Lincoln County Court Docket Records

Lincoln County court docket records are held at the Superior Court and County Clerk's office in Davenport, Washington. The court uses a fixed weekly schedule: Tuesdays are Law and Motion days for family law, criminal, and juvenile matters. You can view the current court docket online through the county's dedicated docket page or search Superior Court cases through the Odyssey Portal. This guide explains the docket schedule, how to search for cases, and how to request records in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County Superior Court

The Lincoln County Superior Court is committed to providing fair, prompt, and understandable resolution of legal disputes for all county residents. The court follows a structured weekly schedule that keeps proceedings organized and predictable. For upcoming court hearings or recent filings, phone the Clerk's office at 509-725-1401 or email Rena L. Hills, the court administrator and Clerk contact.

Superior Court handles the full range of general jurisdiction matters: felony criminal charges, civil cases, domestic and family law, probate, guardianship, mental illness proceedings, paternity, adoption, juvenile dependency, at-risk youth, and juvenile offender cases. The court provides access to justice for all citizens and treats all participants professionally and impartially.

The Lincoln County Superior Court page screenshot below, from the county's official website, shows the court's main public-facing resource for docket schedules, clerk contact information, and Superior Court case information.

The Lincoln County Superior Court page at lincolncountywa.com/198/Superior-Court is the starting point for finding hearing schedules, contacting the Clerk, and understanding the county's court calendar and docket structure.

Tuesday Law and Motion Schedule

Lincoln County has a well-defined Law and Motion docket each Tuesday. The Lincoln County Court Docket page is specifically dedicated to this schedule and is updated when docket days are canceled or reinstated. The fixed Tuesday schedule breaks down as follows: Family Law, Civil, and Probate/Guardianship matters are heard at 9:30 a.m.; Criminal matters are at 10:30 a.m.; Juvenile Court and Dependency are at 1:30 p.m. The remainder of the week is special-set, meaning hearings outside those time slots require a specific court order or prior coordination.

Cancellations and reinstatements are posted on the Court Docket page at lincolncountywa.com. If you have a Tuesday hearing, check the page before traveling to Davenport to confirm the docket is running. For scheduling questions, contact Court Administrator Rena L. Hills at 509-725-3081 or by email at rlhills@co.lincoln.wa.us. For filing questions, call the Clerk's office at 509-725-1401.

Note: Tuesdays are the only regularly scheduled Law and Motion day in Lincoln County. All other court proceedings during the week are arranged on a case-by-case basis through the court administrator.

Searching Lincoln County Court Docket Records

Lincoln County Superior Court case information is searchable through the Odyssey Portal. Search by case number, party name, or attorney information to find case details. The County Clerk's office files and indexes all records for Lincoln County Superior Court. Case types include eight numbered categories: (1) Criminal felony, (2) Civil, (3) Domestic/Family, (4) Probate/Guardianship, (5) Paternity/Adoption, (6) Mental Illness, (7) Juvenile Dependency/At-Risk Youth/Child in Need of Services/Truancy, and (8) Juvenile Offender. The category number may appear in the case number format.

For District Court and other lower court case searches, use the statewide Washington Courts Case Search. It covers Lincoln County District and Municipal courts and updates daily. Lincoln County's Public Records page clarifies an important point: Chapter 42.56 RCW does not apply to court documents. To request access to court records, contact the Superior Court or District Court directly. A valid public records request is one for a specific and identifiable document; a general information request does not qualify.

Lincoln County Clerk and Records Access

The Lincoln County Clerk page at co.lincoln.wa.us handles all filing and indexing functions for Superior Court records. The Clerk ensures the separation of powers by preserving the integrity of the judiciary and maintaining an independent official record of all court proceedings. Contact the Clerk at 509-725-1401 for record requests, copy fees, and case status inquiries.

In-person visits to the Davenport courthouse are typically the most efficient way to handle certified copy requests in Lincoln County, given the small staff and rural setting. Call ahead to confirm the Clerk can assist with your specific request during your planned visit. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and a deputy clerk's signature, and are required for many administrative and legal purposes that rely on Lincoln County court docket records.

The Lincoln County Court Docket page screenshot below shows the dedicated docket access tool at lincolncountywa.com, where weekly schedules are published and cancellations are announced.

The Lincoln County Court Docket page at lincolncountywa.com/200/Court-Docket is updated whenever court is canceled or reinstated and is the most reliable source for current hearing schedule information in Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County Clerk page at co.lincoln.wa.us/362/County-Clerk provides direct contact information for records requests, copy fees, and filing procedures for all Lincoln County Superior Court matters.

Cities in Lincoln County

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

Court Access Rules and Key Contacts

Lincoln County court records are governed by GR 31, not the Public Records Act under RCW 42.56. The county's Public Records page states this directly: a request for court documents must go to the specific court that holds those records, not to a general county records office. A valid request identifies a specific document; a request for general case information does not meet the legal standard for a public records request in Washington.

There are two key contacts for Lincoln County court matters. For filing questions and record requests, call the Clerk's office at 509-725-1401 or email Rena L. Hills. For hearing schedules and docket questions, contact Court Administrator Rena L. Hills at 509-725-3081 or rlhills@co.lincoln.wa.us. Both contacts can assist, but knowing which one handles your specific need speeds up the response. The Clerk handles paper filings and certified copies; the Court Administrator handles scheduling and calendar matters.

Lincoln County is a small county with a lean courthouse staff. If you have a time-sensitive request, calling is faster than email. Certified copies and older records may take extra processing time. The Washington Courts website at courts.wa.gov is a useful resource for state-level court rules, including GR 31 and the legal framework governing public access to all Washington court docket records, including those in Lincoln County.

Nearby Counties

Lincoln County sits in eastern Washington and borders several counties with their own Superior Courts and court docket systems.