Find Graham Felony Records Online
Graham is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, and felony records for Graham residents are maintained by Pierce County Superior Court rather than any city-level agency. This page covers the main ways to access those records: the LINX online search system, direct court clerk contact, the Pierce County Sheriff for arrest and incident records, and statewide Washington tools like WATCH and the WSP criminal history database. Graham has no independent municipal court, so all serious criminal cases flow through the county system in Tacoma.
Graham Overview
Searching Graham Felony Cases Through Pierce County LINX
All felony cases tied to Graham go through Pierce County Superior Court. The county uses the LINX online system for public case searches. The Pierce County LINX portal covers Superior Court cases from 2002 forward and lets you search by name, case number, or filing date. LINX shows charge details, hearing dates, case status, and party information. There is no fee to search. This is the fastest way to find Graham felony records without going to the courthouse in person.
The image below shows the LINX main page. Go to LINX online to begin your search for Graham-related Superior Court cases.
LINX is the primary public case search tool for Pierce County. Cases before 2002 are not available through LINX and require a direct request to the clerk's office.
For copies of court documents, contact the Pierce County Superior Court Clerk at (253) 798-7455. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. The clerk processes both in-person and mail requests. More information about requesting court documents is available at the Pierce County Court Records page.
Pierce County also provides a helpful overview of records available online through their online records page. This page lists the types of records accessible through county web tools and provides links to the relevant portals.
The online records page is a useful guide to understanding which Pierce County records are available digitally and which require an in-person or mail request.
Pierce County Sheriff and Graham Arrest Records
Graham is in unincorporated Pierce County, so the Pierce County Sheriff provides law enforcement services to the community. Arrest records and incident reports for Graham-area activity are held by the sheriff's department rather than any city police. An arrest record documents that a person was taken into custody. It is not the same as a court record showing the outcome of a case.
You can request sheriff records through the county's public records process. Submit requests to SHRpublicrecords@piercecountywa.gov or use the county's online portal. The Pierce County public records request page explains the process. Body-worn camera footage is subject to a redaction fee of $0.63 per minute. Other records are handled under the Washington Public Records Act without per-page charges unless copies are needed.
Requests for sheriff records are processed in the order received. Active investigation records may be withheld or partially redacted. Under RCW 10.97, non-conviction data such as arrests that did not lead to charges have more restricted access than conviction records. This affects what the sheriff's office can release in response to a public records request.
The image below is from the Pierce County court records section. The Pierce County court records page directs you to the appropriate clerk office and explains how to reach the court for Graham felony cases.
This page covers both Superior Court and District Court records and helps direct you to the right office depending on what you need.
WATCH and Statewide Criminal History for Graham
The Washington Access To Criminal History system, called WATCH, is the go-to statewide tool for checking felony conviction records. The WATCH portal is run by the Washington State Patrol and covers convictions from all Washington counties, including Pierce County cases for Graham residents. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, WATCH searches across the whole state.
A WATCH name search costs $11.00, paid by credit card. Results show felony and serious misdemeanor convictions recorded in the WSP database. Pending cases and arrests that did not result in conviction are not included. The system pulls from court records, fingerprint submissions, and statewide law enforcement reporting. It is fast and covers the full state, not just Pierce County.
For more detailed or certified criminal history records, the WSP Criminal History Records division handles formal requests. This is useful for legal proceedings or other situations where a standard WATCH search result is not sufficient. WSP is the central repository for Washington criminal history information, and both WATCH and the formal process draw from the same underlying database.
The image below shows the WSP criminal history page. The WSP records site details the full range of options for getting Washington criminal history information, including Graham cases that are part of the Pierce County record.
WSP maintains Washington's central criminal history database and is the most authoritative source for statewide conviction records.
Vacating Graham Felony Convictions
Washington law provides a process for vacating some felony convictions under RCW 9.94A.640. A vacated conviction is removed from public view in court record systems, though law enforcement agencies retain their own internal records. The vacation process is available for some Class B and C felonies but not for Class A felonies, sex offenses, or most violent crimes.
To qualify, the person must have completed the full sentence, paid all fines and restitution, and stayed conviction-free for the required waiting period after discharge from supervision. The waiting period varies based on the class of felony. Once those conditions are met, the person can file a motion in Pierce County Superior Court, which is where Graham cases are handled.
The court sets a hearing date after the motion is filed. The prosecutor receives notice and may respond. If the court grants the motion, the clerk updates the record and it is removed from public access in the court system. WATCH records at WSP are also updated to reflect the vacation, though this can take some time after the court order is entered.
If you are considering a vacation petition for a Graham case and are not sure whether you qualify, Washington's courts website provides general guidance. Legal aid organizations in Pierce County can also advise people who cannot afford an attorney. Contacting the Pierce County courthouse in Tacoma is a good first step to get specific information about your case.
Digital Archives and Older Graham Records
For older Pierce County felony cases that predate the LINX online system, the Washington State Digital Archives may hold digitized records. The archives are free to search and cover historical government and court records from around the state. Not all records have been digitized, but the archives can be useful for cases from earlier decades.
The WA Courts statewide name search is another free tool that covers multiple counties in one search. For Graham residents who may have cases in more than one county, this is a helpful way to check without searching each county separately. The statewide portal links back to county systems for full case details.
The DOC warrant search at DOC warrant lookup covers active warrants tied to Department of Corrections supervision. If someone under DOC supervision in Graham has an active warrant, it would appear in this tool. It is free to use and does not require an account.
Pierce County Felony Records
Graham felony records are part of the Pierce County Superior Court system. Visit the county page for courthouse details, clerk contact information, and all county-level resources.
Nearby Cities
Other Pierce County communities near Graham also have records pages with local information.