Filed Date: Jan. 2, 2024
Case Ongoing
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[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]
On January 2, 2024, this class action lawsuit was filed against King County, Washington for their systemic violations of the Fourth Amendment. The complaint alleges that people arrested without a warrant in King County and detained at the County Jail on Fridays and Saturdays are routinely jailed for more than 48 hours without a probable cause determination.
This case is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Claire Pollard (10/7/2025)
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68130972/parties/tucker-v-king-county/
Jones, Richard A. (Washington)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68130972/tucker-v-king-county/
Last updated Nov. 8, 2025, 2:45 a.m.
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Jan. 2, 2024
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Residents of King County, Washington held without probable cause.
Plaintiff Type(s):
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: Yes
Class Action Outcome: Unknown
Defendants
King County, Washington (King), County
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Other Dockets:
Western District of Washington 2:24-cv-00002
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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Issues
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions: