Shoreline Felony Records and Case Search
Shoreline is a city in northern King County just north of Seattle, and all felony records for Shoreline are handled by King County Superior Court. This guide covers how to search Shoreline felony case records through the KC Script portal and the statewide Washington Courts system, how to find public records through the city and King County Sheriff, and how the WSP WATCH system gives you statewide conviction data in one search. Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff for law enforcement, which means the Sheriff holds local arrest and incident records rather than a city police department.
Shoreline Overview
King County Superior Court and Shoreline Felony Cases
All felony charges from Shoreline go through King County Superior Court. The court is the authoritative source for all Class A, B, and C felony matters in King County. The Clerk's Office is at the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, and can be reached at (206) 296-9300. The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent also handles felony cases for King County.
Accessing case records at King County is explained in detail on the King County records access FAQ. Online copies through KC Script are $0.25 per page. Clerk-assisted copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $5 for the first page plus $1 per additional page. Research requiring staff assistance is billed at $30 per hour with a $30 minimum. Records accessed online through KC Script remain downloadable for 14 days.
The KC Script Portal at kc.scriptportals.com is the primary online system for King County Superior Court records. You can search for Shoreline felony cases by name or case number after creating an account. The portal is available 24 hours a day. As of November 2024, all King County Superior Court e-filing moved to KC Script as well.
King County District Court North and Shoreline Cases
Shoreline misdemeanor and lower-level criminal matters are handled by King County District Court. King County District Court operates nine locations across the county, and Shoreline cases are typically assigned to the Shoreline District Court location in northern King County.
The image below shows the King County District Court locations page. Visit kingcounty.gov/en/court/district-court to find the Shoreline District Court location and contact information for Shoreline misdemeanor case records.
District Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and preliminary felony hearings. District Court records are maintained separately from Superior Court records. The District Court main line is (206) 477-1720. For felony cases that started at the preliminary hearing level, the complete file transferred to Superior Court once formal charges were filed.
King County Sheriff Records for Shoreline
Shoreline contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement rather than operating its own police department. This means the King County Sheriff holds arrest records and incident reports for criminal activity within Shoreline city limits. For Shoreline arrest records, contact the King County Sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit at KCSODisclosure@kingcounty.gov or (206) 263-2103.
The Sheriff's records request information is available at kingcounty.gov/en/dept/sheriff. When you submit a request, be specific about the incident or person and include dates and relevant case information to help the unit process your request accurately. Body-worn camera footage may be subject to redaction fees depending on the nature of the request.
For Shoreline city administrative records that are not law enforcement related, the city's public records process is described at shorelinewa.gov/government/transparency/public-records-request. City records are different from court records and Sheriff arrest records, so make sure you're going to the right source for what you need.
Under RCW 10.97, non-conviction data such as arrests that did not result in conviction and dismissed charges is restricted from public disclosure. If you're looking for conviction records specifically, the WSP WATCH system is the most direct path.
Statewide Felony Conviction Search for Shoreline
The WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov is the official statewide source for conviction records in Washington. Each name-based search costs $11 and results are available immediately online. You enter the person's name and date of birth, and the system returns conviction data from courts across all counties, including King County cases linked to Shoreline residents.
The statewide Washington Courts case search is a free tool that searches across multiple court systems at once. It's useful if you're not sure which county a case was filed in, or if you want to check for cases in multiple jurisdictions at the same time. Results link back to county-specific systems for complete case details.
Fingerprint-based background checks through WSP run $58 and cover both Washington state and FBI federal criminal history. These take 7 to 10 business days. They are used when a more complete record is needed than what a name-based check provides.
DOC Offender Search and Additional Resources
The Washington Department of Corrections maintains the DOC Offender Search for people currently incarcerated in Washington state prisons. If someone from Shoreline is serving a felony sentence in a state facility, a search by name or DOC number will find them. The DOC Warrant Search shows active Secretary's Warrants for people under DOC supervision who have violated their release conditions. Contact law enforcement or call (800) 543-0666 with information about a wanted person.
VINE at vinelink.com or (800) 284-3463 provides automated alerts about custody status changes for offenders in state prison and participating county jails. This can be useful for victims or concerned parties who want notification when an offender is released or transferred.
Records vacated under RCW 9.94A.640 do not appear in public searches. To petition for vacation of a felony conviction in Shoreline, the process begins at King County Superior Court. The individual must complete all sentence requirements and remain crime-free for a specified period. Class A felonies and violent offenses are generally not eligible.
King County Felony Records
Shoreline is in King County, and all felony filings for the city go through King County Superior Court. For full details on the county's courts, KC Script portal, fees, and resources, visit the King County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Shoreline in King County. Felony records for each are processed through King County Superior Court.