Pierce County Criminal Records

Pierce County criminal records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Tacoma and are accessible through the county's LINX online case management system. You can search felony court cases, misdemeanor filings, arrest records, and jail information from several Pierce County sources. As Washington's second most populous county, Pierce County handles a high volume of criminal cases each year. Tacoma is the county seat, and the courthouse at 930 Tacoma Avenue S is where Superior Court criminal records are stored. This page covers every way to find and access Pierce County criminal records, including online tools, local offices, and statewide databases.

Pierce County Superior Court Clerk and LINX

The Pierce County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Superior Court criminal records for the county. Pierce County uses the Legal Information Network Exchange, known as LINX, as its official case management system. LINX is available online and provides access to criminal case information, case status, scheduled court dates, and party information for Superior Court cases filed in Pierce County.

The LINX portal is accessible at linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or other identifiers. This gives you direct access to the Pierce County Superior Court case management database. It is one of the more robust county-level search tools available in Washington. For the main clerk's office page, visit piercecountywa.gov.

The LINX system provides online access to Pierce County Superior Court criminal case information including case status, court dates, and party details.

Pierce County District Court Criminal Cases

Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and civil cases under $100,000. Common misdemeanor cases include DUI, simple assault, reckless driving, trespassing, and petty theft. Each case generates a public record. The District Court is also located at 930 Tacoma Avenue S in Tacoma. Phone: (253) 798-7487.

Public records requests for Pierce County District Court can be submitted online. Visit the Pierce County District Court records page for details on how to submit a request and what information you need to include. For basic case lookups, the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov also covers Pierce County District Court cases and is free to use without an account.

Note: Both the LINX portal and the statewide courts portal show case information but do not provide document images. For actual copies of filings, contact the clerk's office directly.

Pierce County Sheriff's Department Records

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail records for the county. The Records Division handles public records requests for reports and arrest data. The sheriff's office also manages sex offender registration for Pierce County. When someone is arrested in Pierce County, a booking record is created. That record includes the person's name, date of arrest, charges, and other booking details. Arrest records are separate from court case records held by the clerk's office, and an arrest record can exist without a conviction.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office at 930 Tacoma Avenue S handles arrest records, incident reports, and sex offender registration for Pierce County.

The sheriff's department is at 930 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98402. Phone: (253) 798-7530. Visit piercecountywa.gov/787 for the Records Division contact and public records request information. Requests should be submitted in writing and must include enough identifying information to locate the record. Washington's public records law, RCW Chapter 42.56, requires agencies to respond within five business days.

Pierce County Jail Roster

Pierce County maintains an online jail roster that shows current inmate information. The roster includes booking data, the charges filed, bond amounts, and scheduled release dates. This is a live resource that reflects current custody status. It is available at piercecountywa.gov/892.

The Pierce County Jail Roster provides online access to current inmate information including charges, bond amounts, and scheduled release dates.

The jail roster is useful for finding out whether a specific person is currently in custody in Pierce County. It reflects only current inmates, not historical booking data. For past arrest records, contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Records Division directly. For court case information tied to a booking, use the LINX portal or the statewide courts search.

Pierce County Criminal Records Online Search

Pierce County offers two main online case search options. The first is LINX, the county's own system for Superior Court cases. The second is the statewide Washington Courts portal. LINX is more detailed for Pierce County Superior Court cases and shows case management information directly from the county system. The statewide portal covers both Superior and District Court cases and lets you compare across counties.

For the statewide courts search, go to dw.courts.wa.gov. It is free and requires no account. You can search by person name, case number, attorney name, or judicial officer. Results show case numbers, filing dates, party names, case status, charges, and scheduled hearings. Neither portal provides document images. If you need the actual content of filings, contact the Pierce County Clerk at (253) 798-7455 or visit 930 Tacoma Avenue S, Room 110.

For a broader criminal history that covers conviction records from all Washington counties in one check, use the WSP's WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov. The $11.00 fee covers an immediate name and date-of-birth search against the statewide criminal history database.

WSP Criminal History Records

The Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section is 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, including Pierce County. The WSP database integrates data from multiple sources and is more complete than a single-county court case search. Both the WATCH online system and mail-in requests are available.

The Pierce County Clerk of Superior Court at 930 Tacoma Avenue S in Tacoma is the primary office for obtaining copies of Pierce County criminal court records.

WSP contact information: 106 11th Ave SW Suite 1300, Olympia, WA 98501. Phone: (360) 534-2000. Mail requests go to: Washington State Patrol, Identification and Criminal History Section, PO Box 42633, Olympia, WA 98504-2633. A name and DOB mail search costs $32.00. A fingerprint-based search costs $58.00. Note that WSP records reflect Washington State only and do not include out-of-state convictions.

Corrections and Sex Offender Registry

For people currently held in Washington State prisons, the DOC offers a free public search at doc.wa.gov. Search by DOC number or name to see age, current facility, and custody status. This covers state facilities only. Use the Pierce County Jail Roster for county jail information.

Sex offender registration in Pierce County is managed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Level II and Level III registered sex offenders appear on the public registry at waspc.org. Washington uses a three-tier classification system. Level III offenders are considered high risk and may be subject to active community notification. Level I offenders are lower risk and not listed publicly. The national registry at www.nsopw.gov covers registered offenders in all states. Under state law, 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.

Court Forms and Records Requests

Washington State provides standard court forms at courts.wa.gov/forms. These include forms for public records requests, motions, and other court filings. If you are submitting a public records request to Pierce County under RCW Chapter 42.56, the request must be in writing. Include the name of the person, approximate dates, case numbers if available, and the type of record you need. For court location and contact information, the Washington Courts Directory lists every court in the state.

Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW Chapter 10.97, governs what criminal history information can be disclosed to the public. Conviction records are generally public. Non-conviction information, including arrest records where charges were not filed or were dismissed, is restricted to criminal justice agencies in most cases. Juvenile criminal records also have separate restrictions.

Cities in Pierce County

Pierce County includes Tacoma and several large communities. All criminal cases are filed at the Pierce County Superior Court or District Court, regardless of which city the offense occurred in.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Pierce County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred, so verify the location before searching.