Camas Felony Records
Camas felony records are filed and maintained by Clark County Superior Court, which handles all serious criminal cases for cities and communities throughout Clark County, including Camas, Washington. If you need to search, obtain, or verify felony records connected to Camas, you will work through the Clark County court system. This page explains how to access those records, what online tools are available, and what other agencies provide criminal history information for Camas.
Camas Overview
Clark County Superior Court and Camas Felony Cases
All felony charges filed against Camas residents or related to crimes committed in Camas go to Clark County Superior Court. The court handles Class A, B, and C felonies under Washington's Sentencing Reform Act. The courthouse is located in Vancouver, which is the Clark County seat. The clerk's office there handles record requests, certified copies, and case file access for Camas felony matters.
To request copies of Camas felony case records, you can contact the Clark County Superior Court Clerk. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Requests can be submitted in person at the Vancouver courthouse or by mail. You will need the case number or the full name and approximate date of the case you are seeking.
Clark County also offers electronic filing through its eFileWA system. The Clark County electronic filing page explains how e-filing works for attorneys and self-represented litigants. Public users do not file documents, but the system's records are still accessible through the clerk.
Online Case Search for Camas Felony Records
Clark County Superior Court provides online access to case records. Use the statewide Washington Courts name and case search to find Camas felony cases by name or case number. This free tool covers all Washington superior courts and lets you see case status, charges, hearing dates, and party names without contacting the court.
The Clark County court system also uses Odyssey, a case management platform that feeds into the statewide search. For cases you cannot find through the statewide portal, the Clark County Superior Court Clerk can do a direct search using the case number or party name.
The image below is from Clark County's electronic filing page. The Clark County electronic filing system is part of the same infrastructure that stores Camas felony case records.
Even if you are not filing documents yourself, understanding the court's e-filing system can help you know where to look for digitally filed case records.
Camas Police Department Records
The Camas Police Department handles arrest records, incident reports, and police reports for activities within Camas city limits. To request a police record from Camas PD, you use the department's JustFOIA portal or call (360) 834-4151. The Camas police records request page explains the submission options and what types of records are available.
Police records from Camas PD are separate from court records. An arrest record shows that a person was taken into custody. It does not show what happened in court. For court outcomes, you need the Clark County Superior Court records. Both types are public records, but they come from different agencies.
Washington's criminal record privacy rules under RCW 10.97 govern what can be shared publicly. Records of arrests that did not result in conviction may be restricted depending on the circumstances. The Camas PD records office can tell you what is releasable in your specific situation.
Submit your request through the JustFOIA portal for the fastest processing. Phone requests are also accepted during business hours.
Camas City Clerk Public Records
The City of Camas handles public records requests through the City Clerk's office at 616 NE 4th Avenue. The Camas City Clerk page covers city-generated records including meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and administrative documents. These are not criminal case records. Felony case files are held by Clark County Superior Court, not the city.
If you are unsure whether the record you need is a city record or a court record, start with the city clerk. They can direct you to the right agency if your request falls outside their scope. The Public Records Act in Washington requires agencies to respond promptly and to redirect misdirected requests when possible.
City records and court records are both public, but they are held separately and accessed through different agencies.
WATCH System for Camas Conviction History
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH portal is the primary statewide tool for checking criminal conviction history. A name search costs $11.00, paid by credit card. Results come from the WSP criminal history database, which is built from court submissions and fingerprint records across Washington. It covers Clark County convictions from Camas along with any other Washington counties.
WATCH returns felony and serious misdemeanor convictions. Pending cases and arrests without a conviction are generally not included. For a more detailed check, the WSP Criminal History Records division handles fingerprint-based background checks and formal agency requests.
Under RCW 10.97, Washington places limits on what criminal history data can be released to the public. WATCH complies with these restrictions and only shows information that is legally releasable. Sensitive records and non-conviction data are withheld as required by law.
For warrant checks, the DOC warrant search covers active warrants for people under Washington Department of Corrections supervision. It is free to use and covers the state as a whole.
Vacating Camas Felony Convictions
Some Camas residents may be eligible to vacate a felony conviction under RCW 9.94A.640. Vacation removes the conviction from public view in court records. Since Camas felony cases are in Clark County Superior Court, the motion to vacate is filed there. The court holds a hearing, notifies the prosecutor, and decides based on the legal criteria.
Eligible offenses include certain Class B and C felonies where the sentence is complete, all financial obligations are paid, and the required waiting period has passed without new offenses. Class A felonies, sex crimes, and most violent offenses are not eligible. After the court grants vacation, the Clark County clerk updates the record and the WSP system is notified to reflect the change.
Legal aid organizations in Clark County and the greater Vancouver area can help assess eligibility and assist with the filing process. The Clark County Bar Association may also provide referrals to attorneys who handle record vacation cases.
Clark County Felony Records
Camas felony cases are part of the Clark County court system. The county page covers courthouse details, clerk contact information, and all record access options for Clark County.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in Clark County and southwest Washington route felony cases through Clark County or nearby county superior courts. You can find records for these communities using the same tools.