Find Criminal Records in Maple Valley
Maple Valley criminal records run through King County courts in the southeast part of the county. The city has its own Municipal Court for local violations, but state-level misdemeanor cases go to the King County District Court Southeast Division in Kent. Felony cases are handled by King County Superior Court. Law enforcement in Maple Valley is provided under a contract with the King County Sheriff's Office. If you need to search for a criminal case or get copies of court records, this guide points you to the right office for each record type.
Maple Valley Overview
Maple Valley Municipal Court
Maple Valley has a Municipal Court that handles city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and local misdemeanor charges. Court services for state-level cases are handled through the Kent Municipal Court system. If you need records from local cases, start with the Maple Valley Municipal Court contact line.
The Municipal Court is located on SE Wax Road. Court records requests can be made by phone or in person. The city's court page at maplevalleywa.gov has current procedures and contact details.
| Office | Maple Valley Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 22017 SE Wax Road Maple Valley, WA 98038 |
| Phone | (425) 413-8809 |
| Kent Court Records | (253) 856-5730 |
| Website | maplevalleywa.gov/government/municipal-court |
Note: State misdemeanor case records for Maple Valley are processed through Kent Municipal Court. Call (253) 856-5730 for those cases specifically.
King County District Court - Southeast Division
State-level misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases for Maple Valley go to the King County District Court Southeast Division at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. This court handles DUIs, theft, assault, and similar charges that fall under state law rather than city ordinance. It is about 10 miles west of Maple Valley and serves the entire southeast portion of King County.
The Southeast Division also handles preliminary felony hearings before cases move up to Superior Court. If you are searching for a Maple Valley criminal record at the misdemeanor level, this is often where it ended up. Case information is also searchable through the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov.
| Office | King County District Court - Southeast Division |
|---|---|
| Address | Regional Justice Center 401 4th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032 |
| Website | kingcounty.gov - District Court |
King County Superior Court - Felony Records
Felony cases for Maple Valley residents are handled by King County Superior Court. Many south county felonies are heard at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, which is the same building as the Southeast Division District Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Seattle at 516 3rd Avenue.
King County Superior Court maintains official case files for all felony convictions and jury trials originating in Maple Valley. You can search these records through the KC Script portal at dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov. The portal shows party names, docket entries, and hearing dates. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office directly.
| Kent Location | Maleng Regional Justice Center 401 4th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032 |
|---|---|
| Seattle Courthouse | King County Courthouse 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Website | kingcounty.gov - Superior Court |
The KC Script portal provides King County Superior Court case search access, including felony records for Maple Valley residents.
Use the KC Script portal to search King County Superior Court records, including Maple Valley felony cases.
Maple Valley Police Department Records
Law enforcement in Maple Valley is provided through a contract with the King County Sheriff's Office. The Maple Valley Police Department maintains a local presence and handles public records requests for incidents and arrests in the city. You can submit a records request online, in person at the station on SE Wax Road, or by email to policeinfo@maplevalleywa.gov.
Police records are subject to the Washington Public Records Act under RCW Chapter 42.56. The agency must respond within five business days. Collision reports go through the Washington State Patrol system. For incidents handled by King County Sheriff outside of city-specific patrols, submit requests through the Sheriff's Office.
| Address | 22035 SE Wax Rd, Ste 5 Maple Valley, WA 98038 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (425) 413-5158 |
| policeinfo@maplevalleywa.gov | |
| Website | maplevalleywa.gov/government/police |
Online Criminal Case Search - Maple Valley
Two main portals cover Maple Valley criminal cases online. The first is the statewide Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov. It is free, covers all court levels, and lets you search by name, case number, or attorney. The second is the KC Script portal specific to King County, which is more detailed for felony-level cases. Having a full name and approximate case year helps narrow results.
For a complete conviction history tied to a specific name, use WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov. The fee is $11 per search. WATCH searches the WSP central repository and returns Washington State conviction records, sex offender status, and DOC information. Non-conviction records are restricted to law enforcement under RCW Chapter 10.97.
The Washington Courts portal is a free starting point for searching Maple Valley criminal cases at all court levels.
Sex Offender Registry in Maple Valley
The Washington Sex Offender Public Registry is maintained by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs at waspc.org/sex-offender-information. The public registry at wasor.org shows Level II and Level III offenders. Level I offenders are low risk and their data is kept with law enforcement only.
In Maple Valley, registration is administered through the King County Sheriff's Office. Registered offenders must check in within three business days of any address change under RCW 9A.44.130. Failure to register can result in a felony charge under RCW 9A.44.132. For current offender data near Maple Valley, search the WASOR registry or contact the King County Sheriff.
How to Request Maple Valley Criminal Records
Getting criminal records in Maple Valley starts with knowing what court or agency handled the case. City ordinance violations go to the Municipal Court. State misdemeanors go to King County District Court Southeast Division. Felonies go to King County Superior Court. Police and arrest records come from Maple Valley PD or the King County Sheriff.
- Municipal Court records: Maple Valley Municipal Court, (425) 413-8809
- State misdemeanors: Kent Municipal Court line, (253) 856-5730
- Felony records: King County Superior Court Clerk
- Police reports: Maple Valley PD, (425) 413-5158
- Statewide conviction history: WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov, $11 per search
- Incarcerated person lookup: doc.wa.gov
Court copy fees are typically $0.15 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost more and vary by court. All requests fall under the Washington Public Records Act.
Department of Corrections Records
If you are trying to locate someone serving a state prison sentence after a Maple Valley felony conviction, the Department of Corrections maintains a public inmate search at doc.wa.gov. You can search by name or DOC number and see the person's facility, age, and custody status.
For formal records requests from the DOC, contact the Public Disclosure Unit at publicdisclosureunit@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 725-8213. Printed copies are $0.15 per page and electronic copies are $0.10 per page.
King County Criminal Records
Maple Valley is in King County, and all felony cases and most criminal filings run through the King County court system. For more on King County courts, online search tools, and how to access records countywide, visit the King County page.
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