Kittitas County Court Records

Kittitas County, Washington, court records are legal documents and files from the county’s court archives. These documents are created through the facilitation of court processes and cases and are maintained as a historical reference for the county’s legal actions and decisions. These records may include Kittitas County arrest records, motions, pleadings, judgments, court orders, transcripts, and more.

Are Court Records Public in Kittitas County?

Yes, according to the Washington Public Records Act, the public may access, inspect, and make copies of public documents maintained by county government agencies. The Act also describes records and instances where exemptions and redactions must be implemented. They include:

• Information violating personal privacy or security.
• Confidential communication, such as between clients and attorneys.
• Medical records.
• Trade secrets.
• Financial records like tax returns.
• Records from ongoing investigations.

Kittitas County Court Records Search

Kittitas County court records are available online through the court records portal. This platform provides inks for attorney, person, and case search. The public may also search online through the County Clerk’s records request website. Requesters may conduct offline searches using in-person requests or mail-in requests to the County Clerk’s office or the clerk of the county courts.

Kittitas County Courts

Kittitas County courts consist of two Superior Courts, two District Courts, and two Municipal Courts. Here are the court’s details:

Kittitas County Superior Courts

Kittitas County Superior Court

205 W 5th Avenue
Suite 210
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Fax: (509) 933-7667

Kittitas County Superior Court - Juvenile

205 W 5th Avenue
Suite 211
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7516
Fax: (509) 962-7667

Kittitas County District Courts

Lower Kittitas County District Court

205 W 5th Avenue
Suite 180
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7511

Upper Kittitas County District Court

700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209

Kittitas County Municipal Courts

Cle Elum Municipal Court

700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209

Roslyn Municipal Court

700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209

Kittitas County Criminal and Civil Records

Kittitas County criminal and civil records refer to documents from the county’s Superior Court, which has general civil and criminal jurisdiction. These records are used to facilitate all types of court processes and cases, such as property disputes, personal injury claims, misdemeanors, felonies, family law cases, and probate cases. Criminal court records may include Kittitas County arrest records, which document pre-trial events.

Such records are public documents like Kittitas County arrest records, pleadings, and transcripts. They’re subject to the state’s exemption laws and may be accessed through the county court clerks or the County Clerk’s office. Requesters may submit records requests through the mail or in person at the relevant court with the records of interest. The public may also access Kittitas County court records online through the court’s court records portal or the county clerk’s records request platform.

Kittitas County Marriage Records

Kittitas County marriage records refer to documents from the Kittitas County Public Health Department or the County Clerk's office, where marriage records are managed. These records provide details of marriages and evidence of a legally joined couple. Requesters may obtain details like the names of the couples, details of the witnesses, and the wedding officiant.

Marriage records are not public in Kittitas County as they are restricted to the individual named on the record, their immediate family members, genealogical researchers, and law enforcement agents. Requesters may send records requests through the mail or submit them in person at the above-listed offices. The public may also access Kittitas County marriage certificates online through the county clerk’s records request portal or the County Auditor’s Self-Service search platform.

Kittitas County Divorce Records

Kittitas County divorce records are government documents and files from the county’s Superior Court and the County Clerk’s office. Divorce records are documents like divorce certificates and divorce decrees used to initiate, facilitate, and finalize divorce proceedings. These records may be obtained by mailing or submitting an in-person records request to the Superior Court’s clerk or the County Clerk’s office.

Requesters may also access divorce records online through the County Clerk’s records request portal or the court’s records portal. While they are public records, access is limited to the individuals who are parties to the divorce, their immediate family members, law enforcement agents, and genealogical researchers.

Kittitas Birth Records

Kittitas County birth records refer to documents like birth certificates from the Kittitas County Public Health Department and the Washington State Department of Health. Kittitas County birth certificates are accessible to specific individuals, including the records registrant, their immediate family members, genealogical researchers, and legal representatives. These records may be accessed using mail or in-person requests submitted to the County Auditor’s office or the above-named offices. Online access is available through the Kittitas County Public Health online request portal.

Kittitas Death Records

Kittitas County death records are files from the county’s Public Health office giving information about the deaths and deceased in the county. Death records are public documents that may provide insight into the county’s mortality rate and healthcare quality. Requesters may access these records through the Washington State Department of Health or the County Auditor’s Office, where death records from 1891 to 1907 are maintained.

These records are maintained by the Kittitas County Public Health Department, where requesters may submit in-person records requests or mail their requests. The office also maintains an online request portal for death certificates. Access to Kittitas County death records is restricted to the record registrant’s immediate family members, as well as legal representatives/genealogical researchers.

Kittitas County Probate Court Records

Kittitas County probate court records refer to documents and files from the county’s Superior Courts for cases involving adoption, estate administration, name changes, and wills. Probate court records are generally public records where the information contained does not violate the public records exemptions law, individual’s personal privacy, or security.

Probate records are generally available through the Superior Court’s clerk or the County Clerk’s office. Requests may be submitted to these offices via the mail or in person with details of the probate matter. Online access to Kittitas County probate court records is also available through Washington State’s court records portal and the County’s records request portal.

Kittitas County Property Records

Kittitas County property records refer to documents and files from the office of the County Clerk that provide real estate and property details. These records are also managed by the County Assessor’s office, where all real and personal property values are determined for the county.

Property records are public documents, including deeds, property assessments, tax, and mortgage records. The county clerk's or assessor's office offers offline access to these records.

Requesters may obtain Kittitas County property records online through the County’s records request portal. This portal provides a link for submitting requests for county records and a link to access the public records archive. The TerraScan TaxSifter website provides a search portal for the county’s property records using the Parcel Number, Name, Suits, or Map number.

Kittitas County Court Records Online

Kittitas County court records may be obtained online through the County’s records request portal or Washington State’s court records portal. The county records portal provides options for locating court records and searching by reference number. The state’s courts portal provides options for a case search, person search, attorney search, and finding your court date.

Third-party websites like washingtoncourtrecords.us also provide access to Kittitas County court records. The public may access these platforms using a mobile device or computer and an internet network. Third-party websites provide access to records through records searches through their online archives.