Redmond Felony Records Search
Redmond felony records are processed through King County Superior Court, which holds all criminal case filings for felony offenses that occur within the city. People searching for Redmond felony records can use the county's online case portal, contact the city's police records unit, or run a statewide check through the WATCH system. This page explains each option and how to use them effectively to locate criminal case information for Redmond, Washington.
Redmond Overview
King County Superior Court and Redmond Felonies
King County Superior Court is the court of record for all felony charges in Redmond. When a Redmond resident or visitor is charged with a felony, the prosecutor files the case at the Superior Court in Seattle. The case is assigned a number, and a file is opened with the county clerk. That file contains every document filed in the case, from the initial charging paperwork through the final order.
The King County Superior Court page is at https://kingcounty.gov/en/court/superior-court. The clerk's office maintains the case archive and handles public copy requests. You can search for case records online through the King County courts portal. Records are available by name, case number, and date range.
Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost more and require the clerk's seal. In-person requests are the fastest. Mail requests are accepted but take longer to process, especially for large files.
The screenshot below was taken from the King County Superior Court page, which covers case access and records request procedures for Redmond and all King County felony matters.
The Superior Court page also includes information about the records access portal where you can search case names and track case progress without visiting the courthouse.
Redmond Police Department Records
The Redmond Police Department handles records requests for incidents that occur within city limits. Police records are separate from court records. When an officer responds to a crime and makes an arrest, a report is written. That report stays with the police department. If the incident leads to a felony charge, the court record is filed separately with King County Superior Court.
The Redmond Police Department has a five business day response time for most records requests. Requests are submitted through the city's online public records system. The police records page is at https://www.redmond.gov/698/Police-Records-Request. Instructions for submitting requests, along with contact information for the records unit, are listed there.
The image below shows the Redmond Police Department records request page, which outlines how to submit requests for Redmond police incident reports and arrest records.
Complex requests involving ongoing investigations or juveniles may take longer. The department will notify you if additional time is needed or if any responsive records are being withheld and why.
Redmond City Public Records Portal
For records beyond police reports, the Redmond City Clerk's office handles broader public records requests. City Clerk Cheryl Xanthos and Records Coordinator Sara Frasier-Jackson oversee public disclosure for most city records. This covers communications, permits, contracts, and other city documents. While the city clerk does not hold court records, this office can direct you to the right resource.
The public records request page is at https://www.redmond.gov/777/Public-Records-Requests. You can submit requests online through the city's portal. The page also includes information about the city's response process and what types of records are available through city departments.
The image below was captured from the Redmond public records request page, which is managed by the City Clerk's office and serves as the intake point for most city-held document requests.
City records and court records are kept separately. If you need a court document, submit your request to the King County Superior Court clerk rather than the city clerk. The city clerk handles municipal records, not judicial records.
King County Sheriff Records for Redmond
Some parts of Redmond, particularly unincorporated areas, fall under the jurisdiction of the King County Sheriff rather than the Redmond Police Department. The Sheriff's office also handles certain investigations that cross city boundaries. If the incident you are researching occurred in an unincorporated area near Redmond, the Sheriff's records unit is the right contact.
The King County Sheriff records page is at https://www.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/sheriff/courts-jails-legal-system/sheriff-records. Requests for incident reports, arrest records, and related documents are processed through that office. Sheriff records are governed by the same public disclosure rules as all other Washington law enforcement records.
The image below shows the King County Sheriff records page, which covers records requests for incidents in unincorporated areas near Redmond as well as some city cases handled by the Sheriff.
If you are unsure which agency responded to the incident you are researching, start with the Sheriff's records page. Staff there can confirm jurisdiction and direct you to the correct records source.
WATCH Criminal History and WSP Records
Washington's WATCH system allows anyone to search for felony conviction history statewide. The service is available at https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/ for $11 per search. WATCH covers all 39 counties, including King County. Any Redmond felony conviction that has been reported to the state patrol will appear in WATCH results.
WATCH results show offense descriptions, conviction dates, and sentencing information. The search is name-based and requires a full legal name and date of birth. Pending cases and dismissed charges do not appear. WATCH is a conviction-only record.
For a more thorough check, the WSP criminal history unit at https://wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/ processes fingerprint-based background checks. Fingerprint searches are more reliable because they do not miss records tied to aliases or name variations. Agencies that need certified criminal history reports typically use the fingerprint process rather than the online WATCH portal.
Washington State Legal Framework
Washington's RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, defines what information in the criminal history system is public and what is protected. Conviction records are available to the general public. Non-conviction data, such as arrests that did not result in charges or convictions, is restricted to authorized agencies only.
For those who have served their sentence, RCW 9.94A.640 provides a process for vacating certain felony convictions. Once a conviction is vacated, it is removed from most public searches. Not every felony is eligible. The statute sets conditions based on offense class, the nature of the crime, and how much time has passed since sentencing.
These laws explain why a search may not always return the results you expect. Records that have been vacated or sealed will not appear in standard public searches, though they may still be accessible to law enforcement and certain agencies.
Digital Archives and DOC Warrant Search
Older Redmond and King County felony records may be available through the Washington State Digital Archives at https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/. This resource contains scanned historical court documents from many Washington counties. Records that predate the current digital court systems are often only available through this archive.
Washington's Department of Corrections offers a free warrant and supervision search at https://doc.wa.gov/records/incarcerated-data-search/warrant-search. This tool confirms whether someone has an active warrant or is currently under DOC supervision. It is a quick way to check current status when you do not need the full court record.
King County Felony Records
King County Superior Court in Seattle holds all felony case records for Redmond and the rest of King County. The county clerk's office processes public copy requests and maintains the complete case archive.
Nearby Cities
Other King County cities have felony records pages that cover courthouse locations, search tools, and county resources.