Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center
Visiting youth in detention
Services
The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC) houses Juvenile Court, Juvenile Detention, and a variety of related programs.
Visit the Juvenile Court Services page
Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed 12:15 to 1:15 pm, Monday through Friday
Building access open 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
How to get there
Visitors are encouraged to use public transit as parking is limited. King County Metro routes 3 and 4 serve the area.
Take a bus with King County Metro's Online Trip Planner
Direction by car
- From I-5 North or South, take the James Street exit, travel east past Swedish Medical Center and Seattle University.
- Turn right on 12th Avenue and continue for a quarter-mile.
- The CCFJC is on the east side of 12th Avenue.
Or use your preferred driving directions application to direct you to
1211 East Alder Street
Seattle, WA 98122-5593
Parking information
Public parking is available. The entrance to the parking garage is located on 12th Avenue.
Bicycle parking
Park your bikes near the main entrance of the facility.
Building entrance
The pedestrian path to the CFJC entrance is in the middle of the block at 12th Avenue and East Alder.
Accommodations
Visit our Accommodations page for more information, or to request an accommodation online.
Security screening
You will pass through a security screening station as you enter the courthouse.
Learn about the items prohibited from King County court facilities (63KB)
Watch a video describing security screening at courthouse entryways
Court holidays
The Superior Court and Clerk's Office services are closed the following dates:
- New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Presidents' Day
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2025 - Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Independence Day
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Veterans' Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Native American Heritage Day
Friday, November 28, 2025 - Christmas Holiday
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
When you arrive
Food
Going north on 12th Avenue, between E. Jefferson Street and E. Madison Street, there are many restaurants and cafes, many located across from Seattle University.
Swedish Hospital - Cherry Hill, located on E. Jefferson at 16th Avenue, has a large cafeteria.
Childcare
The CCFJC Childcare Center is currently closed until further notice.
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