Lynnwood Criminal Records

Lynnwood criminal records are split across several courts in Snohomish County. The Lynnwood Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanors that occur within city limits. State misdemeanor cases go to Snohomish County District Court South Division in Lynnwood. Felony cases move up to Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. If you need to search a criminal case, find a court record, or get a copy of a charging document, this guide covers each office and how to reach them.

Lynnwood Municipal Court

The Lynnwood Municipal Court is the first stop for criminal violations that fall under city ordinances and state misdemeanors that occur within Lynnwood city limits. The court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal charges, gross misdemeanors, and code violations. It sits at the same address as the Lynnwood Police Department on 44th Avenue West.

If you are searching for a Lynnwood criminal record tied to a city-level offense, this court holds those case files. You can call the court to ask about records or visit in person during business hours. The court website at lynnwoodwa.gov has current information on procedures and payments.

Copies of court documents at the Municipal Court cost $0.50 per page for printed records and $0.25 per page for electronic records. Court recordings cost $20 per CD. Certified copies run $5 for the first page and $1 for each page after that.

The Lynnwood Municipal Court page on the city website provides forms, payment options, and contact information for court staff.

The Lynnwood Municipal Court handles city-level misdemeanor criminal records and ordinance violations.

Snohomish County District Court - South Division

The Snohomish County District Court South Division is located in Lynnwood and handles state-level misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases for the southern part of Snohomish County. This includes cases from Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and other nearby communities. If a criminal case in Lynnwood involves a state-level charge rather than a city ordinance, this court is where it likely ended up.

The South Division is at 20520 68th Avenue W in Lynnwood. You can reach the court at (425) 388-3331. Case information is also available through the statewide Washington Courts portal. District Court records cover misdemeanor DUIs, theft, assault, and similar charges. This court also conducts preliminary hearings for felonies before they move to Superior Court.

Note: The South Division is the closest Snohomish District Court location for Lynnwood residents and handles a large share of the area's misdemeanor caseload.

Snohomish County Superior Court - Felony Records

All felony cases for Lynnwood residents go to Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. The clerk's office there maintains the official case files for all felony convictions, jury trials, and major criminal proceedings originating in Lynnwood. The courthouse is at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett, roughly 10 miles north of Lynnwood.

You can search Snohomish Superior Court records through the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. That free tool pulls party names, case numbers, and hearing dates across all court levels. For certified copies of court documents or the full case file, contact the Superior Court Clerk directly at (425) 388-3466.

The Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk's office handles felony case records for all cities in the county, including Lynnwood. Records requests can be made in person or by written request.

The Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk manages felony criminal records for Lynnwood and the rest of Snohomish County.

Lynnwood Police Department Records

The Lynnwood Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and case records for law enforcement activity within Lynnwood city limits. Public records requests can be submitted through the department's GovQA portal online. You can also pick up records in person at the police station on 44th Ave W.

Police records in Lynnwood are subject to RCW Chapter 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act. The department must respond within five business days. Some records may be withheld if they relate to an active investigation. Collision reports go through the Washington State Patrol system rather than Lynnwood PD.

Online Criminal Records Search for Lynnwood

The statewide Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers all court levels in Snohomish County, including the Municipal Court, District Court, and Superior Court. It is free to use and lets you search by name, case number, attorney, or judicial officer. Results show party names, case status, and hearing dates. The database updates overnight, so recent filings may not appear for a day or two.

For a full conviction history check on a specific person, use the WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov. WATCH searches the WSP central repository by name and date of birth. It returns a RAP sheet with Washington State conviction history, sex offender registration status, and DOC information. The fee is $11 per search paid online.

Having a full name and approximate filing year speeds up any search. A case number is even better if you have one.

WATCH and WSP Criminal History

Washington Access to Criminal History, or WATCH, is run by the Washington State Patrol and gives you a name-based conviction history for any person with a Washington State record. The tool is at watch.wsp.wa.gov. It costs $11 per search. Results come back in seconds and show the conviction history, adverse findings, sex offender status, and corrections data tied to that name and date of birth.

WATCH does not include out-of-state records. Non-conviction arrest records are restricted to criminal justice agencies under the state's Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW Chapter 10.97. For Lynnwood residents who need a more thorough check, a fingerprint-based request through WSP costs $58 and is more accurate than a name search.

Mail-in requests to WSP cost $32. In-person fingerprinting at the Olympia office runs $16.

The WSP criminal history page explains how to use WATCH and how to submit mail or fingerprint requests for Lynnwood and statewide records.

How to Get Lynnwood Criminal Records

The right place to request records depends on what type of record you need. For city ordinance or misdemeanor court cases, go to the Lynnwood Municipal Court. For state misdemeanor cases, contact Snohomish County District Court South Division. For felony cases, reach out to the Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk. For police reports, use the Lynnwood Police Department GovQA portal.

• Lynnwood Municipal Court records: (425) 670-5100
• State misdemeanor cases: Snohomish District Court South Division, (425) 388-3331
• Felony records: Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk, (425) 388-3466
• Police reports: Lynnwood PD GovQA portal, (425) 670-5600
• Statewide conviction history: WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov, $11
• Incarcerated person lookup: doc.wa.gov

Court copy fees run $0.15 to $0.50 per page depending on the court. Certified copies cost more. All court records requests are governed by the Washington Public Records Act.

Sex Offender Registry in Lynnwood

Washington's sex offender registry is maintained by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs at waspc.org/sex-offender-information. Level II and Level III offenders are published on the public registry at wasor.org. Level I offenders are considered low risk and their information stays with law enforcement only.

In Lynnwood, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office oversees sex offender registration. Offenders must register within three business days of release or any address change under RCW 9A.44.130. Failure to register is a felony. Anyone with concerns about a registered offender near Lynnwood can search the public registry or contact the Snohomish County Sheriff.

The Snohomish County jail roster is also available online at snohomishcountywa.gov for current custody information.

Snohomish County Criminal Records

Lynnwood is in Snohomish County. All felony cases and most state misdemeanor charges go through the Snohomish County court system. For more on county courts, search tools, and records access across Snohomish County, see the county page.

View Snohomish County Criminal Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Lynnwood and share the Snohomish County court system for criminal cases.