Kirkland Criminal Records Search
Kirkland criminal records are distributed across Kirkland Municipal Court, the King County District Court system, and King County Superior Court in Seattle. City-level misdemeanors are tried at Kirkland Municipal Court at 11740 NE 118th Street. State-level charges move through King County District Court. Felony cases go to King County Superior Court. To search Kirkland criminal records, start with the Washington Courts statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov. That tool covers all three court levels with a single name search. For full conviction history, WATCH from the Washington State Patrol is the state's central background check tool. Local arrest and incident reports come from the Kirkland Police Department.
Kirkland Overview
Kirkland Municipal Court
The Kirkland Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and violations of Kirkland city ordinances. The court is at 11740 NE 118th Street in Kirkland, WA 98034. Call (425) 587-5520 to reach the court by phone.
The screenshot below shows the Kirkland Municipal Court website where you can find court services information, case search access, and records request details:
Kirkland Municipal Court records are part of the statewide courts system. You can also find Kirkland cases in the Washington Courts case search tool at dw.courts.wa.gov. That portal returns results from municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts in a single name search. It shows charge details, case status, and scheduled hearings.
| Office | Kirkland Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 11740 NE 118th Street Kirkland, WA 98034 |
| Phone | (425) 587-5520 |
| Website | kirklandwa.gov/departments/municipal-court |
King County Courts for Kirkland Cases
State misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges for Kirkland residents are handled by the King County District Court. This court covers DUI, domestic violence misdemeanors, and other state-law charges that go beyond city ordinance violations. King County District Court operates multiple divisions across the county. Kirkland cases are assigned based on location within the county court system.
Felony cases for Kirkland residents go to King County Superior Court. That court is located in downtown Seattle at 516 Third Avenue. The King County Superior Court Clerk maintains all felony case files and handles records requests. You can also search King County Superior Court cases through the eCourt public access portal. The screenshot below shows the King County case search system:
The King County eCourt portal at kingcounty.gov lets you search by name, case number, or attorney. Results show party names, charges, hearing dates, and case status. For certified copies, contact the King County Clerk at (206) 296-9300 or visit the courthouse in person.
Kirkland Police Department Records
The Kirkland Police Department Records Unit handles public records requests for Kirkland incident reports, arrest records, and collision reports. You can submit a request online at kirklandwa.gov/departments/police/records. The Police Department is located at 11750 NE 118th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034. Phone: (425) 587-3400.
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW Chapter 42.56 gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. The Kirkland Police Department processes records requests under that law. Most requests get a response within five business days. Reports involving active investigations, juvenile victims, or certain sensitive details may have portions withheld or redacted.
Police records and court records are separate. An incident report documents the police response. Court records begin after charges are filed. You may need both to get the full picture of a criminal case in Kirkland.
Statewide Conviction Search for Kirkland
The Washington State Patrol operates WATCH, the state's online background check system at watch.wsp.wa.gov. WATCH runs a name and date of birth search against the WSP central criminal history repository. It costs $11 per search and returns results in seconds.
WATCH results may show no record, a candidate list when multiple people share a name, or a full RAP sheet with conviction history. The RAP sheet includes offense types, conviction dates, sentence information, sex offender registration status, and Department of Corrections data. It covers Washington State convictions only. Out-of-state records do not appear.
If a name search returns too many candidates or you need a precise match, WSP also accepts fingerprint-based requests at $58. Mail-in name searches without fingerprints run $32. More detail is at wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history. You can reach WSP at (360) 534-2000. Their office is at 106 11th Ave SW Suite 1300, Olympia, WA 98501.
Note: WATCH does not include cases still pending disposition and does not report out-of-state convictions.
Sex Offender Registry in Kirkland
The King County Sheriff's Office manages sex offender registration for Kirkland. Level II and Level III offenders appear on the public Washington Sex Offender Registry at www.wasor.org. WASPC administers the registry statewide. You can also search through waspc.org and the national registry at www.nsopw.gov. Level I offenders are considered low risk and their information is not published publicly.
Washington sex offender registration is governed by RCW 9A.44.130. Registrants must report to the sheriff within three business days of any address change. The criminal records privacy framework that governs how this data is held and shared falls under RCW Chapter 10.97.
Washington DOC Inmate Search
The Washington Department of Corrections maintains a public search tool for currently incarcerated people. Use the DOC incarcerated search at doc.wa.gov to find someone by name or DOC number. Results include age, current facility, and custody status. This covers state prison only. For people held in King County Jail, contact the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
King County Criminal Records
Kirkland is in King County. Felonies and state misdemeanor charges go through King County courts. The King County page covers the full court system, online case search tools, and records request procedures for all King County criminal cases.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Kirkland each have their own criminal records pages.