Kitsap County Court Docket Records

Kitsap County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Port Orchard, Washington. The county offers two main paths to access court documents: the Washington State Digital Archives for general public users, and the Odyssey Portal for frequent users such as attorneys and agencies. This page covers both access methods, the fee schedule for certified copies and audio recordings, and how the District Court and municipal courts fit into the Kitsap County court system.

Kitsap County Superior Court

The Kitsap County Superior Court is located at 614 Division Street, Room 202, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Mailing: 614 Division Street, MS 34, Port Orchard, WA 98366. The Clerk's Office contacts are Tamra Cook (tcook@kitsap.gov) and Tricia Croston (tcroston@kitsap.gov). Kitsap County uses Odyssey Code No. 19 in the statewide system.

The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law including divorce and custody, probate, guardianship, juvenile dependency, juvenile offender cases, and mental health commitments. The court follows Washington State court rules plus locally adopted Kitsap County rules. The Clerk's Office provides two main access paths for court records: the Washington State Digital Archives for infrequent users and the Odyssey Portal for subscribers.

Public access terminals are available at the courthouse during business hours for free case searches. These terminals display the same public-facing information as the Odyssey Portal without requiring a login. If you are making a one-time search and do not want to set up an account, the in-person terminals are a practical option.

How to Search Kitsap County Court Docket Records

For general public users and infrequent searchers, the Washington State Digital Archives is the recommended tool. To find Kitsap County Superior Court records, select "Superior Court Records" under Record Series and choose "Kitsap County" from the County dropdown. Enter the case number with dashes. If you do not know the case number, check the Odyssey Portal first to retrieve it. Once the case appears in Digital Archives, click on individual documents under "Description" and preview them by clicking the page icon under "Image Exists." Add to cart and check out to purchase copies.

For frequent users, the Odyssey Portal subscription is the better fit. Contact odyportal@kitsap.gov to register. Subscriptions give access to non-confidential documents for all Kitsap County Superior Court cases. Attorneys of record can also access confidential records in their active cases through the portal. The subscription service is used by law firms, bail agencies, process servers, and others who regularly need document-level access.

Copy Fees and Audio Recordings

The Kitsap County Clerk copy request page lists current fees. Authenticated and exemplified copies cost $9.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. These are the highest-authentication copies available and are accepted in out-of-state and federal proceedings.

Audio recordings of court hearings are available for order. Regular processing (3 to 5 business days) costs $25 per hearing day for pick-up or download, and $30 per hearing day if mailed. Expedited processing (1 to 2 business days) is $45 for pick-up or download, or $50 mailed. Payment must be received before the request is fulfilled. Digital audio download links expire 30 days from the date sent. Audio recordings can be played using the FTR Player from fortherecord.com. If audio is sealed or confidential, you must appear in person with a government-issued photo ID and payment.

Written transcripts require the audio recording first. The Clerk's transcript request page has a list of approved transcriptionists for Kitsap County proceedings. Plan ahead for transcripts, as turnaround times depend on transcriptionist availability and the length of the proceedings.

The Kitsap County law and justice banner below, from the county's official SharePoint image system, represents the county's commitment to court access and judicial services at the Port Orchard facility.

The Kitsap County Law and Justice Center at 614 Division Street houses the Superior Court, District Court, and Clerk's Office, centralizing all court docket operations for Port Orchard residents and county-wide visitors.

Kitsap County District Court and Municipal Courts

The Kitsap County District Court is also located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366, phone 360-337-7109. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims up to $10,000, domestic violence protection orders, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.

Kitsap County has four municipal courts operating within the county. Bremerton Municipal Court is at 550 Park Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337, phone (360) 473-5260, open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, handling city ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions within city limits. Port Orchard Municipal Court, Poulsbo Municipal Court, and Bainbridge Island Municipal Court each handle their respective city jurisdictions. The Kitsap County Prosecutor courts page links to all four municipal courts and the District Court.

The Kitsap County logo image below, from the county's official site assets, identifies the government entity responsible for court operations including the Superior Court, District Court, and all court docket records in Kitsap County.

The official Kitsap County logo appears on all court documents, correspondence from the Clerk's Office, and the online portals used to search and access Kitsap County court docket records.

The SharePoint-based interface supports the Kitsap County government's internal document management and connects county staff across the Clerk's Office, Superior Court, and District Court departments.

Cities in Kitsap County

Kitsap County includes Bremerton, a qualifying city with its own court docket page. Other communities in the county, including Port Orchard and Poulsbo, file cases through the county court system.

Nearby Counties

Kitsap County occupies the Kitsap Peninsula and is connected to the greater Puget Sound area, with nearby counties accessible by ferry and highway.