Edmonds Felony Records Lookup
Edmonds felony records are held by Snohomish County Superior Court, which handles all serious criminal cases for cities and communities throughout Snohomish County, including Edmonds, Washington. The city operates its own municipal court for misdemeanors, but felony-level charges go to the county. This page explains how to search for and access Edmonds felony records, what city and county resources are available, and how to check criminal history through state systems.
Edmonds Overview
Snohomish County Superior Court for Edmonds Felony Cases
All felony charges from Edmonds are filed in Snohomish County Superior Court. The court is located in Everett, the county seat. It handles Class A, B, and C felonies for all Snohomish County communities, including Edmonds. The clerk's office maintains case files and processes copy requests.
The Snohomish County access court records page explains how to look up felony cases from Edmonds. The county's court records system lets you search by name or case number. The statewide Washington Courts name and case search is also available as a free tool to find Edmonds cases across all Washington courts.
Copy fees from Snohomish County Superior Court are $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. You can submit requests in person at the Everett courthouse or by mail. Having the case number speeds up the process, but the clerk can also search by name.
Edmonds Municipal Court and Misdemeanor Records
Edmonds operates its own municipal court at 250 5th Avenue North. The court is presided over by Judge Neil Weiss and handles criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors within city limits. The Edmonds Municipal Court page provides contact information and an overview of the court's jurisdiction.
Misdemeanor records from Edmonds Municipal Court are separate from Snohomish County Superior Court felony records. The municipal court does not handle felony cases. If you need the full picture of someone's criminal history in Edmonds, you may need to check both systems.
The image below is from the Edmonds Municipal Court page. Visit Edmonds Municipal Court for current hours, contact details, and information on how the court handles misdemeanor cases.
For felony records, you will need to go to Snohomish County Superior Court rather than the city's municipal court.
Edmonds City Records Center
The City of Edmonds uses an online records center for public records requests. The Edmonds records center allows online submission of records requests, provides a frequently asked questions section, and offers access to archived city documents. This system handles city-generated records, not court records.
If you need a police report, incident record, or other law enforcement document from Edmonds, the records center is the right place to start. The center can tell you what is available and how to request it. Criminal case files from Superior Court proceedings are not held by the city and must be requested through the Snohomish County court system.
Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) requires the city to respond to requests within five business days. Complex requests may take longer if large volumes of records are involved or if redactions are needed under RCW 10.97 or other exemptions.
The online portal makes it easy to track your request and receive status updates without calling the city.
Snohomish County Jail and Custody Status
People arrested in Edmonds are typically booked into Snohomish County jail. The Snohomish County jail register and bail information page lets you check current inmate status, booking information, and bail amounts. This is useful if you need to know whether a specific person is currently in custody following an arrest in Edmonds.
The jail register is updated as people are booked and released. It is a free tool and shows basic booking information. For more detailed case information after someone has been through the booking process, check Snohomish County Superior Court records for the felony case.
The image below is from the Snohomish County jail information page. Visit Snohomish County jail register to check custody status and bail information for Edmonds arrests.
Bail amounts and release dates change quickly. Check the register again if you receive different information from other sources.
WATCH System for Edmonds Conviction Records
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH portal is the main statewide tool for looking up criminal conviction history. A name search costs $11.00, paid by credit card. The system covers all Washington counties, including Snohomish County cases from Edmonds. It returns felony and serious misdemeanor convictions.
WATCH draws from the WSP criminal history database, which is built from court records, fingerprint submissions, and agency reports. Pending cases and non-conviction arrests are generally not included. For a more thorough check with fingerprint verification, the WSP Criminal History Records division handles those requests.
Under RCW 10.97, Washington law limits what criminal history information can be publicly shared. The WATCH system only returns records that are legally releasable. Non-conviction data and sensitive records are withheld as required.
The DOC warrant search is available for checking active warrant status for people under Department of Corrections supervision. It is free to use and covers warrants statewide.
Vacating Felony Convictions in Edmonds
Under RCW 9.94A.640, some people with Edmonds felony convictions may qualify to have the conviction vacated. The petition is filed in Snohomish County Superior Court, which handled the original case. The court sets a hearing and notifies the prosecutor before making a decision.
Eligible offenses include certain Class B and C felonies. You must have completed the sentence, paid all fines and restitution, and waited the required time without new offenses. Class A felonies, sex crimes, and most violent offenses cannot be vacated. After the court grants vacation, the clerk updates the record and the WATCH system is updated accordingly.
Legal aid organizations serving Snohomish County can help with the vacation petition if cost is a barrier. The Snohomish County courthouse in Everett can also provide self-help resources for people filing without an attorney.
Snohomish County Felony Records
All Edmonds felony cases are part of the Snohomish County court system. The county page has full details on courthouse locations, clerk services, and record access for all of Snohomish County.
Nearby Cities
Other Snohomish County and north King County communities also route felony cases through their respective county superior courts. You can find records for these cities using similar tools.