Klickitat County Court Docket Access

Klickitat County court docket records are maintained at the Superior Court and County Clerk's office in Goldendale, Washington. The county offers TrueFiling for electronic case filings and Washington State Digital Archives for document purchases. Two District Court branches serve different parts of the county. This page explains how to search court records, request documents, e-file cases, and identify the right court for matters filed in Goldendale or White Salmon.

Klickitat County Superior Court and Clerk

The Klickitat County Superior Court is located at 205 S Columbus Avenue, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620. Phone: (509) 773-5744. A separate Juvenile Court facility is at 131 W Court St, MS-CH-16, Goldendale, WA 98620, phone (509) 773-3355, fax (509) 773-3221. Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, domestic/family law, probate, guardianship, and juvenile proceedings for Klickitat County.

The Klickitat County Clerk is Renea Campbell, reachable at clerksoffice@klickitatcounty.org or (509) 962-7531. Alternate contact is Angel Hill at the same email. The Clerk's page links to the Odyssey Portal, a payments portal, and a fee schedule. Some documents are available for viewing online through the portal, but not all; document availability depends on the case type and whether a document has been scanned and indexed.

The Klickitat County courthouse photo below is from the county's official document repository and shows the main court facility in Goldendale where all Superior Court hearings and docket proceedings take place.

The Goldendale courthouse at 205 S Columbus Avenue is where you will find the Klickitat County Clerk's Office, the Superior Court courtroom, and the filing window for all new Superior Court cases.

How to Get Klickitat County Court Records

The Klickitat County Document Request page explains two paths for public record access. The first is the Washington State Digital Archives. From the Digital Archives home page, go to Detailed Search. Under "Select a Collection," choose Superior Court Cases. Enter the case number with dashes (xx-x-xxxxx-xx). If unsure of the case number, search the Odyssey Portal first to find it. Then under Record Series, hover over "Klickitat County Superior Court Files, 2000-2023" and click. Non-certified documents download immediately after purchase. Certified documents will be mailed.

The second path is in-person at the Clerk's Office. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page in person. Certified copies are $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. If you need a certified copy for a legal proceeding, the in-person route may be faster than waiting for a mailed copy through Digital Archives.

TrueFiling Electronic Case Filing

Klickitat County Superior Court accepts electronic case filings through TrueFiling. There is a $5.00 convenience fee per filing bundle, not per document, when using TrueFiling. Filing fees that would apply in person still apply through TrueFiling as well. The county strongly suggests using the Odyssey Portal to monitor document availability after submission.

Some documents still require paper filing and cannot go through TrueFiling. Those include: Original Wills and Codicils, Certified Records of Proceedings for appeal, Aggravated Murder case documents, Original Bail Bonds, foreign adoption documents, ALR Petitions, in-camera review documents, Writs of Garnishment and Execution, negotiable instruments, Trial Exhibits, and documents for in-camera review. If you are unsure whether your document qualifies for TrueFiling, email clerksoffice@klickitatcounty.org or call (509) 773-5744 before submitting.

The Clerk office image below, from the Klickitat County official image repository, shows the office space where records are processed and document requests are fulfilled for Klickitat County court docket matters.

The Clerk's Office in Goldendale handles TrueFiling approvals, document request fulfillment, copy fees, and all administrative functions tied to the Klickitat County court docket.

East and West District Courts

Klickitat County operates two District Courts. The East Klickitat County District Court is at 205 S Columbus Avenue, MS-CH-11, Goldendale, WA 98620, phone (509) 773-4670, fax (509) 773-4653. It serves the eastern portion of the county, including Goldendale and surrounding areas. The West Klickitat County District Court is at 501 NE Washington Street, PO Box 435, White Salmon, WA 98672, phone (509) 493-1190, fax (509) 493-4469. It serves the western part of the county, including White Salmon and the Columbia River Gorge communities.

Both District Courts handle misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, small claims, and protection orders. If you received a citation or need to file in Klickitat County, identifying the correct District Court first is important. The city or area where the incident occurred determines which branch has jurisdiction. Contact the Goldendale or White Salmon office depending on your location to confirm.

The Klickitat County Transcriptionist List is available through the Klickitat County document center. This list contains approved transcriptionists for typed transcripts of recorded Superior Court proceedings. Parties needing a transcript for appeal purposes should contact the Clerk's office and a transcriptionist simultaneously to avoid delays.

The Klickitat County county services image below, from the county's official document repository, represents the full range of government services coordinated through the Goldendale courthouse complex.

The Klickitat County government services hub in Goldendale coordinates the Superior Court, both District Court branches, the Clerk's Office, and all online court docket tools for county residents.

The Klickitat County official website is the starting point for finding the current fee schedule, TrueFiling access, Odyssey Portal link, and contact information for the Clerk's office and both District Court locations.

Cities in Klickitat County

Communities in Klickitat County file court cases at the Klickitat County Superior Court in Goldendale. Browse all Washington cities for local court docket information.

Nearby Counties

Klickitat County borders several Washington counties along the Columbia River Gorge corridor and central Washington region.