Find Felony Records in Kitsap County
Kitsap County felony records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Port Orchard and are accessible through the Odyssey Portal, in-person visits, and written copy requests. This page explains how to search and obtain felony case records in Kitsap County, Washington, including clerk contact details, copy fees, the eCourt District search portal, and how state tools like the WATCH system supplement local court searches.
Kitsap County Overview
Kitsap County Superior Court Clerk
Clerk David T. Lewis III heads the Kitsap County Superior Court Clerk's office at 614 Division Street, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366. The phone is (360) 337-7164. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:15 PM and 1:15 to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The clerk maintains all felony case files in Kitsap County, including charging documents, motions, orders, plea records, sentencing documents, and complete case histories for every felony prosecution filed in the county.
The split schedule with a midday closure is important to know before visiting. If you plan to pick up copies or inspect a case file in person, arrive before noon or after 1:15 PM to ensure staff are available. Written requests by mail can be submitted at any time and do not require an in-person visit.
The Kitsap County Clerk page shows the full office contact details, hours, and instructions for requesting case records from the Port Orchard courthouse.
The Kitsap County Clerk page provides Clerk Lewis's contact information, office hours, the Division Street address, and links to the copy request process for felony case records.
Note the midday closure when planning an in-person visit to the Port Orchard courthouse to avoid arriving during the break period.
Searching Kitsap County Felony Records Online
The Washington State Odyssey Portal covers Kitsap County and supports free public name searches. Enter a person's name to see felony cases filed in the county, including case numbers, charge types, and filing dates. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists and to get the case number before submitting a copy request to the clerk.
Public access on the Odyssey Portal shows docket information but does not display scanned court documents. For the actual file contents, contact the clerk's office or use the digital archives public access terminal at the courthouse. The clerk can also set up registered access for people who regularly need to view documents, though that requires a written request and approval.
The Washington Courts name and case search provides a free statewide alternative. Use it as a backup when the Odyssey Portal does not return complete results. For older cases, the Washington State Digital Archives has scanned records from Kitsap County going back many years and is worth checking before requesting paper copies from the clerk.
Copy Requests and Digital Archives Access
The Kitsap County Copy Requests page explains how to request certified and non-certified copies of felony case records. Non-certified paper copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $9.00 plus $1.00 per page, which is slightly higher than some other counties and reflects authenticated or exemplified certification. The Digital Archives public access terminal at the courthouse is available for in-person research at no charge beyond copy fees.
To use the Odyssey Portal for case number lookups before submitting a copy request, note the case number from your online search and include it in your written request to the clerk. This speeds processing significantly. For mailed requests, write to the Kitsap County Clerk at 614 Division Street, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Include the defendant's full name, date of birth, case number, document type, and a check or money order for the estimated fee.
The Kitsap County copy requests page explains the authenticated and exemplified copy fees and how to use the digital archives for in-person felony record research.
The Kitsap County Copy Requests page details the fee schedule for non-certified, certified, authenticated, and exemplified copies of felony case records.
Review the fee breakdown on the copy requests page before calculating the cost of a certified copy request to ensure you send the correct amount.
How Felony Cases Move Through Kitsap County Courts
Felony charges in Kitsap County begin in District Court. The Kitsap County District Court handles initial appearances, bail hearings, and probable cause determinations at (360) 337-7109. Once probable cause is confirmed, the case transfers to Superior Court for arraignment, pre-trial proceedings, and trial or plea. The eCourt District Search portal at kitsap.gov provides a free public search for District Court cases, which covers the preliminary records for Kitsap County felony charges.
Washington classifies felonies as Class A, B, or C. Class A carries the most severe penalties, up to life in prison. Class B felonies carry a maximum of ten years. Class C carries up to five years. Sentencing follows the Sentencing Reform Act at RCW 9.94A.640. Judges calculate the standard sentencing range using an offender score based on the charge and the defendant's prior criminal history. Kitsap County Superior Court judges follow these statewide guidelines in every felony sentencing.
Under RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, felony conviction records are public in Washington. Records for arrests that did not result in conviction receive more privacy protection. This is why a search of Kitsap County felony records will show conviction data more readily than arrest-only data for cases that were dismissed or dropped.
Kitsap County eCourt District Search
The Kitsap County eCourt District Search is a free public portal for searching Kitsap County District Court cases. This is useful for finding the preliminary records for felony charges before they moved to Superior Court. The portal is free to use and does not require an account. It is a good complement to the Odyssey Portal for people who want to trace a case from initial appearance through the full felony process.
Audio recordings of Kitsap County hearings are available through the clerk. The fee is $25.00 per day for regular turnaround and $45.00 to $50.00 per day for expedited requests. If you need a recording of a specific hearing, such as a sentencing or plea, contact the clerk's office at (360) 337-7164 to confirm availability and submit the request with payment.
Frank A. Maiocco Jr. handles Superior Court administrative records requests at (360) 337-7140 through the GR 31.1 request process. This is the channel for formal court access requests that fall outside the standard copy request process, such as bulk requests or access to restricted record categories.
Kitsap County Sheriff Arrest and Jail Records
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office main line is (360) 337-7101. The Silverdale Sub-Station is at 3951 Randall Way NW. Sheriff public records requests go to kcsopublicrecords@kitsap.gov. The Sheriff contact page provides full contact details for records requests related to arrests and incidents. Arrest records and booking logs are separate from court files but link to felony cases by case number once charges are filed.
Arrest records that did not result in a felony conviction are subject to privacy protections under RCW 10.97. The sheriff's office limits what it releases about arrests that ended in dismissal or acquittal. For confirmed convictions, the Superior Court record is the more complete and reliable source. For current custody status at the Kitsap County Jail, contact the sheriff's main line directly.
Note that discovery requests in criminal cases are NOT processed as public records requests in Kitsap County. The Prosecutor's office handles discovery separately through a dedicated PDR process. If you need case discovery materials, submit to Pros-PDRTeam@kitsap.gov as directed by the Kitsap Prosecutor PDR process page. Confusing discovery requests with public records requests is a common mistake that delays responses.
The Kitsap County eCourt search portal provides free public access to District Court case records for the preliminary phase of Kitsap County felony cases.
The Kitsap County eCourt District Search is a free portal that lets you search for District Court case information without an account or fee.
Use the eCourt portal to trace the preliminary phase of a Kitsap County felony case before it transferred to Superior Court.
Washington WATCH and State Criminal History Records
The Washington WATCH system charges $11 per name and returns felony conviction records from all Washington counties, including Kitsap. This is a fast way to check for convictions without running separate searches in each county. WATCH results cover felonies and gross misdemeanors. Arrests without convictions do not appear, consistent with RCW 10.97 privacy protections.
The Washington State Patrol's Criminal History Records division handles fingerprint-based background checks for formal verification needs. These are more accurate than name searches and are the standard for situations where definitive identification is required. The WSP website explains fees and how to submit a fingerprint check request.
For people serving state prison time after a Kitsap County felony conviction, the Washington DOC inmate and warrant search is the right tool. Class A and many Class B felony convictions result in state prison sentences rather than county jail time. The DOC search resources page provides broader options for tracking people through the state corrections system.
Kitsap County Sheriff Records Contact
The Kitsap County Sheriff public records email is kcsopublicrecords@kitsap.gov. For felony arrest records and incident reports, email requests are preferred over phone calls. Include the name of the person involved, the incident date, and any case number you have. The sheriff's office will acknowledge receipt and provide a response timeline under Washington's Public Records Act.
The Silverdale Sub-Station at 3951 Randall Way NW serves the northern Kitsap Peninsula. If your records request involves an incident from the Silverdale area, noting this in your submission can help route the request to the correct records unit more quickly.
The Kitsap County Sheriff contact page shows the main phone number, sub-station address, and public records email for submitting arrest and incident report requests.
The Kitsap County Sheriff contact page lists all contact options including the public records email address for submitting requests related to Kitsap County felony arrests.
Use the public records email address rather than calling to ensure your request is properly logged and processed under the Public Records Act.
Cities in Kitsap County
Kitsap County includes Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island among its communities. Bremerton is the only city in Kitsap County that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Felony records for all Kitsap County residents are filed with the Superior Court Clerk at 614 Division Street in Port Orchard.
Nearby Counties
Kitsap County borders Mason County and is accessible by ferry to King County and Jefferson County. Each maintains its own Superior Court and felony records system.