Project Information

Bid Title

Part-Time Commissioner and Pro Tempore Judges

Issuing Agency

City of Bremerton

Location

Washington

Published Date

Dec 1, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Part-Time Commissioner and Pro Tempore Judges
Category:	Municipal Court
Status:	Open

Description: Bremerton Municipal Court is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as part-time Commissioner and Pro Tempore Judges on an as-needed basis. The Court handles criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, infractions, and vehicle impounds within the City of Bremerton’s jurisdiction. The Commissioner would appear on recurring calendars as arranged with the presiding judge. Pro Tem Judges fill in during judicial absences, conflicts, training, or other circumstances requiring supplemental judicial coverage. Publication Date/Time: 11/26/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/9/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: MiHa Kapaki, Bremerton Municipal Court, 550 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337 Related Documents: Request for Qualifications - Part-Time Commissioner and Pro Tempore Judges (PDF)

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Judge Thomas E. Weaver

Tel 360-473-5260

Fax 360-473-5262

550 Park Avenue

Bremerton, WA 98337-1873

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PART-TIME COMMISSIONER & PRO TEMPORE JUDGE

BREMERTON MUNICIPAL COURT

Bremerton Municipal Court is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as part-time Commissioner and Pro Tempore Judges

on an as-needed basis. The Court handles criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, infractions, and vehicle

impounds within the City of Bremerton’s jurisdiction. The Commissioner would appear on recurring calendars as

arranged with the presiding judge. Pro Tem Judges fill in during judicial absences, conflicts, training, or other

circumstances requiring supplemental judicial coverage.

Commissioner and Pro Tem Judges may be assigned to:

-Preside over criminal and civil hearings, including arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions, trials, sentencing, probation

review, and other proceedings.

- Ensure proceedings are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with Washington State law, court rules, and

local procedures.

- Maintain professionalism, impartiality, and judicial demeanor in all interactions.

- Complete necessary documentation, orders, and judicial entries accurately and timely.

- Communicate and collaborate effectively with court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.

Minimum Qualifications

- Be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.

- Have a minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, preferably including criminal practice, municipal law, or

judicial/administrative hearing experience.

- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Washington criminal procedure, evidence, infraction rules, and judicial ethics.

- Possess strong communication skills, decisiveness, integrity, and the ability to manage a high-volume courtroom.

- Have completed (or be willing to complete at the first available opportunity) the Washington State Bar Association Pro

Tempore Training

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior judicial, Pro Tem, or administrative hearing officer experience.

- Experience in municipal courts or courts of limited jurisdiction.

- Familiarity with courtroom technology, case management systems, and remote-hearing platforms.

Term & Compensation

- Appointments are made at the discretion of the Presiding Judge.

- Pro Tem Judges serve on an on-call, as-needed basis.

- Compensation is provided at the established daily/hourly Pro Tem rate adopted by the City of Bremerton.

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest detailing relevant experience, availability, and which position (or both) being applied for

2. Current Resume

3. Three professional references, preferably including at least one judicial officer or practicing attorney familiar with

your work.

4. Writing sample (optional but encouraged).

Please submit all application materials electronically to:

Attn: MiHa Kapaki

Bremerton Municipal Court

550 Park Ave

Bremerton, WA 98337

Applications will be accepted until 1/9/2026.

1. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive minor irregularities in any proposal and to

change the selection process or timeline.

2. The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional

information from any proposer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Bremerton Municipal Court and the City of Bremerton are equal opportunity employers and encourage applicants

from all backgrounds to apply.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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