Clallam County Court Dockets
Clallam County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Port Angeles, Washington. The clerk's office files and indexes all records for Clallam County Superior Court and Family Court. You can request Clallam County court records in person at the courthouse on E 4th Street or by email using the official records request address. This page covers online search tools, copy fee schedules, and how to access court case filings in Clallam County.
Clallam County Overview
Clallam County Superior Court Clerk
The Clallam County Clerk of Superior Court files and indexes all records for the county's Superior Court and Family Court. The clerk's office is at 223 E. 4th Street, Suite 9, Port Angeles, WA 98362. You can reach the clerk at (360) 417-2231. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm, except for Clallam County scheduled holidays.
Case types handled by the clerk's office include criminal felony cases, civil filings, domestic filings, probate and guardianship filings, paternity and adoption, mental illness, juvenile dependency, juvenile offender, and judgments. Ex Parte Hearings are held daily at 1 p.m. with an 11 a.m. filing deadline. For motion calendars, Judges Brent Basden, Simon Barnhart, and Elizabeth Stanley rotate on Friday civil and criminal calendars.
The clerk's office does not accept fax or email filings. Documents must be submitted in person or through the e-filing system. Accepted payment methods are cash, cashier checks, money orders, and online payment through LexisNexis. Personal checks are not accepted.
Requesting Clallam County Court Records
The Clallam County records request page explains how to get copies of Superior Court documents. You have two main options. The first is in person at 223 E. 4th Street, Suite 9, Port Angeles, WA 98362. The second is by email to Web_Clerk@ClallamCountyWA.gov. When submitting a request by email, include the case name, case number, and a specific list of the documents you need.
Copy fees for Clallam County court documents are as follows: non-certified paper copies cost $0.50 per page, electronic copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page. Certified copies must be obtained in person or by mail. They include the Official Seal of the Court and a Deputy Clerk's Signature, which makes them legally valid for use in other proceedings.
For online case searches without requesting copies, use the Washington Courts Odyssey Portal. You can search by case number or party name. Public accounts show case information and docket entries but not document images. The DW Case Search portal covers district and municipal court cases across the state as well.
Clallam County E-Filing System
The Clallam County e-filing system lets attorneys and self-represented litigants submit documents to the Superior Court Clerk electronically. E-filing is not mandatory. Paper filing in person or by mail is still accepted. When a document is e-filed, it is considered filed once reviewed and accepted during the clerk's business hours. Documents submitted after hours are considered filed at the start of the next business day.
To register for e-filing, select "Request Access to Site" on the E-File Sign In page. Allow 24 hours for the clerk to process your registration request. There is a system size limit of 20 megabytes per filing. Some documents still require physical submission and cannot be e-filed. These include ex parte orders to be signed by a judge in chambers, foreign judgments, certified records for appeal, negotiable instruments, bail bonds, and documents presented during a live court hearing or trial.
The Clallam County courthouse in Port Angeles houses the Superior Court and clerk's office where docket filings are processed.
The courthouse at 223 E. 4th Street serves as the primary location for Clallam County Superior Court filings and docket records.
Clallam County District Courts
Clallam County operates two District Courts serving different geographic areas of the peninsula. District Court 1 (East) covers central and eastern Clallam County, including Port Angeles and Sequim. District Court 2 (West) serves the West End, including Forks, Neah Bay, Clallam Bay, Sekiu, and LaPush. This two-court structure reflects the county's long geographic stretch along the Olympic Peninsula.
District Court dockets cover traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal cases, civil actions under $100,000, and small claims. If you are searching for a court docket from a case that took place in Forks or Neah Bay, the West End District Court is the right location. For Port Angeles and Sequim cases, the East District Court handles those filings. Both court locations feed into the statewide DW Case Search portal for online lookups.
Family Court, Juvenile and Family Services, and a Court Facilitator are also available through the county's courts page. The facilitator helps self-represented litigants understand court procedures without providing legal advice.
The Clallam County Clerk's office handles all docket record filings and document requests for Superior Court cases.
The clerk's office at Suite 9 processes all court filings, docket records, and document copy requests for Clallam County Superior Court.
Clallam County Court Resources
Clallam County provides several tools and resources for people navigating the court system. The Superior Court website lists court forms, local rules, and scheduling information. Court forms can also be downloaded from the Washington Courts website, which maintains the statewide library of official forms for all court types.
The Clallam County courts page also links to the Prosecuting Attorney's office, Victim and Witness Assistance, and traffic infraction resources. If you are a crime victim and need information about a case, the Victim/Witness program can help you track the case status and understand the docket process without requiring you to search the system yourself.
The Clallam County website homepage provides access to all county departments and court-related services.
The county's main website serves as the hub for court-related information, including clerk contacts, court calendars, and records request guidance.
The Clallam County services image reflects the range of public offices and resources available to county residents, including court access.
County services in Clallam include the full range of court functions from Superior Court docket filings to District Court traffic hearings.
Cities in Clallam County
Most communities in Clallam County file court cases through the Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles or the two District Court locations. Browse all cities across Washington to find court docket information.
Nearby Counties
Clallam County sits at the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Search court dockets for neighboring counties using the links below.