King County
Established in 1852, King County boasts a rich history and is the most densely populated county in Washington, with a population exceeding 2,226,000.
The trial court system in King County comprises the Superior Court and the District Court. The King County Superior Court functions as a general jurisdiction trial court, adjudicating a wide range of civil and criminal cases, including those pertaining to family law and juvenile matters.
King County District Court handles civil litigation matters up to $100,000 per claimant, small claims in which the disputed amount is not more than $10,000, anti-harassment orders, domestic violence protection orders, infractions, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor criminal cases.
King County court records are public records that members of the public can inspect. In King County, the Superior Court Clerk's Office maintains records for cases filed in the superior court. In contrast, the District Court Clerk maintains records of cases the district court handles. You can obtain superior court records in King County online, by mail, or in person. King County court records can be accessed online using the KC Script portal. On the portal, you can purchase, view, or request records. The available records on the portal include:
- Adult criminal cases.
- Civil cases (excluding domestic violence and anti-harassment protection order cases).
- Probate and guardianship cases.
- All family law cases.
For mail requests, you must download, complete, and send a record request form to the King County Courthouse. Include a $10.00 fee or a self-addressed stamped envelope. Payment can be made by check or money order. Sealed and confidential documents cannot be requested by mail. You can request records in person at the King County Superior Court Clerk's Office. There are three public areas for accessing records during the court's business hours.
You can request District Court records in King County online or by downloading, completing, and sending a record request form to the District Court by mail. You can also make the request in person at any King County District Court courthouse location, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
