Graham Court Records in Pierce County
Graham is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, so court records for Graham residents are maintained by the county court system rather than a local municipal court. Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. The Pierce County Superior Court holds records for felonies, civil suits, and family law matters. Search for Graham court records online using the Washington Courts statewide case search or the LINX system, which covers Superior Court cases from 2002 to now at no cost.
Graham Overview
Pierce County District Court for Graham
Graham has no municipal court, so all misdemeanor criminal charges, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil matters, and small claims for residents go to Pierce County District Court. This is the court that processes the bulk of day-to-day local-level cases. The court is located at 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 239, Tacoma, WA 98402. The main phone line is 253-798-7487 and you can email records requests to PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov.
Requesting records from District Court is straightforward. You can ask in person at the courthouse, send a request by mail, or submit it online using the Pierce County court records request page. When submitting a request, include the party name, date of birth, case number if you have it, and the date of the incident. Staff will review the request and let you know the fee before processing. Records can be sent by mail, email, or held for pickup once payment is received.
Keep in mind that District Court staff cannot answer questions about Superior Court or Juvenile Court cases. If your matter involves a felony, family law issue, or probate, you need to contact the Superior Court Clerk separately.
| Office | Pierce County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 239 Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| Phone | (253) 798-7487 |
| PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov | |
| Records Page | Find Case Information |
Graham Cases in Superior Court
Felony criminal charges, civil suits over $100,000, dissolution and family law cases, probate, and juvenile matters for Graham residents go to Pierce County Superior Court. The Superior Court Clerk's Office maintains all those records. Phone is 253-798-7455. Address is 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402-2177.
Certified copies from Superior Court cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. You can request them in person at the Clerk's Office, or submit a request online through the county's records portal. Administrative records requests for the Superior Court should go to the designated public records officer. Email PCSup_PRO@piercecountywa.gov or contact Mary Madden at 253-798-2991 for that type of request. The records officer handles requests that fall under General Rule 31 rather than standard case file copies.
Public access terminals are set up at the courthouse for free on-site searches during business hours. Most records at the Superior Court level are open to the public, with specific exceptions for juvenile dependency, adoption, and mental health commitment cases. Those files are restricted by statute and court rule.
Searching Graham Court Records Online
Pierce County runs the LINX online case system for Superior Court records. It is free to search and lets you look up cases by name or case number. Filters are available for case type (Civil, Criminal, Family, or Juvenile) and filing year. LINX covers cases from January 2002 through the present. Older cases are not in the system and require an in-person or mail request.
Viewing case records in LINX is free. Printing non-certified copies costs $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. You must accept the terms of use before searching. The system is managed by the Pierce County Superior Court Clerk.
The statewide Washington Courts Name and Case Search is another free option that covers all court levels. It includes both District Court and Superior Court cases from Pierce County, so it is a good starting point when you are not sure which court holds the record you need. Results refresh each day at 3:00 a.m. and include docket entries, case status, and hearing schedules. Official copies still have to come from the court of record.
For older or archived records, the Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Pierce County Superior Court case files. Non-certified copies are $0.25 per page plus a $1.00 service charge per document. Certified copies run $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 per additional page, and the Digital Archives forwards the order to the Clerk for preparation and mailing after payment.
The Washington Courts Odyssey Portal is a statewide search tool for participating courts. It gives access to case records from Superior, District, and Municipal Courts. For Graham residents whose cases went through Pierce County Superior Court, this portal often provides quick access to basic docket information without needing to contact the Clerk directly.
Under RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act governs access to administrative records held by government agencies. Judicial case records fall under a separate framework set by General Rule 31, which Washington courts follow for access requests. Understanding which rule applies helps you frame your request correctly when you contact the court.
Pierce County Court Records
Graham court records live entirely within the Pierce County system. The county page covers the District Court, Superior Court Clerk, LINX access, fees, and legal resources for the full county.
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