Earlier this year, @KCProsecutor released a first-of-its-kind data dashboard that provides public access to data regarding the types of crimes referred to our office and the cases filed:

kingcounty.gov/depts/prosecut… We partnered with a number community groups, criminal justice system partners, and academic experts to gain an understanding of their needs and concerns, which informed data collection methods and the development of the dashboard.

Nikolas Fernandez, the man arrested Sunday after the shooting at the protest on Capitol Hill, had his first court appearance Monday. Our office asked that the court find probable cause that a first-degree assault had been committed and that bail be set at $350,000. A judge found probable cause for first-degree assault with a firearm enhancement, but set bail at $150,000. If he posts bond, that amount is based on the amount set by a judge.

Do you have questions about how arrests, booking, charges, etc. work in Seattle and King County? We put together a FAQ with contact info and additional resources to help folks understand how it works. THREAD (click each image for the full answer). Question: “What happens when people are arrested in Seattle on new cases?” Answer: People booked before midnight are scheduled on the following day’s first appearance calendar. Then a judge determines whether probable cause is found.