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2026-27 Seattle Youth Traffic Court
Garfield High School participants in the Seattle Youth Traffic Court (SYTC) at Seattle Municipal Court will be officially sworn in for their 2026–27 duties on Sept. 22 by Judge Catherine McDowall. SYTC offers eligible teen drivers under 18 the chance to keep a clean driving record by participating in a restorative justice process led by their peers, supported by Seattle University School of Law student mentors and Seattle Police Department officers. Learn more.
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 Nearly 100 community members from across Seattle and King County visited SMC's Community Resource Day on Aug. 21 at the Rainier Community Center in Columbia City. SMC staff supported attendees with payment plans for Seattle traffic tickets, addressing outstanding warrants, and answering court-related questions. Read more.
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 SMC has hired former pro tem magistrates James Daniels and Christine Chin as full‑time magistrates. Daniels brings extensive prosecutorial and teaching experience, while Chin joins with years of service at the Seattle City Attorney’s Office.
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 On Sept. 15, Court Administrator Josh Sattler was a panelist in "Mastering the Skill of Delegation," part of the National Center for State Courts' Navigating Leadership Webinar Series.
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Parts four, five and six of the court's "From the Archives” 12-part blog series continues its exploration of how SMC's work, people, and spaces have evolved over time. Part four looked at the changing bench, part five at the evolution of community and therapeutic courts, while part six looks at the importance of recognizing milestones of the public servants behind their work.
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