Court Case Records

Court records include copies of case filings, audio recordings, certified copies, document lists (copies of the docket), and other records related to in-court proceedings. 

Court records are governed by case law and GR 31.  They are different from public records governed by the Public Records Act, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56.010.

Most court records are publicly accessible and available online.  To learn how to access court records, please visit our Court Records page.  Having the case number related to the documents you seek will be the most valuable piece of information to aid you in your search.  Most court records can be viewed for free by visiting any of the Clerk’s Offices in person.

You can get Superior Court case records in these ways:

Online

• Use the KC Script e-filing/case access portal (available 24/7) to view, download, and request court document.
• Click here for more information on how to use the KC Script Portal.

In-Person

• Visit any Superior Court Clerk's Office courthouse location, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for legal holidays (some services are closed from 12:15-1:15 each day).
• You can use the Clerk's Office public computer terminals to view most documents free of charge.

By Mail

• Fill out the Records Request Form and mail it to the addresses listed in the form.
• Sealed/Confidential documents cannot be requested via mail.
• Mail requests can be paid by check or money order.
• All checks must be from a Washington State bank with the payor's name and address imprinted on the check. All checks and money orders must be made payable to the King County Clerk's Office. All mail requests require a $10.00 postage and handling fee, unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is included in the request.