Camas Court Docket and Case Filings
Camas court docket records are handled by the Camas Washougal Municipal Court for city-level matters, and by Clark County District Court and Superior Court for broader criminal and civil cases. Camas shares a municipal court with the neighboring city of Washougal. This page explains how the court works, what cases it handles, how to search docket records, and how to request copies of court documents.
Camas Overview
Camas Washougal Municipal Court
Camas and Washougal share a single municipal court called the Camas Washougal Municipal Court. This is unusual compared to most Washington cities. The shared court handles ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanor criminal matters for both cities. You can reach the court by phone at (564) 397-2125 or by email at dc.camas@clark.wa.gov.
The court lobby is open to the public only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in capacity is limited to four people at a time. If you need to visit in person, plan ahead. The court's page on the Camas city website at cityofcamas.us has the most current contact information, hours, and links to court forms and resources.
The presiding judge is Kristen L. Parcher, and the court administrator is Bryan Farrell. For probation-related questions, the court handles supervised probation or deferred prosecution at (564) 397-2424, bench probation at (564) 397-4113, and pretrial release at (564) 397-4414. These are separate contact numbers for different programs.
The screenshot below is from the Camas Washougal Municipal Court page, showing court services, contacts, and the court docket access process.
This court page is your main resource for finding Camas court hearing dates, case status, and how to make records requests.
Traffic Infractions: Clark County District Court
Traffic infractions for Camas and Washougal cases are processed through Clark County District Court, not directly through the municipal court. The Clark County District Court infractions page handles infraction contests, mitigation hearings, and payments. Clark County District Court is at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Phone is 564-397-2424.
This split is worth knowing. If you got a traffic ticket in Camas, you may need to deal with Clark County District Court rather than contacting the Camas Washougal Municipal Court directly. Check the infraction notice for specific instructions. Offender work crew sign-ups go through the municipal court at 564-397-2125. Weather cancellations for work crew can be confirmed at 360-817-1543.
Below is a screenshot from the Clark County District Court infractions page, showing the tools and resources for handling Camas-area traffic infraction docket records.
This is where you go to contest a ticket or look up an infraction docket entry for cases originating in Camas.
Clark County Superior Court for Camas Cases
Felony criminal cases, civil suits over the district court threshold, family law matters, and probate cases from Camas go to Clark County Superior Court. The Clerk of Courts is Scott G. Weber. The court is at 1200 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98660.5000, and the phone is 564-397-2292. You can access Clark County Superior Court case information through the Odyssey Portal.
Copy fees at Clark County Superior Court: certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified paper copies cost $0.50 per page if mailed. Emailed non-certified copies are $0.25 each. Superior Court records cover felony criminal cases, civil suits, and domestic relations matters. If you need records from a divorce, custody case, or major civil matter, this is the court to contact.
The Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov is used for Clark County case searches. You can search by case number, party name, or other identifiers. Basic case summary searches are free. Document downloads may require fees or a registered account depending on the record type.
Camas Public Records and City Records
General city records for Camas go through the city's public records portal at cityofcamas.us/admin-services/page/public-records. That page links to City Clerk public records, the Camas Washougal Municipal Court, Community Development, City Projects and Development, Planning, and Development Engineering. City records and court docket records are separate systems. Do not expect to request a court case file through the city clerk.
The public records page also links directly to the municipal court, which makes it a useful starting point if you are not sure where to go. For general city records like permits or council meeting minutes, use the city clerk's office. For case filings, docket entries, or court orders, contact the court directly.
Note: Washington courts are governed by General Rule 31 (GR 31) for public access to court records. Court records are not subject to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). This is a statewide rule that applies to Camas court records as well.
The screenshot below is from the Clark County Superior Court homepage, which provides access to Camas-area felony and civil court docket records.
This is where you can search Clark County court dockets for higher-level cases involving Camas residents or businesses.
Statewide Docket Search Tools
The Washington Courts DW Case Search covers courts of limited jurisdiction statewide, including Camas Washougal Municipal Court. Searches are free and updated daily. You can look up cases by name, date of birth, or case number. Results show basic case summary and docket status without document images.
For Clark County Superior Court records, the Odyssey Portal is the main tool. The Washington Courts site at courts.wa.gov links to all court search tools and provides guidance on what records are publicly accessible.
Clark County Court Docket Records
Camas is in Clark County. Clark County Superior Court and District Court handle the majority of court docket records for Camas cases that go beyond the municipal court level. Visit the Clark County page for the full range of available court records.
Nearby Cities
Other southwest Washington cities near Camas also use Clark County courts for superior court docket records. These cities have their own resources for case lookups and records requests.