Lynnwood Felony Records Database
Lynnwood felony records are filed through the Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. Lynnwood is a mid-sized city in western Snohomish County just north of Seattle, and all felony cases connected to the city travel through the county court system. The city has its own Municipal Court for misdemeanors, but Class A, B, and C felonies go to the Superior Court. This guide covers how to search Lynnwood felony records, get copies from the clerk, and use statewide conviction databases.
Lynnwood Overview
Snohomish County Superior Court for Lynnwood
All Lynnwood felony cases are handled by the Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. The Superior Court Clerk maintains all felony case files, including charging documents, motions, orders, and judgments. To access records, visit the clerk's office at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett or submit a written request. Bring the defendant's full name, approximate filing year, and case number if available.
Copy fees apply to all reproductions. Certified copies run $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Non-certified paper copies are $0.50 per page. Electronic copies sent by email are $0.25 per page. For requests requiring substantial staff research time, an additional fee may be assessed.
The Washington Courts statewide case search at dockets.courts.wa.gov allows free name or case number searches. Results show charges, case status, and party names. Document images are not available through the statewide portal, but it is a useful free starting point before making a formal courthouse request.
Lynnwood Municipal Court
Lynnwood operates a Municipal Court at lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Municipal-Court for misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. The Municipal Court handles lower-level criminal matters that do not qualify as felonies. Felony charges cannot be resolved at the municipal level and are transferred to Snohomish County Superior Court. If you are unsure which court handled a specific Lynnwood case, check whether the charge is classified as a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor under the Revised Code of Washington.
The Lynnwood Municipal Court page lists contact information, court schedules, and records access procedures. Municipal court records are kept by the city and will not appear in the Snohomish County Superior Court system or the statewide case search for felony purposes.
Lynnwood Police Records
The Lynnwood Police Department handles records requests for incidents and arrests generated by city officers. The Police Records page at lynnwoodwa.gov explains how to request police reports, what information to include, and what fees to expect. Police records document how a case began. Court records document how it ended. You often need both to fully understand a felony case connected to Lynnwood.
Some police records may be exempt from disclosure if they involve active investigations. The police records page explains which types of records are typically releasable and how to appeal if a request is denied in whole or in part.
Lynnwood Public Records Requests
For broader city document requests, the Lynnwood public records page at lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/City-Clerk/Public-Records-Requests covers the full process for requesting city records through the City Clerk. This covers all city-generated documents, including those from every city department. For felony case files from Snohomish County Superior Court, you go to the county clerk, not the city.
Washington's Public Records Act requires agencies to acknowledge records requests within five business days. The actual time to receive responsive documents varies by request complexity and current workload at the city clerk's office.
Note: Submitting a public records request to the city will not give you Superior Court case files. Those are held by the county and require a separate request to the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk.
Statewide Conviction Tools for Lynnwood Cases
The Washington State Patrol's WATCH system is a $11 name-based conviction search that covers all Washington counties, including Snohomish. WATCH returns felony and gross misdemeanor convictions from across the state. This is useful when you want a summary of someone's Washington conviction history without pulling courthouse records county by county. Non-conviction data is excluded under RCW 10.97.
The WSP Criminal History Records division handles fingerprint-based background checks at $58 that take 7-10 business days and cross-reference state and federal databases. These are appropriate for situations requiring a certified criminal history for official purposes such as professional licensing, court proceedings, or immigration matters.
For people serving or having served state prison sentences from Snohomish County convictions, the Washington Department of Corrections offender search is a free resource. The DOC warrant search shows outstanding Secretary's Warrants. VINE at vinelink.com provides free custody status alerts for victims and concerned parties monitoring an offender's status.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds scanned historical Superior Court records from Washington counties going back decades. It is free to search and may have older Snohomish County case files that predate current electronic systems. Worth checking before submitting a paid courthouse request for older Lynnwood felony cases.
Vacating Lynnwood Felony Convictions
Washington law allows eligible people to petition to vacate certain felony convictions under RCW 9.94A.640. To qualify, you must have completed all sentence requirements, paid all fines and restitution, and remained crime-free for a set period. Class A felonies and most violent offenses are not eligible. When a conviction is vacated, the court dismisses the case and the person may state they have not been convicted of that offense in most contexts.
To start a vacation petition for a Snohomish County case, file with the Superior Court Clerk in Everett. Court forms for post-conviction relief are available at courts.wa.gov/forms. If you are not sure whether your Lynnwood felony conviction is eligible, consult a Washington licensed attorney before filing. Vacating a conviction removes it from standard public criminal history but some government agencies may still see the record when running checks for specific licensed professions.
Snohomish County Felony Records
Lynnwood is in Snohomish County. All felony cases here are filed through Snohomish County Superior Court. Visit the Snohomish County page for more detail on the clerk's office, online access tools, and the full county felony records system.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Lynnwood and have felony records pages on this site.