Pierce County Court Docket Records
Pierce County court docket records are searchable through LINX, the county's own Legal Information Network eXchange system. As Washington's second-largest county, Pierce handles a large volume of court filings through its Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court in Tacoma. Unlike most Washington counties, Pierce County uses LINX rather than the statewide Odyssey Portal. This page explains how to search Pierce County court dockets, which office to contact for each record type, and what to know before requesting documents or appearing at the courthouse.
Pierce County Overview
Search Pierce County Court Dockets with LINX
Pierce County uses LINX (Legal Information Network eXchange) as its primary online court docket search system. This is distinct from the statewide Odyssey Portal used by most other Washington counties. Through LINX, you can search criminal, civil, and judgment cases by title or cause number. Criminal case views show attorneys, charges, docket entries, proceedings, and judgments. Civil case views show litigants, attorneys, docket entries, proceedings, schedule, and judgments.
LINX also provides access to Superior Court and Jail Calendars. You can view criminal calendars, the In-Custody Arraignment List, the Superior Court Readiness Docket, and civil calendars by judge or attorney. The Jail Roster is also accessible through LINX, and booking charges there link back to related Superior Court cases. At the Clerk's Office terminals, LINX allows you to view and print public documents filed in 2002 or later at no charge.
Attorneys with a LINX subscription get enhanced access. Subscribers can view, print, and download Superior Court documents filed in 2002 or later, e-file and e-serve, view active cases, confirm and strike non-trial proceedings, and complete Track Assignment Requests online. A subscription is required for the download feature. Public users without a subscription can still search and view case information online at no cost.
The Pierce County LINX portal is the primary online tool for searching court dockets, viewing case records, and accessing calendars for all Pierce County court matters.
LINX provides public access to Superior Court criminal and civil dockets, jail calendars, and the readiness docket for all Pierce County Superior Court cases.
Note: Pierce County LINX does not connect with Odyssey Portal. If you try to look up Pierce County cases through the statewide Odyssey system, you will not find results there.
Pierce County Superior Court Clerk
The Pierce County Clerk of the Superior Court is located at the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402. The main phone number is (253) 798-7455. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning December 1, 2025, the office no longer accepts phone calls after 3:30 p.m. Plan accordingly if you need to call about a record. Email the office at pcclerk@piercecountywa.gov.
The Clerk's Office handles Superior Court case records for the county. Services include court record requests, e-filing, self-help resources, case information, pretrial services, and fee schedules. Due to ongoing construction, wait times for in-person services may be longer than usual. Use online resources when possible. New fees went into effect July 27, 2025. Check the updated fee schedule on the Clerk's page before submitting your request.
Pierce County operates multiple court departments. There are 23 Superior Court departments, each with its own judge and email contact. Most departments require in-person appearances unless prior arrangements are made. Advance notice for remote appearances ranges from 3 to 7 business days depending on the department. If you need a remote hearing, contact the specific department well in advance.
The Pierce County Clerk page has the updated fee schedule, e-filing instructions, and links to LINX and self-help resources for court users.
The Pierce County Clerk page lists current services, contact information, new phone hours, and links to the LINX portal for searching court docket records.
Pierce County Records Contact Guide
Pierce County routes court record requests through different offices depending on which court handled the case. Using the wrong contact can delay your request. Here is who to call for each record type.
For Superior Court case records, contact the Clerk of the Superior Court at (253) 798-7455. The address is 930 Tacoma Ave. S., Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402. For Superior Court administrative records, contact Mary Madden at PCSup_PRO@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-2991. For Juvenile Court case records, call (253) 798-7973. For Juvenile Court administrative records, contact Joni Martin at PCJuv_PRO@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-7994. District Court case records go through the Court Clerks at PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-7487. District Court administrative records are handled by Mary Ann Romo at PCDISTCRT1@piercecountywa.gov or (253) 798-7788.
Access to all Pierce County court case records is governed by Washington General Rule 31. Court records are not subject to the Public Records Act per the Nast v. Michels and Spokane and Eastern Lawyer v. Tompkins court decisions. Each court in Pierce County has its own public records officer and request form for administrative records. For District Court records specifically, you can complete the online request form, submit by mail, or email PCDCRecords@piercecountywa.gov with your request. Include the person's name, date of birth, case number if known, and date of incident if relevant. Read more on the Pierce County District Court records page.
The Pierce County Court Records page explains who to contact for each court type and how access to records is governed in Pierce County.
This page from the Pierce County website explains the rules governing court record access and lists the separate contact offices for Superior, Juvenile, and District Court records.
Pierce County Court System Overview
Pierce County is Washington's second-largest county by population. The court system reflects that scale. The Superior Court has 23 departments with separate judges and staff. The county operates multiple District Court locations. The Juvenile Court handles dependency, termination, and juvenile offender matters, with some proceedings conducted at the separate Juvenile Court facility at 5501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406.
Case types handled by Pierce County Superior Court include felony criminal, civil lawsuits, family law matters, probate and guardianship, mental commitment, and appeals from District Court. The Superior Court also has a criminal readiness docket viewable through LINX. Civil calendars are searchable by judge or attorney name, which is useful if you are tracking a case across multiple hearings.
The Pierce County Law Library is available to attorneys and self-represented litigants. Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers provides free legal resources for qualifying residents. The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center offers support for domestic violence matters. These resources are all linked from the Pierce County Clerk's page and can help residents who need guidance before or after accessing court docket records.
Cities in Pierce County
Pierce County includes several major cities and communities. Court docket records for residents across Pierce County are searchable through the LINX portal. Browse city pages below for more detailed court information for specific communities.
Nearby Counties
Pierce County borders several other western Washington counties. Use the links below to find court docket information for neighboring counties.