King County Superior Court Records

General Access Information:

Court files are public records and subject to public inspection.  The only records that are not subject to public inspection are those sealed by court order, protected by court rules, the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code.

For information on accessiblity of court records view the following links:

• Criminal History and Criminal Records
• Glossary
• Criminal History and Criminal Records Brochure
• Governing Statutes and Regulations
• Other Helpful Resources
• King County Superior Court Local Rules
• Revised Code of Washington
• Washington Administrative Code

• Washington Court Rules

King County Superior Court Records:

• Locating Court Records
• Finding the Case Number
• Determine where to go to view the record.
• Obtain Copies of documents
• Obtaining copies recorded Court Hearings
• Viewing On-Line (Note:  Online access is limited to Criminal, Civil, and Probate CASES which were FILED (initiated) after November 1, 2004.  You cannot view: Domestic cases (Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Support, etc.), Guardianship Cases, or Protection Orders via the internet.  The system is normally available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. unless maintenance is required. Tech support is available from 8:30 – 4:30, M–F.

If you have questions please e-mail us.