Orchards Felony Records Database
Orchards is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Washington, and all felony records for this area are held by Clark County Superior Court. If you need to search Orchards felony cases, find conviction history, or get copies of criminal court documents, this guide covers the courts, online portals, sheriff records, and state-level tools that give you access to that information. Clark County uses both the Odyssey Portal and the statewide Washington Courts system, which makes it possible to find many case records without ever visiting the courthouse in person.
Orchards Overview
Clark County Superior Court and Orchards Felony Cases
Because Orchards is unincorporated Clark County, all felony charges that arise here go through Clark County Superior Court. This includes Class A, B, and C felony charges under Washington law. The Superior Court is the only court with jurisdiction over felony criminal matters in the county. Cases proceed from initial filing through arraignment, pretrial hearings, and trial all within the Superior Court system.
Clark County Superior Court is located at the Clark County Courthouse. The Presiding Judge is Hon. Derek J. Vanderwood. The court can be reached at (564) 397-2150. The court uses both the Odyssey case management system and the OnBase document imaging platform. Records go back many years, and the Clerk's Office is the place to contact when you need case files, certified copies, or detailed docket information.
The Clark County Clerk's Office is on the First Floor of the Clark County Courthouse and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM. You can reach the Clerk's Office at clark.wa.gov/clerk/access-records for information on how to request records. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies run $0.50 per page for mailed copies and $0.25 per page for emailed electronic copies.
For records that predate 1996, Clark County stores those on microfilm. Searching microfilm records requires a $30 research fee in addition to standard copy fees. If you're looking for older Orchards felony cases, submit a written request to the Clerk's Office with as much case detail as you have to help them locate the records faster.
Search Orchards Criminal Records Online
Clark County gives you a few online paths to find felony case information without visiting the courthouse. The main tool is the Odyssey Portal, which provides electronic access to case records filed in Clark County Superior Court. You can search by name or case number, and results show party information, case status, and docket entries.
The statewide Washington Courts case search is another free option. It pulls from the Judicial Information System and lets you look across multiple counties at once. This can be helpful if you're not sure whether a case was filed in Clark County or in another jurisdiction. The statewide tool links back to county-level systems for the full record.
The image below shows the Odyssey Portal search interface used for Clark County Superior Court case lookups. Visit odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov to search Orchards felony records by name or case number.
The Odyssey Portal is updated regularly as the court processes new filings. For older cases or sealed records, you will need to contact the Clerk's Office directly rather than relying on the online portal.
Clark County Sheriff and Orchards Arrest Records
Because Orchards is unincorporated, law enforcement in the area is handled by the Clark County Sheriff's Office rather than a city police department. The Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for Orchards. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and incident reports for activity in this area. Public records requests for Sheriff's Office records can be submitted through the agency's website.
The image below shows the Clark County Sheriff's Office website. Visit clark.wa.gov/sheriff to submit public records requests or learn how to access arrest records from the Orchards area.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office is the oldest sheriff's office in Washington State, established in 1849. The current Sheriff is Sheriff Horch. Arrest records from the Sheriff reflect what happened at the time of arrest. Court records at Superior Court reflect what happened after the case was filed and processed through the legal system.
Clark County District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, as well as preliminary felony hearings. As of February 2, 2026, the District Court moved to a new location at 210 East 13th Street, Vancouver, WA. The image below shows the District Court portal. Visit clark.wa.gov/district-court for District Court information including contact details and case search options.
District Court records are separate from Superior Court records. If a felony case started in District Court at the preliminary hearing stage, the complete file transferred to Superior Court when formal charges were filed.
Statewide Conviction Search for Orchards Records
The Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system, which is the official statewide source for conviction records in Washington. WATCH lets you search by name and date of birth and returns conviction data from courts across all counties, including Clark County cases tied to Orchards. The cost is $11 per name-based search. Results are available right away online. You can access WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov.
WATCH only shows conviction records. Under RCW 10.97, Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, non-conviction data such as dismissed charges or acquittals is restricted from public disclosure. So if a charge was dropped or a person was found not guilty, that information won't appear in a WATCH result.
For people who want a more thorough check, fingerprint-based background checks through WSP run $58 and cover both Washington state and FBI federal records. These take 7 to 10 business days. They are typically used for licensing, employment, or immigration purposes where a more comprehensive record is needed.
Note: WATCH does not include juvenile records, sealed convictions, or cases where the record was vacated under RCW 9.94A.640.
DOC Offender Search and Warrant Records
The Washington State Department of Corrections maintains two public search tools that are useful for Orchards felony record searches. The first is the DOC Offender Search, which shows people currently incarcerated in Washington state prisons. If someone from Orchards is serving a felony sentence in a state facility, this tool will locate them. You can search by name or DOC number.
The second tool is the DOC Warrant Search, which lists individuals with outstanding Secretary's Warrants. These warrants are issued by the Secretary of Corrections for people under DOC supervision who have violated community custody conditions or who have absconded. The search shows the person's name, date of birth, and the warrant issue date. Do not attempt to apprehend anyone listed; instead, contact local law enforcement or call the DOC warrant unit at (800) 543-0666.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is another resource connected to corrections data. You can use VINE at vinelink.com or by calling (800) 284-3463 to sign up for automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes. This covers state prisons and participating county jails.
Historical Orchards Felony Records
For older Orchards and Clark County felony cases, the Washington State Digital Archives is worth checking. The Digital Archives is run by the Office of the Secretary of State and contains historical court records from many Washington counties. You can search by name, case number, county, and date range. Many records are free to view online.
The Digital Archives does not replace the Clerk's Office for current records or certified copies. But for cases that are old enough to be archived, the online portal can save a trip to the courthouse. If the record you need isn't digitized yet, the archives will point you to the correct county source to contact.
Clark County Felony Records
Orchards is part of Clark County, and all felony filings go through the Clark County court system. For full details on the county's courts, fees, online access options, and local resources, visit the Clark County felony records page.
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