GIG HARBOR MUNICIPAL COURT
3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-7808 Fax (253) 853-5483
www.cityofgigharbor.net
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROCEDURES
YOU MUST FIRST BE DEEMED INDIGENT BY THE JUDGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PERFORM COMMUNITY
SERVICE IN LIEU OF A FINE. Upon filing a Motion and an Application for Indigency Determination with the court, a
hearing will be scheduled. The forms are available at the court and via court website. Those defendants currently deemed
indigent by this court (i.e. have a public defender appointed to the case) are eligible to perform community service in lieu
of a fine. You must have parent permission (if under age 18) and follow rules and procedures set forth.
 COMMUNITY SERVICE AT GIG HARBOR CIVIC CENTER (paid at $10 per hour).
Contact Gig Harbor Police Department, at (253) 851-2236 to make arrangements.
All work is performed at City Hall according to strict City rules and regulations.
Hours available are between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday.
I understand that I will be expected to work as directed by the Community Service Supervisor. Also, that failure to appear
for community service work as agreed will disqualify me from further community service work at the city.
I understand that I must disclose in general any mental or physical disability that may limit my ability to perform physical
community restitution tasks.
I understand the work I will be doing will be outdoor physical labor and may be exposed to inclement weather. I will
dress for the weather and be aware that my clothing may get dirty, stained, or exposed to paint. I understand in warm
weather, shirts must remain on and clothing will be free of vulgar language or pictures. No sleeveless shirts allowed.
Closed-toed shoes required.
I understand that arguing or fighting with supervisors or crew members is forbidden. Physical contact between crew
members, either violent or affectionate, may be cause for removal of both participants. Threats, intimidation, harassment
or harassing statements (sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, etc.) will not be tolerated.
I understand that my violation of the above listed terms may cause my supervisor to request my discharge from the
community restitution program, and may subject me to further court action, such as revocation of my ability to perform
community service work.
I hereby agree to defend, hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims,
injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorneys’ fees, filed by me, my heirs or any third party, which arise out of my
performance of the community service work.
I understand that this community service will be performed with the City of Gig Harbor during business hours
only, weekdays Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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DEFENDANT
Date
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Parent/Guardian (Minors Under Age 18) Required
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Print Name
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Parent/Guardian Printed Name
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 COMMUNITY SERVICE AT PIERCE COUNTY NON-PROFIT (paid at $10 per hour).
(Step 1)
CHOOSE A NON-PROFIT AGENCY
Community Restitution must be completed through a Pierce County certified non-profit agency. It is
your responsibility to contact an agency that interests you and meet the guidelines for that agency.
(Step 2)
GET PERMISSION FROM THE JUDGE
Next, you must be deemed indigent by the Judge prior to any hours worked. You may apply for
indigency determination by filing a Motion and an Application for Indigency Determination with the
court. The forms are available at the court and on the court website www.cityofgigharbor.net.
If you are currently deemed indigent by this court (i.e. public defender appointed to your case) you are
eligible to perform community service in lieu of a fine. If you are unsure, call the court.
You will NOT be given credit for hours worked on Community Service that was not pre-approved by
this court.
(Step 3)
FILE PROOF WITH THE COURT
In order to receive credit for hours worked you must file with the Court written documentation/proof
from the agency that accepts you. The documentation must include the following:
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The supervisor’s signature, printed name, and direct phone number;
The Company/Agency Name, Address, Phone, Logo, and Non-Profit Status;
A description of the duties you performed;
All detailed record of all dates and hours worked.
NON-PROFIT EXAMPLES:
Little League, Churches, Food Banks, Schools, Library, Chamber of Commerce, United
Way/Red Cross, YMCA, Humane Society, Search & Rescue, Health Department, Thrift Stores, Goodwill, EnviroCorps,
Homeless Shelters
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