create a recroom?
4. Do I need a building permit to build a cover over my patio or deck that is attached to the house?
5. Is a building permit required to re-roof my house?
6. How do I attach the Kraft-faced insulation to the wall studs?
7. If I am replacing my porch steps that were unevenly spaced and a building permit is not required can I rebuild as they were?

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1. How do I schedule an inspection?
2. Why can't I re-schedule the same type of inspection I had today for tomorrow?
3. I have been calling your inspector all day and I have not gotten a call back. Why is this?
4. What is a virtual inspection?

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1. Do I need a Building Permit?
2. What do I need to apply for a building permit for my home?
3. About how much will it cost to get a permit to build a house?
4. How long is a Building Permit good for?
5. Is my permit ready to pick up?
6. How do I view or print an application or permit?
7. Where can I get a copy of the Building Codes?

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1. Do I need a building permit if I build retaining walls to terrace my landscape on a hillside?
2. When do I need a permit to build a fence?
3. How close can a fence be to road intersection?
4. Do I need a permit to replace my bulkhead?

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1. Can a cargo container be used for storage?
2. Can a cargo container be used as a temporary storage structure?
3. Are there any landscape buffer requirements?
4. Are there any sight/obscuring fence/wall requirements?

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1. Can I raise chickens, horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats, Etc... on my property?
2. What is a small animal?
3. What is the definition of small livestock?
4. Are there any special requirements pertaining to residential accessory uses and animals?

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1. How do I pay my fees using the Online Permit website?
2. How do I request a refund of my application/permit fees?
3. There may be duplicate credit card payments for the same application, what happens next?
4. Can you redeposit the check that I wrote to Pierce County if it came back as a non-sufficient fund check?
5. Can you hold the check that we pay at the Development Center cash register?
6. How long does it take to get a refund?
7. Why have I not received my refund for School Impact Fees?
8. What is the status of my Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) refund?

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1. What is a critical area?
2. Is it still a wetland if it only has water in it in the spring?
3. How big is the buffer on my wetland or stream?
4. I've heard I can reduce the buffer to fit my proposal. Is this true?
5. Are Bald Eagles still protected?
6. Can I still build on my parcel?
7. Why do we care about protecting fish and wildlife?
8. How can I find out if there are Wetland or Fish and Wildlife Critical Areas on my property?
9. What is the purpose of the critical area requirements?
10. Where can I find out about Pierce County's Critical Areas Ordinance?
11. Why do I have to pay such high taxes on my property when it is mostly fish and wildlife habitat area?

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1. Why do I need a driveway permit?
2. Why do I have to get a driveway approach permit when the driveway already exists?
3. Do I need a permit to repair/re-gravel/pave my driveway?

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1. How long does the environmental review process take?

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1. When will my bond or assignment of funds be released?
2. May we use our own bond form?
3. Will the Planning & Land Services Department accept a personal check or cash in lieu of obtaining a bond or assignment of funds from a financial institute?
4. When does the 24-month period begin?
5. The property has been sold. When can I expect the return of my bond/assignment?

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1. Why do I need a flood study/flood boundary delineation survey?
2. I think there is a floodplain on my property; I understand there might be regulations limiting what I want to do. How do I find out more?

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1. Do carport structures with canvas covers for boats, cars and RV's require a permit?
2. How high can I build a deck?
3. How many storage sheds can I build on my property without requiring a permit and, how large can they be?

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1. I want to build a gate across my driveway, do I need a permit?
2. Why do I need a gate permit for my residential driveway? The gate is for the security of my property!
3. Why do I have to provide plans for review? Can't I give you a picture of the gate from the store/vendor? It's just a gate across my driveway.
4. I never heard of a gate permit before. How long has this been a requirement?
5. Why do I need a turn around in front of my commercial/private road gate? The fire department can open the gate.

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1. Where does Planning and Public Works have jurisdiction?
2. Will Pierce County come out and trim branches or remove dangerous trees on private property?
3. Where do I report suspected drug activity?
4. Who regulates abandoned watercraft and derelict vessels?
5. Do I need house numbers at the beginning of a long driveway access to my home?
6. Does Pierce County warranty my home after it is final approved by the building inspector?
7. How do I resolve what I believe is a problem with my new home?
8. Can Pierce County help me if the builder refuses to do anything to correct my problem?
9. The front door on my home has a deadbolt that I have to use a key to lock & unlock from both the inside and out side, does that meet code?

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1. What is the setback requirement from an easement?
2. What are my setbacks?
3. How tall can my house/structure be?

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1. Do I need a permit to run a daycare?
2. Do I need a business license to operate a business out of my home?

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1. Can I subdivide my property?
2. How many lots can I have in a short plat?

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1. How can I obtain a 'burn letter' for the bank which states I can replace my structure if it's burnt or otherwise destroyed?
2. What is my zoning?
3. What are the allowable uses in a zone?
4. Can I raise chickens, horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats, Etc... on my property?
5. How many vehicles can a person own and park on their property?
6. What is a principle use versus an accessory use?
7. There is a legal preexisting nonconforming use on a property. Are the new owners allowed to continue the nonconforming use?

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1. Do I need a plumbing permit to install a sprinkler system in my yard?
2. Do I need a gas-piping permit when I am changing from an electric water heater to gas water heater in my home?
3. Do I need a mechanical or plumbing permit to replace a furnace or water heater?
4. Can I install my lawn sprinkler control valve below grade?
5. Can I cut a hole in the supply duct of my furnace to heat my garage?
6. I am doing a small addition to my home. Can I do the framing, plumbing and mechanical myself without hiring a contractor?
7. What are the mechanical and plumbing fees for commercial permits?

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1. I'm trying to apply for a permit but it says my contractor's license number has expired, what should I do?
2. Why can't I re-schedule for tomorrow the same type of inspection I had today?

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1. Can I record documents online?

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1. What is a site development permit?
2. When is a site development permit required?
3. How do I get a site development permit?
4. Who should I talk to if I have vesting questions regarding the site development work for my project?
5. How can I check the status of my site development permit?
6. Once I make application for my site development permit, may I start site development work?
7. Who prepares the plans and reports that I need to submit for a site development permit?
8. Can I/how do I get an extension for my general site development permit?
9. Can I/how do I get an extension for my residential site development permit?
10. At what point is work considered 'minor work in the Right-of-way' vs. an 'off-site public road improvement'?
11. What is an infiltration trench?
12. What is impervious surface?
13. What is a dispersion trench?
14. Do you have a list of surveyors and engineers?
15. Who do I talk to about a violation (filling, grading, clearing, work in floodplains, work in drainage course, etc.) on my property?

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1. How do I request a site development inspection?
2. Do I have to be at the site for your inspection?
3. If I cannot get to my site on a daily basis, how am I supposed to know if your inspector required corrections by a certain deadline?
4. I have been calling your inspector all day and I have not gotten a call back, why?
5. Why did your inspector come to my site, suspend my permit, and charge me a re-inspection fee when I did not request an inspection?
6. How long does it take to get an inspection for my general site development permit?
7. How long does it take to get an inspection on my residential site development permit?
8. What if I have other questions regarding Development Engineering inspections?
9. If I disagree with one of your inspector's requirements, what can I do?

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1. My swimming pool has an approved safety cover on it. Do I still need a fence or barrier?
2. What size swimming pool is exempt from requiring a pool permit?

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1. Does Pierce County allow Tiny Homes?
2. What are the permit requirements?

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1. What is a side sewer and what does it do?
2. Who maintains the side sewer?
3. How do I know the condition of my side sewer

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1. How do I get child support for my kids?
2. What kinds of child support cases does the Prosecutor's Office handle?
3. How can I have the Prosecutor open a case for me?
4. Do I need a lawyer to represent me in a child support case?
5. How do I get custody or visitation rights?
6. Will the Prosecutor work on divorce or non-parental custody cases?
7. How is child support calculated?
8. Can I keep my information confidential?
9. Can I get genetic testing done to see who the father is?
10. How can I be the parent and have to pay child support when I never had genetic tests?
11. What can I do if I have an arrest warrant for a child support case?
12. How do I pay my child support?

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1. How do I request records that are not available on-line?
2. Where can I get a copy of a police or sheriff report taken in Pierce County?
3. Where can I get a copy of a marriage certificate?
4. Where can I get a copy of a Divorce Decree?

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1. What is a “chip seal”?
2. Why are we chip sealing the roads on Anderson Island?
3. How long will the chip seal work take?
4. Which roads will be chip sealed?
5. When will the project start?
6. How soon will I be able to drive on the new chipseal?

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1. How are county road classifications decided?
2. Why is it necessary to classify roads?

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1. What does it mean to be a franchised utility?
2. Which utility companies are franchised in Pierce County?
3. How do I file a complaint against a utility company?
4. What is the Manual on Accommodating Utilities?

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1. Why are we constructing all these projects at the same time?
2. Why did we close the road for four months?
3. Will Canyon to the south be built?
4. What type of median is going in?
5. When will the rest of 176th St. be built?

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1. Are speed humps going to continue to be installed within the county?
2. How do we get Children at Play signs installed on our street or in our neighborhood?
3. What are speed humps and how are they related to the Traffic Calming Pilot Program?
4. What can I do in my neighborhood about speeders?
5. How do we get Neighborhood Entry signs installed?

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1. What kind of liquid chemicals does the county use to treat roads?
2. Is salt corrosive? Will it damage my vehicle?
3. Aren't there other anti-icer products that are less corrosive than salt?
4. Will the salt you put on the roads hurt the environment?
5. Why not use sand?

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1. I see a counter on my road. Does that mean it's going to be widened?
2. Why are some counts listed every year and some aren't?
3. Why is my road not listed?
4. When will you count my road?

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1. Why Update the Plan?
2. When will the plan be updated?

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1. What is the Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility?
2. What kinds of work do maintenance and operations staff perform?
3. Why does the county need a new facility to house sewer and traffic M&O staff?
4. Where will the new facility be built?
5. Will the facility include sustainable design features?
6. How large is the new facility?
7. How many county employees will work at the new facility?
8. What other amenities will the facility provide?
9. Will traffic be affected on 94th Avenue E during construction?
10. How noisy will construction of the facility be?
11. How will vehicles access the new facility?
12. What are the hours of operation for the facility?
13. I live near the site. What will I be able to see from my house or backyard?
14. How noisy will the facility be when it is in operation?

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1. View all sewer billing FAQs
2. How do I read my sewer bill?
3. How do I start or stop my service?
4. What are the current sewer rates and charges?
5. When is my bill due?
6. How do I pay my sewer bill?
7. What is the new Customer Portal?
8. How do I set up my Customer Portal?
9. What if I don’t have an email address?
10. Why did my bill due date change?
11. Will my rate increase from the new Customer Portal?
12. Is the Customer Portal secure to use?
13. I forgot my customer portal password, how do I reset it?
14. Do you offer automatic payments?
15. What is the convenience fee for online payments?
16. Do you accept debit or credit card payments?
17. Do you accept payment over the phone?
18. Who is responsible for paying the sewer bill?
19. What happens if I don't pay my monthly sewer bill?
20. What is the 'Late Fee' on my bill?
21. What if my check is returned by the bank?
22. Why does my account have a lien?
23. How do I get the lien released?
24. How is payment credited to my account in the event a lien is placed?
25. What if my billing address changes?
26. How do I add a tenant?

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1. What is SoundGRO?
2. What is Class A 'Exceptional Quality'?
3. What does the 5-5-0 on the label mean?
4. Where can I use SoundGRO?
5. How do I order SoundGRO?
6. Why can't I buy individual bags at the treatment plant anymore?
7. Is SoundGRO similar to TAGRO?
8. How is SoundGRO different from chemical fertilizers?
9. Does SoundGRO contain heavy metals?
10. I have a small yard and only need a few bags. Where can I buy them?
11. I can't find SoundGRO anywhere. Can't you just make more?

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1. Will I be charged a fee for the inspection visit?
2. What parts of the system will be inspected?
3. What does the inspector look for?
4. What will happen if problems are found?

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1. What are the traffic impacts during construction?
2. What are the hours of construction?
3. Will there be noise and/or odors?
4. Will my utilities or other services be interrupted during construction?
5. Are there impacts to access of emergency responders and mail delivery?
6. Are you replacing sewerlines on the island?

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1. How long will construction last?
2. Why is this project being done?
3. What will the construction consist of?
4. What are the traffic impacts during construction?
5. I live on the project route, are there any impacts to my property?
6. How will I know what the “limits of construction” are for this project?
7. What are the hours of construction and will there be odors, noise or dust?
8. Will my utilities or other services be interrupted during construction?
9. Are there impacts to access of emergency responders and mail delivery?
10. Who is the project contractor?

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1. Why is this project being done?
2. How long will construction last?
3. What will the expansion project consist of?
4. What are the traffic impacts during construction?
5. Will there be noise or odors?
6. Will sewer services be interrupted during the construction?
7. Will I still be able to purchase SoundGRO fertilizer?
8. Can I take a tour of the treatment plant?
9. Who is the project contractor?
10. Who designed the project?
11. What is the total cost for the expansion project?
12. Where do I sign up to receive updates?
13. Where can I find information on employment opportunities?
14. Who should vendors contact?

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1. When is the vegetation on the county property/levee/pond/ditch going to be cut?
2. When is the debris in the pond going to be picked up?
3. Can the county do anything about a mosquito problem in a stormwater pond?
4. Who maintains this stormwater pond?
5. What should I do if a neighbor's runoff is coming onto my property?
6. How do I report that a tree has fallen on the county's fence?
7. There is a hole in the county's stormwater pond fence. Where can I report it?
8. How can I report a tree on county property that may be hazardous?
9. Someone dumped garbage or other debris on county property. Where do I report it?
10. Is it normal that a stormwater pond is overflowing?
11. What should I do if I see an animal trapped in the county's fenced area?
12. What should I do if I need to retrieve something that was thrown over the fence onto county property?
13. My property is flooding, and it never has before. Why is it doing this?
14. My property is flooding, and I don't know how to fix it. Can the county help me?
15. I saw a sign on county property that said the site is closed to the public or no trespassing. Why can't I access public property?

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1. Is smoke testing harmful to humans, pets, or furniture?
2. What can I expect during smoke testing in my neighborhood?
3. What if I do see smoke in my house?
4. How long does the smoke testing take?

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1. My property doesn’t flood and isn’t anywhere near a stream or river. Why do I have to pay this service charge?
2. How did the SWM service charge change in 2021?
3. What is the SWM Utility service charge used for?
4. How much revenue is generated by the SWM Utility service charge?
5. Why am I charged a Surface Water Management Utility service charge?
6. Can I get a service charge reduction?
7. Why has the service charge increased over the years?
8. How is the SWM Utility service charge determined and collected?
9. Who is responsible for paying the SWM Utility service charge?
10. How are the service charges calculated?
11. What is impervious surface and why is it used to set SWM Utility service charge rates?
12. Is the SWM Utility service charge deductible on my federal income tax?
13. What if I disagree with my SWM Utility service charge?
14. Where can I get more information?

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1. What should I do if the red light on the grinder pump alarm is activated in my home?
2. What should I do if I lose something valuable down a drain or toilet in my home?
3. What should I do if I see sewage backing up inside my home or coming out though the clean-outs in my yard?

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1. Can I arrange to meet with the claims investigator assigned to my claim?
2. How do I file a claim against Pierce County?
3. Do I have to submit a Claim for Damages form to make a claim?
4. How long will the investigation take?
5. I filled out a report when I was involved in an incident / accident. Do I still need to file a claim form?
6. I need a rental vehicle because my vehicle is badly damaged or unsafe to drive. How can I get a rental vehicle?
7. I was injured on County property or by a County vehicle, who is going to pay my medical expenses?
8. If I have damage to my vehicle or property, do I need to submit more than one repair estimate?
9. Should I contact my own insurance company regarding this incident?
10. Should I obtain estimates for the damage to my property or automobile?
11. When will a claims investigator contact me?

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1. What are the procedures for doing a hardship withdrawal from my Deferred Compensation account?

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1. Are LEOFF1 members able to do “light-duty” work?
2. Can a LEOFF 1 member return to full-duty if their treating physician releases them?

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1. Where do I send documents that need to be reviewed and approved by the local Reserve Officers' Board?
2. Are Reserve Officers covered under Pierce County’s Workers’ Compensation program?

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1. What should I do if I have a safety concern in the workplace?

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1. What do I need to return to work?
2. How do I reopen a claim?
3. How do I file a workers' compensation claim?

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1. How do I find out if sex offenders are living in my neighborhood?
2. How do I get a copy of a police report?
3. How do I know if someone is in jail?
4. Where do I go to get a concealed weapons permit?
5. How do I find out about crime in my neighborhood?
6. Where do I file a police report?
7. Where do I get a copy of my criminal history?
8. Who do I contact for an update on my case?
9. Where do I go to get my fingerprints taken?
10. Where can I find crime statistics?
11. Where can I get information on prescription drug disposal?
12. Where do I submit a firearm transfer application?

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1. What is the Community Academy?
2. What is the Purpose of the Academy?
3. When is the Community Academy?
4. Who is eligible to take the Course?
5. What Subjects Are Covered?

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1. How Can I Find My Lost or Stolen Property?
2. What is the property room?
3. How Do I Get My Property Back from the Property Room?
4. What is Your Appointment Policy?
5. How do I Report Lost, Stolen or Found Items?
6. What happens to found property if an owner is not located?
7. Are items left unclaimed or abandoned in the Property Room auctioned off?

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1. How do I find out what courtroom my hearing will be in?
2. I received a subpoena to appear in court as a witness. Where do I go?
3. I am a witness for a trial. How do I get my parking validated?
4. I missed or can't make my court date. What do I do?
5. My friend is sick and can't come to court. What should they do?
6. I need to set a date for a judge to marry me, how do I do this?
7. I need to pay my court fines. Where do I go?
8. My friend is scheduled for a jury trial today. Where will it be?
9. I have a problem with animal control - what do I do?
10. How do I appeal a Misdemeanor Offense?
11. How do I file a complaint?
12. How can I get a copy of an oath?
13. How do I change my name?
14. How do I make a Public Disclosure Request?
15. How do I request a court transcript?

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1. What are the hours for Ex Parte and where is it located?
2. Does my hearing have to be confirmed?
3. What happens if my hearing was not confirmed on time?
4. How do I cancel my hearing?
5. Where is Commissioner Services located?
6. Where do I drop off my working copies?
7. How do I find the courtroom my hearing will be in?
8. How do I obtain my settlement conference hearing date?
9. Where can I get legal forms?
10. How do I get assistance in filling out forms and following procedures?

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1. What is CourtCall?
2. When are CourtCall Matters heard?
3. What is the minimum amount of time required to request for a CourtCall Appearance?
4. Do I need approval from the Court to appear by CourtCall?
5. How do I submit my request for CourtCall appearance?
6. How will I know if my request for CourtCall has been approved?
7. Do I need to submit another request if my hearing has been continued or rescheduled?
8. How much does this service cost?

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1. Is there a special form to schedule a criminal hearing?
2. How soon can I schedule a hearing?
3. Where do I get criminal hearing dates approved?
4. When the prosecuting attorney announces 'No charges filed- final' or No charges filed- pending ( NCF'd)', what does that mean?
5. If an inmate is being released from jail either on personal recognizance or bail being posted, what time will the inmate be released?
6. Will I be able to see an in-custody defendant at a pre-trial conference or omnibus hearing?
7. My friend was arrested last night, when and where will he/she go to court?
8. How can a defendant obtain a copy of the court paperwork from a hearing?
9. I am a victim. I want to drop the charges and see the Judge. What do I do?
10. How do I go in earlier than the scheduled start of my jail sentence?
11. How and where do I get bail money returned?
12. Where and when can I take clothes to a defendant for trial?
13. What is DAC and where are they located?
14. Where and what is DOC?
15. How do I get a no-contact order removed?
16. How do I get a conviction off my record?
17. Who do I contact about setting up community service that was ordered by the court?
18. Where can I find a list of treatment resources?

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1. What are your procedures for presenting orders in Ex Parte?
2. What are the hours for Ex parte and where is it located?
3. What are type of matters are heard in Ex Parte?
4. What are type of matters are NOT heard in Ex Parte?

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1. Do I have to have a court certified interpreter for a civil hearing?
2. How do I get a court certified interpreter?
3. Who pays for interpreters?
4. Can interpreters be used for phone interpreting?

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1. How was I selected for jury duty?
2. What should I do if I receive a jury summons in the mail?
3. The person who received the summons is deceased, how do I remove them from your list?
4. What if I cannot serve as a juror and need to be Postponed, Excused or am Not Qualified due to living outside of Pierce County, felon, language, or citizenship?
5. What should I bring with me when I report for jury duty?
6. What should I wear for jury duty?
7. How long will I serve?
8. Do I get paid for jury duty?
9. Where do I park when I report for jury duty?
10. Where do I report and what happens?
11. Is security provided?
12. How long will I be at the courthouse?
13. How will I know if I have been excused, deferred or disqualified from jury duty?
14. What happens if I don't report for jury duty?
15. Will I serve on civil or criminal trials?
16. Can I be late?
17. Will my employer fire me if I serve as a juror?
18. What if my employer wants proof that I was serving on jury duty?
19. Can I smoke?
20. How can my family reach me in case of an emergency?
21. Will I be locked in a hotel during the trial?
22. Where do I have lunch?
23. Can I volunteer for jury duty?

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1. When will the next visiting judge be here to hear motions on a Visiting Judge case?
2. Where will my trial for my Visiting Judge case be heard?
3. What are upcoming dates for Visiting Judge motion trades?
4. Which Visiting Judge will be coming to hear motions on my visiting judge case next month?

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1. What is a sustainability plan?
2. Who needs a sustainability plan?
3. What does a sustainability plan cover?
4. How do we develop a sustainability plan?
5. How do we implement a sustainability plan?
6. How do we measure sustainability plan success?

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1. What is Swoon?
2. Who built it?
3. Where did the funding come from?
4. Can I place or leave my lock on the Chambers Creek Bridge?
5. When do I need to remove my lock from the bridge?
6. What if I don’t remember my lock combination, have a key, and/or don’t remove my lock by April 16?
7. What if I want to keep my lock but need help removing it?

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1. How long do “normal” trials take and how long is this trial expected to take?
2. How can I receive a copy of the transcript?
3. What if I have questions about why or how a decision was made in this trial? Can I speak with the judge or a court employee about the decision?
4. I am hoping to watch the livestream or appear in the courtroom to watch the proceedings. Can I be guaranteed that the trial will be on the record?
5. Will the livestream be recorded?
6. Will Voir Dire be livestreamed?
7. Will evidence be displayed on the livestream?
8. If the livestream goes down, will court stop?
9. When will deliberations begin and how long will they last?
10. What is the public seating capacity for Courtroom 323?
11. Will the Tacoma Officer trial be the only case in Superior Court?
12. Who decides what side of the courtroom the attorneys sit on?

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1. Where do I apply for my veterans disability compensation benefits?
2. How can I order my DD-214 or other service records?
3. How do I reach the Veterans Administration and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs?