King County Superior Court Policy on No Courtroom Arrests Based on Immigration Status

The King County Superior Court affirmed its commitment to keeping the courts open and accessible for everyone by establishing a policy stating that warrants based on immigration status should not be executed in courtrooms unless ordered by a judge and that discourages processing within courthouses unless there is an immediate safety risk. The court requests the county executive to engage in dialogue with relevant agencies to develop a protocol that respects the dignity of the courtroom and discourages arrests inside courthouses.