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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

Prosecuting Attorney

The Criminal Division is comprised of five specialized teams that receive referrals from law enforcement agencies to review for possible criminal charges. While the Prosecuting Attorney has the authority to file charges for any criminal offense in Thurston County, the office currently receives referrals only for the following:

  • All felony offenses which are alleged to have occurred anywhere in Thurston County
  • All misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses alleged to have occurred in the unincorporated areas of Thurston County
  • All juvenile offenses (those committed by a person under the age of 18) alleged to have occurred anywhere in Thurston County
  • All traffic infractions issued by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office where the infraction is alleged to have occurred in Thurston County
  • All traffic infractions issued by any state agency, including the Washington State Patrol, where the infraction is alleged to have occurred in Thurston County
  • All misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses alleged to have occurred within the city limits of Tumwater (pursuant to an interlocal agreement with the City of Tumwater) or within the city limits of Rainier (pursuant to an interlocal agreement with the City of Rainier)