Bremerton Criminal Records Lookup

Bremerton criminal records come from several sources depending on the type of case and the court that handled it. Bremerton is the largest city in Kitsap County, sitting on the west side of Puget Sound across from Seattle. The city has its own municipal court, and serious cases go to Kitsap County District Court or Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard. If you need to find a Bremerton criminal case, get a copy of a court record, or request a police report, this page covers the main offices and online tools available.

Bremerton Municipal Court Records

The Bremerton Municipal Court is the local court for city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors committed within Bremerton city limits. This court does not handle felony cases. The court is located at 600 6th Street in downtown Bremerton and can be reached by phone at (360) 473-5283.

If you need to look up a Bremerton misdemeanor criminal record or a traffic case, the municipal court is often the first place to check. Case information from Bremerton Municipal Court is also available through the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. You can search by name or case number at no cost. The portal updates nightly, so same-day filings may not appear until the next morning.

Kitsap County District Court

Kitsap County District Court handles state-level misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges, civil matters under $100,000, protection orders, and small claims cases for Bremerton and the rest of Kitsap County. The court is located in Port Orchard, the county seat. While Bremerton has its own municipal court for city offenses, state-level misdemeanor charges go to the district court in Port Orchard.

For people searching Bremerton criminal records at the misdemeanor level, it is worth checking both the Bremerton Municipal Court and the Kitsap County District Court. The statewide courts portal searches both in one step. If you need to contact the district court directly, staff at (360) 337-7115 can assist.

Kitsap County Superior Court - Bremerton Felony Records

All felony criminal cases involving Bremerton residents or offenses committed in Bremerton are handled by Kitsap County Superior Court. This court is located in Port Orchard and maintains the official case files for all felony charges, trials, sentencing, and appeals for the county. If you need to search or obtain records for a Bremerton felony case, the Superior Court clerk's office is where you go.

The Kitsap County Superior Court clerk maintains physical and digital case files. For certified copies of court documents or judgments from a Bremerton felony case, you can contact the clerk's office directly or submit a written request. Basic case information is also available through the statewide courts portal. You can search by name or case number and see party information, case status, and charge details.

Bremerton Police Department Records

The Bremerton Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents for incidents within Bremerton city limits. Records requests can be submitted in person at the records office or through the department's website. The records division is on Burwell Street in downtown Bremerton.

Under the Washington Public Records Act at RCW Chapter 42.56, the department must respond to records requests within five business days. Some materials, like active investigation files, may be withheld temporarily under RCW 42.56.240. Victim information and minor identifying details are typically redacted from releasable records.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in law enforcement for parts of Kitsap County outside Bremerton city limits.

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside Bremerton city limits and also maintains county-level records for the area.

Bremerton Criminal Records Online

The Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov is the main free tool for Bremerton criminal case searches. A single name search pulls results from Bremerton Municipal Court, Kitsap County District Court, and Kitsap County Superior Court. Search results include case numbers, party names, charge information, hearing dates, and case status. The portal is updated nightly.

For a statewide conviction history check rather than a case lookup, use the WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov. WATCH costs $11 per search and provides a full RAP sheet for Washington State convictions tied to a name and date of birth. It also shows sex offender registration status and DOC status. WATCH results come back in seconds after submitting the search.

Search Bremerton criminal cases across all Kitsap County courts for free using the statewide Washington Courts portal.

WATCH Background Checks

WATCH is Washington State Patrol's web-based background check tool. For Bremerton residents, organizations, or anyone needing a formal conviction history, WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov is the official source. Enter a name and date of birth, pay $11, and get back a Washington State criminal history in seconds. The result shows all convictions, DOC information, and sex offender registration status. Under RCW Chapter 10.97, only conviction records are available to the public. Dismissed charges and acquittals are not shown in public WATCH results.

For mail-based requests, the fee is $32 per name and date of birth search. Fingerprint-based checks cost $58 and can be arranged through the WSP office in Olympia. In-person fingerprinting at the Olympia office costs an additional $16. Contact WSP at (360) 534-2000 for more information on mail or in-person options.

Sex Offender Registry in Bremerton

Sex offender registration in Bremerton is handled by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. Washington classifies offenders at three risk levels. Level II and Level III offenders appear on the public WASOR registry at wasor.org. You can also search through waspc.org or the national registry at nsopw.gov. Level I offenders are not listed publicly due to their lower assessed risk.

Offenders in Bremerton must register within three business days of release, any address change, or any change in employment or school enrollment, as required under RCW 9A.44.130. Failure to comply is a felony under RCW 9A.44.132. The Kitsap County Sheriff handles all registration for Kitsap County residents, including those in Bremerton.

Incarcerated Persons from Bremerton

If you are looking for a Bremerton resident currently incarcerated in a Washington State facility, the Department of Corrections publishes a searchable database at doc.wa.gov. You can search by name or DOC number. The result shows the person's current facility, custody level, and age. The tool is free and publicly available.

For public records requests from the DOC about a specific incarcerated person, contact the Public Disclosure Unit at publicdisclosureunit@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 725-8213. Paper copies cost $0.15 per page, and electronic copies are $0.10 per page.

Kitsap County Criminal Records

Bremerton is the largest city in Kitsap County. All felony cases and county-level misdemeanors go through Kitsap County courts. For more on the county court system and records access, visit the Kitsap County page.

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Nearby Cities

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