Frequently Asked Questions

To find your court date, visit the Washington Courts website:   

1. You will need to accept the Terms and Conditions noted on the home page.
2. On the next page, select Battle Ground Municipal Court from the drop-down menu and enter your name

• Pay the ticket.
• Mitigated Hearing - admit that you committed the infraction but have an explanation for the circumstances. You can send your explanation through the mail or you can give your explanation in person by requesting a hearing. /li>
• Contested Hearing - challenge the infraction and request a court date to see the judge.

Court is conducted every Thursday, beginning at 8:30 am, excluding Holidays when court my be conducted on Wednesday. Please contact court staff if you have any questions regarding your court date at 360-342-5150.

Yes, online payments and phone payments are accepted and processed by Certified Payments.

Making a payment over the phone:

Call the number 1-866-549-1010
The phone system will ask for a Bureau Code and a Reference Number
   The Bureau Code for the City of Battle Ground is: 7542884
   The Reference Number is your citation number

Making a payment online:

www.cityofbg.org/courtpayment
Click continue to ensure you are paying a City of Battle Ground fee/fine
Enter the payment amount
Enter your case number
Enter your name in the comments box
Select the card type
Enter the credit card information
Click ‘I Agree’ if you agree to the charges
Click the ‘I am not a robot’ box
Review the information and, if correct, click process payment.

An arraignment is the first appearance before the court for a criminal citation

You may drop your payment off, and put it in the City Water drop box, outside of City Hall. It must be in a sealed envelope marked "Battle Ground Court" with your name and case number if known clearly marked on the check or money order. Never leave cash. 

You may also call Certified Payments at 1-866-549-1010 or pay online at the Certified Payments website to pay with a debit or credit card. Certified Payments charges a 3rd-party fee for usage.

Making a payment over the phone:

Call the number 1-866-549-1010
The phone system will ask for a Bureau Code and a Reference Number
The Bureau Code for the City of Battle Ground is: 7542884
The Reference Number is your citation number

Making a payment online:

www.cityofbg.org/courtpayment
Click continue to ensure you are paying a City of Battle Ground fee/fine
Enter the payment amount
Enter your case number
Enter your name in the comments box
Select the card type
Enter the credit card information
Click ‘I Agree’ if you agree to the charges
Click the ‘I am not a robot’ box
Review the information and, if correct, click process payment.

Yes, card payments are accepted by Certified Payments. Certified Payments charges a 3rd-party fee for usage.

Making a payment over the phone:

Call the number 1-866-549-1010
The phone system will ask for a Bureau Code and a Reference Number
   The Bureau Code for the City of Battle Ground is: 7542884
   The Reference Number is your citation number

Making a payment online:

www.cityofbg.org/courtpayment
Click continue to ensure you are paying a City of Battle Ground fee/fine
Enter the payment amount
Enter your case number
Enter your name in the comments box
Select the card type
Enter the credit card information
Click ‘I Agree’ if you agree to the charges
Click the ‘I am not a robot’ box
Review the information and, if correct, click process payment.

Yes. The court may defer a finding on certain infractions. There are many variables whether a driver is deferred eligible so you will need to contact the court to see if you qualify. Call court staff at (360) 342-5150 to inquire. A deferred ticket is monitored for 12 months and if no additional tickets are issued, the Department of Licensing is not notified of the ticket. A driver may receive one deferred ticket every 7 years.

You may request copies of court documents using a variety of methods:

In person:      Battle Ground Municipal Court
                        109 SW 1st Street, (Second Floor)
                        (you will be asked to complete a request form upon arrival)

Online:           Public Records Request Form

By Phone:     360-342-5150

By Fax:          360-342-5159

By Email:       court.info@cityofbg.org

Please provide the case number and what court documents you need copies of.  If you request copies of court documents in person, you will need to complete a public records request form upon arrival.  NOTICE:  All records may not be immediately available.  Once the request has been submitted, the court has five (5) business days to complete the process or notify the requestor of the estimated time to complete will be. The court will contact you once the request is completed, and at that time the clerk will advise you of the costs, which will then need to be paid before releasing the copies.