Clark County Court Docket Records

Clark County court docket records cover filings in the Superior Court and District Court, both located at 1200 Franklin St in Vancouver. You can search the Clark County court docket online through the Odyssey Portal using a case number, party name, or attorney bar ID. This page explains how to find case records, request copies, and learn which court handles your matter.

Clark County Superior Court

The Clark County Superior Court sits at 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660, phone 564-397-2150. It is one of the larger trial courts in Washington, with ten judges on the bench: Camara LJ Banfield, Suzan L Clark, Tsering D Cornell, John P Fairgrieve, Gregory M Gonzales, David E Gregerson, Christine Hayes, Nancy N Retsinas, Emily A Sheldrick, and Jennifer K Snider. Commissioners Amy Swingen and Pamela Hartman Beyer also handle cases. The court has original jurisdiction over felony criminal charges, civil matters, family law, probate, and juvenile proceedings.

A separate Family Law Annex operates at 601 W Evergreen Blvd for domestic matters. The Juvenile Court is at 500 W 11th St, Vancouver, phone 564-397-2201. Jill Sasser serves as Commissioner there. If your case involves a minor or dependency matter, that is the right location to contact first.

The Clark County Clerk of Court is Scott G Weber. The Clerk's Office is at 1200 Franklin St, phone 564-397-2292, email countyclerk@clark.wa.gov. The Clerk holds custody over all Superior Court records in Clark County and is the first stop for certified copies or filing assistance.

The Clark County courthouse photograph below comes from the county's official website and shows the main entrance where the Clerk's Office is located.

The courthouse at 1200 Franklin Street houses the Superior Court Clerk, Superior Court, and District Court all under one roof, making it convenient to handle multiple filings in a single visit.

Search Clark County Court Docket Online

Most Clark County court docket entries are available through the Odyssey Portal. You can search by case number, party name, or attorney name and bar ID. Public (anonymous) accounts show basic case information: party names, case type, hearing dates, and the register of actions. Documents are not freely available; to get actual filings you need a subscription or must contact the Clerk directly.

The statewide Washington Courts Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers Clark County District Court and municipal court cases. It updates daily and is the fastest way to look up traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and small claims in Clark County without creating a portal account.

Note: Attorneys can register for elevated Odyssey access that includes confidential case records, provided they have a Notice of Appearance filed in the case.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Clark County charges $5.00 for the first page of a certified copy and $1.00 for each additional page. Non-certified copies sent by mail cost $0.50 per page; emailed copies are $0.25 per page. If you do not have a case number, the Clerk may charge a $30.00 search fee to locate the record. Having the case number ready saves both time and money.

Requests can be submitted in person at 1200 Franklin St during business hours, by email to countyclerk@clark.wa.gov, or by fax to 564-397-6099. The mailing address for check or money order payments is PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Include the case name, case number if known, and a list of the specific documents you need. The Clerk's Office will confirm receipt and provide a cost estimate before processing.

The social icons shown below link to Clark County's official online presence, where court calendars and announcements are posted.

Following Clark County's official channels is a quick way to catch notice of courthouse closures, judge reassignments, and local court rule changes that could affect pending cases.

Clark County District Court

The Clark County District Court shares the address at 1200 Franklin St, phone 564-397-2125, email district.court@clark.wa.gov. It is a court of limited jurisdiction. Five judges preside: Abigail E Bartlett, Sonya L Langsdorf, Kelli E Osler, Kristen L Parcher, and Chad E Sleight. Commissioner Todd N George and Administrator Bryan M Farrell round out the court leadership.

District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil claims up to $100,000, small claims, and protection orders. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony cases before they move to Superior Court. Several Vancouver-area cities contract with Clark County District Court to handle their municipal cases, so the docket for this court can be large.

To search District Court cases, use the statewide DW portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. It covers Clark County District Court filings and updates every morning around 3:00 AM. For copies of District Court records, contact the court directly at the address above or through the Odyssey Portal if you have an account.

Local Rules and Access Notes

Clark County Superior Court follows Washington State general court rules plus locally adopted Clark County Local Rules. Case records in Clark County are governed by GR 31, not RCW 42.56. That distinction matters: you cannot submit a Public Records Act request and expect to get court filings back. All records requests must go directly to the Clerk's Office or through the Odyssey Portal.

Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for those who prefer to search in person without setting up a portal account. The terminals display the same information as the public Odyssey view. If a document is sealed or a case type is confidential (such as juvenile dependency), it will not appear in any public search. For those matters, attorneys of record may petition for access through the court.

Court announcements, local rule updates, and judge calendars are posted on the Clark County official site, making it worth bookmarking if you regularly deal with Clark County court docket matters.

Cities in Clark County

Clark County includes several cities where residents file cases at the Superior Court and District Court locations in Vancouver. Qualified cities with their own pages are listed below.

Nearby Counties

Clark County borders several other Washington counties, each with their own Superior Court and court docket access systems.