Search Everett Court Docket Records
Everett court docket records are spread across multiple systems. Everett Municipal Court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors within city limits. Snohomish County Superior Court handles felony, civil, and family law matters. The two systems operate independently, and court records are entirely separate from the city's general public records process. This page explains each system, how to search cases, and what fees and processes apply to different record types.
Everett Overview
Everett Municipal Court
Everett Municipal Court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal cases, and gross misdemeanors within Everett city limits. The court does not process felony cases. Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County, so the municipal court and the county superior court are both located here.
The Everett Municipal Court homepage posts news and updates, including scam advisories and information about photo enforcement. The court also provides information about State v. Blake, including which legal financial obligations may qualify for reimbursement. If you have a case in Everett Municipal Court, check the homepage for current announcements before your hearing date.
Everett Municipal Court Records are maintained and released by the court itself. These records are not subject to the Public Records Act. You cannot get them through the city's general GovQA portal. If you submit a court records request to the city's records office, staff will refer you back to the court. Go directly to the court from the start.
The screenshot below is from the Everett Municipal Court homepage, showing the court's docket access tools and current news for cases filed in Everett.
The Everett Municipal Court page is your starting point for checking hearing dates, accessing scam alerts, and navigating court records access.
City Public Records: What Is and Is Not Included
The City of Everett operates a Digital Records Center (DRC) at everettwa.gov that provides instant access to a wide range of non-court records. The DRC includes City Council minutes and agendas, ordinances, resolutions, permits, Public Works records, bid documents, contracts, agreements, and budgets.
Police records are handled separately through GovQA at the Everett Police Department Records Unit. Police records include investigations, police reports, collision reports, and body worn camera footage. The police department is at 3002 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Phone is 425-257-8539. Email is EPDDisclosure@everettwa.gov.
General non-police city records go through the City Clerk's Office GovQA portal. The City Clerk is at 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 1-A, Everett, WA 98201. Phone is 425-257-8610. Email is PublicDisclosure@everettwa.gov. Note that Everett Municipal Court records are completely excluded from this process. EMS and medical records are also not subject to public records requests; those go through a separate fax process with patient authorization.
Below is a screenshot from the Everett public records requests portal, showing the city's multi-track system for different record types separate from the court docket system.
This portal covers city administrative records only. Court docket filings must be requested through Everett Municipal Court or Snohomish County courts directly.
City of Everett Records Fees
For general city records, Everett uses a standard fee schedule. Inspecting records is free. Printed paper copies (8.5 x 11) cost $0.15 per page. Scanned copies are $0.10 per page. Electronic files and email attachments cost $0.05 per four files. Electronic transfer of footage or videos is $0.10 per gigabyte. Digital media storage is at actual cost. Mailing is at actual cost. Converting emails to PDF format costs $30 per hour.
Body worn camera footage is a special category. BWC redaction costs $38.41 per hour plus $0.64 per minute prorated. Copy charges can be paid by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, or Visa. Requests for records must be in writing and accompanied by the Request for Records Form.
Snohomish County Superior Court charges separately: $25 per hearing date for audio recordings. Non-certified copies have their own fee schedule at the Clerk's Office. Contact the Snohomish County Clerk directly for current pricing on certified copies and document orders.
The screenshot below is from the Everett records request form page, showing the form used for submitting public records requests for city records in Everett.
Use this form for general city records. Court docket requests go through the municipal court or county clerk using their own forms.
Snohomish County Superior Court Records in Everett
Snohomish County Superior Court is located at the Snohomish County Courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 502, Everett, WA 98201. This is the court that handles felony cases, civil matters over $100,000, family law, probate, and juvenile cases for all of Snohomish County, including Everett.
The Snohomish County access court records page explains the three ways to get records: online through the Washington State Digital Archives, in person at the Clerk's Office, and by mail. Audio recordings of hearings cost $25 per hearing date. Digital recorded hearings can be requested via an online button. Court reporter hearings require contacting Superior Court Administration for transcripts.
The Odyssey Portal is available for attorneys and businesses needing frequent access to Snohomish County case records. Public users can access the Digital Archives for individual document purchases. If a case or document is not available online, the record may be on microfilm or may be restricted. Contact the Clerk's Office at 425-388-3466 for help with those cases.
Snohomish County Court Docket Records
Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County. Snohomish County Superior Court and District Court handle all higher-level court docket records for Everett and surrounding areas. Visit the Snohomish County page for the complete picture.
Nearby Cities
Other Snohomish County cities near Everett use the same Snohomish County court system for superior court records. These nearby cities also have their own municipal courts and local records access resources.