Search Request Forms

The below form is used to request copies of court records from a Superior Court case file. You can request to have these copies provided to you physically or electronically. It is important to provide as much as information as possible so we can locate your case. For the Clerk to perform an archival search of cases not scanned into our case management system, there will be a non-refundable $15.00 deposit due before processing. We will deduct any subsequent copy costs from this deposit. For digital requests over 100 pages, there will be a $30.00 clerk service fee. 

Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks after submission for your request to be completed. If you need it sooner, you will need to pay an additional $30.00 to expedite your request. Inaccurate or missing information may delay your request. Please note that dropbox links are valid for 14 days from completion. Files must be downloaded and stored locally if you want access beyond the 14 days. CD or thumb drive requests not picked up within 14 days will be destroyed. After the 14 day period, you will be required to submit a new request and pay associated fees

Liability for misuse of information received is the sole responsibility of the requestor. Copies of court records may not be used for commercial purposes and may not be resold. The Clerk's Office cannot provide a complete criminal history or records check. To perform a statewide search for cases, please visit www.courts.wa.gov. To perform a criminal history search, please visit www.watch.wsp.wa.gov. 

Fees are assessed pursuant to RCW 36.18.016(4) and 36.18.016 (11).

For questions or assistance, please contact us at 360-577-3016.

CASE DOCUMENT & PLEADING REQUEST FORM

SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORMS TO CLERKSEARCHREQUESTS@COWLITZWA.GOV