Lacey Court Docket Records
Lacey court docket records are split between Lacey Municipal Court and Thurston County District Court. Lacey Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and misdemeanors that happen within city limits. County court handles a broader range of cases. This guide explains how to find case information, request records, and use the online tools available for Lacey, Washington.
Lacey Overview
Lacey Municipal Court Docket
Lacey Municipal Court is located at 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503. The phone number is (360) 491-3212. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The court handles violations of Lacey city ordinances, traffic infractions, misdemeanor offenses, and parking violations that take place within Lacey city limits.
City ordinance cases range from code enforcement matters to noise violations and minor criminal charges. If you were cited by a Lacey police officer for a traffic infraction, that case is most likely filed here. For cases where the charge is more serious, such as a felony, the matter will move to Thurston County Superior Court. Municipal court covers the smaller end of the criminal and civil infraction spectrum, which is why it is often the first stop when people look up Lacey docket entries.
To find Lacey Municipal Court cases through the statewide system, use the Washington Courts case search portal. You can search by name or case number. Results show case type, filing date, and hearing schedule. This is free and does not require an account.
Thurston County District Court Records
The Thurston County District Court sits at Building 3, 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502. Phone: (360) 786-5450. Email: TCDC@co.thurston.wa.us. This court handles a wider set of matters than the municipal court, including misdemeanors filed by the county, civil claims, small claims, protection orders, and name change petitions.
The screenshot below shows the Thurston County District Court homepage, which links to its records search and case portal.
Thurston County District Court — official court site for district-level case information serving Lacey residents.
The court offers text message reminders for upcoming court dates, which you can sign up for through its website.
District court records can also be searched directly through the online case portal. To use the Thurston County District Court electronic case records system, you need the case number and the law enforcement agency code associated with the filing. These details appear on any citation or court summons you received. The screenshot below shows what the case search interface looks like.
Thurston County District Court case search — look up open court records using your case number and agency code.
The system shows case status, hearing dates, and filed documents for open records that are not restricted or sealed.
Requesting Public Records in Lacey
For records held by the City of Lacey, use the Lacey Public Records Request Portal. You can create an account, submit a request, and view disclosable records online. Requests can cover city departments, the Lacey Police Department, and Joint Animal Services. The city responds within five business days under RCW 42.56. The City Clerk is the designated Public Records Officer.
The screenshot below shows the Lacey public records request portal where you can submit and track requests online.
Lacey Public Records Request Portal — submit requests for city records, police records, and animal services records here.
Standard copy fees apply: inspection at no charge, photocopies at $0.15 per page, scans at $0.10 per page, and electronic files at $0.05 per four files.
Court records are a separate category. They are not subject to the Public Records Act in the same way that administrative records are. Municipal court docket entries and case files are governed by General Rule 31 of the Washington court rules. To get copies of court case records, contact Lacey Municipal Court directly by phone at (360) 491-3212 or visit the court in person at 420 College Street SE.
If you need records from Thurston County District Court, visit the district court records page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. CDs of court proceedings cost $20.00. Administrative records requests can be emailed to DCpublicrecords@co.thurston.wa.us.
Note: Large requests over $25 may require a deposit of up to 10 percent of the estimated cost before the city begins processing.
Body Worn Video and Special Request Fees
Lacey has a specific fee structure for body worn video (BWV) redaction. Under Resolution 1172, the city charges $0.90 per minute for actual staff time needed to edit BWV footage before release. The average processing ratio is about two minutes of staff time per one minute of footage. If the cost estimate exceeds $54, the city will require a deposit before starting work.
Certain requestors are exempt from the BWV fee. The person directly shown in the footage, their attorney, a person or attorney involved in a criminal case, and attorneys in civil rights cases may request BWV without paying the redaction fee. This is allowed under RCW 42.56.240(14)(f), which permits agencies to charge a reasonable fee for editing before release but carves out specific exemptions.
The redaction process involves multiple stages: initial review, screen redaction, targeted frame-by-frame detail redaction, audio redaction, multiple quality-check passes, and a secondary review by a different staff member. This is why the fees apply even when the footage itself is short. Understanding the fee structure before submitting a BWV request can save time and avoid delays.
Thurston County Superior Court
Felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding $100,000, family law, probate, juvenile matters, and appeals are heard in Thurston County Superior Court. The address is 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Building 2, Olympia, WA 98502. Phone: (360) 786-5560. If your Lacey case involves a felony charge or a civil dispute above the district court threshold, it will be filed here rather than in district or municipal court.
Superior court case records can be accessed through the statewide Washington Courts portal. You can search by name or case number to pull up filings, hearings, and judgments. Thurston County Superior Court also handles appeals that originate from municipal or district court decisions, so if a Lacey Municipal Court case is appealed, the superior court record is where you will find the next set of documents.
The Clerk's Office has two locations: Civil and Criminal records at 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia; Family and Juvenile records at 2801 32nd Ave SW, Tumwater. Make sure you go to the right location based on the type of case you are researching.
Thurston County Court Docket Records
Thurston County maintains court records for all courts serving the Lacey area, including district and superior court filings. Visit the county page for contact details, access options, and local rules.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the Thurston County area also have court docket resources available online.