Find Felony Records in Parkland
Parkland is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, and all felony records for this area are maintained by Pierce County Superior Court. Whether you need to search for a conviction, check the status of an active case, or get a certified copy of court documents, the Pierce County court system is where you start. Pierce County offers the LINX online case search portal, the statewide Washington Courts search, and access to Sheriff's records for arrests that originated in Parkland. This guide covers all of those tools and how to use them.
Parkland Overview
Pierce County Superior Court and Parkland Felony Cases
All felony charges filed against people from Parkland are handled by Pierce County Superior Court. The Superior Court has general jurisdiction over Class A, B, and C felonies under Washington law, and Parkland cases are no different. Because Parkland is unincorporated, there is no separate city court. Everything goes through the county system in Tacoma.
Pierce County Superior Court is located in Tacoma and maintains records of all felony cases from initial arraignment through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings. The Clerk's Office handles records requests, certified copies, and case file access. Standard copy fees in Pierce County are $0.50 per page for non-certified copies. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page.
The court's main line for records matters is (253) 798-7455. For District Court questions, call (253) 798-7487. For Juvenile Court records, call (253) 798-7973. Each of those courts maintains its own records separately, so make sure you're contacting the right one for the type of case you need.
Parkland Felony Case Search Using LINX
Pierce County provides the LINX system (Legal Information Network eXchange) as its primary online case search tool. LINX covers Pierce County Superior Court cases filed from 2002 forward. You can search by name, year, or case type, including Criminal, Civil, Domestic, Probate, and Tax Warrant cases. The system is free to use and does not require an account.
The image below shows the Pierce County LINX case search portal. Visit linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us to search for Parkland felony case records by name or case number.
LINX provides party names, case type, status, and docket entries. It does not give you document images or certified copies. For those, you'll need to contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office directly or visit in person.
The statewide Washington Courts case search is another free option that searches across multiple counties at once. If you're not certain whether a Parkland case was filed in Pierce County or elsewhere, the statewide tool is a good starting point.
Pierce County Court Records Access
Pierce County has a dedicated Court Records page that explains how to access records from both Superior Court and District Court. The page lists phone numbers, online tools, and procedures for each court. It also covers the types of records that are public versus sealed or restricted.
The image below shows the Pierce County Court Records information page. Visit piercecountywa.gov/2710 for guidance on requesting Parkland case records from the county court system.
Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony hearings. For District Court records matters, you can email PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov. District Court records are maintained separately from Superior Court records.
Pierce County Sheriff and Parkland Arrest Records
Since Parkland is unincorporated, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the area. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and incident reports for Parkland. Public records requests for Sheriff's Office records are coordinated through South Sound 911.
You can submit records requests to SHRpublicrecords@piercecountywa.gov. The Pierce County Sheriff records page at piercecountywa.gov/5243 provides the full details on submitting a request, including what information to include and how fees are calculated. Body-worn camera redaction costs $0.63 per minute, which is separate from standard copy fees.
The image below shows the Pierce County Sheriff public records request page. Visit piercecountywa.gov/5243 to request Parkland area arrest records and Sheriff's Office documents.
Arrest records from the Sheriff show what happened at the time of the incident. Court records at Pierce County Superior Court show what happened after the case was filed and processed. You may need both to get a complete picture of a case.
Statewide Conviction Search for Parkland Felony Records
The WSP WATCH system is the official statewide source for conviction data in Washington. You can access it at watch.wsp.wa.gov for $11 per name-based search. Enter a name and date of birth, and results show conviction records from Washington courts statewide, including Pierce County cases tied to Parkland. The results come back right away online.
Under RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, non-conviction data is restricted. This means dismissed charges, acquittals, and arrests that did not result in conviction are not visible through WATCH. Only actual convictions appear in WATCH results.
If an individual had a conviction vacated under RCW 9.94A.640, that record will not appear in public searches either. Vacation removes the conviction from the individual's criminal history for most purposes once the court grants the petition.
Note: The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov may have historical Pierce County court records for older Parkland cases that predate the LINX system.
DOC Offender Search and Corrections Data
The Washington State Department of Corrections provides two useful public search tools. The DOC Offender Search shows people currently incarcerated in Washington state prisons. If someone from Parkland is serving a felony sentence in a state facility, this tool will find them by name or DOC number.
The DOC Warrant Search lists individuals with active Secretary's Warrants for people under DOC supervision who have violated community custody conditions. The list includes name, date of birth, and warrant issue date. Contact local law enforcement or the DOC warrant unit at (800) 543-0666 if you have information about a wanted person. Do not attempt to apprehend anyone yourself.
VINE is available at vinelink.com or by calling (800) 284-3463 for automated notification when an offender's custody status changes. This covers state prisons and participating county jail facilities.
Pierce County Felony Records
Parkland is an unincorporated part of Pierce County, and all felony filings for the area go through the Pierce County court system. For more on the county's courts, LINX portal, fees, and Sheriff's records, visit the Pierce County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Parkland in the South Puget Sound area. Each has felony records maintained through their respective county court systems.