Renton Court Records Lookup
Renton court records come from Renton Municipal Court for city-level cases, King County District Court South Division for broader civil and misdemeanor matters, and King County Superior Court for felonies, family law, and major civil filings. If you need to find a Renton case, check a hearing date, or get certified copies of court documents, the right office depends on the type and severity of the matter. This page covers how to search Renton court records and what each court handles.
Renton Overview
Renton Municipal Court Records
Renton Municipal Court is located at 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Phone is 425-430-6550. Fax is 425-430-6544. Court hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Clerk's Office has slightly different hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon only.
Judge Kara Murphy Richards and Judge Jessica Giner preside over Renton Municipal Court. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and municipal code violations that occur within Renton city limits. It does not handle felony cases or civil matters above its jurisdictional limits. The court is committed to balancing accountability and therapeutic models of justice and works with justice partners to serve the Renton community.
Renton Municipal Court works with Linebarger Attorneys at Law for fines and fees collection. Text messages from Linebarger arriving from code 98023 are legitimate court notifications. The court also offers a Unified Payment (UP) Program and Community Court program. To view today's scheduled proceedings, check the court's website at rentonwa.gov. If you need to find a case or confirm a hearing date, the statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers Renton Municipal Court and is updated daily at 3:00 a.m.
| Court | Renton Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 |
| Phone | 425-430-6550 |
| Court Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Clerk Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Renton City Records and Public Requests
The City of Renton maintains official city records through the City Clerk's Office, including ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes. Public records requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person. The city responds to requests in accordance with RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act. The Renton City Records page at rentonwa.gov provides access to vital documents, information on submitting records requests, and essential court records.
Keep in mind that court records held by Renton Municipal Court are not the same as city administrative records. Municipal court case records follow court rules under GR 31, not the Public Records Act. If you need case documents from Renton Municipal Court specifically, contact the court clerk directly rather than going through the city's general records portal.
King County District Court South Division
King County District Court South Division handles cases from Renton and surrounding south King County cities. The main location for this division is the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032. Phone is 206-205-9200. This court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000. If you have a Renton-area case that does not fall under Renton Municipal Court's jurisdiction, it likely went to this division.
The South Correctional Entity (SCORE) serves Renton and other south King County cities for detention and corrections matters tied to District Court cases. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for free electronic record searches. For records requests, visit or contact the court during business hours. The King County District Court page at kingcounty.gov has current location information and contact details for all divisions.
King County Superior Court Records for Renton
Felony cases, major civil matters, family law, and probate involving Renton residents go to King County Superior Court. The court is at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone is 206-296-9300. The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent at 401 4th Avenue N also handles south King County cases including those from Renton. Online access is through the KC Script Portal, where registered users can view, download, or request documents and audio.
Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page through the portal. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Research requests cost $30.00 per hour. In-person access to view public records is free at the Clerk's Office. The court does not process records requests or payments by phone or email, so in-person or portal access is required. Access to sealed or confidential records requires identity verification through the portal.
For any Renton case search that crosses multiple court types, start with the Washington Courts statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov. It covers all courts in King County, including Renton Municipal Court, King County District Court South Division, and King County Superior Court. Results update every 24 hours. Use name or case number to find basic case details before deciding which court to contact for documents.
King County Court Records
Renton is in King County. Felony cases, family law, and major civil filings all go through the King County court system. For more on King County courts, online access tools, and how to get records, visit the King County court records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Renton also have court records pages. Each is served by King County courts or its own municipal court.