Bothell Felony Records Search
Searching for Bothell felony records is a bit more complex than most Washington cities because Bothell straddles the border between King County and Snohomish County. Depending on where in Bothell a crime occurred, the felony case may be filed in King County Superior Court or Snohomish County Superior Court. This page explains both court systems, how to determine which one applies, and where to find criminal history information for cases connected to Bothell, Washington.
Bothell Overview
Two Counties, One City: How Bothell Felony Records Work
Bothell is split between King County and Snohomish County. Most of the city falls in Snohomish County, but the southern portion sits in King County. When a felony occurs in Bothell, the case is filed in the superior court for whichever county has jurisdiction over that specific address. This means you may need to check both court systems to do a thorough search for Bothell felony records.
For cases in the Snohomish County portion of Bothell, records are held by Snohomish County Superior Court. For cases in the King County portion, records go to King County Superior Court. Both courts have public access to records, but you search them separately through different portals.
The best way to search without knowing the county is to use the statewide Washington Courts name and case search. This tool covers both counties and lets you find cases regardless of which court filed them. It is free to use.
Snohomish County Superior Court Records for Bothell
The majority of Bothell falls within Snohomish County, so most Bothell felony cases will be at Snohomish County Superior Court. The court is located in Everett, which is the county seat. To get copies of felony case records, you contact the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk.
The clerk accepts record requests by mail and in person. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. You will need the case number or the full name of the person involved in the case. The clerk can search by name, though this may carry a small search fee.
Below is a screenshot from Snohomish County Superior Court's page. The Snohomish County Superior Court page has current contact information and directions for submitting copy requests.
Snohomish County also has an online case access portal. Check the court's site for the current link, as these portals are sometimes updated or moved.
King County Superior Court Records for Bothell
For the portion of Bothell in King County, felony records are held by King County Superior Court. King County uses the KC Script online portal, which lets you search felony cases by name, case number, or date. The portal is free and available to the public.
King County Superior Court is based in Seattle. If you need physical copies of records, you can request them through the clerk's office. Standard copy fees apply at $0.50 per page. The court also has a statewide forms library through the Washington Courts website.
If you are not sure whether a Bothell address falls in King or Snohomish County, check the address against county boundary maps. Alternatively, search both court systems or use the statewide name search, which covers all Washington courts at once.
Bothell Police Department Records
The Bothell Police Department's Records Unit is part of the Support Services Division and handles requests for police reports, incident records, and related documents within Bothell city limits. The Bothell Police Divisions page explains how the department is organized and how to contact the Records Unit.
Police records show arrests and incidents. They do not show court outcomes. To see what happened after an arrest, you need court records from whichever superior court handled the case. Both are public records, but they come from different agencies and you request them separately.
The image below is from Bothell Police Department's divisions page. Visit Bothell Police Divisions to find the Records Unit contact information and learn how to submit a request.
The Records Unit can tell you whether a specific incident report is available and what the request process looks like for your situation.
Bothell City Records Requests
For public records outside of law enforcement, Bothell uses an online GovQA portal. The Bothell records request page lets you submit requests for city documents, administrative records, and other government files. This portal handles city records, not court records.
If you need criminal case records, the court clerk in King or Snohomish County is the right place to go. The city records portal is for things like building permits, city contracts, and public meeting minutes.
The GovQA system tracks your request and sends status updates by email. It is a convenient way to manage ongoing records requests with the city.
WATCH System for Bothell Criminal History
The WATCH portal, run by the Washington State Patrol, is the best single source for a statewide Washington conviction history check. It costs $11.00 per search and returns results from the WSP criminal history database. Because WATCH is statewide, it covers both King County and Snohomish County convictions, which is particularly useful for Bothell given the split jurisdiction.
WATCH shows felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. Pending cases and arrests without conviction are generally not included. The WSP Criminal History Records division handles more detailed requests, including fingerprint-based searches.
Under RCW 10.97, Washington limits what criminal history information can be released to the public. WATCH only returns records that are legally releasable under state privacy law. Arrest records and certain non-conviction data may be restricted.
For warrant checks, the DOC warrant search covers active warrants for people under Department of Corrections supervision in Washington. It is a free tool and covers the state as a whole.
Vacating Felony Convictions Connected to Bothell
If a conviction came out of Snohomish County Superior Court, the vacation petition is filed there. If it came from King County Superior Court, you file in King County. RCW 9.94A.640 sets the eligibility rules for vacating felony sentences in Washington.
To qualify, you must have completed the sentence, paid all fines and restitution, and waited the required time without new offenses. Class A felonies, sex offenses, and most violent crimes are not eligible. Class B and C felonies may qualify depending on the offense and the discharge date.
Legal aid organizations serving King County and Snohomish County can help assess eligibility and assist with the filing. Contact information for legal aid is typically available through each county's superior court or bar association.
King and Snohomish County Felony Records
Bothell cases may be in either King County or Snohomish County. Both county pages have full details on court contacts, copy request procedures, and how to access records.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Bothell route felony cases through King or Snohomish County Superior Court. You can check records for these communities the same way.