Snohomish County, WA Courts and Public Records
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The Superior Court of Washington for Snohomish County is the county's general trial court. The County Clerk keeps the official court records. Courts of limited jurisdiction, such as district and municipal courts, also operate in Washington.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Snohomish County Superior Court |
| Website | courts.wa.gov (statewide Washington courts website) |
| Court Records | Kept by the Snohomish County Clerk |
| Handles | General trial court matters for the county |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases, which are heard by the U.S. District Court for Washington |
| Online Case Search | JIS-Link statewide case search, available through courts.wa.gov |
How to Search Snohomish County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. The Snohomish County Clerk keeps the county's official court records.
Online
Go to courts.wa.gov and open the JIS-Link case search.
Search by party name or case number in the statewide portal.
Confirm which documents are available with the County Clerk.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status
In Person
Go to the Snohomish County Clerk's office to request records.
Bring the full name and case number if you have them.
Confirm the office address on courts.wa.gov before you go.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call the Snohomish County Clerk's office to confirm what records you need.
Have the case number and party names ready for the call.
Ask the clerk how to request copies of court documents.
Best for: Checking what the clerk needs
Search by Name on WashingtonCourts.org
Go to WashingtonCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Snohomish County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Snohomish County courts handled an estimated 77,093 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 79,265. The estimate scales Washington statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~77,093
Total filings in CY 2024
~79,265
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~1,793
Filings per judicial position (43 estimated positions)
~+1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~77,093 | ~76,007 | ~+1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~79,265 | ~76,007 | ~+4.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~52,119 | ~51,033 | ~+2.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~20,631 | ~20,631 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~3,475 | ~3,475 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~1,629 | ~1,629 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~1,086 | ~1,086 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~760 | ~760 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~43 | ~43 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Washington statewide figures scaled by Snohomish County's 10.86% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Snohomish County?
Estimated total filings in Snohomish County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | ~77,093 | ~79,265 | ~+1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~76,007 | ~76,007 | ~+1.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~74,921 | ~73,836 | ~+7.8% |
| CY 2021 | ~69,492 | ~70,578 | ~-3.0% |
| CY 2020 | ~71,664 | ~70,578 | ~-3.0% |
Estimated filings changed +7.6% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 71,664 to 77,093. The largest annual change was +7.8% in CY 2022. The latest change of +1.4% reflects statewide Washington trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Washington statewide figures scaled by Snohomish County's 10.86% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Snohomish County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Snohomish County, at about 67.6% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~52,119 | ~67.6% | ~+2.1% |
| Civil | ~20,631 | ~26.8% | ~+0.0% |
| Family law | ~3,475 | ~4.5% | ~+0.0% |
| Probate | ~1,629 | ~2.1% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~1,086 | ~1.4% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~760 | ~1.0% | ~+0.0% |
Criminal cases are estimated as the fastest-growing category and civil cases as the fastest-falling. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Washington statewide figures scaled by Snohomish County's 10.86% share of the state population.
How Does Snohomish County Compare With Washington Overall?
Snohomish County is estimated to account for about 10.86% of the 710,000 cases filed in Washington courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Snohomish County | Washington | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~77,093 | 710,000 | ~10.86% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+1.4% | +1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,793 | 1,775 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,843 | 1,825 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~67.6% | 67.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~26.8% | 26.8% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~4.5% | 4.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide Washington figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Washington statewide figures scaled by Snohomish County's 10.86% share of the state population.
Snohomish County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Washington statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Snohomish County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 20.1% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 97.7% of Washington's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
22,798
Violent crimes, Washington statewide, 2025
157,507
Property crimes, Washington statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
284.9
Violent crime rate per 100K, Washington statewide, 2025 (population 8,001,020)
-20.1%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Washington statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (180,305 vs 225,760)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 234 | 2.9 | 304 | -23.0% |
| Rape | 3,120 | 39.0 | 3,212 | -2.9% |
| Robbery | 4,140 | 51.7 | 5,388 | -23.2% |
| Aggravated assault | 15,304 | 191.3 | 17,373 | -11.9% |
| Violent crimes total | 22,798 | 284.9 | 26,277 | -13.2% |
| Burglary | 24,862 | 310.7 | 32,152 | -22.7% |
| Larceny-theft | 111,515 | 1393.8 | 131,566 | -15.2% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20,206 | 252.5 | 34,655 | -41.7% |
| Property crimes total | 157,507 | 1968.6 | 199,483 | -21.0% |
Rates use the Washington 2025 population of 8,001,020. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Snohomish County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Snohomish County Courthouse Locations
Snohomish County court proceedings are held at the Snohomish County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County Courthouse | 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201 | 425-388-3466 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Snohomish County?
In Snohomish County, Washington, local matters are handled by the Superior Court of Snohomish County and by district or municipal courts for lower-level cases.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court or municipal court serving Snohomish County | Traffic infractions are handled by the district court or the city municipal court where the ticket was issued. |
| Parking ticket | The city or agency that issued the ticket (municipal or district court) | Parking tickets are handled by the issuing city's municipal court or the district court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court or municipal court in Snohomish County | Misdemeanors are heard in the courts of limited jurisdiction. |
| Felony | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Felony cases are heard in superior court. |
| DUI | District Court or municipal court in Snohomish County | DUI is commonly charged as a gross misdemeanor in a court of limited jurisdiction. |
| Domestic violence | District Court, municipal court, or Superior Court of Snohomish County | Criminal charges go to the limited-jurisdiction court or superior court by level; protection orders may be filed in either. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Civil lawsuits are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Small claims | Small claims division of District Court, Snohomish County | Small claims are filed in the district court serving the area. |
| Eviction | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Eviction (unlawful detainer) cases are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Divorce is filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Custody and support cases are handled in superior court. |
| Probate or estate | Superior Court of Snohomish County | Probate and estate matters are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Juvenile case | Superior Court of Snohomish County, Juvenile Division | Juvenile matters are handled in superior court. |
| Appeal | Washington Court of Appeals or Supreme Court | Appeals go to the Court of Appeals, and some go directly to the Supreme Court. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Snohomish County Court Records Public?
Access to Snohomish County court records is governed by Washington state law and court rules. The Snohomish County Clerk keeps the official court records and can confirm how a specific record may be viewed or copied.
Public records
Ask the Snohomish County Clerk which court files are open for inspection and copying.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records are restricted by law or court order. The clerk can explain which restrictions apply to a particular case.
Online access
The statewide case search, JIS-Link, is available through courts.wa.gov. Online results may not include every document, so confirm with the clerk.
In-person access
Visit the Snohomish County Clerk's office to view or request records. Confirm the office address on courts.wa.gov first.
How to Search Snohomish County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Snohomish County through Washington's statewide court record tools and the county clerk.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family.
- Choose the official portal: Find Court Records or the Odyssey Portal.
- Search by name or case number.
- Review the case details, hearing dates, and outcomes.
- Request documents that are not online from the clerk or court in Snohomish County.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Odyssey Portal and Find Court Records | Superior court criminal case information in participating counties; limited-jurisdiction court cases use separate local or statewide search tools. | Not all counties use the Odyssey Portal; documents are typically available from the county clerk. |
| Traffic | Find Court Records | Traffic infraction cases are searched through the statewide record search or the local district or municipal court. | Not part of the superior court Odyssey Portal. |
| Civil | Odyssey Portal | Superior court civil case information in participating counties. | Anonymous users generally see case information but not documents; documents are available from the clerk. |
| Small claims | Find Court Records | District court small claims records are found through the statewide search or the local district court. | Not in the superior court portal; ask the district court for documents. |
| Family law | Odyssey Portal | Superior court family case information in participating counties. | Confidential and sealed records are not available, and documents usually require the clerk. |
| Probate | Odyssey Portal | Superior court probate case information in participating counties. | Document access varies by county; contact the Snohomish County clerk. |
| Juvenile | County Clerk, Superior Court of Snohomish County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are generally confidential. | Do not expect juvenile cases to appear in public online search. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Snohomish County
Payment options for fines and citations in Snohomish County are not listed here. To confirm how to pay, contact the Snohomish County Clerk or check the statewide courts website at courts.wa.gov.
Snohomish County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Snohomish County court records?
Start with the statewide JIS-Link case search at courts.wa.gov, or visit the County Clerk's office to request records.
Are Snohomish County court records public?
Access is governed by Washington state law and court rules, and some records are restricted. The County Clerk can confirm which records you may view.
How do I find a criminal case in Snohomish County?
Run a name search on WashingtonCourts.org, then confirm the results with the County Clerk, since they are not official court records.
How do I find a court date in Snohomish County?
Check your paperwork first, then contact the County Clerk to confirm the date for your case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Snohomish County?
Payment options are not listed on this page. Contact the County Clerk to confirm how to pay.
How many cases are filed in Snohomish County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so this page cannot give an annual filing figure for Snohomish County.
What is the most common type of case in Snohomish County?
Case type counts for Snohomish County are not published here, so this page cannot name the most common case type.
Is crime in Snohomish County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 13.2% to 22,798 in 2025 from 26,277 in 2024, and property crimes fell 21.0% to 157,507 from 199,483, as reported to the FBI. These are Washington statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Snohomish County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, 98201 |
| Phone Number: | 425-388-3421 |
| Fax: | 425-388-3498 |
| Website: | https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/197/Superior-Court |
Everett Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201 |
| Phone Number: | 425-257-8700 |
| Website: | https://www.everettwa.gov/ |
Marysville Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 1015 State Avenue, Marysville, WA, 98270 |
| Phone Number: | 360-363-8050 |
| Fax: | 360-657-2960 |
| Website: | https://marysvillewa.gov/144/Municipal-Court |
Edmonds Municipal Court More Info
| Address: | 250 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA, 98020 |
| Phone Number: | 425-771-0210 |
| Website: | https://edmondswa.gov/government/departments/municipal_court |
Lynnwood Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036 |
| Phone Number: | 425-670-5000 |
| Website: | https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Contact-Us |
Useful Links
- Snohomish County, WA - Official Website - Courts – Find information about different courts in Snohomish County, including Superior, District, and Municipal Courts.
- Snohomish County Superior Court - Snohomish County, WA – Access resources and services provided by the Snohomish County Superior Court, including case information and self-help resources.
- Courts Homepage - Washington Courts – Official website of the Washington State Courts offering comprehensive court services, resources and statewide case information.
- District Court - Snohomish County, WA – Explore services provided by the Snohomish County District Court including case searches and jury information.
- Public Records Requests - Snohomish County, WA – Learn how to request public records in Snohomish County, including court records through the county’s designated services.
- District Court Records Request Form - Snohomish County, WA – Download the form to request District Court records and understand the procedure for obtaining such information.
- Clerk - Snohomish County, WA – Official page for the Snohomish County Clerk providing court case records and various legal forms.
- Superior Court Records Request Form - Snohomish County, WA – Essential form for requesting records from the Superior Court, offering efficient guidance on submission procedures.
- County Records Online - Snohomish County, WA – Online service for accessing various Snohomish County public records, enhancing convenience and availability for residents.
- Washington Courts Interpreter and CITA – Find interpreter services offered through the Washington Courts to assist non-English speakers in understanding court proceedings.
- WashingtonLawHelp.org | Free legal help for Washingtonians who cannot afford a lawyer – A helpful resource providing free legal information and support for Washington residents, including court processes and self-help materials.
- Contact Us - Snohomish County, WA – Provides several essential contacts within Snohomish County government services, including the judicial system for court-related inquiries.
- Northwest Justice Project – A legal aid program in Washington state providing essential legal services and resources for low-income residents, including court assistance.
- Washington State Courts Learning Center – Offers educational resources about the Washington State Judicial system, enhancing understanding and transparency for the public.
- Request Assistance or File a Complaint - Washington State – Page from the Attorney General's Office where you can file complaints or request assistance regarding legal matters.
- Filing a Lawsuit in Snohomish County District Court – A detailed guide on preparing, filing, and proceeding with a lawsuit in Snohomish County’s court system.
- Snohomish County Bar Association – Association providing networking, resources, and support for legal professionals in Snohomish County, including access to general public resources.
- Parenting Plan Help – Resource detailing how to develop effective parenting plans, crucial for family court proceedings in Washington State.
- COVID-19 Court Information - Snohomish County, WA – Information on how Snohomish County courts are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, including virtual hearing arrangements.
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program - Snohomish County, WA – Program offering advocacy for children in court proceedings, providing support for those navigating the legal system.
Table of Contents
- Snohomish County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Snohomish County Court Records
- Snohomish County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Snohomish County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Snohomish County?
- How Does Snohomish County Compare With Washington Overall?
- Snohomish County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Snohomish County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Snohomish County?
- Are Snohomish County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Snohomish County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Snohomish County
- Snohomish County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links