Find Court Records in Parkland
Parkland is an unincorporated community in Pierce County with no municipal court of its own. Court records for Parkland residents are held at Pierce County courts in Tacoma. The Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims, and civil cases under $100,000. Felonies, family law, and large civil matters go to Pierce County Superior Court. You can search for Parkland court records online through LINX, the county's case management system, or through the Washington State Courts statewide search. This page explains how each system works and where to get copies of the documents you need.
Parkland Overview
Pierce County District Court for Parkland
Parkland has no municipal court. The Pierce County District Court is the primary court for Parkland residents facing misdemeanor charges or traffic matters. The court also handles gross misdemeanors, civil cases under $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, and protection orders. A misdemeanor in Washington carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. A gross misdemeanor can bring up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Court customer service counters are open for walk-up transactions. You can also call (253) 798-7487 or reach staff through LiveChat on the court's website. Fines can be paid online at pcdistrictcourtpay.com. District Court records and proceedings are kept separate from Superior Court and Juvenile Court. If you are looking for a divorce decree or child support order, those are held at Superior Court.
To request District Court records for cases connected to Parkland, contact the District Court records office. You can submit a request by mail, email, or through the online form at piercecountywa.gov/827. Include the party name, date of birth, case number if known, and date of the incident. The court will let you know what the fees are before producing any records. Once you pay, records can be mailed, emailed, or picked up.
District Court records requests go to: Pierce County District Court, Attn: Public Records Officer, 930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 239, Tacoma WA 98402. Phone: (253) 798-7487. Fax: (253) 798-6310. Email: PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov.
Pierce County Superior Court Records
Pierce County Superior Court handles felonies, family law cases, civil matters over $100,000, probate, and appeals from lower courts. The court has 23 departments, each with an assigned judge. All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless a Zoom appearance has been arranged in advance. Remote appearance requests must typically be received five to seven days before the hearing.
The Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court manages all case files. The office is at the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402. Phone: (253) 798-7455. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone service ends at 3:30 p.m. Due to ongoing construction, wait times at the counter may be longer than usual. Use online resources when you can.
You can request Superior Court records online through the LINX portal at linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us. The portal lets you search cases by title or cause number, view dockets and proceedings, and purchase documents at $0.25 per page for non-certified copies. Certified copies cost more. Documents filed before 2002 may not be available online and must be requested directly from the Clerk's Office.
LINX and Online Case Search for Parkland
Pierce County's Legal Information Network Exchange (LINX) is one of the better online case search tools in the state. It has been in use for nearly 20 years. LINX gives you access to criminal and civil Superior Court cases by name or cause number. You can view charges, case attorneys, dockets, and proceedings. The jail roster is also on LINX, with links to related Superior Court cases.
For Parkland cases in District Court, use the Washington State Courts Name and Case Search. That tool covers district and municipal court cases statewide. It updates every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. The results point you to the official record at the court. You still need to contact that court to get copies of documents.
The Find My Court Date tool at dw.courts.wa.gov is useful if you need to check a scheduled hearing. Search by case number or party name to get dates, times, and courtroom assignments. Always verify the schedule with the court before going in, since hearing dates can change.
Note: LINX requires a browser that supports tables, cookies, and JavaScript. Certain features such as viewing and downloading filed documents require an attorney subscription.
Requesting Parkland Court Records
Court records in Washington are governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31), which is a court rule separate from the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. GR 31 sets the standards for what court case records are open, restricted, or sealed. Most criminal and civil case files are open. Some records, such as juvenile cases and sealed orders, are not available to the public.
For District Court records, contact PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov or send a written request by mail. For Superior Court records, visit linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us or contact the Clerk's Office at 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110. Both offices handle their own records separately.
When you submit a request, include as much detail as you have: party name, date of birth, case number, and type of record you want. Being specific speeds up the response. If you're not sure which court has the record, start with the statewide search tool to find the case and the court of record, then contact that office directly.
Pierce County Court Records
Parkland is part of Pierce County, and all court cases for Parkland go through Pierce County courts. The Pierce County court records page has full details on the District Court, Superior Court, LINX access, and how to request records.
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