Search Sammamish Felony Records
Sammamish is a city in King County on the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish with a population of roughly 67,000, and all felony records for the city are processed through King County Superior Court. This guide covers how to search Sammamish felony cases through the KC Script online portal, how to request public records through the city, where Sammamish's police records are held, and how to use the statewide WSP WATCH system for conviction lookups across Washington. Sammamish has its own police department and public records office, making local records accessible through city channels in addition to the county court system.
Sammamish Overview
King County Superior Court and Sammamish Felony Cases
Sammamish felony cases are filed and processed through King County Superior Court. This is the same court that handles felony cases for all King County cities including Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, and Redmond. King County Superior Court is the largest trial court in Washington State and handles thousands of felony cases each year. The Clerk's Office is led by Catherine Cornwall and can be reached at (206) 296-9300 or visited at the King County Courthouse at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Records access through the court is explained on the King County records access page. Online copies through the KC Script Portal cost $0.25 per page. Clerk-assisted copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page. Research requests needing staff help cost $30 per hour with a $30 minimum. Records downloaded through KC Script stay available for 14 days after the request is completed.
As of November 2024, King County Superior Court moved all e-filing to the KC Script Portal. The portal at kc.scriptportals.com is the place to search for Sammamish felony case records by name or case number. You can also use the free statewide Washington Courts case search to search across multiple counties if you're not certain a case was filed in King County.
Sammamish Public Records and City Records Portal
The City of Sammamish has its own public records process for city documents. Non-court records such as city administrative documents, permits, and certain law enforcement records are handled through the city's public records office. The City Clerk's office handles public records requests for Sammamish city records.
The image below shows the Sammamish public records FAQ page. Visit sammamish.us/government/clerk/prr-faqs to learn about Sammamish's public records request process and what records are available from the city.
City public records are different from Superior Court felony case records. The city can provide records about city operations and city police activity. The court handles case records for the criminal proceedings themselves.
Sammamish Police Department Records
The Sammamish Police Department handles law enforcement for the city and maintains arrest records, incident reports, and related documentation. If you need to find information about an arrest or incident that happened in Sammamish, the police department is the starting point for that type of record. Police records are separate from court records.
The image below shows the Sammamish Police Department website. Visit sammamish.us/government/police to contact the Sammamish Police Department and learn how to request incident reports or arrest records.
Under RCW 10.97, non-conviction data such as dismissed charges and acquittals is restricted from public disclosure. The police department follows these rules when responding to records requests. If a case was prosecuted, the court file at King County Superior Court is the authoritative public record of what happened after the arrest.
King County Sheriff Records for Sammamish
For matters handled at the county level or for incidents in unincorporated King County adjacent to Sammamish, the King County Sheriff's Office is the relevant agency. The Sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit handles records requests and can be reached at KCSODisclosure@kingcounty.gov or (206) 263-2103.
The image below shows the King County Sheriff's records request page. Visit kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff/services/records-requests.aspx to submit a public records request to the King County Sheriff's Office for Sammamish area incident or arrest records.
King County District Court at kingcounty.gov/en/court/district-court handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony hearings for the Sammamish area. The District Court operates nine locations across the county and can be reached at (206) 477-1720. Sammamish misdemeanor cases would typically be heard at the Issaquah or Redmond location depending on the case and assignment.
Statewide Conviction Search for Sammamish Records
The WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov is the official statewide source for conviction records in Washington. You can search for Sammamish felony conviction data by entering a name and date of birth. Each name-based search costs $11 and results come back immediately. The system includes conviction records from all Washington courts including King County, so Sammamish cases will appear here if a conviction was entered.
WATCH returns conviction data only. Non-conviction information such as dismissed charges, acquittals, and arrests without conviction is restricted under RCW 10.97 and will not appear in results. Records vacated under RCW 9.94A.640 are also excluded from public searches.
For people who need a more thorough check, fingerprint-based searches through WSP run $58 and cover both Washington state and FBI federal records. These take 7 to 10 business days to complete. They are used when a name-based result alone is not sufficient for the intended purpose.
Corrections Data and Historical Records
The Washington Department of Corrections maintains the DOC Offender Search for people currently serving state prison sentences and the DOC Warrant Search for active Secretary's Warrants. If someone from Sammamish is in a state facility or has an active DOC warrant, these tools will find them. Call (800) 543-0666 to reach the DOC warrant unit. Do not attempt to apprehend anyone listed in the warrant search yourself.
VINE at vinelink.com or (800) 284-3463 provides automated alerts about custody status changes for offenders in state prison and participating county jails.
For older Sammamish and King County felony case records, the Washington State Digital Archives may have historical court records for cases that predate current electronic systems. The archives are searchable by name, case number, county, and date range, and are free to access online.
King County Felony Records
Sammamish is in King County, and all felony filings go through King County Superior Court. For complete information on the county's courts, KC Script portal, copy fees, and courthouse locations, visit the King County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Sammamish in King County. Each processes felony records through King County Superior Court.