Pend Oreille County Criminal Records
Pend Oreille County criminal records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk and the District Court in Newport, the county seat. You can search case information online through the statewide Washington Courts portal or contact the local offices for copies and certified records. Pend Oreille County is located in the far northeast corner of Washington, bordering Idaho and Canada. It is one of the state's more rural and sparsely populated counties. Criminal cases here follow standard Washington State law, with felonies at Superior Court and misdemeanors handled by District Court. This page covers where to find Pend Oreille County criminal records and how to request them.
Pend Oreille County Overview
Pend Oreille County Superior Court Clerk
The Pend Oreille County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all Superior Court records for the county. Felony criminal cases are filed and stored here. Case files include charging documents, orders of the court, plea or trial information, sentencing records, and final dispositions. These records are public under Washington's Public Records Act. You can request them in person at the courthouse or by mail. The clerk's office is at 229 S Garden Avenue in Newport. Phone: (509) 447-2435.
Pend Oreille County has a small population and a relatively low volume of felony cases compared to larger counties. But the records process is the same as anywhere else in Washington. The clerk's office can search by name or case number. If you know the approximate year of the case, that will help narrow the search. More information is on the Pend Oreille County Clerk website.
| Office | Pend Oreille County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 S Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 |
| Phone | (509) 447-2435 |
| Website | pendoreillecounty.org |
Pend Oreille County District Court Records
Pend Oreille County District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and civil matters under $100,000. Misdemeanor cases at the District Court level include DUI, simple assault, reckless driving, petty theft, and similar offenses. District Court is also located at 229 S Garden Avenue in Newport. Phone: (509) 447-3131. Additional details are on the Pend Oreille County District Court page.
District Court records in Pend Oreille County are searchable online through the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. This free tool covers both Superior Court and District Court cases filed in Pend Oreille County. You can search by person name or case number. Results show case status, filing dates, hearing dates, and charge information. The portal does not provide document images, so you will need to contact the court for actual copies.
Pend Oreille County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and jail records for the county. Every arrest creates a record with the individual's name, the date and location of the arrest, and the charges. These records are separate from the court case records held by the clerk's office. An arrest record can exist even if a case was never filed or was dismissed. Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, found at RCW Chapter 10.97, restricts access to non-conviction information. Conviction records are generally public.
The Pend Oreille County Sheriff is at 229 S Garden Avenue in Newport. Phone: (509) 447-6262. See the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office page for contact details and records request information. Submit public records requests in writing under RCW Chapter 42.56. Include the full name of the person, date of the incident if known, and any other details that will help staff locate the record.
Searching Pend Oreille Criminal Records Online
The main online tool for searching Pend Oreille County criminal records is the Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov. It is free, requires no account, and covers both court levels in the county. You can search by person name, case number, attorney, or judicial officer. The portal returns case numbers, filing dates, party names, case status, and scheduled hearings. What it does not show is the content of case documents. For those you need to contact the clerk's office.
The Washington Courts case search portal covers Pend Oreille County criminal filings from both the Superior Court and District Court.
Beyond court records, the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides online access to the statewide criminal history database. For $11.00, you can run a name and date-of-birth check that returns immediate results showing Washington State conviction history, including any Pend Oreille County convictions. WATCH also shows sex offender registration status and DOC information.
State Patrol Criminal History Records
The Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section maintains the central repository for criminal history record information across all 39 Washington counties, including Pend Oreille County. The WSP collects fingerprint-based records and disposition data submitted by courts and law enforcement agencies. Their records are more comprehensive than a public court case search because they integrate data from multiple sources over a longer period. Public access is through WATCH online or by mail request to the WSP.
Visit the WSP criminal history page at wsp.wa.gov for details on request methods, fees, and what information appears in a Washington State criminal history record.
Mail requests go to: Washington State Patrol, Identification and Criminal History Section, PO Box 42633, Olympia, WA 98504-2633. Name and DOB mail search: $32.00. Fingerprint-based search: $58.00. WSP office phone: (360) 534-2000. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WATCH Background Check System
WATCH stands for Washington Access to Criminal History. It is the online version of the WSP criminal history check. You enter a person's full name and date of birth, pay $11.00 by credit or debit card, and receive an immediate result. The response shows one of the following: no record found, no exact match, a list of possible matches, or a full RAP sheet with Washington State conviction history. The RAP sheet includes all convictions statewide, including Pend Oreille County cases.
WATCH is the fastest way to run a Washington State criminal history check online, including records from Pend Oreille County.
The RAP sheet from WATCH covers all Washington State criminal convictions, adverse findings, arrests under one year old with pending dispositions, sex and kidnapping offender registration status, and DOC information. Keep in mind this is a name-based search, not a fingerprint comparison. Using an alias or variations in name spelling can sometimes affect results. WATCH does not cover out-of-state convictions.
Department of Corrections and Sex Offenders
For individuals currently serving time in a Washington State prison, the DOC provides a free public search at doc.wa.gov. You can look up people by DOC number or name. Results show age, current facility, and custody status. This covers state prisons only and does not include the Pend Oreille County Jail. For jail records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
Sex offender registration in Pend Oreille County is handled by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office. Registered sex offenders must report to the county sheriff within three business days of release from custody, and must update their registration within three business days of any address or employment change. Level II and Level III sex offenders appear on the public registry at waspc.org. Level III offenders may receive active community notification. The national registry at www.nsopw.gov lists offenders across all states.
Nearby Counties
Pend Oreille County borders Stevens, Spokane, and Ferry counties in Washington. Cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred.