SeaTac Criminal Records

SeaTac criminal records are handled through multiple courts depending on the charge type. The SeaTac Municipal Court processes city ordinance violations and misdemeanor cases under city code. State-level misdemeanors are handled by King County District Court. Felony cases go to King County Superior Court. Law enforcement in SeaTac is provided through a contract with the King County Sheriff's Office. Whether you are searching for a specific case or trying to understand how the courts work in SeaTac, this page covers the key resources and steps to find what you need.

SeaTac Court System

SeaTac uses three courts for criminal matters. The SeaTac Municipal Court is the local court for city violations. It handles misdemeanor charges filed under city ordinance, traffic infractions, and related matters. The court is at 4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188. Their main number is (206) 973-4800 and their website is seatacwa.gov/city-government/municipal-court.

State misdemeanor charges are handled by King County District Court. Felony cases go to King County Superior Court in downtown Seattle. Because SeaTac is in south King County, some hearings for felony cases may take place at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, which serves the southern portion of the county.

Because policing is done through a contract with the King County Sheriff, arrest and incident records for SeaTac are maintained through the Sheriff's public records system rather than a standalone city police department.

How to Search SeaTac Criminal Records

King County court records for SeaTac are searchable through the KC Script portal at dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov. That system covers both Superior Court and District Court cases. Enter the person's name or a case number to see docket entries, charge types, hearing dates, and case status. No account is required for basic searches.

The King County KC Script portal covers Superior Court and District Court cases for SeaTac. Use it to search by name or case number at no cost.

SeaTac Municipal Court records are not included in the county portal. To look up city court cases, contact the Municipal Court directly at (206) 973-4800. For a statewide search that covers all court levels across Washington, use the Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov.

Note: Online portals show case-level data, not full documents. To get copies of actual court records, contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed.

Washington State Criminal History

The Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH background check system at watch.wsp.wa.gov. This is a name-and-date-of-birth search that returns conviction history for all of Washington State. The fee is $11 per search. Results come back right away and include conviction records, sex offender registration status, and DOC information. Non-conviction records are not included in WATCH results.

The Washington Courts statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov lets you search by name across all court levels in Washington, including all King County courts that serve SeaTac.

For criminal history requests by mail, the Washington State Patrol charges $32 for a name and date of birth search. Fingerprint-based checks cost $58. You can mail requests to the Washington State Patrol, Identification and Criminal History Section, PO Box 42633, Olympia, WA 98504-2633. More details are at wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history.

For DOC incarceration searches, go to doc.wa.gov. Sex offender information for SeaTac is available through the Washington Sex Offender Public Registry at waspc.org/sex-offender-information.

Public Records in SeaTac

Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW Chapter 10.97, governs access to criminal history in the state. Conviction records are generally open to the public. Non-conviction records, including dismissed charges and acquittals, are restricted to criminal justice agencies and cannot be obtained through standard public records channels.

Court case records that are part of the public file fall under the Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56. Some documents may be sealed or withheld even in public cases. This includes things like mental health evaluations, victim contact information in domestic violence cases, and sealed juvenile records.

If you need a certified copy of a King County court record for a legal matter, call the King County Superior Court Clerk at (206) 296-9300. Certified copies cost more than uncertified copies. Let the clerk know what specific document you need and they can tell you the fee and turnaround time.

King County Criminal Records

SeaTac is part of King County. Superior Court and District Court filings go through the King County court system. For more information on King County courts, agencies, and how to access criminal records countywide, visit the King County criminal records page.

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Nearby Cities

These cities near SeaTac are in south King County and use the same county court system.