Search Jefferson County Court Dockets

Jefferson County court docket records are maintained by the County Clerk in Port Townsend, Washington. You can search active Superior Court cases using the Odyssey Portal under Odyssey Code No. 15 for Jefferson County, or search historical records through the Washington State Digital Archives. The Clerk's Office also handles transcript and audio recording requests for court proceedings. Jefferson County has a compact courthouse in Port Townsend that houses both the Superior Court and the Clerk's Office, making it straightforward to handle records in person when needed.

Jefferson County Clerk and Court Records

The Jefferson County Clerk is the administrative and financial officer of the Superior Court and serves as the official custodian of all court records. Vicky Lockhart serves as Clerk. Contact: 360-385-9128 or vlockhart@co.jefferson.wa.us. Amanda Hamilton is an alternate contact at amanda.hamilton@co.jefferson.wa.us. The office provides on-line records access through Digital Archives and also handles records through the Odyssey Portal under code number 15.

Jefferson County Superior Court case types on the docket include criminal felony charges, civil matters, domestic and family law cases, probate and guardianship, paternity and adoption, mental illness, and juvenile dependency and offender cases. The Clerk files and indexes all records and serves as the financial officer of the court, collecting filing fees and processing payments for copy requests.

The Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend is compact by design. Both the Superior Court and the Clerk's Office share the building, which makes in-person visits efficient. If you need to file documents, pick up copies, or speak with clerk staff, all of those services are in one location. The courthouse address is 1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 for the District Court side; Superior Court is in the same complex.

The Jefferson County Clerk office maintains an organized records system that handles the relatively small but growing caseload for this Olympic Peninsula county.

The Jefferson County Clerk's Office in Port Townsend manages all Superior Court docket records and processes copy requests for the county.

Jefferson County Court Docket Search Options

The Odyssey Portal is the main online tool for searching current Jefferson County Superior Court cases. When you access the portal, select Jefferson County (Code No. 15) from the county list. You can then search by case number or party name. Public access accounts are free and display basic case information: filing date, case type, parties, attorneys of record, and upcoming hearings. Documents themselves are not available through public access on Odyssey; you need to contact the Clerk's Office or use Digital Archives to obtain copies.

The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Jefferson County Superior Court records. This is particularly useful for cases that were filed before the Odyssey system came online or for older case files that have been archived. From the Digital Archives home page, select "Superior Court Records" and then "Jefferson County" to find case files. You can search by case number, party name, or other identifiers and preview documents before purchasing copies. This is the recommended path for older records that are not in Odyssey.

For District Court and municipal court case searches in Jefferson County, use the Washington Courts Case Search statewide portal. This system covers Jefferson County District Court in Port Townsend, which handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil claims up to $100,000, small claims, and protection orders. The Port Townsend Municipal Court operates through the same Jefferson County District Court office.

Requesting Transcripts and Audio Recordings

Jefferson County offers audio recordings of court hearings as part of its record-keeping. Transcript and audio tape orders go through the County Clerk's office under Vicky Lockhart. The transcript tape orders page explains the process. When you receive an audio file, you will need an FTR Player software application to listen to it. The FTR Player is available as a free download at https://content.fortherecord.com/ftr-player/. Make sure to install this before you receive your audio files or you will not be able to open them.

If you want a typed transcript rather than the raw audio recording, Jefferson County maintains a list of approved transcriptionists for 2025. You can obtain a copy of this list from the Clerk's Office. Transcriptionists are independent contractors who charge their own rates. The process typically involves purchasing the audio recording from the court first and then hiring a transcriptionist to produce the written transcript. This two-step process is standard across most Washington counties.

Audio recording requests and general records inquiries can be directed to the Clerk's Office at 360-385-9128 or to vlockhart@co.jefferson.wa.us. For written correspondence, the mailing address is PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368-1220. Physical address: 1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Jefferson County District Court Docket

The Jefferson County District Court is located at 1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend, WA 98368-6951. Mailing address: PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368-1220. Phone: 360-385-9135. Fax: 360-385-9367. Email: bgleason@co.jefferson.wa.us. Mindy L Walker serves as Judge, Lorraine A Rimson serves as Commissioner, and Brian D Gleason is the Court Administrator.

An important note for Port Townsend residents: the Port Townsend Municipal Court operates through the Jefferson County District Court. This means that municipal violations and traffic matters for Port Townsend residents are handled by the same office and appear on the same docket as other District Court cases. If you are looking for a Port Townsend Municipal Court case, search under Jefferson County District Court in the Washington Courts Case Search.

The District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil actions up to $100,000, small claims, protection orders, and preliminary hearings for felony charges before they are bound over to Superior Court. District Court records are separate from Superior Court records and are maintained by District Court administration.

The compact co-location of District Court and Superior Court functions within Jefferson County's courthouse complex means you can often handle multiple records requests in one visit to Port Townsend.

The Jefferson County courthouse in Port Townsend houses both the Superior Court and District Court, making in-person docket access straightforward for residents and attorneys.

Cities in Jefferson County

Communities throughout Jefferson County file their court cases at the Jefferson County Superior Court in Port Townsend. For court docket records across Washington, see the full list of cities.

Nearby Counties

Jefferson County sits on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington. Neighboring counties each maintain their own court docket systems and Superior Court records.