Spokane Valley Court Records
Spokane Valley court records are spread across a few different offices depending on case type. The city has its own Municipal Court for local ordinance violations and traffic infractions. Spokane County District Court and Spokane County Superior Court handle everything else, from misdemeanors to felony criminal cases and family law. You can search Spokane Valley court records online through the Spokane County Court Viewer or the statewide Washington Courts search portal. Both tools give you a way to look up cases without driving to a courthouse. For certified copies or full case files, you'll need to contact the right clerk's office directly.
Spokane Valley Overview
Spokane Valley Municipal Court
Spokane Valley has its own Municipal Court that handles cases arising from violations of city ordinances. This court is a court of limited jurisdiction. It covers city code violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanor offenses that happen within Spokane Valley city limits. The Municipal Court does not handle felonies, family law matters, name changes, protection orders, or small claims. Those all go to Spokane County courts.
Spokane Valley Municipal Court is located at 10510 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. The phone number is (509) 921-1800. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you received a city citation or are involved in a city ordinance case, this is the court you contact first. The court can provide case information and payment options for fines and fees.
Municipal court records are part of the statewide court records system. You can search for Spokane Valley Municipal Court cases using the Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov. The search tool covers all municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across Washington. It updates every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Results show basic case details but not the full case file.
Note: Municipal Court records requests should be directed to the Spokane Valley Municipal Court clerk. They handle requests separately from the county courts.
Spokane County District Court for Spokane Valley
Spokane County District Court serves Spokane Valley for cases that fall outside Municipal Court jurisdiction. That includes misdemeanor criminal cases that are not city ordinance violations, civil cases under $100,000, small claims, and protection orders. District Court is also where Spokane Valley residents go for certain non-jailable misdemeanor offenses.
The main District Court office is at the Public Safety Building, 1100 W Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210. Phone: 509-477-4770. Email: dccasemgmt@spokanecounty.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spokane Valley also has a local precinct office for ticket counter and infraction docket services. That precinct is at 12710 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Spokane Valley precinct handles ticket payments, infraction hearings, small claims paperwork assistance, and payment plans. For criminal dockets and more complex questions, you'll need to contact the main District Court office in Spokane. The precinct is useful for routine matters, but it doesn't handle everything the main office does.
You can search District Court cases for Spokane Valley through the Spokane County Court Viewer. The viewer shows daily hearings for both District Court and Superior Court. It lets you search by name or case number. The information there is reference material. For the official court record, you contact the clerk directly. The viewer is a good first step but shouldn't be treated as a definitive source.
Spokane County Superior Court Records
Felony charges, family law cases, civil matters over $100,000, probate, juvenile dependency, and appeals from lower courts all go to Spokane County Superior Court. Spokane Valley residents with these kinds of cases file at the Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260. The Superior Court phone is 509-477-5790.
The County Clerk's office maintains all Superior Court records. The Clerk is located at the same courthouse address. Phone: 509-477-2211. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Timothy W. Fitzgerald serves as Clerk of the Superior Court. The Clerk's office handles copy requests, protection orders, electronic filing, and public access to case files. The office has been maintaining records since 1880 for Superior Court and 1878 for probate records.
You can search Superior Court cases through the Spokane County Superior Court website, which links to the Court Viewer and the statewide JIS name search. The Court Viewer provides case information by name, case number, or defendant name for scheduled court dates. Use the Spokane County name, case, and court date search page to access both the local court calendar and the statewide JIS system. The statewide tool covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across Washington and is a good option when you're not sure which county a case was filed in.
The Superior Court operates specialty calendars including drug court, mental health court, and veterans court. The court also has a family law facilitator and self-help resources for people who are not represented by an attorney. Juvenile and dependency case information requires direct contact with Juvenile Court at 509-477-5790.
Searching Spokane Valley Records Online
There are several tools you can use to search Spokane Valley court records without going to the courthouse. Each one has a slightly different scope, so knowing which tool to use saves time.
The Spokane County Court Viewer is the local tool. It shows combined daily hearings for both District Court and Superior Court. You can search by name for criminal and non-criminal Superior Court cases, look up cases by case number, and view court dates for defendants. Municipal Court hearings are not included in this viewer. For those, you need to contact Spokane Valley Municipal Court directly.
For a broader search, the Washington State Courts Name and Case Search covers every court in the state. That includes Spokane Valley Municipal Court, Spokane County District Court, and Spokane County Superior Court. You can search by party name, case number, or business name. The system updates every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Keep in mind that results are reference material. The official record is held by the court of record, and you'll need to contact that court for documents or certified copies.
The Odyssey Portal covers 37 counties across Washington, including Spokane County. It gives access to public case documents and filing information for Superior Courts using the Odyssey case management system. You can search by case number or party name. The portal also has a Party Name Search guide and a Quick Reference Guide for users who are new to the system.
For older records and historical filings, the Washington State Digital Archives holds court records from counties statewide, including civil, criminal, domestic, and probate cases. Non-certified copies are available at $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 fee for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus a $1 service charge per document.
Note: The Spokane County Clerk's records go back to 1880 for Superior Court cases. For very old filings, the Digital Archives may have records that the county online tools do not display.
Requesting Copies of Court Records
Court records in Washington are generally public under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Court records specifically follow General Rule 31 (GR 31), which sets the standard for what is open, what is sealed, and how to request copies from any Washington court.
For Superior Court records, contact the Spokane County Clerk at 509-477-2211 or visit the office at 1116 W Broadway Avenue. The Spokane County Clerk's website lists fee schedules, request forms, and online filing information. The clerk handles protection orders, copy requests, and electronic document submission. Fee schedules for copies and certifications vary by court level and are published on the county website.
For District Court records, contact the District Court at 509-477-4770 or email dccasemgmt@spokanecounty.org. For Municipal Court records, contact the Spokane Valley Municipal Court at (509) 921-1800. Each court maintains its own records. A request to one does not cover the others. Be specific about which court you need records from and include the case number if you have it.
Most criminal and civil case records are public. Some are restricted. These include juvenile records, mental health cases, and sealed matters. If you request a record and the clerk says it is sealed, that reflects a court order.
Spokane County Court Records
Spokane Valley sits within Spokane County, and most court filings for city residents are processed through Spokane County courts. The Spokane County page has more detail on both the District Court and the Superior Court, including addresses, fee schedules, and online search tools for all courts serving the county.
Nearby Cities
Spokane is nearby and also has a court records page with resources for the area.