Washington court records by county: case search and dispositions
9 counties of Washington have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Washington's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Washington criminal records.
Washington court records by county: case search and dispositions. 9 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County · 2,271,380 | Superior Court | King County District Court | King County court records |
| Pierce County · 928,696 | Superior Court | Pierce County Superior Court and District Court | Pierce County court records |
| Snohomish County · 844,761 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Snohomish County court records |
| Spokane County · 551,455 | Superior Court | Spokane County Superior Court and District Court | Spokane County court records |
| Clark County · 521,150 | Superior Court | Clark County court dockets | Clark County court records |
| Thurston County · 299,003 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Thurston County court records |
| Whatcom County · 231,919 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Whatcom County court records |
| Skagit County · 131,417 | Superior Court | Skagit County court calendars | Skagit County court records |
| Cowlitz County · 112,864 | Superior Court | Statewide source | Cowlitz County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Washington court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Washington court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 783,000 records across Washington, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Washington court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is traffic offenses (not DUI) (35%), followed by theft, larceny and stolen property (15%) and assault, battery and threats (13%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%. Across all Washington criminal records on our index, the most common category is traffic offenses (not dui) (31%).
How recent. About 5% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 72% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Washington, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Washington court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Washington are heard in the Superior Court, misdemeanors in the District Court or a municipal court, and the County Clerk keeps the case files. Washington publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition. Washington's judiciary also runs a public case search, the Washington Courts case search, linked from each county page.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Washington court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
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Washington court records FAQ
How do I search Washington court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. Washington's judiciary also runs a public case search, the Washington Courts case search.
Which court hears criminal cases in Washington?
Felony cases are heard in the Superior Court; misdemeanors go to the District Court or a municipal court. The County Clerk keeps the case files.
Does Washington publish court records statewide?
Yes. Washington publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Washington court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Washington court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Washington's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.