Access Bremerton Felony Records
Bremerton felony records are held by Kitsap County Superior Court, which is the court of record for all serious criminal cases involving people in Bremerton, Washington. Whether you are looking to search online, order certified copies, or check a person's conviction history, you will need to work through Kitsap County's court system. This page covers each access method, explains what different agencies provide, and describes the rules that apply to criminal record access in Washington.
Bremerton Overview
Kitsap County Superior Court and Bremerton Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in Bremerton go to Kitsap County Superior Court. Bremerton is the county seat of Kitsap County, so the courthouse is actually located within the city. The clerk's office handles record requests, copy orders, and access to case files for all Bremerton felony matters.
Kitsap County uses the Odyssey case management system, and the clerk's office processes copy requests based on the Odyssey Portal records. The Kitsap County Clerk copy requests page explains how to submit a request, what information is needed, and how certified copies are handled. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page under Washington's standard rates.
The image below is from the Kitsap County Clerk's copy requests page. Visit Kitsap County Clerk copy requests to submit a request for Bremerton felony case documents.
Having the case number makes the request faster. The clerk can search by name if needed, though this may take more time.
Kitsap County District Court Online Case Search
Kitsap County offers an online eFiling portal that also provides public access to case information. The Kitsap County District Court ePortal lets you search for cases by name or case number. District Court handles misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, not felonies. But the portal is a useful starting point to check lower-level cases and see if a matter was referred up to Superior Court.
For Superior Court felony cases in Bremerton, use the statewide Washington Courts name and case search. This free tool covers all courts in Washington and will return Kitsap County Superior Court records along with any cases from other counties.
The image below is from the Kitsap County eFiling portal. The Kitsap eFiling portal provides access to court case information for Bremerton and Kitsap County matters.
If you are not sure which court level handles a specific type of charge, the clerk's office can clarify whether the case you are looking for is in District Court or Superior Court.
Kitsap County Prosecutor Public Records
If you need records from the Kitsap County Prosecutor's office, including discovery materials or documents related to a prosecution, the process is separate from the court clerk. The Kitsap County Prosecutor public records page explains the distinction between public records requests and discovery requests. Discovery is for parties in a case; public records requests are for general access.
Not all prosecutor records are public. Ongoing investigations, victim information, and certain sensitive documents are exempt from disclosure. The prosecutor's office reviews each request individually and releases what is legally permissible under Washington's Public Records Act and RCW 10.97.
The image below is from the Kitsap County Prosecutor's public records page. Visit Kitsap County Prosecutor records to understand the request process and what types of records are available.
The prosecutor's office handles felony cases from Bremerton and all other Kitsap County communities. Their records can sometimes fill gaps not covered by the court clerk's files.
Kitsap Superior Court Administrative Records
For administrative records requests related to Kitsap County Superior Court, the court maintains a separate process under General Rule 31.1. The Kitsap Superior Court administrative records page covers how to request records that fall outside the normal clerk system, such as court administrative files, internal documents, and similar materials.
Most people searching for Bremerton felony records will not need this process. It is primarily for researchers, journalists, or others who need records that are administrative rather than case-specific. For case records, start with the clerk's copy request system.
The image below comes from Kitsap Superior Court's administrative records request page. Visit Kitsap Superior Court admin records for more information on this specific process.
The GR 31.1 process has specific response timelines and exemptions that differ from the general Public Records Act process.
WATCH System for Bremerton Conviction Records
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH system is the fastest statewide tool for checking criminal conviction history. The WATCH portal costs $11.00 per name search and returns results from the WSP criminal history database. Results include felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from all Washington counties, including Kitsap County cases from Bremerton.
WATCH is built from court records and fingerprint submissions. It covers convictions, not pending cases or non-conviction arrests. For a more detailed record check, the WSP Criminal History Records division handles fingerprint-based background checks and other formal requests.
Privacy protections under RCW 10.97 apply to criminal history records in Washington. The WATCH system follows these rules and only returns information that is publicly releasable by law. Arrest records and charges that did not result in conviction are generally not included in WATCH results.
Vacating Felony Convictions in Bremerton
Some Bremerton residents may qualify to have a felony conviction vacated under RCW 9.94A.640. Vacation removes the conviction from the public court record. The original case was in Kitsap County Superior Court, so the motion to vacate is filed there.
Class B and C felonies may be eligible if the sentence is complete, all fines and restitution are paid, and the required waiting period has passed. Class A felonies, sex offenses, and violent crimes are generally not eligible. After the court grants vacation, the clerk updates the record and the WATCH system should be updated to reflect the change.
Warrant status for people under DOC supervision can be checked through the DOC warrant search. This free tool covers active warrants statewide and can tell you if someone connected to a Bremerton case has an outstanding DOC warrant.
For historical Bremerton records that may no longer be in active court files, the Washington Digital Archives may hold digitized versions of older documents. Contact the Kitsap County Superior Court Clerk to confirm what is available and whether records from a specific time period have been transferred to archival storage.
Kitsap County Felony Records
All Bremerton felony cases are part of the Kitsap County court system. The county page covers courthouse details, clerk contact information, and full record access options.
Nearby Cities
Other communities on the Kitsap Peninsula and nearby areas also route felony cases through their county superior courts. You can search records for these cities using similar tools.