Asotin County Court Records Search
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Asotin County sits in Washington State's far southeastern corner along the Snake River — one of the state's smaller counties, but home to a full court system that handles everything from felony prosecutions to estate administrations. That system includes the Asotin County Superior Court, the Asotin County District Court (which also covers City of Clarkston and City of Asotin municipal matters), and the Asotin County Juvenile Court. Criminal trials, civil disputes, domestic matters, and probate proceedings all generate official records, which are kept either by the County Clerk (for Superior Court cases) or the District Court administrator, and managed under Washington State court rules on public access and privacy.
You can search Washington State court records through clerk offices, courthouse public access terminals, and state-maintained online tools. WashingtonStateCourts.us can help you identify the right court and locate case information. The Washington State Courts' website also maintains a statewide Find My Court Date search engine covering municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across the state.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Asotin County?
Your starting point depends on which court handled the case and what type of record you need. Asotin County offers several search pathways.
Online Search Tools
- Find My Court Date (dw.courts.wa.gov): A statewide Washington courts search engine covering cases filed in municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. Returns case summaries and court calendar information. Updated every 24 hours.
- Asotin County Odyssey Portal: Remote electronic access to Asotin County Superior Court records, covering Criminal, Civil, Domestic, Probate/Guardianship, and Juvenile Offender cases. Requires a paid annual subscription — see setup instructions in the Clerk's section below.
- JIS-Link: The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts maintains a statewide Judicial Information System (JIS) with a public access version available by subscription. Contact the Washington State Courts for JIS-Link information.
In-Person Access
You can view court files at the Clerk's office during regular business hours at no charge. Restricted or sealed files require a valid ID or a court order to access. The Superior Court Clerk's Office is on the second floor of the County Courthouse at 135 2nd Street, Asotin, WA 99402.
Asotin County Courts — Directory
| Court | Address | Phone | Fax | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Court / County Clerk | 135 2nd Street, 2nd Floor / P.O. Box 159, Asotin, WA 99402 | (509) 243-2081 (Clerk) / (509) 243-2082 (Court) | (509) 243-4978 | Mon–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM |
| District Court | 135 2nd Street / P.O. Box 429, Asotin, WA 99402 | (509) 243-2027 | (509) 243-2091 | Mon–Fri: 8 AM–Noon, 1–5 PM |
| Sheriff's Office Records | 127 2nd Street / P.O. Box 130, Asotin, WA 99402 | (509) 243-4717 | (509) 243-4719 | Mon–Thu: 8 AM–5 PM; Fri: 9 AM–4 PM |
The current County Clerk is McKenzie A. Campbell. The County Clerk's office page describes the full scope of clerk duties, including record administration, financial management, and jury management.
Are Court Records Public in Asotin County?
Washington State's approach to court record access is set out in General Rule 31 (GR 31), which establishes a strong presumption that court records are open to the public. Under GR 31, all court records are open unless restricted by federal law, state law, court rule, court order, or case law. In practice, that means Asotin County Superior Court, District Court, and related case records are generally available to anyone who asks.
Restricted and Confidential Record Categories
Certain record types are withheld from public view by statute or court rule:
- Adoption records (RCW 26.33.330)
- Mental illness commitment records (RCW 71.05.620)
- Alcohol and drug treatment commitment records (RCW 70.96A.150)
- Paternity records, except final orders (RCW 26.26.610)
- Confidential name change records (RCW 4.24.130(5))
- Juvenile non-offender records, including dependency, truancy, at-risk youth, and termination of parental rights cases (RCW 13.50.100)
- Case files sealed by judicial order
Family law and guardianship cases also carry document-level restrictions under GR 22. Certain documents within those cases — including confidential information forms, sealed financial source documents, parenting evaluations, domestic violence risk assessments, and health records — are not available to the public. If you need access to any of those restricted documents, you'll need to file a Motion and Declaration to Allow Access to Records Under GR 22(c)(2) and obtain a court order.
When a document is sealed, you can't view or copy it — but records that show the sealed document exists generally remain public unless a statute specifically restricts that information too. GR 15 governs the destruction, sealing, and redaction of court records.
Asotin County Criminal Court Records
Criminal jurisdiction in Asotin County is shared between the District Court and the Superior Court depending on the seriousness of the offense.
The District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic infractions, and DUI matters for Asotin County, the City of Clarkston, and the City of Asotin. It is a court of limited jurisdiction. You can search District Court criminal case information through the statewide Find My Court Date tool or by calling the District Court directly at (509) 243-2027.
The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases. Felony case records are maintained by the County Clerk and are included in the Odyssey Portal's publicly accessible criminal case category.
Arrest Records and Criminal History
Arrest records and police reports are kept by the Asotin County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 127 2nd Street, Asotin, WA 99402. You can pick up copies during office hours (Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM; Fri 9 AM–4 PM). Requests can also be emailed to taleavitt@asotincountywa.gov — include the case number if you have it, the names of anyone involved, and the approximate date of the event. Collision reports are available for a fee of $5.00.
For a formal criminal history background check, the Washington State Patrol's Criminal Records Division processes public requests through its online WATCH portal. Fees are $11.00 per name searched (name-based conviction search) and $15.00 per fingerprint-based search.
Asotin County Civil Court Records
Civil case jurisdiction is divided between the District Court and the Superior Court based on the amount in dispute.
The District Court handles civil claims and small claims matters. Small claims are filed in person using forms available from the court. Civil matter hearings are scheduled at 3 PM, and small claims hearings at 2:30 PM on designated hearing days. Forms for civil filings are available through the Washington State Court Forms website.
The Superior Court handles all civil cases beyond the District Court's jurisdictional limit, including complex civil litigation, domestic relations matters, and appeals from the District Court.
District Court Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil Case Filing/Renewal | $73 |
| Small Claims Filing | $35 |
| Small Claims Counter/Cross Claim | $35 |
| Civil Jury Demand | $125 |
| Civil Writ of Garnishment | $12 |
| Anti-Harassment Order Filing | $83 |
| Name Change Filing | $83 |
| Appeal Civil | $200 |
| Appeal Criminal | $230 |
| Ex Parte Filing Fee | $20 |
| Certified Copy | $14 |
| Certified-Exemplified Copy | $16 |
The District Court accepts payment by cash, cashier's check, money order, personal check, or law firm check. For the complete fee schedule, the Court Filing & Copy Fees page on the county website lists all current transaction fees.
Requesting Copies of Superior Court Civil Records
To get copies of documents from the Superior Court Clerk's Office, you have two options:
- Complete the Online Request Form on the county website.
- Fill out the printable Documents Request Form (PDF) and deliver or mail it to the Clerk's Office at 135 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Asotin, WA 99402.
Requests typically take 5 to 7 business days to complete. Copy fees from the Clerk's Office are as follows:
- Non-Certified Copy (print or electronic): $0.50 per page
- Certified Copy: $5.00 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page
- Authenticated/Exemplified Copy: $4.00 authentication fee + $5.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page
- Court Audio Copy: $25.00 per hearing date
- Electronic storage medium (CD, USB, Dropbox): Additional $5.00 fee
- Complex/exceptional record searches: $30.00 per hour
Out-of-county requesters should mail a check or money order payable to the Asotin County Clerk along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. If the office needs to mail copies back to you, include postage plus a $2.00 handling fee.
Asotin County Family Court Records
Family law cases in Asotin County are filed and heard in the Superior Court. The County Clerk maintains records for all Domestic/Family Law cases — including divorces, legal separations, child custody and parenting plan disputes, child support proceedings, domestic violence protection orders, adoptions, and paternity actions.
Divorce Records
Divorce proceedings are filed with the Superior Court Clerk. Case information — including decrees of dissolution — is included in the publicly accessible portion of the Asotin County Odyssey Portal under the Domestic case category. To get certified copies of divorce decrees, submit a request using the online or paper request form described above.
Restricted Family Law Documents
Family law cases carry document-level access restrictions under GR 22. Documents not available to the public include sealed financial source documents (tax returns, W-2s, wage stubs, bank statements), confidential information forms, personal health records filed with the case, parenting evaluations, domestic violence risk assessments, and certain CPS reports. Accessing any of these documents requires a court order obtained through the GR 22(c)(2) motion process.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses in Washington State are issued and recorded by the County Auditor, not the Superior Court. The Washington State Department of Health maintains certified copies of marriage certificates. Historical marriage records for Asotin County dating from 1899 to 2003 are also accessible through the Washington State Digital Archives.
Birth and Death Records
Certified copies of birth and death certificates for Asotin County residents are processed through the Asotin County Health District. All certificates must be ordered through VitalChek — the county's only approved vendor.
Fee Schedule — Asotin County Health District Vital Records
| Certificate Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 |
| Death Certificate | $25.00 |
| Same Day Service (pickup) | Additional $10.00 |
| VitalChek Processing Fee | $11.50 |
| Priority Overnight Delivery | Additional $30.00 |
Pickup is available Monday through Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM, at the Asotin County Health District. Death certificates from 2018 to the present and birth certificates for persons born in Asotin County are eligible for local pickup; all others are mailed. Bring valid proof of identity and proof of eligible relationship when picking up in person.
Asotin County Probate Court Records
Probate and guardianship matters in Asotin County are filed in the Superior Court. The County Clerk maintains all probate records, which include wills, petitions for appointment of personal representatives, letters testamentary and letters of administration, estate inventories, accountings, guardianship petitions, conservatorship proceedings, and final orders of distribution.
Probate and guardianship case records are included in the publicly accessible category of the Asotin County Odyssey Portal. Public users can access case index information without a subscription; remote document-level access requires registration.
Odyssey Portal — Registration and Access
- Complete and sign the Master Registration Form (PDF).
- Each user must sign a Subscription Agreement (PDF).
- Annual fee: $120 per user, due by December 1 each year (pro-rated for mid-year starts).
- Attorneys registering cover themselves and one legal assistant under a single fee.
- Mail originals to: McKenzie A. Campbell, Asotin County Clerk, P.O. Box 159, Asotin, WA 99402.
- Allow one week for processing; access credentials will be sent by email.
Probate Filing Fees
Probate filings in Asotin County are subject to standard Washington State Superior Court fees. Estate (Probate) filing fees are approximately $290. Guardianship filings are also approximately $290 — no prepayment is required on cases with assets less than $3,000. Letters testamentary, letters of administration, and letters of guardianship carry additional issuance fees per the County Clerk's Fee Schedule. Payments must be made by cash, cashier's check, law firm check, money order, or personal check payable to the Asotin County Clerk.
To request copies of probate documents, use the Online Request Form or the printable Documents Request Form and follow the copy fee schedule outlined above. For questions about a specific estate or guardianship matter, contact the Clerk's Office at (509) 243-2081 during regular hours.