Search Yakima Felony Records
Yakima felony records are held by the Yakima County Superior Court, which handles all state-level criminal cases for Yakima County. Yakima is the county seat and the largest city in the county, located in the agricultural heartland of central Washington. If you need to find a felony case from Yakima, the county court system is where those records live. The Yakima County Clerk's office maintains all case files and can help with in-person requests. The Yakima Municipal Court handles city-level criminal matters separately, and online tools are available for both courts.
Yakima Overview
Yakima County Courts for Felony Cases
Felony cases from Yakima go to the Yakima County Superior Court at 128 North 2nd Street in downtown Yakima. This court has general jurisdiction over all felony criminal matters in the county, including cases filed within city limits. The Superior Court phone is (509) 574-1500. The Yakima County Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (509) 574-2710. The Clerk's page is at yakimacounty.us/154/Clerk-of-Superior-Court.
The Yakima County District Court also sits at 128 North 2nd Street, with a phone number of (509) 574-1450. District Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, and preliminary felony hearings. The court serves Union Gap, Grandview, Mabton, Tieton, and Moxee in addition to unincorporated Yakima County. Judge Alfred Schweppe presides over District Court proceedings. Case information for District Court is available at yakimacounty.us/412/District-Court.
| Office | Yakima County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 |
| Phone (Superior) | (509) 574-1500 |
| Phone (Clerk) | (509) 574-2710 |
| Phone (District) | (509) 574-1450 |
| Court Info | yakimacounty.us/410/Yakima-County-Courts |
Yakima County includes Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court, all of which are covered under the county courts overview page. Juvenile records are generally not available to the public, but adult felony case records are accessible through the Clerk's office.
Searching Yakima Felony Records Online
The Yakima County Clerk provides an online case search with free registration. The system allows you to search by name, case number, or attorney. Through this tool, you can find basic case information including party names, charges, and case status. The Clerk's records page at yakimacounty.us/154/Clerk-of-Superior-Court has links to the online search and explains how to access records.
The statewide Washington Courts docket search at dockets.courts.wa.gov also covers Yakima County. It is free to use and allows cross-county searches if you're not sure which court holds the record. For statewide conviction history, the WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov runs a name-based search for $11 that covers all Washington courts, including Yakima County Superior Court.
The screenshot below shows the Yakima County Superior Court page, which is the central resource for information about the court system and how to access Yakima County criminal case records.
The Yakima County Courts page provides links to all three courts in the county and guidance on accessing case records for each court level.
Superior Court is where all Yakima felony cases are ultimately resolved, from arraignment through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings.
Yakima Municipal Court and Jail Records
The Yakima Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanor cases within Yakima city limits. This is a separate court from the county courts. Municipal Court records requests are subject to fees: certified documents cost $6 each, and audio recordings are $5 per CD. Payment is required within four business days of receiving the records. Information about Yakima Municipal Court records is available at yakimawa.gov/services/municipal-court.
Yakima County Jail records are generally confidential under RCW 70.48.100. However, the jail roster showing current inmates is available to the public. The Yakima County Jail Records page at yakimacounty.us/1891/Jail-Records explains what is and is not available. If someone was arrested in Yakima and is currently in the county jail, the roster will show their name and charges.
The image below is from the Yakima County Clerk of Superior Court page, which is the official source for accessing Yakima County felony case files and court records.
The Yakima County Clerk of Superior Court handles all case filings, records requests, and public access to Superior Court case files including Yakima felony records.
The Clerk's office can provide both certified and non-certified copies of court records. Certified copies are needed for official legal purposes; non-certified copies work for most research needs.
Statewide Tools for Yakima County Felony Records
Several Washington State tools cover Yakima felony cases along with records from other counties. The WSP WATCH system provides name-based statewide conviction history for $11. Under RCW 10.97, conviction records are public in Washington. The WATCH system includes felony and misdemeanor convictions from all Washington courts and returns results immediately after payment.
The DOC Offender Search locates individuals currently in state custody, including those serving sentences for Yakima County felony convictions. The DOC Warrant Search covers outstanding Secretary's Warrants for people who have violated community supervision conditions. VINE at vinelink.com sends automated notifications when an offender's custody status changes, which is useful for victims and family members who want to stay informed.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Yakima County court records and is a good resource for older cases that may not appear in the current online systems. Individuals who have completed their sentences and meet eligibility requirements can petition to vacate a Yakima County felony conviction under RCW 9.94A.640 at the Superior Court.
The image below shows the Yakima County Jail Records page, which explains what jail-related records are public and how to access the current inmate roster.
The Yakima County Jail Records page outlines the rules under RCW 70.48.100 and lists what information is available about current and recently booked inmates.
Jail records and court records are two different types of public records held by different agencies. For a full picture of a Yakima criminal case, you may need to pull from both.
Yakima County Felony Records
Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County, and all felony cases from the city go through the Yakima County Superior Court. For a complete guide to the county courts, online case search tools, and other resources, visit the Yakima County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These Washington cities are near Yakima. Each has felony cases handled by its local county court system.