Kittitas County
Kittitas County was organized in 1883 and had a population of over 44,337 people as of the 2020 U.S. Census. It covers approximately 2,297.3 square miles of land. The city of Ellensburg serves as both the largest city and the county seat. The court system in Kittitas County consists of two Superior Courts, two District Courts, and two Municipal Courts.
The Superior Courts in Kittitas County handle a wide range of legal matters, with general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. These include family law matters, probate of wills, juvenile cases, felony cases, and domestic violence cases. The Kittitas County District Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases. These include traffic and non-traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal cases, civil infractions, landlord/tenant disputes, and small claims where the amount in controversies is under $10,000. Municipal Courts handle cases involving city and local ordinance violations.
Kittitas County court records include briefs, documents, and filings generated or submitted during legal proceedings. These records consist of various information, such as petitions, motions, filings, and transcripts. Court records in Kittitas County are available to the public under the Washington Public Records Act. However, court records sealed by a court order or federal statute are not publicly available. Common court records in Kittitas County include the following:
- Traffic Records
- Family Records
- Probate Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
In Kittitas County, court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts. A fillable form is available online to make a court record request. This form must be submitted to respective courthouses at:
Kittitas County Superior Court
205 W 5th Ave Suite 207
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7533
Kittitas County Superior Court Clerk
205 W Ave Suite 210
Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Kittitas County District Court
700 E 1st St
Cle Elum, WA 98922
