Search Burien Felony Records
Burien felony records are part of the King County court system, held by King County Superior Court for all serious criminal cases that occur within Burien, Washington. Burien contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for police services and routes felony cases through the county's court infrastructure. This page explains how to find and access those records, what online tools are available, and where to look for additional criminal history information connected to Burien.
Burien Overview
King County Superior Court for Burien Felony Records
All felony cases from Burien are filed in King County Superior Court. The county handles everything from Class C felonies like low-level drug offenses to Class A felonies such as aggravated assault and murder. The courthouse is in Seattle, and the clerk's office handles all record requests, copy orders, and certified document issuance for Burien felony cases.
King County has an online case search portal called KC Script. This free tool lets you look up Burien felony cases by name, case number, or date range. You can see charge descriptions, case status, scheduled hearings, and party names. Active cases are generally updated within a short time of each filing. Use the statewide Washington Courts name and case search as an alternative if you want to check multiple counties at once.
Copy fees from King County Superior Court are $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. You can order records in person at the Seattle clerk's office or by mail. Including the case number speeds up the process significantly.
King County District Court in Burien
Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases for Burien residents go to King County District Court, South Division. The Burien location is at 601 SW 149th Street and can be reached at (206) 205-9200. District Court handles lower-level offenses that do not reach the felony threshold.
The image below is from King County District Court's locations page. Visit King County District Court locations for current hours and contact details for the Burien location.
If you need both misdemeanor and felony records for the same person in Burien, you will need to search both District Court and Superior Court systems separately.
Burien Police and King County Sheriff Records
Burien does not have its own police department. The city contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) to provide law enforcement services. Arrest records and incident reports from Burien are therefore held by KCSO, not a city police department.
King County Sheriff maintains a records division that handles public records requests. The King County Sheriff records page provides multilingual request forms and instructions. You can submit a records request for Burien arrest records and incident reports through this process.
For city records outside of law enforcement, the City of Burien handles public records requests through its own process. The Burien public records page covers city-generated documents like contracts and meeting minutes. Criminal case records held by the court are not part of city records.
If you need arrest records specifically, contact the KCSO records division rather than the city clerk. Burien PD does not exist as a separate agency.
King County Jail and Custody Information
People arrested in Burien are booked into King County jail facilities. If you need to locate someone who was recently arrested, the King County jail locator tool can help. The King County jail locator lets you search by name to see whether a person is currently in King County custody, where they are held, and basic booking information.
The jail locator is free to use and updated as people are booked and released. For case information after someone has been through the booking process, check the KC Script portal or King County Superior Court records for the felony case.
The image below shows the King County jail locator. Visit King County jail locator to search for a person currently in county custody.
Custody status changes quickly. The locator reflects current information but may have a short delay after release or transfer.
WATCH System for Burien Conviction History
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH portal provides statewide access to conviction history for $11.00 per name search. It covers felony and serious misdemeanor convictions from all Washington counties, including King County cases from Burien. You pay by credit card and get results quickly.
WATCH is built from court records and fingerprint submissions reported by agencies across the state. It shows convictions, not pending charges or non-conviction arrests. For a more comprehensive check, the WSP Criminal History Records division handles fingerprint-based requests and formal background checks.
Washington's criminal record privacy rules under RCW 10.97 govern what WATCH can release. The system only returns information that is publicly releasable under state law. Arrest records and charges that did not result in conviction are generally excluded from WATCH results.
Active warrants connected to Burien cases may appear through the DOC warrant search if the person is under DOC supervision. This free tool covers warrant status statewide.
Vacating Burien Felony Convictions
Under RCW 9.94A.640, some people with Burien felony convictions may be able to have the conviction vacated. Since Burien felony cases go through King County Superior Court, the motion to vacate is filed there. The court sets a hearing and notifies the prosecutor before deciding.
Eligible offenses include certain Class B and C felonies where the sentence has been completed, all fines and restitution are paid, and the waiting period has passed. Class A felonies, sex offenses, and violent crimes are generally not eligible for vacation. A vacated record is removed from public view in court records, though law enforcement may retain internal copies.
Legal aid organizations in King County can help assess eligibility. They can also help with the paperwork if cost is a barrier to filing the motion.
King County Felony Records
Burien cases are part of the King County court system. The county page has full details on court contact information, clerk services, and all record access options for King County.
Nearby Cities
Other south King County cities also route felony cases through King County Superior Court. You can find records for these communities using the same tools.