FAQs

  1. How do I view my child support case?

    Searching by case number: If you have the case number, you can pull up your case by going to the link, Case Number/Case Name Search, and clicking on this link. This will navigate you to a court level screen. Next, click on the Superior court cases link for the court level (all child support and divorce cases go through Superior court). Then, select the tab, Search by Case number. This will bring up a window with a pull down menu of all the county Superior courts listed alphabetically. Use the pull down menu to select the Superior court where your case is being heard. Below that, type in the Case number and click submit. This will pull up your case.

  2. How do I find out when my hearing is scheduled in court?  Click Here
  3. I have a question that isn't listed here. Can I find my question elsewhere or post a new question?

    If the question you have is not listed here you can also go to the eService Center to see additional questions about Search Case Records. See below for more detail

    USING THE eSERVICE CENTER FOR HELP AND SUPPORT

    To access help and support from the eService Center Click Here.

    The eService Center has two main tabs
    Find Answer
    My stuff

    The Find Answer tab displays a search window. Type a key-word (e.g. Search Case Records), and the search tool will search the knowledge base for Most Frequently Asked Questions on this topic. A list of questions displays. If your question is on this list, click the question to view the posted answer.

    If you do not see your question on the Most Frequently Asked Questions list, you can submit a question to the support staff. Click on the "Using this Page" tab to find out more about how to post a question to the eService Center.

    If you are a court user, you would click on the "Ask an Expert" tab, and use your RACF ID and password to post your question. If you are a public user, before you submit a question, you will need to create an account. You will click on the "Login" tab to create your account with a User ID and Password.

    Once your account is set up, you can click on "Ask an Expert" tab to post your question. A reply will be posted on your "My stuff" tab usually within 24 hours.

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.