Search Pacific County Felony Records

Pacific County felony records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in South Bend and cover all criminal cases processed through the county's court system. This guide explains how to search Pacific County felony records, request document copies, and use statewide conviction databases for people connected to Pacific County. The county sits along the Washington coast with roughly 23,000 residents and borders Grays Harbor, Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Cowlitz counties.

Pacific County Superior Court

The Pacific County Superior Court is a shared court that serves both Pacific County and neighboring Wahkiakum County. Judge Donald J. Richter presides. This joint jurisdiction arrangement is uncommon in Washington but means the Superior Court handles all felony cases originating in either county. The court is based in South Bend and can be reached through the court's website at pacificcountysuperiorcourt.info. All case files, judgment orders, and sentencing documents for Pacific County felony cases are maintained by the clerk in South Bend.

The Superior Court page has current judge information, case schedules, and general guidance on how felony cases are processed. If you are tracking an active felony case in Pacific County, the court website is a good first stop for hearing dates and procedural information.

The court's website also covers appeal recordings and notes that audio CDs of hearings cost $25.00 each. Transcripts are available through court-approved transcribers listed on the site.

Washington classifies felonies into three levels. Class A carries the most serious penalties. Class B felonies carry up to ten years. Class C felonies carry up to five years. Under RCW 9.94A.640, judges calculate sentences based on offense seriousness and the offender's prior criminal history score. Pacific County Superior Court follows these statewide guidelines in every felony sentencing.

Pacific County Clerk

Clerk Emma Rose heads the Pacific County Clerk's office at 300 Memorial Drive, South Bend, WA 98586. You can reach the office at (360) 875-9320. The clerk is the official custodian of all Superior Court records for Pacific County, including every felony case file, order, and conviction document. The office processes both in-person and written record requests. Bring photo ID and the case number or defendant's full name for in-person visits.

The Pacific County Clerk page has full contact information and guidance on requesting court records. For mailed requests, include a written request with the identifying information and payment for copy fees. Non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 base fee plus $1.00 per page.

The clerk's page also covers e-filing options and provides the mailing address and fax number for submitting written requests outside of regular business hours.

Searching Pacific County Felony Cases Online

Pacific County participates in the statewide Odyssey Portal for case management. Anonymous public searches show basic case information for felony cases, including case numbers, filing dates, charge descriptions, and hearing schedules. No account is needed for a name search. To view actual case documents, you must contact the clerk's office directly, since scanned filings are not displayed to anonymous users.

The Washington Courts statewide name and case search covers all participating Washington counties including Pacific. This tool is useful if you are not sure which county handled a case or if a person may have records in Pacific and one of its neighboring counties. Results show case numbers, party names, and case types across the state system.

Under RCW 10.97, Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, felony conviction records are public. Arrest data from cases that were dismissed or not charged carries tighter restrictions. The clerk's office can confirm what is available for a specific case when you call ahead to 360-875-9320.

Pacific County Sheriff Records

The Pacific County Sheriff's Office maintains offices in both South Bend and Long Beach, serving the full length of this coastal county. The sheriff handles arrests and books people into the county jail. Arrest records and incident reports are separate from court case files but connect by case number once charges are formally filed. The Pacific County Sheriff page has contact details for both offices and explains how to submit public records requests for arrest and incident data.

For confirmed felony convictions, the Superior Court clerk's records are the primary and most reliable source. Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction are subject to the privacy protections in RCW 10.97, so the sheriff's office limits what it can release for those cases. If you are trying to find out whether someone is currently in the Pacific County Jail, contact either the South Bend or Long Beach office directly.

The sheriff's page also lists the contact information for each office, which can be helpful given that the county spans a wide geographic area from South Bend to the Long Beach Peninsula.

Statewide Conviction Resources

The Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system (Washington Access To Criminal History). A name search costs $11.00 and returns felony and gross misdemeanor conviction records from all Washington counties, including Pacific. WATCH does not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction. It is the fastest way to check statewide conviction history without knowing which specific county to search.

For a complete certified criminal history, the Washington State Patrol's Criminal History Records division handles formal background requests. These take longer than a WATCH search but produce a certified record suitable for court proceedings or professional licensing.

The Washington Department of Corrections provides an inmate and warrant search for people in state prison facilities. Class A and B felony convictions from Pacific County often result in sentences at a DOC facility. The DOC search is a useful complement to the clerk's records when tracking a person serving a significant felony sentence.

For older Pacific County felony cases, the Washington State Digital Archives holds scanned court records from many Washington counties going back decades. Cases that predate the current electronic systems may appear there. Contact the clerk at (360) 875-9320 before visiting for very old records to confirm availability and any applicable research fees.

Cities in Pacific County

Pacific County includes several communities. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Communities in Pacific County include South Bend (the county seat), Raymond, Long Beach, Ilwaco, and Ocean Park. Felony records for residents of all these communities are filed with the Pacific County Superior Court Clerk at 300 Memorial Drive in South Bend.

Nearby Counties

Pacific County borders several counties in southwest Washington. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and felony records system.