Wahkiakum County, WA Courts and Public Records
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The Wahkiakum County Superior Court is the county's general trial court. Courts of limited jurisdiction, such as district and municipal courts, also handle some cases in Washington.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Wahkiakum County Superior Court |
| Official Records Keeper | Wahkiakum County Clerk (superior court clerk) |
| Handles | General trial court cases for Wahkiakum County |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases, which go to the U.S. District Court for Washington; appeals, which go to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court |
| Online Case Search | JIS-Link (statewide Washington Judicial Information System) |
How to Search Wahkiakum County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Wahkiakum County records are kept by the County Clerk.
Online
Go to courts.wa.gov and open JIS-Link, the statewide case search.
Search case information, then confirm details with the County Clerk.
Best for: Quick case lookups
In Person
Go to the Wahkiakum County Clerk's office for records not available online.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office or division holds your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Wahkiakum County Clerk's office to ask how to request records.
Ask which office holds your case type and what it needs from you.
Confirm the request details before you visit or send anything.
Best for: Checking what the clerk needs first
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
Wahkiakum County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Wahkiakum County courts handled an estimated 428 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of an estimated 440. The estimate scales Washington statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~428
Total filings in CY 2024
~440
Total dispositions in CY 2024
~428
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~+1.4%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~428 | ~422 | ~+1.4% |
| Total Dispositions | ~440 | ~422 | ~+4.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~290 | ~283 | ~+2.5% |
| Civil Filings | ~115 | ~115 | ~+0.0% |
| Family Law Filings | ~19 | ~19 | ~+0.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~9 | ~9 | ~+0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~6 | ~6 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~4 | ~4 | ~+0.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: Washington statewide figures scaled by Wahkiakum County's 0.06% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Wahkiakum County?
Estimated total filings in Wahkiakum 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 | ~428 | ~440 | ~+1.4% |
| CY 2023 | ~422 | ~422 | ~+1.4% |
| CY 2022 | ~416 | ~410 | ~+7.8% |
| CY 2021 | ~386 | ~392 | ~-3.0% |
| CY 2020 | ~398 | ~392 | ~-3.0% |
Estimated filings changed +7.5% between CY 2020 and CY 2024, from 398 to 428. 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 Wahkiakum County's 0.06% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Wahkiakum County?
Criminal cases are estimated to be the largest category in Wahkiakum County, at about 67.8% of filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | ~290 | ~67.8% | ~+2.5% |
| Civil | ~115 | ~26.9% | ~+0.0% |
| Family law | ~19 | ~4.4% | ~+0.0% |
| Probate | ~9 | ~2.1% | ~+0.0% |
| Mental health | ~6 | ~1.4% | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile | ~4 | ~0.9% | ~+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 Wahkiakum County's 0.06% share of the state population.
How Does Wahkiakum County Compare With Washington Overall?
Wahkiakum County is estimated to account for about 0.06% of the 710,000 cases filed in Washington courts in CY 2024.
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~428 | 710,000 | ~0.06% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+1.4% | +1.4% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~428 | 1,775 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~440 | 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 Wahkiakum County's 0.06% share of the state population.
Wahkiakum County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Washington statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Wahkiakum 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 | 1,393.8 | 131,566 | -15.2% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20,206 | 252.5 | 34,655 | -41.7% |
| Property crimes total | 157,507 | 1,968.6 | 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 Wahkiakum County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Wahkiakum County Courthouse Locations
Wahkiakum County court proceedings are held at the Wahkiakum County Superior Court and Clerk's Office. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahkiakum County Superior Court and Clerk's Office | 64 Main St, Cathlamet, WA 98612 | 360-795-3558 | 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 Wahkiakum County?
In Wahkiakum County, Washington, local matters are handled by the Superior Court of Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County | Misdemeanors are heard in the courts of limited jurisdiction. |
| Felony | Superior Court of Wahkiakum County | Felony cases are heard in superior court. |
| DUI | District Court or municipal court in Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County | Civil lawsuits are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Small claims | Small claims division of District Court, Wahkiakum County | Small claims are filed in the district court serving the area. |
| Eviction | Superior Court of Wahkiakum County | Eviction (unlawful detainer) cases are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court of Wahkiakum County | Divorce is filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court of Wahkiakum County | Custody and support cases are handled in superior court. |
| Probate or estate | Superior Court of Wahkiakum County | Probate and estate matters are filed with the county clerk in superior court. |
| Juvenile case | Superior Court of Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County Court Records Public?
Some Wahkiakum County court records may be restricted or sealed, and the Wahkiakum County Clerk can confirm which records you can access.
Public records
Request case information from the Wahkiakum County Clerk, which keeps the official court records for Wahkiakum County.
Restricted or confidential records
Sealed or restricted records are not available through the public portal. Ask the Wahkiakum County Clerk how a restriction applies to your case.
Online access
Search case information at courts.wa.gov through JIS-Link. Online results may not show every document, so check with the clerk for documents.
In-person access
Visit the Wahkiakum County Clerk's office in Wahkiakum County to view or request records. Call ahead to confirm which office holds your case type.
How to Search Wahkiakum County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County clerk. |
| Juvenile | County Clerk, Superior Court of Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County
Payment options for Wahkiakum County traffic citations, criminal fines, and parking tickets depend on the court and the citation. Contact the Wahkiakum County Clerk or the court named on your citation to learn which methods apply.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, so ask that agency about payment.
Wahkiakum County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Wahkiakum County court records?
Use JIS-Link at courts.wa.gov to search case information, or contact the Wahkiakum County Clerk for records the portal does not show.
Are Wahkiakum County court records public?
Some records are restricted or sealed, so the Wahkiakum County Clerk can confirm which records you can access.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in JIS-Link at courts.wa.gov, or call the Wahkiakum County Clerk with the defendant's name.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket, notice, or paperwork for the date, or ask the Wahkiakum County Clerk's office.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the Wahkiakum County Clerk or the court named on your ticket to learn which payment methods apply.
How many cases are filed in Wahkiakum County each year?
County court filing counts are not published here, so no annual figure is given.
What is the most common type of case?
County case-type shares are not published here, so no most-common type is shown.
Is crime in Wahkiakum 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
Wahkiakum County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA, 98612 |
| Phone Number: | 360-795-3558 |
| Fax: | 360-795-8813 |
| Website: | https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/321/Superior-Court |
Useful Links
- Superior Court - Wahkiakum County Superior Court is responsible for civil and criminal cases and provides court services and legal resources.
- County Clerk's Office - The Wahkiakum County Clerk's Office manages court records, filings, and public access to court documents and records.
- District Court - Wahkiakum District Court handles misdemeanors, infractions, small claims, and civil cases, offering legal information and resources.
- Washington State Courts - Court Forms - Access a comprehensive collection of court forms for the state of Washington, organized by case type and court category.
- Washington LawHelp - Free legal information and self-help resources on Washington state laws, including access to forms, guides, and legal aid resources.
- Washington Courts Online - Public Access Portal - Provides public access to court case information, docket entries, and some court documents for Washington state courts.
- Legal Resources - Information on legal resources for Wahkiakum County residents, including contact information for legal aid services and counsel.
- Wahkiakum County Court Schedule - Current court schedules for Wahkiakum County including Superior and District Court hearings, trials, and motion days.
- Wahkiakum County Court Location & Contact Information - Find the location and contact details for Wahkiakum County court facilities including maps and driving directions.
- Jury Duty Information - Essential information for Wahkiakum County residents serving jury duty, including responsibilities, schedules, and reporting instructions.
- Washington State Bar Association - Offers resources for legal practitioners and the public, including lawyer directories and legal education material.
- Washington State Law Library - Access to legal resources, historical and current law materials, and databases available at the Washington State Law Library.
- Washington State Juror Information - Helpful juror information for residents of Washington State, including frequently asked questions and guides for jurors.
- Child Support Cases - Guidance and resources for opening or managing a child support case through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
- Legal Voice - Provides advocacy and resources on legal rights and laws affecting women and families in Washington State.
- Northwest Justice Project - Legal aid organization providing civil legal assistance to low-income individuals in Washington State, including self-help resources.
- Washington Access Fund - A nonprofit providing loans and matched savings accounts for individuals with disabilities in Washington State to access legal services.
- Washington State Court Rules - Comprehensive database of current Washington State court rules, organized by category and court level.
- National Center for Victims of Crime - Offers resources and support for crime victims, including details on Washington State services and victim rights.
- Infraction Information - Find important information about handling infractions such as speeding tickets or other non-criminal offenses in Washington State.
Table of Contents
- Wahkiakum County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Wahkiakum County Court Records
- Wahkiakum County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Wahkiakum County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Wahkiakum County?
- How Does Wahkiakum County Compare With Washington Overall?
- Wahkiakum County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Wahkiakum County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Wahkiakum County?
- Are Wahkiakum County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Wahkiakum County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Wahkiakum County
- Wahkiakum County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links