Find Felony Records in Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley felony records are maintained by the Spokane County Superior Court, since all Washington State felony cases fall under Superior Court jurisdiction. Spokane Valley does not have its own court system. The city contracts with Spokane County for many services, including law enforcement through the Spokane Valley Police Department. If you are looking for a Spokane Valley felony case, the Spokane County court records system is where you will find it. Online tools are available and free to use, and the courthouse is located in downtown Spokane, about six miles west of Spokane Valley.
Spokane Valley Overview
Spokane Valley Felony Case Filing
Spokane Valley is an incorporated city in eastern Spokane County. It does not operate its own court. Felony cases involving Spokane Valley residents or crimes that happen within city limits are filed at the Spokane County Superior Court in downtown Spokane. The Spokane County District Court handles preliminary felony hearings and lower-level criminal matters. Both courts are located at or near the county courthouse complex.
The Spokane County District Court can be reached through the county website at spokanecounty.org/districtcourt. District Court handles initial appearances for felony charges, where defendants are advised of their rights and bail is set. After the preliminary hearing, the case is transferred to Superior Court for the remainder of the proceedings.
| Office | Spokane County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1116 West Broadway Avenue Spokane, WA 99260 |
| Phone (Superior) | (509) 477-2211 |
| Phone (District) | (509) 477-2947 |
| Clerk Website | spokanecounty.org/172/County-Clerk |
Copy fees at the Spokane County Clerk are $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page. If you need a certified copy for legal or official use, make sure to request that specifically when you contact the clerk.
Search Spokane Valley Felony Records Online
The best free tool for searching Spokane Valley felony records is the Spokane County Court Document Viewer at cp.spokanecounty.org. This portal covers both Superior Court and District Court cases. You can search by party name or case number and see hearing dates, case status, and documents for many cases. It is available to the public at no charge.
The screenshot below shows the Spokane County Court Document Viewer, which is the primary online tool for searching Spokane Valley felony records and other Spokane County cases.
Access the Spokane County Court Document Viewer to search cases from both Superior and District Court in Spokane County.
The viewer is free to use and covers both Superior and District Court filings, making it useful for tracking the full history of a felony case from initial appearance through final disposition.
The statewide Washington Courts docket search at dockets.courts.wa.gov also includes Spokane County cases and lets you search across multiple counties at once. For conviction history across all of Washington, use the WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov for a $11 name-based search.
Spokane Valley Police Records
The Spokane Valley Police Department contracts with Spokane County for law enforcement services. Police reports and incident records for Spokane Valley are handled through the Spokane County Public Records Office at 824 North Adams Street in Spokane. The office can be reached at (509) 477-1721. You can also submit requests online through the Spokane Valley city portal.
The city's public records portal is at spokanevalleywa.gov/691/Public-Records. This uses a GovQA-based system that lets you submit requests, track their status, and download responsive documents. Police report requests are also handled through this portal, which covers city administrative records and police records for Spokane Valley.
For police reports specifically, residents and attorneys can start at the Spokane Valley Police Report page at spokanevalleywa.gov/567/Police-Report. That page explains what types of reports are available and how the request process works.
The image below is from the Spokane Valley Police Department records page, which directs users to the county public records process for law enforcement reports.
The Spokane Valley Police Report page explains how to get a copy of a police report and where to send your request.
Police records show what was reported and who was arrested but do not include court case outcomes, which must be requested separately from the clerk's office.
Spokane Valley Public Records Portal
The Spokane Valley Public Records portal uses GovQA to accept and track records requests. It covers all city departments, including city administration and city-related documents. While court case files must be requested from the county clerk, city administrative records, city council minutes, and certain correspondence can be found here.
The screenshot below shows the Spokane Valley Public Records portal, which accepts requests for city-held records including certain criminal records from city departments.
Submit a request for Spokane Valley city records through the Spokane Valley Public Records portal at spokanevalleywa.gov.
The portal lets you track your request status and download documents when they are ready, without having to visit in person.
For the Washington State Patrol WATCH system, which returns statewide conviction records for $11, go to watch.wsp.wa.gov. Under RCW 10.97, conviction records from Spokane County are publicly available. The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov also holds historical court records that may help with older cases.
Spokane County Felony Records
Spokane Valley is within Spokane County, and all felony filings go through the Spokane County Superior Court. For a full overview of court contacts, online tools, and resources for the county, visit the Spokane County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
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