Redmond Court Records
Redmond court records are maintained across two main court systems depending on the case type. Redmond contracts with King County District Court for many judicial services, and the East Division courthouse at 8601 160th Avenue NE sits right in the city. Felony cases, family law matters, and large civil suits go to King County Superior Court in Seattle. You can start a search online using the statewide portal at dw.courts.wa.gov for district court records, or use the KC Script Portal for Superior Court case files. Copies of official documents must be ordered from the court that holds the record.
Redmond Overview
King County District Court in Redmond
Redmond's main local court is the King County District Court East Division, located at the Redmond Courthouse, 8601 160th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Phone: 206-205-9200. Court hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles cases for Redmond along with other East Division cities including Bellevue and Issaquah.
The District Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000. Redmond cases involving DUI offenses, domestic violence misdemeanors, theft under a certain threshold, and other non-felony crimes are processed here. The court also deals with traffic tickets, parking violations, and city code enforcement matters. Protection orders can be filed at this location as well.
Redmond contracts with King County District Court for many judicial services. The court provides interpreter services and ADA accommodations. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you look up case information at no charge during business hours. The Unified Payment Program (UP Program) allows eligible people to consolidate outstanding balances from multiple King County courts into a single monthly payment. Plans start as low as $25 per month, and the application fee is $35.
| Office | King County District Court East Division |
|---|---|
| Address | Redmond Courthouse 8601 160th Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Phone | 206-205-9200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Case Access | kcdc-efiling.kingcounty.gov/ecourt |
Note: King County District Court requires attorneys to file all documents electronically. Public accounts for case search access are free to set up at the e-filing portal.
King County Superior Court Records
Felony criminal cases, family law filings, probate matters, and civil disputes over $100,000 involving Redmond residents are handled by King County Superior Court. The main courthouse sits at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: 206-296-9300. The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent at 401 4th Avenue N is a second location that handles some south King County Superior Court cases.
King County Superior Court is managed by the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA). The KC Script Portal is the main online tool for viewing and ordering Superior Court records. You need to create a free public access account. Once you submit a request, you have 14 calendar days to view or download the record. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page through the portal or $0.50 per page if clerk-assisted. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. Expedited requests cost $30 per case and are completed within one business day.
Research fees run $30 per hour for staff-assisted searches. The Clerk's Office does not accept records requests by phone or email. You must go through the portal or appear in person. Some records are sealed and not available to the public. Those include adoption, paternity, mental illness, juvenile dependency, and confidential name change files. Fee waivers are available through the portal for those who qualify, and approved waivers allow access for up to 12 months.
| Office | King County Superior Court Clerk (DJA) |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Phone | 206-296-9300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Portal | KC Script Portal |
Find Redmond Court Records Online
Several online tools can help you find Redmond court records without going to the courthouse. The right tool depends on the case type and which court handled it.
The free statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers district and municipal court cases filed across Washington. It refreshes daily at 3:00 a.m. You can search by person name or case number. Results show case type, participant names, and scheduled appearances. This tool works well for Redmond District Court cases. King County Superior Court cases are not searchable here. For those, use the KC Script Portal.
The Odyssey Portal covers over 37 counties but does not include King County. So for Redmond specifically, it won't return results for cases filed in King County courts. The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Superior Court case files for King County going back many decades. You can order certified or non-certified copies directly through that site. The King County Recorder's Office online search covers recorded documents such as property deeds, liens, and judgments. Most documents from August 1, 1991 forward are available online.
What Each Court Handles in Redmond
Understanding which court handles which type of case helps you find the right record faster. Redmond has two main court levels: District Court and Superior Court.
King County District Court East Division handles the following for Redmond residents:
- Traffic infractions and parking violations
- DUI and other traffic misdemeanors under RCW 46.61
- Domestic violence misdemeanors
- Criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
- Civil cases up to $100,000
- Small claims up to $10,000
- Civil protection orders
King County Superior Court handles the more serious matters. Felony charges, family law cases such as dissolution and custody, probate, guardianship, and civil lawsuits over $100,000 all go to Superior Court. Appeals from District Court decisions also land at Superior Court. If you are searching for a felony record or a family law file, you need the KC Script Portal or the DJA office at the King County Courthouse in Seattle.
Washington court records are governed by General Rule 31 rather than the Public Records Act. GR 31 gives the public the right to view court records free of charge. Copies can be charged at actual cost. The Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 does not apply to court records directly. Sealed files, juvenile records, and certain sensitive filings are not open to the public without a court order.
King County Court Records
Redmond is in King County. Court filings for Redmond residents go through King County courts at the District and Superior Court levels. For a full overview of King County court resources, access tools, and additional information, visit the county page.
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