Federal Way Felony Records Search
Federal Way felony records are filed through King County Superior Court, which maintains all criminal case files for this city of roughly 100,000 residents in south King County. If you need to look up a felony case tied to someone in Federal Way, the King County KC Script Portal is the primary online search tool. The city has its own municipal court for misdemeanors, but all felony charges travel to the county system. This guide explains how to search Federal Way felony records, request copies, and use statewide conviction databases.
Federal Way Overview
King County Superior Court and Federal Way
Federal Way is in King County, so all felony cases originating here are handled by the King County Superior Court. The court is the primary repository for felony case files, charging documents, sentencing orders, and conviction records. King County Superior Court operates three locations: the King County Courthouse at 516 Third Avenue in Seattle, the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, and the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. Federal Way cases may be heard at any of these locations depending on case type and assignment.
For in-person access to case records, the King County Courthouse clerk's office handles records requests during regular business hours. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies run $0.50 per page for paper and $0.25 per page for electronic delivery. Research assistance requiring clerk staff time is charged at $30 per hour with a $30 minimum.
As of November 2024, King County Superior Court moved all case filings to the KC Script Portal. This portal is now the standard access point for both filing and retrieving case records. It replaced the prior eCourt system and is where you go to search Federal Way felony cases online.
KC Script Portal for Federal Way Cases
The King County KC Script Portal at kc.scriptportals.com provides online access to Superior Court case records going back to November 2004. You need to create a free account to use the portal. Once registered, you can search by name, case number, or date range. Results show charges, court dates, case status, and in many cases, document images that can be downloaded directly. This makes the portal a comprehensive starting point for Federal Way felony records research without needing to visit the courthouse.
Online copies downloaded through KC Script cost $0.25 per page. Clerk-assisted copies pulled at the courthouse are $0.50 per page. For document access that has expired (records remain downloadable for 14 days after a request), you will need to submit a new request and pay again.
Note: Cases before November 2004 require a direct records request to the King County Superior Court Clerk. Older files are stored in physical archives and are not available through KC Script.
Federal Way Public Records
The city of Federal Way maintains its own public records process for city-generated documents. The Federal Way public records page explains how to request city records including police reports, city clerk documents, and municipal court records. These are separate from Superior Court felony files. City records go through the city; felony case files go through King County.
If you need both a police incident report and the related felony case file, you will be submitting requests to two different entities. Start with the city for the police report and King County Superior Court for the case file.
Federal Way Municipal Court
Federal Way has a Municipal Court that handles misdemeanor offenses and city ordinance violations. The Municipal Court deals with lower-level criminal matters that do not qualify as felonies under Washington State law. Felony charges cannot be resolved at the municipal level and transfer to King County Superior Court. If you are unsure which court handled a specific case, check whether the charge is classified as a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor under the Revised Code of Washington.
Municipal Court records for Federal Way are maintained by the city. For case information from the Municipal Court, contact Federal Way directly. These records will not appear in the KC Script Portal, which only covers Superior Court. The statewide WATCH conviction search through Washington State Patrol may reflect both municipal misdemeanor convictions and Superior Court felony convictions in a single result, depending on whether those convictions were reported to the state repository.
Washington felonies are divided into three classes under Washington State law. Class A felonies carry the most severe penalties, including potential life sentences. Class B felonies carry up to ten years. Class C felonies carry up to five years. Sentencing ranges are set by guidelines under RCW 9.94A.640, with courts considering offense seriousness and prior criminal history.
Statewide Tools for Federal Way Felony Research
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH system is a name-based conviction search that costs $11 per query. It returns all Washington felony and gross misdemeanor convictions, including any King County records tied to Federal Way. WATCH is useful when you want to check conviction history across the entire state rather than searching a single county's system. Non-conviction data is excluded under RCW 10.97.
The WSP Criminal History Records division offers fingerprint-based searches at $58 that cross-reference state and federal databases. These take 7-10 business days and are better suited for situations requiring a certified criminal history, such as professional license applications or court proceedings.
The Washington Department of Corrections offender search tracks people currently or recently serving state prison sentences. Many King County felony convictions result in DOC sentences. The DOC warrant search lists individuals with outstanding Secretary's Warrants. VINE at vinelink.com provides free custody status alerts for victims and others monitoring an offender's status.
King County Felony Records
Federal Way is in King County, and all felony cases here are filed through King County Superior Court. The county page has more detail on the KC Script Portal, clerk contact information, and additional access options across the full county system.
Nearby Cities
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