Sammamish Criminal Records Search
Sammamish criminal records are spread across three courts based on the nature of the charge. The Sammamish Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanor cases filed under city code. State-level misdemeanors go to the King County District Court East Division. Felony cases are handled by the King County Superior Court. Law enforcement in Sammamish is provided by contract through the King County Sheriff's Office. This page explains where Sammamish criminal records are held, how to search them online, and how to request copies from the relevant court or agency.
Sammamish Overview
Sammamish Criminal Court Structure
Three courts handle criminal matters in Sammamish. The Sammamish Municipal Court is the first stop for city violations and misdemeanors under city code. Their court is at 801 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA 98075. You can reach them at (425) 295-0500 or visit sammamish.us/government/municipal-court.
State misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases that go beyond city code are handled by the King County District Court. Sammamish falls under the East Division of that court, which serves the east side of King County. Felony charges are prosecuted in King County Superior Court, with cases often heard at the main courthouse in downtown Seattle at 516 3rd Avenue.
| Sammamish Municipal Court | 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075 | (425) 295-0500 |
|---|---|
| KC District Court - East | King County District Court East Division (serves Sammamish) |
| King County Superior Court | 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 | (206) 296-9300 |
| Law Enforcement | King County Sheriff (contract) | (425) 295-7560 |
Because Sammamish contracts police services from the King County Sheriff, arrest records and incident reports may be held by the Sheriff rather than a city police department. This is worth knowing when you look for police records rather than court records.
How to Search Sammamish Criminal Records
The King County case search portal is the best place to start for court records in Sammamish. The KC Script system at dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov covers Superior Court and District Court cases in King County. You can search by name or case number and see docket entries, filing dates, case status, and charge types.
The King County KC Script case search covers District Court and Superior Court cases for Sammamish. No account is required for basic case lookups.
Sammamish Municipal Court records are not part of the King County portal. To get those records, you need to contact the Municipal Court directly at (425) 295-0500. For a broader search that covers courts across all of Washington State, use the statewide tool at dw.courts.wa.gov. It pulls from municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts statewide.
Note: Online search tools show case-level information. Full documents and certified copies must be requested from the clerk of the relevant court.
Sammamish Police and Sheriff Records
Sammamish contracts law enforcement services from the King County Sheriff's Office. The Sammamish Police page at sammamish.us/government/police provides contact information and details on services. You can reach the Sammamish police line at (425) 295-7560.
The Sammamish Police page at sammamish.us/government/police provides details on law enforcement services and how to contact the King County Sheriff unit that serves Sammamish.
Because policing is handled by the King County Sheriff under contract, incident reports and arrest records for Sammamish may be stored through the King County Sheriff system rather than a standalone Sammamish department. Public records requests for police reports should be directed to the King County Sheriff's Public Records unit. The Sheriff's Office maintains records for all contract cities and unincorporated areas it serves.
These police records are separate from court records. Arrest reports document the initial stop or arrest. Court records show what happened after charges were filed. You may need both depending on your purpose.
State Criminal History Resources
Washington State provides several tools that go beyond local court lookups. These resources are managed at the state level and pull data from agencies and courts across all 39 counties, including King County where Sammamish is located.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov runs name-and-date-of-birth background checks against the Washington State Patrol's criminal history database. The fee is $11 per search. Results are immediate and include conviction records, sex offender status, and Department of Corrections data. WATCH does not return out-of-state convictions or non-conviction records like dismissed charges.
For people who are currently incarcerated in a state facility, the DOC offers a public search at doc.wa.gov. You can look up individuals by name or DOC number and see their current facility and custody status.
Sex offender registration data for Sammamish residents is available through the Washington Sex Offender Public Registry at waspc.org/sex-offender-information. The King County Sheriff manages sex offender registration for Sammamish. Level II and Level III registrants appear on the public site. Level I registrants are not publicly listed.
Public Access to Sammamish Criminal Records
Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act under RCW Chapter 10.97 sets the rules for who can see what. Conviction records are generally public. Non-conviction records, like arrests that were not charged or cases that were dismissed, are not available to the general public. Those are restricted to criminal justice agencies.
Court case records that are part of the public file are accessible under the Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. Some documents within a case file may be sealed by a judge or redacted to protect sensitive information. Juvenile records are generally sealed. Domestic violence victim information may also be withheld even in public cases.
For certified copies of King County Superior Court records, contact the King County Superior Court Clerk at (206) 296-9300. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies cost more than uncertified ones but are required for many legal and administrative purposes.
King County Criminal Records
Sammamish is in King County. Superior and District Court cases are filed through King County. For more information on the county-level courts, agencies, and records access in King County, visit the King County criminal records page.
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