Okanogan County Court Docket Records
Okanogan County court docket records are maintained by the County Clerk in the town of Okanogan, Washington. You can search Superior Court cases online using the Odyssey Portal or visit the clerk's office in person at 149 N 3rd Ave, Room 301. The county also offers a subscription-based portal for deeper document access. Use this page to find case numbers, party names, hearing schedules, and public docket entries filed with the Okanogan County Superior Court and District Court.
Okanogan County Overview
Okanogan County Superior Court Clerk
The Okanogan County Clerk's Office sits at 149 N 3rd Ave, Room 301, in the town of Okanogan. Susan Speiker serves as County Clerk. Phone hours run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, while in-person services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The mailing address is P.O. Box 72, Okanogan, WA 98840. You can reach the office at 509-422-7275. The clerk's mission is to serve citizens while preserving the accuracy of the court record. Staff do not give legal advice and cannot act on either party's behalf per RCW 2.32.090.
The Superior Court itself is located at 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840. Judges Kathryn I. Burke and Robert W. Grim preside over the court, with Commissioner Robert Colbert also serving. Court Administrator Yadi Godina can be reached at ygodina@co.okanogan.wa.us. One important local rule to know: if you file pleadings within 48 hours of a scheduled hearing, you must notify the Clerk's Office. The court publishes a PDF of future hearing dates on its website. Local court rules are also available in PDF form on the Superior Court page.
| Clerk Address | 149 N 3rd Ave, Room 301, Okanogan, WA 98840 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 72, Okanogan, WA 98840 |
| Phone | 509-422-7275 |
| In-Person Hours | Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Phone Hours | Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
The Okanogan County Clerk page links to the Odyssey Portal, future court dates in PDF format, and other self-help resources. The office is closed on standard state holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
The Okanogan County Clerk page provides access to docket searches, document requests, and court calendar information for Superior Court matters in the county.
This screenshot shows the Okanogan County Clerk's official web page where you can find links to the Odyssey Portal and the Superior Court docket calendar.
Search Okanogan County Court Dockets Online
The main tool for searching Okanogan County court docket records online is the Washington Courts Odyssey Portal. This statewide system lets the public look up Superior Court cases by party name, attorney name, or case number. You can view docket entries, case status, party information, and scheduled hearing dates for Okanogan County cases without creating an account. Smart Search on the Odyssey Portal requires a name entry and CAPTCHA verification before returning results.
Okanogan County also operates its own county-level Odyssey Portal subscription. This paid subscription gives attorneys, law firms, and frequent users access to non-confidential filed documents. Subscription tiers are based on the number of individuals in a firm or agency: 1 to 3 users costs $100 per year, 4 to 6 users costs $250 per year, and 7 to 10 users costs $500 per year. Payment is by check only, made out to Okanogan County Clerk. The head of the firm or agency must sign the Master Registration Form, and each user must sign a Confidentiality Form. Allow two weeks for access to be processed after submitting your forms.
For a broader statewide search covering district and municipal courts, use the Washington Courts DW Case Search. This free tool updates about 24 hours after court clerks enter new information and covers cases across all court levels in Washington. It shows case types, party names, and court locations but does not display document images.
The Okanogan County Odyssey Portal page explains how to register for document access and lists the annual subscription fee tiers for attorneys and frequent users.
This page outlines the Okanogan County Superior Court Portal registration process and the tiered pricing structure for accessing non-confidential court documents online.
Note: Confidential case documents are only available to the attorney of record, even with a paid portal subscription.
Okanogan County District Court
The Okanogan County District Court is located at 149 N 3rd Ave, Room 101, Okanogan, WA 98840. The mailing address is PO Box 980, Okanogan, WA 98840. You can call the District Court at 509-422-7170 or fax at 509-422-7174. Email the court at DistrictCourt@co.okanogan.wa.us. Judges Chancey C. Crowell and Charles D. Short preside over the District Court. Administrator Darla Schreckengast oversees daily operations and can be reached at dschreck@co.okanogan.wa.us or 509-422-7173.
District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000. Most of the smaller communities in Okanogan County do not have separate municipal courts. The cities and towns of Coulee Dam, Elmer City, Okanogan, Oroville, Pateros, and Riverside all use the District Court for municipal court matters. Brewster is an exception and maintains its own separate municipal court. The District Court also offers Probation Services, which can be reached at 509-422-7369 or faxed at 509-422-7367.
District court docket entries for Okanogan County cases appear in the Washington Courts DW Case Search. If you are looking for a traffic infraction or misdemeanor case from Okanogan, Oroville, or another community served by the District Court, the DW portal is your best starting point.
What Okanogan County Court Records Contain
Court docket records in Okanogan County cover a wide range of case types. Superior Court dockets include felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family law matters like divorce and custody, probate and guardianship proceedings, and appeals from lower courts. Each entry in the docket log shows what happened in the case and when. You will find filings, motions, orders, hearing dates, and case status in the docket.
When a new case is filed, the clerk assigns a cause number. Every subsequent document filed in that case gets its own docket entry under that cause number. You can search by the cause number in the Odyssey Portal to pull up the complete docket history for a specific Okanogan County Superior Court case. The statewide DW portal also supports case number searches across all court levels in the county.
Some case types in Okanogan County are restricted from public view. These include adoption records, mental illness and alcohol commitment proceedings, juvenile dependency records, and any case that has been sealed by court order. The Odyssey Portal and DW portal will not show these case types in public search results. To check whether a confidential record exists, you must contact the clerk's office directly and have a legal right or court order to access the file.
Accessing Okanogan County Court Records
You have several options for getting Okanogan County court records. Viewing them in the clerk's office during business hours is free. Staff can help you locate a case by name or case number and let you inspect the docket at a public terminal. There is no charge to look at records in person.
If you need copies, standard paper copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Electronic copies sent by email cost $0.25 per page. For cases and documents not available through the online portals, mail requests are also accepted. Include the party name, cause number, the specific documents you need, and a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Audio recordings of court proceedings and research requests for older or archived files may be subject to additional fees.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds older Superior Court case files from counties across Washington. If you need a document from an older Okanogan County Superior Court case, searching the Digital Archives is a good option before calling the clerk. You can search by case number or keywords and order certified copies online without visiting the courthouse.
Note: Payment for the Okanogan County Odyssey Portal subscription is by check only; credit cards are not accepted for the annual fee.
Cities in Okanogan County
Okanogan County is a large, rural county in north-central Washington. No cities within the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Most communities file court cases through the Okanogan County Superior Court or District Court in Okanogan.
Nearby Counties
Okanogan County borders several other Washington counties. Use the links below to find court docket information for neighboring counties.