US Highway is practically wrapped around the location of the court; departing from its generally Northwest-Southeast direction to turn to the Southwest. There just might be more than one district court in Clallam.

The city lies on and enjoys the benefits of Port Angeles Bay. It is the center of activities for the Olympic Peninsula. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a ferry ride to Victoria, British Columbia. With its proximity to Olympic National Park; the park's visitor center which serves as the park's primary information and orientation center is located in Port Angeles . Peabody Creek Nature Trail is a spur from a half mile loop which connects with the visitor center and which goes 3 miles up Peabody Creek valley. The Museum at the Carnegie offers exhibits which reflect life from Clallam County's past. A major exhibit introduces you to people who helped build the community.

Hon. Rick L. Porter is a very busy man in this court with the number of cases that are heard here.

Clallam County District Court I is a state court of limited jurisdiction. It has broad jurisdiction over traffic violations and misdemeanors. The bulk of the total court of limited jurisdiction caseload consists of Traffic infractions. These cases in