Find Court Records in Skagit County

Skagit County court records are kept by the Skagit County Clerk at the courthouse in Mount Vernon. The clerk serves as the official record keeper for Superior Court and must be present at every hearing to receive and maintain exhibits and case files. District Court records are held separately at the Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building, also in Mount Vernon. If you need to search or request Skagit County court records, you can use the statewide Washington Courts search, the county's display board system, the Washington State Digital Archives, or contact the clerk's office directly.

Skagit County Clerk

Skagit County Clerk Melissa Beaton manages all records for the Superior Court. The Clerk is required to be present at every court hearing or trial to receive and keep a record of all exhibits entered by the parties. The office accepts filings in person and by mail, and handles public records requests for court records. A public access terminal is available at the courthouse where you can view case information such as an index of filed cases and a list of documents in each case at no charge.

The clerk's office is at 205 W Kincaid, Room 103, in Mount Vernon. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Passport acceptance hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are calling about your case, the main number is (360) 416-1800. All court records inquiries should be directed to this number.

Skagit County Superior Court

Skagit County Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction. It handles all felony criminal cases, civil suits, real property matters, unlawful detainer cases, adoptions, probate, competency hearings, family law, and juvenile cases. The court has four judges: Brian L. Stiles, Laura M. Riquelme, Elizabeth Y. Neidzwski, and Thomas L. Verge. Court Commissioners James B. Dolan and Heather Shand also preside over certain matters. The Superior Court is located at 205 W. Kincaid, Room 202, Mount Vernon.

The court provides court facilitators to help self-represented litigants understand the process and complete their paperwork. Court calendars and daily dockets are posted online. ADA accessibility and interpreter services are available to all parties. Remote appearance options vary by case type and must be arranged in advance.

All court records and documents for Superior Court are maintained in the Skagit County Clerk's Office. For all inquiries about case files, call (360) 416-1800 directly. Do not contact the Superior Court administration for records; the clerk handles that separately.

Skagit County Court Calendars and Display Boards

Skagit County maintains an online court display board system that shows the daily docket for all courtrooms. The boards list case names, court divisions, courtroom assignments, and hearing times for both Superior Court and District Court. Calendars are updated daily and are organized by judicial officer and department. During business hours, changes to the calendar are reflected in real time.

The display boards are accessible from the courthouse lobby in person and also online at skagitcounty.net. This is a quick way to see if a case is on the calendar for a specific day. The boards help attorneys, litigants, and the public find hearings without calling the court. For more detailed case information, use the statewide Washington Courts case search or contact the clerk.

Skagit County District Court

Skagit County District Court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, civil claims up to $100,000, and small claims. Small claims filed by an individual go up to $10,000; by a business, up to $5,000. If the infraction or offense occurred inside a city's limits, that city's municipal court handles the case, not the District Court. Matters arising outside any incorporated city limits go to the District Court.

The District Court is located at the Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building, 600 South 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Phone: (360) 416-1250. Fax: (360) 416-1251. Email: districtcourt@co.skagit.wa.us. Court hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Daily Docket Calendars are available online. The court offers online ticket payment and record request services. Special programs include a Relicensing Clinic and mental health court.

District Court offers live audio and archived recordings of proceedings going back to August 1, 2019. These are accessible through the court's recordings page. Access may require a case number and hearing date. Copies of recordings can be requested for a nominal fee. The court prohibits unauthorized copying or distribution of recordings.

Note: Access to all Skagit County District Court records is governed by GR 31.

Skagit County Digital Archives

The Washington State Digital Archives holds a large collection of Skagit County Superior Court case files. The collection contains over 3.2 million records and includes civil, criminal, family law, probate, and juvenile case files. Some case types may be restricted from public access under GR 31. Historical records dating back to territorial days are available. Records are transferred to the archives on a regular basis.

To search the archives, go to digitalarchives.wa.gov. The Skagit County Clerk's website has a specific set of instructions for searching the archives. Select Record Series "Superior Court Records," County "Skagit," and Title "All Title." Enter the case number and click search. Change the Records per Page setting to 100 to see full results. Document images can be ordered certified or non-certified through the archives website. You can also order copies directly from the clerk's office at (360) 416-1800.

Cities in Skagit County

Skagit County includes Mount Vernon, the county seat, along with Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and other communities. Superior Court and felony matters are handled at the courthouse in Mount Vernon regardless of which city a case originates from.

Other communities in Skagit County include Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, and Hamilton. Cases from unincorporated areas of the county are handled by the Skagit County District Court and Superior Court in Mount Vernon.

Nearby Counties

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