Accessing Superior Court Records
How to view and order court records online using the KC Script Portal
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Records Access Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to request and view court records via our portal, you need to create an account. You may also visit one of our courthouse locations and request records in person.
Yes, you will need to create a new account even if you had one through our previous system. All users must create an account in the new records request portal to view/download Superior Court records.
Please Note: You have 14 calendars days from the time your request is completed view/download the record. For requests that are to be mailed, the Clerk’s Office will place your records in the mail on the business day they are completed in the portal.
No, we do not accept records requests or payments via phone or email. Records requests can be submitted through the portal or in-person.
Resetting your account password is simple. Visit the login screen, click on the Request new password tab and follow the prompts.
Document Type | Cost |
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Non-Certified Copy Fee | $0.25 per page for online viewing/download (cases compliant with LGR 31) |
Non-Certified Copy Fee | $0.50 per page for Clerk-assisted copies |
Certified Copies | $5.00 for the first page & $1.00 per page thereafter |
Exemplified Copies | $9.00 for the first page & $1.00 per page thereafter |
Research Fee | $30.00 per hour & any portion thereof |
Shipping and Handling | Shipping and Handling |
Hearings | Hearings $25.00 and up depending on delivery method (click for details) |
Writ Issuance | $20.00 for the first 2 copies & $2.00 per copy thereafter |
Subpoena Issuance | $20.00 for the first 2 copies & $2.00 per copy thereafter |
Expedited | $30.00 per case |
Customers can request a CD hearing by coming to our office in person or by sending a request in the mail. CD recordings are $25 per cause number ordered and up to 72 minutes. An additional $10 postage/handling fee is required for mail in requests or please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Request for Copy (CD) of Digitally Recorded Hearing FORM
The Clerk’s Office will complete your request within five business days from the date you submitted the order.
Once your request is complete, you will receive notification through your email address associated with your portal account. If you selected a mail delivery, a letter will be sent to you in the mail to the address listed on your account.
Customers can also request hearings to be received electronically. This request can be completed through the KC Script Portal.
You can view the status of your request on the Order Summary screen. Log into your portal account, from the main menu bar, select the My Account dropdown and click My Orders. You can search by date range or your Public Portal Request Number (PPR) Example: PPR21-000100.
If it’s longer than 5 business days from the date of your request, please contact our staff by emailing: desk.correspondence@kingcounty.gov or call us at 206-477-0691.
Expedited requests will be fulfilled within one business day.
All completed records delivered via the portal and ShareFile will remain available to the customer for 14 days from completion date.
- Create an account.
- Search for your case.
- Under the Documents Tab, click on Fee Waiver Request.
- Complete the required documentation fields.
- Submit for approval.
Once a voucher has been associated with your portal account all records requested will be paid by the voucher. Each month an invoice will be sent to the agency for payment of the prior month's voucher activity. Documents that are exempt based on statute or court rule will be able to be requested without a fee.
DJA will work with existing voucher customers to update their new portal accounts. If you have questions about obtaining a voucher account or need your portal account updated, please contact our Accounting Team at 206-477-0812.
Some customers may receive documents free of charge based on a state statute that exempts them from paying for documents.
To view the list of exemption details please click HERE.
Once the records portal is launched, you are encouraged to use the remaining funds in your account within 14 days. After 14 days the remaining balance will be refunded back to the payor. If you would like to request a refund sooner, please contact our Accounting Team at 206-477-0812.
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Email Us: desk.correspondence@kingcounty.gov |
Call: 206-296-9300 |
If you submitted a protection order through the portal, please click HERE to be directed to a list of frequently asked questions related to protection orders.