Pacific County Court Records

Pacific County court records are official documents from the Superior, District, and Municipal Courts during legal proceedings. These documents detail judicial processes and ensure transparency and equity in case prosecutions within the county's courts.

Court records encompass documents and information relating to legal proceedings, including:

• Case numbers
• Names of litigants
• Petitions/complaints
• Responses
• Exhibits
• Orders
• Judgments.

Pacific County court records are accessible online and through the Pacific County Clerk's Office.
Inquirers may also access Pacific County arrest records, incident reports, and other criminal case-related documents as part of Pacific County court records.

Are Court Records Public in Pacific County?

Yes, Pacific County court records are public. Washington Court Rule GR 31 grants public access to Pacific County court records. However, public access is restricted to records relating to juveniles, mental health and involuntary commitments, sealed or expunged records, victim identifying information, paternity records, guardianships, and financial account details.

Pacific County Court Records Search

The process for finding court records in Pacific County depends on the case types and the court that handled the specific cases. For Pacific County Superior Court records, log in to the Pacific County Odyssey Access Portal or make formal requests through the Pacific County Clerk's Office. For case records from the Pacific County District and Municipal Courts, record seekers should call, mail, or visit the clerk's office of the specific court.

Pacific County Courts

The Pacific County judicial structure consists of the Superior, District, and Municipal Courts, which have varying jurisdictions over case trials. Under the Washington trial system, the Pacific County Superior Court has general authority over civil and criminal trials. However, the Superior Court in Pacific County oversees cases that are outside the scope of authority of the District and Municipal Courts. Interested individuals may contact the various Pacific County courts using the contacts below:

Pacific County Superior Court
Pacific County Courthouse
300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 67,
South Bend, WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9328
Fax: (360) 875-9351

Pacific County Superior Court - Juvenile
Pacific County Courthouse
300 Memorial Drive,
South Bend,
P.O. Box 93,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9350
Fax: (360) 875-9351

Pacific County North District Court
300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 134
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9354
Fax: (360) 875-9359

Pacific County South District Court
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9417
Fax: (360) 642-9416

Ilwaco Municipal Court
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9417
Fax: (360) 642-9416

Long Beach Municipal Court
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9417
Fax: (360) 642-9416

Raymond Municipal Court
300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 134
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9354
Fax: (360) 875-9359

South Bend Municipal Court
1102 W 1st Street,
P.O. Box 9
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-8216
Fax: (360) 875-4009

Pacific County Criminal and Civil Records

Pacific County criminal and civil court records are case files on criminal and non-criminal prosecutions within the Pacific County Superior, District, and Municipal Courts. In Pacific County, criminal court records include Pacific County arrest records and other documents generated by the courts during criminal case trials. In contrast, civil court records are documents relating to but are limited to non-criminal trials, such as:

• Personal injury claims
• Contract disagreements
• Property disputes
• Small claims
• Family law cases
• Business or commercial lawsuits.

Individuals seeking access to case files on criminal or civil proceedings within the Pacific County Superior Court should register and log into the Pacific County Odyssey Search Portal and look for criminal or civil records by name or case numbers. Alternatively, call, mail, or visit the Pacific County Clerk's Office at:

300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 67
South Bend,
WA 98586.

Record seekers may also access Pacific County criminal and civil court records through the specific District or Municipal Courts that handled the cases. Requesters should note that, for privacy reasons, access to some Pacific County court records may require valid identification documents.

Pacific County Marriage Records

Under the Washington Public Records Act, marriage records are publicly accessible in Pacific County. Public members seeking access to Pacific County marriage records should mail or visit the Pacific County Auditor's Office at any of the following addresses:

South Bend
300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 97,
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9318

Long Beach
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9312

Interested individuals may also order Pacific County marriage records through the Washington State Department of Health Vital Records Ordering webpage.

Pacific County Divorce Records

In Pacific County, divorce records are public documents. However, for privacy, Washington State laws exempt public disclosure of divorce information. For instance, a custodian of divorce records may redact information about custody support evaluations or dependency actions, protective orders, domestic violence, financial account details, and sensitive personal information such as Social Security Numbers, driver's licenses, and personal identifiers of children.
Individuals searching for Pacific County divorce records should log in to the Pacific County Odyssey Search Portal or access divorce case information through the Washington Courts Case Search Portal. Alternatively, contact the Pacific County Clerk's Office at:

300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 67
South Bend,
WA 98586-0067
Phone: (360) 875-9320.

Interested individuals may also order copies of Pacific County divorce records through the Washington State Department of Health Vital Records Ordering Page.

Pacific Birth Records

In Pacific County and the rest of Washington State, birth records are confidential for the first 100 years after birth. Only the owners of the birth records, their family members or legal guardians, authorized representatives, and government agencies with legitimate needs may access these documents within this period.

Birth records are legal proof of citizenship and eligibility for government benefits. They are also crucial for demographic statistics and obtaining official documents such as passports, driver's licenses, and national identification cards.

For certified copies of Pacific County birth records, visit the Pacific County Department of Public Health and Human Services with valid government-issued photo identification documents between 8.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m., and from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) at the following addresses:

South Bend Health Department
Pacific County Annex
1216 Robert Bush Drive,
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9343

Long Beach Health Department
Pacific County Health & Human
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9349

Record seekers may also order Pacific County birth records online through the Washington State Department of Health's Birth Records Ordering Webpage. Furthermore, individuals seeking access to Pacific County birth records older than 100 years should reach out to the Washington Secretary of State Washington State Archives Digital Archives at:

960 Washington Street,
Cheney,
WA 99004
Phone: (509) 235-7500

Pacific Death Records

Pacific County death records are publicly accessible. However, to balance public access with privacy rights, access to certified copies of Pacific County death records is limited to the relatives of the deceased, authorized legal representatives, and persons with documented legal interests.

Pacific County death records play a significant legal and administrative role. They are proof of death and are crucial for life insurance, Social Security, and pension benefit claims. Furthermore, death records may provide data for mortality rate analysis, disease surveillance, and genealogical research.

Individuals seeking access to Pacific County death records should visit the Pacific County Department of Public Health & Human Services Office. Inquirers may order Pacific County death records online through the Washington State Department of Health website.

Pacific County Probate Court Records

Pacific County probate court records are official documents relating to the administration of deceased persons' estates within Pacific County, WA. These documents are accessible through the Pacific County Clerk's Office and include, but are not limited to, case files relating to Will contests, guardianships, trust administration, conservatorships, escheats, and intestate successions.

Pacific County probate court records are accessible through the Pacific County Odyssey Search Portals. Inquirers may also complete the Pacific County Superior Court's online Document Request Form.

Requesters should note that the Pacific County Clerk's Office does not email certified copies of court documents. The following fees apply for copies of court documents through the Pacific County Clerk's Office:

Certified copies - $5.00 for the first page and an additional $1.00 for each subsequent page
Standard copies - 50¢ per page, plus an additional 25¢ if delivery is by email.

Pacific County Property Records

Pacific County property records encompass all official documents relating to real estate within Pacific County, WA. These include, but are not limited to:

• Deeds
• Plat Maps
• Building Permits
• Property sales histories
• Liens and encumbrances
• Property tax records
• Zoning information.

The options for accessing Pacific County property records depend on the specific information. For ownership details, assessed values, property tax history, legal descriptions, and sales data, log in to the Pacific County Assessor's Taxsifter Access Portal. Alternatively, call, mail, or visit the Pacific County Assessor's Office at the following addresses:

South Bend Office
300 Memorial Drive,
P.O. Box 86,
South Bend,
WA 98586
Phone: (360) 875-9301.

Long Beach Office
7013 Sandridge Road,
Long Beach,
WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-9301

For records of deeds, mortgages, and plats, log into the Pacific County Auditor's Office Document Search Portal and access property records by document types, document numbers, and grantor and grantee names.
Individuals seeking access to parcel boundaries, zoning information, and other spatial data should log in to the Pacific County GIS Maps app and search by parcel numbers, property addresses, or owners' names.

Pacific County Court Records Online

Searchers may find Pacific County court records through third-party online services such as Washingtoncourtrecords.us. These private websites offer an alternative to official government sources by compiling documents from multiple places and making them accessible through advanced search tools. However, while these platforms may provide convenient access to a wide range of documents, users should note that they are independent entities and there are no guarantees on the accuracy of their content. Therefore, users should verify their documents with official records from the specific Pacific County courts.