Redmond Criminal History Records

Redmond criminal history records are maintained by three main offices: the Redmond Police Department for arrest and incident data, the Redmond Municipal Court for misdemeanor cases, and the King County Superior Court in Seattle for felony matters. King County uses the LINX case management system for court records, which is different from the Odyssey Portal found in most other Washington counties. This page covers each source, how access works, fee details, and the statewide WATCH background check option.

King County Superior Court Records

Felony criminal cases for Redmond residents go to King County Superior Court, which operates at multiple locations including the King County Courthouse at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. The King County Clerk holds charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and full case files for all felony matters in the county.

King County uses the LINX system for public case lookups. You can search LINX for case summaries and filing information on Redmond-related felony cases. Actual court documents must be ordered from the Clerk's office. For older matters filed before July 1, 1979 and stored on microfilm, you must view them in person during business hours at the Clerk's Office downtown Seattle location.

Records at the Superior Court are public under Washington Court General Rule 31 unless a judge sealed them. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

The King County Superior Court website shows case lookup options and contact information for the Clerk's office serving Redmond and other King County cities.

Use the King County Superior Court portal to start a records search for Redmond felony cases filed in King County.

Redmond Municipal Court

The Redmond Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and city ordinance charges filed within Redmond city limits. Cases commonly heard here include first-offense DUI, simple assault, petty theft, and traffic infractions. The court keeps records for every case it hears, and those are public under Washington Court General Rule 31.

To access Municipal Court records, you can visit in person during business hours at Redmond City Hall. Court staff can assist with records searches and explain what fees apply. Forms are available for anyone who needs to represent themselves. For court records on older Redmond cases, the clerk can check whether archived files are available.

Redmond Police Department Records

The Redmond Police Department Records Division processes requests for police reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement records. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the Redmond Police Department. The department operates under the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, and the Criminal Records Privacy Act.

Conviction records held by the department are public. Non-conviction data, meaning arrests that did not result in a conviction and where the case has ended, is restricted under RCW 10.97. Only criminal justice agencies and the subject of the record can receive non-conviction data. Any request that includes that type of data will have it redacted before release to a third party.

Active investigation files are exempt while the case is open. Once closed, most records become accessible. If a request is denied, the department must cite the specific statutory exemption. You can appeal a denial to the superior court in the county where the record is held.

The Redmond Police Department crime statistics and prevention page shows how the department tracks and reports criminal activity in the city.

Review Redmond police statistics to understand crime trends in the city before submitting a specific records request.

City of Redmond Public Records

For Redmond city agency records that are not court documents or police reports, use the City of Redmond Public Records Requests system. This covers city meeting minutes, permits, correspondence, and similar administrative records. Under RCW 42.56.520, the city must respond to requests within five business days. Fees cover only actual copying costs. Electronic delivery is available and costs less than paper.

King County District Court

Some misdemeanor cases involving Redmond residents may go to King County District Court rather than Redmond Municipal Court, depending on how and where the case was filed. The District Court operates at multiple locations throughout King County including Seattle, Kent, Bellevue, and Shoreline. Court records are public and searchable online through the LINX system.

The King County District Court website provides case search tools and information on how to request records from the district court offices serving Redmond and surrounding areas.

Use King County District Court to search for misdemeanor case records that may have been filed outside of Redmond Municipal Court.

WSP WATCH Statewide Background Checks

For a full criminal history on a Redmond resident, the Washington State Patrol WATCH system provides the most complete picture. The WATCH online search costs $11.00, accepts credit or debit cards, and returns results immediately. It checks a fingerprint-linked statewide database that covers all Washington counties, not just King.

Mail requests cost $32.00 for a name-based search or $58.00 for a fingerprint-based search. Mail processing takes 7 to 10 business days. In-person requests are also accepted at the WSP Criminal History office at 106 11th Ave SW Suite 1300, Olympia, WA 98501, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full details are at the WSP Criminal History Records page.

To review your own complete record, including non-conviction data, visit the Olympia office in person at no charge for up to thirty minutes. Bring a valid photo ID. You may be fingerprinted for confirmation. This personal review shows everything, including data not available in the public WATCH search.

Conviction vs. Non-Conviction Data Rules

Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW 10.97, governs what criminal records agencies can release. Conviction records, meaning cases ending in a guilty plea, verdict of guilty, or other adverse disposition, are fully public under RCW 10.97.050. Anyone can request them.

Non-conviction data is different. RCW 10.97.030 defines this as records from cases that did not result in a conviction and are no longer active. Only criminal justice agencies and the subject of the record can get this data. If a file holds both conviction and non-conviction data, the agency must redact the non-conviction parts before release.

If your own record contains errors, you can submit a Request for Modification of Record Form to the Washington State Patrol. The Criminal History Records Section reviews the challenge and corrects the record if the claim is supported. Old non-conviction records can be deleted under RCW 10.97.060, subject to waiting periods and specific conditions.

DOC Inmate Search and Sex Offender Registry

To find a Redmond resident currently held in a Washington state prison, use the Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search. The database lists name, DOC number, current facility, and age. For release dates or supervision conditions, contact DOC directly. Federal inmates are not included. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons website for those.

Registered sex offenders in the Redmond area can be found through the WASPC Sex Offender Information registry. Class A sex offense convictions carry lifetime registration. Class B requires fifteen years. Class C requires ten years. Offenders register at the Sheriff's Office in their county of residence under RCW 9A.44.130.

Historical Court Records

For older King County criminal cases that predate online systems, the Washington State Digital Archives may have what you need. The archives hold Superior Court records from across the state. King County records going back to the territorial period are often available, though access to very old files may require an in-person visit to the Clerk's office.

County Records Office

All Redmond felony cases are filed in King County. The King County Superior Court main location is at 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent also handles King County Superior Court matters. The King County Clerk's office manages certified copies and full case files for the county.

Nearby Cities

Other qualifying King County and nearby cities with their own criminal history pages are listed below.