Stevens County Criminal Records

Stevens County criminal records are maintained at the courthouse in Colville, in northeastern Washington. The Superior Court Clerk holds all felony case files, and the District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor matters. If you need to search for criminal records in Stevens County, the statewide Washington Courts case search portal is a good first step, or you can contact the clerk's office directly at 215 S Oak Street. Stevens County is a rural county, but its courts follow the same public records rules as every county in Washington, and case files are open to members of the public unless restricted by court order or statute.

Stevens County Superior Court Clerk

The Stevens County Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Superior Court records for the county, including felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and probate. The clerk's office is at 215 S Oak Street, Room 106, Colville, WA 99114, and can be reached at (509) 684-7575. Staff can help locate cases by name or case number and process requests for copies of case documents.

Criminal records held by the Superior Court Clerk include charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final judgments. These records are public under RCW 42.56 and the Criminal Records Privacy Act (RCW 10.97). Sealed records and records involving juveniles are not released to the public. Copy fees apply for reproductions, and certified copies cost more than plain copies. Certified documents are often needed for legal proceedings or to prove criminal history status to a government agency.

Stevens County District Court

The Stevens County District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases under $100,000, and small claims. The court is located at 215 S Oak Street in Colville and can be reached at (509) 684-7475. Records from District Court cases are public and available to members of the public on request.

District Court criminal cases include DUI, simple assault, petty theft, and other lower-level offenses. These records are separate from Superior Court files. If you are not sure which court handled a case, the free statewide Washington Courts case search covers both and will point you to the right office. The statewide portal is a useful tool before contacting either clerk directly.

Search Stevens County Criminal Cases Online

The Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov is the main free online tool for finding Stevens County criminal case records. This statewide portal covers all court levels including Superior and District Court. You can search by person name, case number, attorney, or judge. Results show case numbers, filing dates, party names, charges, and case status.

The portal is free and does not require an account. It does not display document images, but it gives you enough information to determine whether a case exists and what its current status is. From there, you can contact the Stevens County clerk if you need copies of the actual case documents.

The statewide case search at dw.courts.wa.gov is a good first stop for finding Stevens County criminal case information without having to call the clerk's office.

Stevens County Sheriff Records

The Stevens County Sheriff's Office is at 215 S Oak Street, Suite 236, Colville, WA 99114. The sheriff can be reached at (509) 684-7591. The sheriff's office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail records. These are separate from the court case records held by the clerk. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody, but it does not show the final outcome of the court case.

Public disclosure requests for sheriff records are handled under the Washington Public Records Act. You can submit a request in writing for incident reports, arrest logs, or other records the sheriff's office holds. Some records may be partially withheld if they relate to active investigations or contain protected third-party information. The sex offender registry in Stevens County is also managed by the Sheriff, with Level II and Level III registrants listed on the statewide sex offender registry.

Washington State Criminal History Records

For a statewide criminal history check that goes beyond Stevens County court records, the Washington State Patrol runs the central conviction repository. The WSP Criminal History Records program stores fingerprint-based conviction data submitted by courts and law enforcement across Washington. This is a more comprehensive source than searching individual county courts.

The WSP offers WATCH (Washington Access to Criminal History) for online searches at $11.00 per name. You enter a name and date of birth and get results in seconds. WATCH returns conviction history, sex offender status, and DOC information for all of Washington, not just Stevens County. The WSP also accepts mail requests ($32.00 per name) and fingerprint-based checks ($58.00). The in-person office is at 106 11th Ave SW Suite 1300 in Olympia.

WATCH at watch.wsp.wa.gov covers all counties including Stevens. It is the best tool for a broad statewide conviction search without visiting individual county clerks.

Incarcerated Individuals and Sex Offender Registry

If you need to find out whether someone is currently in a Washington state prison, the Department of Corrections incarcerated search is a free public tool. You can search by name or DOC number. Results show age, current location, and custody status. The tool covers all state correctional facilities but not local jails like the Stevens County jail.

The DOC's Public Disclosure Unit handles records requests for inmate files and related documents. They can be reached at (360) 725-8213 or at 7345 Linderson Way SW in Tumwater. Fees for copies are 15 cents per printed page and 10 cents per electronic page.

For sex offender registry information in Stevens County, the WASPC sex offender registry lists Level II and Level III registrants. Under RCW 9A.44.130, registrants must report to the sheriff in their county of residence within three business days of any changes to address or employment. Level I offenders are not listed on the public registry.

The WASPC registry at waspc.org provides public access to registered offenders in Stevens County and all other Washington counties.

Cities in Stevens County

Stevens County is a rural county with no cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All criminal cases from Stevens County communities are handled at the courthouse in Colville.

Communities in Stevens County include Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, and Springdale. Criminal matters from all these areas go through the Stevens County Superior Court or District Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stevens County. Use the statewide case search if you need to find records from a case that may have been filed elsewhere.