Pacific County Criminal Records
Pacific County criminal records are kept at the Superior Court and District Court in South Bend, the county seat. You can search case information through the Washington Courts statewide portal, or contact the Pacific County Clerk or Sheriff's Office for specific documents. Pacific County is located on the southwest coast of Washington along Willapa Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Criminal cases in the county follow state law, with felonies at Superior Court and misdemeanors at District Court. This page covers all the ways to find and access Pacific County criminal records, whether you are looking for a court case, an arrest record, or a broader criminal history check.
Pacific County Overview
Pacific County Superior Court Clerk
The Pacific County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Superior Court records, including criminal, civil, family, and probate cases. Felony cases filed in Pacific County are stored at this office. Each case file includes the charging documents, court orders, plea or trial records, sentencing information, and the final disposition. These records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56.
The clerk's office is at 300 Memorial Drive in South Bend. Phone: (360) 875-9328. Visit the Pacific County Clerk page for additional information on hours and how to submit records requests. You can request copies in person or by mail. If you need certified copies of a judgment or charging document, plan on paying a per-page fee plus a certification fee. Staff can search by name or case number.
| Office | Pacific County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Memorial Drive South Bend, WA 98586 |
| Phone | (360) 875-9328 |
| Website | co.pacific.wa.us |
Pacific County District Court Records
Pacific County District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil matters under $100,000, and small claims. Misdemeanor cases heard here include DUI, minor assault, petty theft, and related offenses. Each case generates a public record. District Court is also at 300 Memorial Drive in South Bend, reachable at (360) 875-9328 ext. 3. More information is on the Pacific County District Court page.
You can search Pacific County District Court records online through the statewide Washington Courts case search portal. This free tool lets you look up cases by name, case number, attorney, or judicial officer. It covers both Superior Court and District Court filings in Pacific County. Results show case status, hearing dates, party names, and charge information. Document images are not available through the online portal.
Pacific County Sheriff's Office
The Pacific County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement countywide and maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail records. When someone is arrested in Pacific County, a booking record is created that includes the person's name, the date of arrest, the charges, and other identifying information. Arrest records are different from court case records. An arrest does not mean a conviction, and an arrest record may exist even if charges were not filed or the case was dismissed. Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW Chapter 10.97, restricts non-conviction records. Conviction records remain public.
The sheriff's office is at 300 Memorial Drive in South Bend. Phone: (360) 875-9397. The Pacific County Sheriff's Office website has contact and records request information. Written public records requests can be submitted under RCW Chapter 42.56. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date or date range, and any other details that help narrow the search.
Online Access to Pacific County Criminal Cases
The Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov is the primary free online tool for searching Pacific County criminal court records. You can search by person name, case number, attorney, or judicial officer without creating an account or paying a fee. Results show filing dates, case numbers, party names, case status, and upcoming hearings. The portal covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate court cases statewide, including Pacific County.
The Washington Courts portal provides free online access to Pacific County criminal case information from both Superior and District Court.
For a broader criminal history that goes beyond court case filings, the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system is the next step. You can run a name and DOB check at watch.wsp.wa.gov for $11.00. Results return immediately and include all Washington State convictions, including those from Pacific County. WATCH also shows sex offender registration status and Department of Corrections information.
Washington State Patrol Criminal Records
The Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section maintains the central repository for criminal history record information in Washington. It collects fingerprint-based records and disposition data from courts and law enforcement agencies across all 39 counties. The WSP database is more complete than a court case search because it integrates data from multiple sources and goes back further in time. Public access is available through the WATCH online system or by mail request.
The WSP criminal history page at wsp.wa.gov explains request options, fees, and what information is included in a Washington State criminal history record.
Mail requests are sent to: Washington State Patrol, Identification and Criminal History Section, PO Box 42633, Olympia, WA 98504-2633. A name and DOB search by mail costs $32.00. A fingerprint-based search costs $58.00. In-person fingerprinting at the Olympia office costs $16.00. Phone: (360) 534-2000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Corrections Incarcerated Search
If you need to find someone currently held in a Washington State prison, the Department of Corrections offers a free public search at doc.wa.gov. Search by DOC number or name. Results show the person's age, current facility, and custody status. This covers state facilities only. For Pacific County Jail records, contact the Pacific County Sheriff's Office directly.
The DOC incarcerated search lets you find current custody status and facility location for people held in Washington State prisons.
The DOC Public Disclosure Unit handles requests for DOC-maintained records. Email: publicdisclosureunit@doc1.wa.gov. Phone: (360) 725-8213. Mail: Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 41100, Mail Stop 41100, Olympia, WA 98504-1100. Copies of DOC records cost 15 cents per page for printed copies and 10 cents per page for electronic copies.
Pacific County Sex Offender Registry
Sex offender registration in Pacific County is managed by the Pacific County Sheriff's Office. Under state law, registered sex offenders must report to the sheriff in their county of residence within three business days of release from custody and must update their information within three business days of any address or employment change. Washington uses a three-tier classification system: Level I (low risk), Level II (moderate risk), and Level III (high risk).
Level II and Level III offenders are listed on the statewide public registry at waspc.org. Level III offenders may also be subject to active community notification. Level I offenders are lower risk and their information is not published publicly. The national registry at www.nsopw.gov covers registered offenders across all states. If you need to know whether a specific person is registered in Pacific County, contact the Pacific County Sheriff's Office directly.
Nearby Counties
Pacific County borders several other southwest Washington counties. Make sure you are searching the right county based on where the case was filed.