Court Docket Records in Chelan County

Chelan County court docket records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Wenatchee, Washington. The county's main courthouse on Orondo Avenue consolidates Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court in one building. You can search Chelan County court dockets online through the Odyssey Portal or the statewide DW Case Search. This page explains how to find case filings, access docket information, and contact the Chelan County court system.

Chelan County Superior Court Clerk

The Chelan County Clerk is the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court. Martin D. Young serves as County Clerk. The clerk's office is at 350 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801. You can reach the office by phone at (509) 667-6380, fax at (509) 667-6611, or email at superiorcourt.clerk@co.chelan.wa.us. Martin D. Young can be contacted directly at marty.young@co.chelan.wa.us.

The clerk receives, processes, and preserves all documents filed in a Superior Court cause of action. This covers the full lifecycle of a case from initial filing to final judgment and any subsequent orders. The clerk also manages court financial functions including fees, fines, child support disbursements, and trust accounts. For document requests, the clerk's office is your first point of contact for Chelan County Superior Court records.

Chelan County uses a dual online access system: OnBase for document images and Odyssey for case management. The Odyssey code for Chelan County is 04. If you have a subscription or elevated access account, you can view both case information and document images for Superior Court filings. Public users without accounts see case data only.

How to Search Chelan County Court Dockets

The Washington Courts Odyssey Portal is the primary online tool for Chelan County Superior Court docket searches. Enter a case number, party name, or attorney name to pull up case details. Public searches show filing dates, case type, hearing schedules, party information, and the register of actions. Document images require a subscription or direct request to the clerk's office.

For district and municipal court records, use the Washington Courts Case Search (DW portal). This tool covers Chelan County Superior Court, District Court, and municipal courts. It updates daily at 3:00 AM and is useful for cases involving misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and small claims. If you are unsure what court type handled a case, start with the DW portal for the broadest initial search.

If the case you need is older and not yet digitized, the Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Superior Court records for Chelan County. You can search index records and order certified copies online. For very old case files, the courthouse in Wenatchee may have microfilm or physical records not yet uploaded to any online system.

Note: Public accounts on the Odyssey Portal display case information only. Document images and confidential records require direct contact with the Chelan County Clerk or a valid subscription.

Chelan County District Court

The Chelan County District Court is also located at 350 Orondo Ave, on the 4th floor in Wenatchee. The phone number is (509) 667-6600, fax (509) 667-6456, and email districtcourt.clerk@co.chelan.wa.us. Judges Allen F. Blackmon and Jon M. Volyn preside over the District Court. Court Administrator Lea N. Garner manages operations and can be reached at lea.garner@co.chelan.wa.us.

One notable feature of Chelan County's court structure is that the District Court handles cases from both Cashmere and Leavenworth Municipal Courts. These smaller city courts operate under the District Court umbrella, which means if you are looking for a court docket from a case in Cashmere or Leavenworth, you would search through the Chelan County District Court records rather than a separate municipal court system.

District Court dockets cover all traffic citations issued in Chelan County, misdemeanor criminal charges, civil cases under $100,000, and small claims. The same courthouse location on Orondo Avenue handles both Superior and District Court, so visits to either court can often be combined in one trip.

Chelan County Juvenile Court

Chelan County operates a separate Juvenile Court at 316 Washington St, Suite 202, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The office number is (509) 667-6350 and fax is (509) 667-6583. Corey G. Stephens serves as Administrator. Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors, including dependency proceedings, juvenile offender cases, and truancy matters. These records are generally confidential and not available in public court docket searches.

If you have a legal basis to access juvenile court records, contact the Chelan County Clerk directly. Attorneys of record in a juvenile case may have access through the Odyssey Portal with appropriate elevated credentials. The public DW Case Search does not display sealed or confidential juvenile case information.

Accessing Chelan County Court Records

Chelan County court docket records are publicly accessible under Washington's General Rule 31. Most case information is open to the public unless specifically sealed or restricted by court order. The most efficient way to access records depends on the age of the case and whether you need the full document or just case information.

For recent cases, the Odyssey Portal provides the fastest online lookup. For older archived records, the Digital Archives may hold digitized versions. For physical copies or certified documents, contact the clerk's office at (509) 667-6380. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and a deputy clerk's signature. They are required for legal proceedings where you need to prove the authenticity of a court record.

The Chelan County law enforcement facility works alongside the courts to process criminal cases that generate Superior Court docket entries.

Cities in Chelan County

Chelan County includes Wenatchee and several surrounding communities. The following city in Chelan County has a dedicated court docket page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Chelan County is located in north-central Washington. Browse court dockets for neighboring counties below.