Access Moses Lake Felony Records
Moses Lake felony records are filed with Grant County Superior Court and cover all serious criminal cases tied to Moses Lake, Washington. This page explains where to search felony case records online, how to request documents from the court clerk, what Grant County District Court handles, and how to use Washington state tools to look up conviction history.
Moses Lake Overview
Grant County Superior Court and Moses Lake Felony Cases
All felony charges connected to Moses Lake are filed with Grant County Superior Court, administered through the Grant County Clerk's office in Ephrata. Moses Lake has no superior court of its own. Felonies -- Class A, B, and C charges including assault, drug trafficking, theft, and weapons offenses -- are handled at the county level.
To reach the Grant County Clerk, call (509) 754-2011 ext. 2800. The clerk's office in Ephrata handles court record requests for all felony cases filed within Grant County, including those tied to Moses Lake. If you need copies of case documents, the standard fee is $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Requests can be made in person or by mail.
The Washington Courts statewide name search at WA Courts name search is a free tool for finding Grant County cases along with cases from every other Washington county. You can search by name or case number. Results show basic case information and link to county-level portals for full details.
The Washington Courts name search tool is shown below. Visit the WA Courts portal to look up Moses Lake cases without a fee.
The statewide tool is helpful when you are not sure which county a case was filed in, or when you want to check records across multiple counties at once.
Grant County Clerk Records Office
The Grant County Clerk handles all Superior Court records, including Moses Lake felony cases. The office is located in Ephrata, which is the county seat for Grant County. The clerk maintains case files, processes record requests, and handles copy orders for court documents.
The Grant County Clerk page provides contact details, hours, and information about how to submit a records request. Phone: (509) 754-2011 ext. 2800. Include the case number when requesting records if you have it. The clerk can search by defendant name if no case number is available.
For older cases, records may have been transferred to archive storage. Contact the clerk's office to confirm whether older Moses Lake files are still in active storage or have been moved before submitting a request.
Grant County District Court for Moses Lake
Grant County District Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Felony cases do not go through district court. The district court is also in Ephrata. Contact the court at (509) 754-2011 ext. 3101 for information about lower-level cases involving Moses Lake residents.
The Grant County District Court page covers the court's jurisdiction, hours, and record request procedures. If you are looking for records from a traffic case or a misdemeanor charge connected to Moses Lake, this is where those files are kept.
If you are not sure whether a case went to superior court or district court, the type of charge is the guide. Felonies go to superior court. Misdemeanors and traffic matters go to district court. Both are in Ephrata.
WATCH System for Moses Lake Conviction Records
Washington's WATCH system is the main statewide tool for looking up conviction records. WATCH stands for Washington Access To Criminal History. The WATCH portal is operated by the Washington State Patrol and draws from the WSP criminal history database, which is built from court submissions, fingerprint records, and law enforcement reports from agencies across the state.
A name check costs $11.00, paid by credit card on the site. Results include felony and serious misdemeanor convictions recorded in Washington. The system does not return pending charges or arrests that did not result in conviction. Because WATCH covers all Washington counties, it is the fastest way to get a statewide view of someone's conviction history without searching each county separately.
The WSP Criminal History Records division runs a more formal background check process for individuals and agencies that need detailed results. This takes longer but may return more thorough information than a basic WATCH name check.
Washington's criminal records privacy law, RCW 10.97, limits what criminal history data can be released to the public. WATCH follows these rules. The system only returns what is legally available for public access.
The WSP WATCH portal is shown below. Visit watch.wsp.wa.gov to run a name search for Moses Lake or any other Washington location.
WATCH is a good first step before drilling into specific Grant County court records for Moses Lake cases.
WSP Criminal History Records
The Washington State Patrol maintains the statewide criminal history database that feeds into WATCH. The WSP Criminal History Records division handles requests for fingerprint-based background checks and other formal criminal history inquiries. Individuals can request their own criminal history record, and agencies can submit requests through established processes.
A WSP criminal history record check is more detailed than a WATCH name search. The process takes longer and requires additional steps, but it is appropriate when you need a thorough and officially documented result. For most general record lookups on Moses Lake cases, the WATCH tool and the Grant County court system are sufficient starting points.
Vacating Moses Lake Felony Convictions
Washington law allows some people to vacate felony convictions under RCW 9.94A.640. A vacated conviction is removed from the public court record, though law enforcement agencies may keep internal records. Class A felonies, sex offenses, and most violent crimes are not eligible. Class B and C felonies may qualify if you have completed the sentence, paid all fines and restitution, and met the waiting period without new convictions.
For a Moses Lake conviction, you would file the vacation petition in Grant County Superior Court in Ephrata. The court notifies the prosecutor, sets a hearing, and issues an order if the petition is approved. After vacation, the WATCH system and the court's public record should reflect the change. Local legal aid organizations can help people who need guidance on the process or who cannot afford an attorney.
Warrant Searches and Custody Status
The DOC warrant search tool lets you check for active DOC supervision warrants in Washington. Not every warrant type appears in this tool, but it is a solid starting point for checking whether a person under DOC supervision has an active warrant statewide.
For custody status in Grant County, contact the Grant County Jail. People arrested in Moses Lake are typically booked into the Grant County detention facility. The jail can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking information. Current case status for active felony cases appears in the statewide court search tools.
The Washington Digital Archives holds older state and county records. Not all court files are digitized. For very old Moses Lake felony cases, contact the Grant County Clerk in Ephrata to ask whether those records are still in active storage or have been archived.
Grant County Felony Records
Moses Lake felony cases are part of the Grant County court system. The county page has full details on court locations, clerk contact information, and how to request records for communities throughout Grant County.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in central and eastern Washington also handle felony cases through county superior courts. The state tools described on this page work across all Washington counties.