Mercer Island Court Docket Records
Mercer Island court docket records are maintained by Mercer Island Municipal Court, which operates out of Newcastle City Hall in neighboring Newcastle rather than on Mercer Island itself. King County District and Superior Courts handle cases that go above the municipal level. This guide explains where to find Mercer Island court records, how to request documents, and what to expect from the court process.
Mercer Island Overview
Mercer Island Municipal Court Location and Hours
Mercer Island Municipal Court is not on Mercer Island. The physical location is Newcastle City Hall: 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 301, Newcastle, WA 98056. Phone: (206) 275-7604. Email: court@mercerisland.gov. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The court is closed on Friday. Plan your visit or call accordingly, especially if you have a Thursday hearing or a records request that needs same-week turnaround.
Staff include Judge Jeff Gregory, Court Administrator Cheryl Lucero, and court clerks Sabina Chang and Pauline Lee. All can be reached at the same court phone number and email. Mercer Island and Newcastle share this court facility, which means the same judges and clerks handle cases from both cities from the same location. The docket at any given hearing may include both Mercer Island and Newcastle cases.
The screenshot below shows the Mercer Island Municipal Court homepage with location details, court staff contacts, and hearing information.
Mercer Island Municipal Court homepage — official court page with location, hours, and staff contacts for Mercer Island cases.
The court handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and city ordinance violations for Mercer Island. Note that the court is physically located in Newcastle, not on Mercer Island.
Court Recordings and Docket Access
Court recordings for Mercer Island Municipal Court proceedings are available through the court. The Mercer Island court recordings page provides the contact address and process for requesting audio of past hearings. The court address for recordings requests is the same as the main court: 12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 301, Newcastle, WA 98056.
The screenshot below shows the court recordings page for Mercer Island, which lists the process for requesting audio records of past hearings.
Mercer Island court recordings page — contact information and process for requesting audio recordings of court proceedings.
Contact the court by phone or email to request recordings. The court is closed Friday, so plan requests with that schedule in mind.
To look up Mercer Island Municipal Court case records through the statewide tool, go to the Washington Courts case search portal. Search by party name or case number. The statewide system shows case type, status, and scheduled hearing dates. It does not show sealed records or cases with restricted access.
Requesting Mercer Island Public Records
General public records for the City of Mercer Island are handled through the Mercer Island public records page managed by the City Attorney's Office. The city provides access to records under the Washington State Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. This covers city administrative records, police records, and other non-court documents.
The screenshot below shows the Mercer Island public records request page, which covers administrative records and explains the distinction between city records and court records.
Mercer Island public records request page — handled by the City Attorney's Office for administrative and non-court records.
Municipal court records are governed separately under GR 31 and must be requested directly from the court, not through the city attorney's office portal.
Court records and city administrative records are separate categories under Washington law. Municipal court case files, dockets, and orders are governed by Washington General Rule 31, which requires requests to go directly to the court. If you use the city attorney's portal for court records, you will be redirected to contact the court at (206) 275-7604 or court@mercerisland.gov.
King County Court Records for Mercer Island
Appeals from Mercer Island Municipal Court and all felony matters are handled by King County Superior Court. King County District Court also has jurisdiction over certain Mercer Island cases depending on the type of charge or proceeding. The KC Script Portal is the main access point for King County Superior Court case records. Registered users can view, download, and request documents and audio. Document downloads remain accessible for 14 calendar days after completion.
Certified copies of King County Superior Court documents cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies are $0.25 per page. In-person access to public terminals at the Superior Court Clerk's Office is free and available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff assistance exceeding one hour carries a $30 hourly fee. CD recordings of hearings cost $25 per case number for up to 72 minutes, plus $10 for postage and handling on mail-in orders.
King County Superior Court Clerk's Office records access is also explained at kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/access-records.aspx. This page covers online access, in-person terminal use, and the CD recording request process. If your Mercer Island case has been appealed or involves a felony charge, this is the system you need.
King County Court Docket Records
King County handles district and superior court cases for Mercer Island, including appeals from municipal court. Find portal links, courthouse contacts, and copy fee details on the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other east King County cities use the same King County court system for district and superior court matters.