Criminal History and Criminal Records

For More Information

• Washington State Court Internet Site: http://www.courts.wa.gov
  This site includes a statewide directory of courts, including addresses and telephone numbers, court rules, the most current version of this brochure, forms and information about assistance with legal research from the state law library. The Administrative Office of the Courts may also be reached at (360) 357-2130. Please note that this office cannot offer any legal advice.

• Office of the Code Reviser: http://slc.leg.wa.gov
  This internet site contains the complete Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Also check your local library for copies of the RCW and the WAC.

• Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section: https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/.
  Check the website or call (360) 534-2000 for information about criminal record history information maintained by the WSP.

• Washington State Bar Association: www.wsba.org
  Check the website or call (206) 727-8200 for information on how to find an attorney in your area (or contact your local county bar association).

For more information on your court record, contact the specific city or county court where the case was filed. This may be a municipal, district, superior or juvenile court.

For more information on your police record, contact the local police agency that was responsible for the case. This may be a city police department, county sheriff's office, the WSP or other agency with police powers.