Pretrial Services

Program Overview
Kitsap County Pretrial Services works with individuals facing criminal prosecution in Kitsap Superior Court a division within the Department of Human Services, a designated "neutral agency" as described by the Washington State ethics decision. By offering a person-centered approach, pretrial services is able to leverage resources available through the department of human services to address a variety of needs and barriers many defendants may experience, in addition to navigating the pretrial process. Pretrial services has 3 main goals guiding the work we do:        
  • To ensure Kitsap Superior Court is provided with accurate unbiased information on defendants so that the court can make informed pre-trial release decisions. 
  • To create and implement programs that will help increase defendants' successful completion of the pretrial phase of their case.
  • To connect defendants to services and programs that will promote positive lifestyle changes to break the cycle of incarceration. 

**Fraud Alert
​Scammers are impersonating bail bond agents and electronic home monitoring providers to solicit money. These fraud attempts often pressure individuals to pay for services or funds to be released by phone. Kitsap County Pretrial Services does not charge any money for any of our services currently.  We do not process defendants' bail, nor do we provide electronic monitoring services.

Important Reminders:

  • Pretrial Services will never ask you for money.
  • Bail bond companies will not call to solicit business.  Only work with companies you have contacted directly.
  • Electronic Home Monitoring providers do not collect bail payments
  • Kitsap County Pretrial Services will only ever reach out to you to verify a defendant's housing or employment or to follow up on a phone call our office received.
  • If you receive a suspicious call from someone claiming to be Kitsap County Pretrial Services, you can call us directly to verify at 360.337.4457 to verify.
  • Do not share personal information or send payment

If you feel you have been a victim of a scam, please reach out to law enforcement.

What is the Pretrial Phase of a Court Case?

The pretrial phase of a case is the time between the initial arrest to sentencing. Pretrial Services works with individuals during this crucial phase in their criminal cases to help connect them to resources in the community to support and increase a defendants success. Learn more about efforts nationwide to provide supportive pretrial services and the impact on the justice system. 


Check out the video below, former Kitsap County Commissioner Robert Gelder and Will Basler from Pretrial Services sit down to discuss the program.

Need help?


Main Line: 360.337.5750

Department Reception (Public Works Bldg.): 360.337.4604

Kitsap1 is your first call for all other County services and questions. 

Call 360.337.5777 or email help@kitsap1.com

What We Do
  • ​Conduct bail studies
  • Public defender financial eligibility screening
  • Furlough requests
  • Social services referrals
  • Court date reminders

Pretrial Success
​Pretrial success is defined as an individual attending all their court dates and a defendant not re-offending during the pretrial phase of their case. 

Our goal is to develop equitable access to services and tools that provide education and support throughout, and beyond this process for positive outcomes.

Questions? Contact Will Basler, Program Specialist by email at wbasler@kitsap.gov or call (360) 337-4457, please note the number will display on caller ID as "Superior Court."

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