Yakima Court Records Database
Yakima court records come from three main courts: Yakima Municipal Court, Yakima County District Court, and Yakima County Superior Court. All three are located in Yakima at or near 128 N 2nd Street. The court you need depends on the type of case. You can search Yakima court records using the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov, or contact the appropriate clerk's office directly for certified copies, document requests, and older case files not available through online search tools.
Yakima Overview
Yakima Municipal Court Records
Yakima Municipal Court is located at 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Phone is 509.575.3050. Fax is 509.575.3020. The court handles misdemeanor criminal violations, traffic infractions, and city ordinance violations occurring within Yakima city limits. It hears roughly 30,000 cases each year.
The Yakima Municipal Court website at yakimawa.gov provides a court records request service. Most requests are filled within 48 hours of receiving them. Records can be picked up at the court windows or sent by mail, fax, or email. The court calendar, infraction options, a tool to find your court date, and court forms are all available on the website. Case records, dockets, calendars, and orders are governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31). Administrative records fall under GR 31.1.
To request a Yakima Municipal Court record, visit the court records request page at yakimawa.gov. Include the case number, defendant name, and hearing date when applicable. This speeds up processing. If you need an audio copy of a court hearing, that can also be requested through the same process. Specific document requests for certified copies require a visit to the clerk's window or a mailed request.
Yakima County District Court
Yakima County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. It is located at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 226, Yakima, WA 98901. Phone is 509-574-1800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles traffic and non-traffic infractions, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses, civil matters for damages and contract disputes not exceeding $100,000, small claims up to $5,000, and name changes.
The District Court website offers online fine payment for traffic citations, court forms for small claims, protection orders, and name changes. The court has a separate probation department and operates specialty calendars for domestic violence and DUI cases. Interpreter services are available for non-English speakers. A "Select Language" option is at the bottom right corner of each page on the county website. Court security screening is required for all visitors. Fine payment plans may be available for people who show financial hardship.
To get copies of District Court case records, contact the District Court directly. The process is separate from Superior Court records. Records from the District Court are not available through the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
Yakima County Superior Court Records
Yakima County Superior Court is located at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 314, Yakima, WA 98901-2639. Phone is 509-574-2710. The court has 8 full-time elected judges and 3 appointed court commissioners. It handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $100,000, family law matters, probate, juvenile cases, and appeals from lower courts. The court administrator's office manages judicial scheduling, assignments, and budget matters.
The Yakima County Courts website covers the full court system. Jessica Humphreys serves as Superior Court Director. The site includes guidance on how to find a case number, how to get jury duty information, how to pay a traffic ticket, and how to file documents in Superior Court. It also explains how to get copies of case records, request accommodations under GR 33, and access public records under GR 31.1. A Family Court Facilitator, Angela Gutierrez, is available at 128 N 2nd Street, Room 213, Yakima, WA 98901, phone 509-574-2695, and in Spanish at 509-574-1894.
To get copies of Yakima County Superior Court case records, submit a Copy Request Form to the Clerk's Office. You can do this in person or by mail. For Zoom participation in a Superior Court hearing, contact the Court Administrator's Office at (509) 574-2710 in advance.
Yakima County Clerk of Superior Court
The Yakima County Clerk of Superior Court office is located at 128 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Phone is 509-574-2710. The Clerk's role is to serve everyone involved with the Yakima County Superior Court system. The office receives and processes court documents, assists in court proceedings, maintains court files, records, and exhibits, and collects and disburses fees, fines, and court-ordered payments.
The Clerk's Office handles a wide range of court record types. For civil matters, the office issues writs of garnishment, writs of execution, and warrants for failure to comply with a court order. For criminal matters, the office issues warrants of arrest and subpoenas for witnesses, sends copies of orders to various agencies, registers all witnesses, and safeguards exhibits admitted at trial. Dependency matters, which are confidential, are also maintained by the Clerk. Domestic and family law records are maintained separately, and divorce completion information is sent to the Washington State Department of Health.
Certified copies from the Superior Court cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Court records can be requested in person or through online forms. Note that some case types, including juvenile dependency, mental health commitment cases, and sealed records, are not available to the general public.
Searching Yakima Court Cases Online
The main online tool for searching Yakima court records is the Washington State Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov. This statewide portal covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across Washington. You can search by person name or case number and filter by court, case type, and year filed. Data updates every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Results are reference material only. Verify anything important with the clerk's office before using it for legal purposes.
The Washington State Courts Name and Case Search is another entry point for Yakima County cases. Use accurate spelling of names and have the approximate filing year ready for better results. The Washington State Court Directory provides complete contact information for all courts in Yakima County, including physical addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email contacts for court personnel. It is maintained by the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and updated regularly.
- Yakima Municipal Court: 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901, phone 509.575.3050
- District Court: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 226, Yakima, WA 98901, phone 509-574-1800
- Superior Court / Clerk: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 314, Yakima, WA 98901, phone 509-574-2710
- Family Court Facilitator: Room 213, Yakima, phone 509-574-2695
- Statewide case search: dw.courts.wa.gov
Yakima County Court Records
Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County. All felony cases, major civil filings, family law matters, and probate proceedings go through the Yakima County court system. For full details on county courts, clerk contact information, and online record search tools, visit the county records page.
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