SeaTac Felony Records Lookup
SeaTac is a city in King County located between Seattle and Tacoma near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and all felony records for SeaTac are maintained by King County Superior Court. If you need to find a SeaTac felony conviction, check active case status, or request criminal court documents, this page covers the King County court system, the KC Script online portal, King County Sheriff records, and the statewide WSP WATCH conviction search. SeaTac's proximity to the airport also means that federal courts can sometimes be involved in certain types of cases, though most felony records remain at the county level.
SeaTac Overview
King County Superior Court and SeaTac Felony Cases
All felony charges in SeaTac go through King County Superior Court. The court is the largest trial court in Washington State and handles thousands of felony cases each year from cities across the county. The Clerk's Office, led by Catherine Cornwall, is at the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. The main line is (206) 296-9300.
King County Superior Court operates from three locations. The King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent both handle felony criminal cases. Not all case types are at all locations, so verify the right location before you visit. The King County records access page explains online access, in-person options, and fees in detail.
Copy fees at King County: $0.25 per page for non-certified copies downloaded through KC Script, $0.50 per page for clerk-assisted copies, and $5 for the first page plus $1 per additional page for certified copies. Research that needs staff time costs $30 per hour with a $30 minimum. Expedited requests are $30 per case plus standard copy fees.
The KC Script Portal at kc.scriptportals.com is King County's online system for case search and records access. You can search SeaTac felony cases by name or case number. The portal requires account creation but is available 24/7. Records downloaded through KC Script stay accessible for 14 days.
King County Sheriff and SeaTac Records
Law enforcement in SeaTac is handled through a contract with the King County Sheriff's Office. This means the Sheriff is the primary agency for arrest records and incident reports in SeaTac, rather than a city police department. Public records requests for SeaTac arrest records should be directed to the King County Sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit.
The image below shows the King County Sheriff's public records request page. Visit kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff/services/records-requests.aspx to submit a public records request for SeaTac area arrest records and law enforcement documents.
The Sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit can be reached at KCSODisclosure@kingcounty.gov or (206) 263-2103. Arrest records from the Sheriff show what happened at the time of the incident. Court records at King County Superior Court show what happened once the case entered the court system. You may need records from both agencies to get a full picture.
Search SeaTac Felony Records Online
The KC Script Portal is the main online tool for King County Superior Court case records, but there are other free tools worth knowing about. The statewide Washington Courts case search searches across multiple county court systems at once. If you're not certain a SeaTac case was filed in King County, the statewide tool checks several jurisdictions simultaneously.
The WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides statewide conviction data for $11 per name-based search. Results come back immediately online. WATCH covers conviction records from all Washington courts, including King County cases tied to SeaTac. It's the fastest way to check whether someone has a conviction on record without navigating individual court systems.
King County District Court at kingcounty.gov/en/court/district-court handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony hearings across nine county locations. SeaTac misdemeanor matters would typically be assigned to the Burien location. District Court records are separate from Superior Court records. The District Court line is (206) 477-1720.
Note: WATCH only shows conviction records. Under RCW 10.97, non-conviction data such as dismissed charges and acquittals is restricted. Records vacated under RCW 9.94A.640 are also excluded from public search results.
Corrections Records and Warrant Search
The Washington State Department of Corrections maintains two public search tools. The DOC Offender Search shows people currently serving felony sentences in Washington state prisons. You can search by name or DOC number. If someone from SeaTac is currently incarcerated in a state facility, this tool will locate them.
The DOC Warrant Search lists individuals with active Secretary's Warrants issued by the Secretary of Corrections. These warrants apply to people under DOC supervision who have violated community custody conditions or absconded. The search shows names, dates of birth, and warrant issue dates. Contact law enforcement or call (800) 543-0666 if you have information. Do not attempt to apprehend anyone yourself.
VINE at vinelink.com or (800) 284-3463 provides automated notifications about changes in an offender's custody status. This service covers state prisons and participating county jail facilities across Washington.
For older SeaTac and King County felony records, the Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov may have historical court records for cases that predate current electronic systems. Searches are free and can be done by name, case number, county, and date range.
Legal Resources for SeaTac Felony Matters
King County Superior Court provides court forms in multiple languages including Amharic, Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. This is useful for SeaTac residents with limited English proficiency who need to access or file court documents. Forms are available at kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dja.
Northwest Justice Project serves the King County area and handles criminal and civil law matters for low-income residents. Their number is (888) 201-1014 and their website is nwjustice.org. The Washington State Bar Association offers a statewide attorney referral service at (206) 443-9722. WashingtonLawHelp at washingtonlawhelp.org provides self-help guides for people navigating the court system without a lawyer.
For individuals seeking to vacate a felony conviction under RCW 9.94A.640, the process begins at King County Superior Court. Eligibility requires completing all sentence requirements and remaining crime-free for a specified period. Class A felonies and violent offenses are generally not eligible, though some exceptions apply for certain drug offenses. All official court forms are at courts.wa.gov.
King County Felony Records
SeaTac is in King County, and all felony filings for the city go through King County Superior Court. For more detail on the county's courts, KC Script portal, fees, and resources, visit the King County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to SeaTac in King County. Felony records for each are handled through King County Superior Court.