Maple Valley Court Records Search
Maple Valley court records are split between Kent Municipal Court, which handles city-level cases, and King County Superior Court, which handles felonies and major civil matters. Maple Valley contracts with Kent for its municipal court services, so records for misdemeanor and traffic cases are held by the Kent Municipal Court clerk. You can search cases for free through the Washington Courts Name and Case Search, which covers Kent Municipal Court, King County District Court, and King County Superior Court. This page lays out which court handles what and how to get copies of records from each one.
Maple Valley Overview
Kent Municipal Court Handles Maple Valley Cases
Maple Valley does not run its own municipal court. The city contracts with Kent Municipal Court for all municipal-level court services. If you got a traffic ticket in Maple Valley, or were charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor there, your case is at the Kent Municipal Court. The court address is listed as 1220 Central Ave S, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 253-856-5730.
Kent Municipal Court handles arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, and jury trials for Maple Valley cases. The court also handles parking violations. Case records are maintained by the Kent court clerk. To request copies of records, contact the Kent Municipal Court clerk at 253-856-5730. Payment options include in-person, mail, and online portals. Interpreter services and ADA accommodations are available.
The Maple Valley public records request page also directs residents to contact Kent Municipal Court at 253-856-5730 for court record requests. Start there. The city website confirms this is the proper channel for municipal case records.
| Court | Kent Municipal Court (serves Maple Valley) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 Central Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 |
| Phone | 253-856-5730 |
| Cases Handled | Misdemeanors, traffic, parking violations |
Requesting Maple Valley Court Records
For municipal court records, call Kent Municipal Court at 253-856-5730 or visit the clerk's office in person. For city administrative records that are not court files, use the Maple Valley public records request portal online. The two systems are separate. Court records follow General Rule 31. City records follow the Public Records Act under RCW 42.56.
King County Superior Court records are requested through the county clerk's office or online through the KC Script Portal. Non-certified copies from the portal cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Public access terminals at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent are free to use and let you view case documents without ordering copies.
Note: For older records not in the active online systems, try the Washington State Digital Archives, which holds historical court filings from across the state.
King County District Court South Division
King County District Court South Division handles civil and criminal matters for unincorporated King County areas near Maple Valley. The South Division is at Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 206-205-9200. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Small claims up to $10,000 are heard at this location. If you have a dispute with a neighbor or a local business for an amount under that limit, you can file without a lawyer at the South Division. Public access terminals there provide free case searches during business hours. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page.
The District Court handles some case types that fall outside what municipal court covers. Appeals from municipal court also go to Superior Court, not District Court. Knowing which court has your case saves time. If you are not sure, the statewide search tool at dw.courts.wa.gov will show you what court filed the case.
King County Superior Court for Maple Valley
King County Superior Court handles felonies, family law cases, probate, and civil suits over $100,000 for Maple Valley residents. The main courthouse is at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. But the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, just a short drive from Maple Valley, also handles many King County Superior Court matters. Check which location has your case before making the trip.
The KC Script Portal gives online access to Superior Court case documents and audio recordings. This portal covers newer filings where documents have been scanned. For cases that predate electronic filing, you need to request the paper file from the clerk. The statewide Odyssey Portal is another access point for Superior Court records across Washington.
If you are searching for a family law case like a divorce or custody matter involving someone in Maple Valley, King County Superior Court is where those records live. The same applies to probate cases. Call the clerk at (206) 296-9300 to confirm what documents you need and what fees apply before heading to the courthouse.
King County Court Records
Maple Valley is in King County. All felony cases and major civil matters go through King County courts. For a full overview of court resources, fee schedules, and access options across the county, visit the King County court records page.
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