Stevens County Felony Records

Stevens County felony records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Colville and are available through the clerk's office, the Odyssey Portal, and the Washington State criminal history system. This page explains how to search and request felony records in Stevens County, covering court case files, conviction history, and the tools available to access them.

Stevens County Superior Court

The Stevens County Superior Court is located at 215 South Oak Street in Colville, the county seat. Presiding Judge Hon. Lisa Malpass heads the court, which handles all felony criminal cases filed in Stevens County. As a smaller rural county, Stevens County's court volume is lower than urban counties, but the procedures for accessing records are the same under Washington state rules.

The Stevens County Superior Court directory listing on the Washington Courts website confirms the court's address and judicial assignment. This is a reliable source if you need to verify current contact information for the court.

All felony cases that go to trial or result in a plea are kept in the Superior Court's records. This includes the charging information, pretrial motions, the judgment and sentence, and any post-conviction filings. The clerk's office holds these records and can provide access to them upon request.

The image below shows the Stevens County court directory listing from the Washington State Courts website.

Use this listing to confirm current contact details before calling or visiting the court.

Superior Court Clerk Contact and Services

Clerk Michelle M. Gagnon-Enright manages the Stevens County Superior Court Clerk's office. You can reach her office at (509) 684-7575. The clerk's page on the Stevens County website has contact details and information about the services the office provides.

The clerk's office processes requests for copies of felony case files, civil court records, and other Superior Court documents. Non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are available at a higher fee. For the most current fee schedule, call the office directly before submitting your request.

If you cannot reach the clerk by phone, you can try visiting in person during courthouse hours. The courthouse is open weekdays, though hours may vary. Calling ahead is always the safest approach, especially if you are traveling from outside Colville.

The image below shows the Stevens County Clerk's office page on the county's municipal website.

This page is the starting point for requests to the clerk and lists the office phone number and address.

Online Search Options for Stevens County

The Odyssey Portal is the statewide case search system and covers Stevens County Superior Court. You can search by name or case number without creating an account. The portal shows case summaries, party names, docket entries, and hearing dates. It is a free tool and the best starting point for online felony case searches.

The Washington State Courts name search is another free option. It is simpler than Odyssey and lets you search for a person's cases across all Washington courts. Results link back to the Odyssey case record when one exists.

For historical Stevens County felony records, the Washington State Digital Archives is worth checking. The archives hold older court records from counties across Washington. Not every county has full digital coverage for all years, but many records from the 20th century have been microfilmed or digitized and are searchable online.

The image below shows the Washington State Courts name search portal.

This free search covers Stevens County cases alongside all other Washington courts.

Washington State WATCH Criminal History

The WATCH system run by the Washington State Patrol is the most reliable tool for confirming felony convictions. WATCH uses fingerprint-linked records from courts across all 39 Washington counties, including Stevens County. It is a paid service, but the results are accurate and certified.

WATCH shows convictions only. Arrests without conviction, dismissed charges, and acquittals do not appear. If you need a certified criminal history report for a legal or official purpose, WATCH is the right source. The WSP Criminal History Records page explains how to request a certified report.

For DOC-related warrant searches, the Department of Corrections warrant search is free and publicly accessible. It covers people with active warrants who are under DOC supervision. This tool works for Stevens County residents the same as for any other Washington county.

Under RCW 10.97, Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, public access to criminal history is governed by clear rules. Conviction data is generally public. Non-conviction data is restricted. If a felony conviction has been vacated under RCW 9.94A.640, it will not appear in WATCH or in public case searches.

Sealed Records and Privacy Limits

Some Stevens County felony records may be sealed by court order. When a judge seals a case, the public cannot view it. The clerk will not confirm the contents of a sealed record. If you expect to find a case in Stevens County but cannot locate it, it may have been sealed.

Sealing is different from vacation. Vacation means the conviction is legally erased. Sealing means the record exists but is hidden from public view. Both result in a record not showing up in normal searches, but they have different legal effects on the person whose record is involved.

Juvenile records are a third category. In Washington, most juvenile court records are confidential. Serious juvenile offenses may be transferred to adult court, in which case the resulting adult conviction records are public. For Stevens County juvenile matters, contact the clerk's office to learn what, if anything, is publicly accessible.

The image below shows the RCW 10.97 statute page, the core law governing criminal records access in Washington.

Reading this statute will give you a clear picture of your rights and limits when searching for felony records in Stevens County or anywhere in Washington.

Nearby Counties

Stevens County is in northeastern Washington and borders several other counties in the region.