Case Search
Here you can search for cases by Court Level.
Select Court Level
  • District and Municipal Courts
  • Superior Courts
  • Appellate Courts

About Case Searching

Understanding the structure of the Washington State court system will help you find the case you are looking for. For more information, see the Citizens Guide to Washington Courts.
Note: The data for these searches are updated within a 24 hour time frame.
If you are looking for future Municipal or District Court calendar date, use the Find My Court Date search.
Disclaimer
This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. The search results can point you to the official or complete court record.

SYSTEM AVAILABILITY NOTICE:
On March 21st, 2024 the AOC will be conducting a 60-hour semi-annual Disaster Recovery Test of the JIS applications.

For JIS users, on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, from Noon until 4:00PM (local Olympia, WA time) the JIS applications will be unavailable.



How can I obtain the complete court record?
You can contact the court in which the case was filed to view the court record or to order copies of court records.

How can I contact the court?
Click here for a court directory with information on how to contact every court in the state.

Can I find the outcome of a case on this website?
No. You must consult the local or appeals court record.

How do I verify the information contained in search results?
You must consult the court record to verify all information.

Can I use the search results to find out someone's criminal record?
No. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) maintains state criminal history record information. Click here to order criminal history information.

Where does the information come from?
Clerks at the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across the state enter information on the cases filed in their courts. The search engine will update approximately twenty-four hours from the time the clerks enter the information. This website is maintained by the Administrative Office of the Court for the State of Washington.

Do the government agencies that provide the information for this site and maintain this site:
  • Guarantee that the information is accurate or complete? NO
  • Guarantee that the information is in its most current form? NO
  • Guarantee the identity of any person whose name appears on these pages? NO
  • Assume any liability resulting from the release or use of the information? NO
By clicking the 'ACCEPT' button, you acknowledge that you must view the court case record to determine a person's involvement in a case or verify the accuracy of the information under consideration.