Legal Department
The City Attorney's Office represents and advises the City in its day-to-day operations. The City Attorney advises the City Council, staff, and boards on legal issues; reviews ordinances, contracts, and legal agreements; minimizes exposure of the City to liability and legal expense.
The City contracts with Jefferson County for prosecution services. Please contact the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s office for questions about criminal cases at (360) 385-9180.
Please Note: The City Attorney and staff do our best to help, but we cannot give legal advice to individual citizens because of our professional ethics rules. The Legal Resources page provides general information. The information contained on this page, any City of Port Townsend website, or at any site linked from this or any City website, has not been reviewed for accuracy or legal sufficiency. The links and information displayed are for reference purposes only. The City does not guarantee their completeness, accuracy, or currency.
City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk's office is responsible for codifying all Ordinances into the Municipal Code; publishing required legal notices and meeting notices in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act; and overseeing the City Council's agenda, and meeting minutes for all business meetings.
City Records
The City has a responsibility to maintain and preserve all City records, as well as provide access to the public.
The City’s Public Records Officer is responsible for managing City records; keeping the City in compliance with the State records retention schedule; and respond to record requests in compliance with the Public Records Act.
Legal Resources
The Legal Resources page provides links to various resources and organizations that can assist with legal questions and concerns, including domestic violence victims assistance, landlord-tenant disputes, and consumer protection. The City has not reviewed these resources for accuracy or legal sufficiency but provides them for reference and assistance.
