Find Court Records in Asotin County

Asotin County court records are maintained by the County Clerk at the Superior Court in the town of Asotin, the county seat. The clerk's office files and processes all case types from adoptions to felony criminal matters, and the records are available to the public in accordance with state court rules. You can search case information through the statewide Washington Courts portal or request an Odyssey Portal subscription for ongoing access to Asotin County Superior Court records. Asotin County District Court handles misdemeanor and civil matters at the same courthouse address. This page explains how to find, access, and obtain copies of Asotin County court records.

Asotin County Superior Court Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected position created by the Washington State Constitution, Article IV, Section 26. The clerk serves as ex-officio Clerk of the Superior Court. Nicole Farris currently holds the office and can be reached at 509-243-2081 or by email at nfarris@asotincountywa.gov. The general clerk email is scclerk@asotincountywa.gov. The clerk's goal is to protect the integrity and accuracy of court records while ensuring the separation of powers among the three branches of government.

As administrator of court records and exhibits, the clerk receives and processes all documents filed in a Superior Court case. This includes record classification, assignment of cause numbers, computerized docketing, and filing of hard copy records. Case types handled include adoptions and paternity matters, civil filings, domestic and family law cases, felony criminal matters, juvenile dependency, juvenile offender cases, mental commitment proceedings, and probate. Under RCW Chapter 36.23, county clerks across Washington hold these same broad administrative duties. The clerk also serves a quasi-judicial function, issuing documents such as attachments, garnishments, letters testamentary, warrants of arrest, and writs of execution.

The Asotin County Clerk's Office page lists all case types filed in the county and provides contact information for records requests, filing questions, and other clerk functions.

The clerk's page covers the full scope of the office's responsibilities, including the quasi-judicial and financial functions that go beyond just record storage.

Asotin County Superior Court

Asotin County Superior Court is presided over by the Honorable Brooke J Burns. The court administrator is Adrianne A Krull, reachable at Akrull@asotincountywa.gov or 509-243-2082. The courthouse is located at 135 2nd Street in Asotin, same address as the clerk's office. Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction with statewide jurisdiction. It handles major criminal matters such as felonies, civil cases including real property disputes, domestic relations, appeals from lower courts, and appeals from state administrative agencies.

One notable feature of Asotin County's court structure is that it shares its Superior Court Judge with Columbia and Garfield Counties. The judge alternates between the three county seats, so court schedules and availability can vary. Contact the court administrator for current calendar information. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Juvenile Court operates as a department of Superior Court and handles both juvenile offender matters and child dependency cases.

The Superior Court page provides the most current calendar information, contact details for the court administrator, and guidance on case types heard at the Asotin County courthouse.

Note: Because Asotin County shares its judge with two other counties, check with the court administrator before planning an in-person visit to confirm the judge will be in session that day.

Asotin County District Court

Asotin County District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, gross misdemeanors, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, protection orders, and traffic infractions. The court also handles municipal matters for the cities of Clarkston and Asotin. Judge Tina L Kernan presides. The court administrator is Stacy Grijalva, who can be reached at sgrijalva@asotincountywa.gov. The District Court is at the same address as the Superior Court, 135 2nd Street in Asotin.

Case records can be searched in person at the courthouse during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remote case information may also be available through the Odyssey case management system depending on the case type. Certified copies of court documents are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus a certification fee. Court records in Washington are governed by General Rule 31, which sets the standard for public access to court records with limited exceptions for sealed and confidential filings.

The District Court page covers case types, fee information, and how to contact the court for records requests and hearing schedules.

Online Search Options for Asotin County

The main free tool for searching Asotin County court records online is the Washington Courts Case Search. This statewide portal pulls from all court levels and updates every 24 hours. You can search by name or case number. It shows basic case information including parties, case type, and docket entries. You cannot download documents directly from this site. For that, you need to contact the clerk's office or use the Odyssey Portal.

Asotin County offers a separate Odyssey Portal subscription for ongoing remote access to Superior Court records. Available case types include Criminal, Civil, Domestic, Probate and Guardianship, and Juvenile Offender cases. Attorneys of record with a Notice of Appearance filed can get elevated access to confidential records. The annual subscription fee is $120 per user, paid by December 1 each year. To register, the head of your firm or agency must complete and sign a Master Registration Form and mail or deliver it to McKenzie A. Campbell, Asotin County Clerk, P.O. Box 159, Asotin, WA 99402. Allow one week for access to be processed. Attorneys can cover themselves and one legal assistant under a single registration fee.

The Washington Courts Name and Case Search is another option. It covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts statewide and is a good starting point when you don't have a case number. Under RCW Chapter 2.68, the Administrative Office of the Courts manages the Judicial Information System that powers these search tools.

Legal Resources in Asotin County

Northwest Justice Project provides free civil legal aid to qualifying residents in Asotin County. Call (888) 201-1014 or visit nwjustice.org to check eligibility and get help with court matters. Washington Law Help at washingtonlawhelp.org has guides and forms for many common legal situations. Official court forms are at the Washington Courts website. The Washington State Bar Association's lawyer referral service is available at (206) 443-9722, and you can search for attorneys at wsba.org.

For access to court records in federal cases, such as those heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in Spokane, use PACER. Federal court records are separate from state and county records and require PACER registration. Washington State Patrol criminal history background checks are available through the WATCH system for a $10 fee. Criminal history records differ from court records and are maintained by WSP rather than county clerks.

Cities in Asotin County

Asotin County communities include Clarkston, Asotin, and Anatone. Clarkston is the largest city in the county. All Superior Court cases for residents anywhere in Asotin County are filed at the courthouse in Asotin. District Court handles municipal matters for both Clarkston and Asotin.

No cities in Asotin County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. For court record needs in any Asotin County community, contact the Superior Court Clerk or District Court at 135 2nd Street, Asotin.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Asotin County. If you are not sure which court system handles your case, confirm the address where the filing originated or where the incident occurred.