Search Skagit County Court Dockets

Skagit County court docket records are maintained by the County Clerk at 205 W Kincaid Street in Mount Vernon, Washington. The county operates both a Superior Court and District Court, handling felony criminal, civil, family law, probate, and misdemeanor cases. All court records and documents are maintained in the Skagit County Clerk's Office. Use the tools and information below to search docket entries, request copies, and understand how court records access works in Skagit County.

Skagit County Superior Court and Clerk

The Skagit County Clerk's Office sits at 205 W Kincaid, Room 103, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For passport acceptance, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main phone is (360) 416-1800 and email is supcrtclerk@co.skagit.wa.us. Note that the clerk's office does not have a fax number and does not accept fax filings. The clerk is an independent elected official whose mission is to provide, preserve, and protect accurate and complete public court records.

The clerk's functions are wide-ranging. The office serves as administrator of court records and exhibits across nearly a dozen case type categories: adult felony, civil, domestic, probate, guardianship, paternity, adoption, involuntary commitment, truancy, children at risk, children in need of services, dependency, and juvenile offender matters. The clerk is also the financial officer of the court and serves as ex officio clerk, meaning staff must be present at all court sessions to record minutes and receive exhibits. For all court record inquiries, call (360) 416-1800.

The Skagit County Superior Court has four judges: Heather D. Shand (Dept. 1), Laura M. Riquelme (Dept. 2), Elizabeth Y. Neidzwski (Dept. 3), and Mary K. Crandall (Dept. 4). Three court commissioners also serve. The court handles felony criminal, civil, dissolution and custody, juvenile, paternity, adoption, probate, and mental commitment cases. With limited exceptions, all hearings and trials are held in person. Zoom is only available in limited circumstances.

The Skagit County Superior Court page lists current court rules, judge information, and hearing policies including in-person requirements.

Accessing Skagit County Court Records

Court records include any document, information, exhibit, or other material maintained by a court in connection with a judicial proceeding. All court records are open to the public except those restricted by federal law, state law, court rule, court order, or case law. Restricted record categories include adoption, mental illness commitment, alcohol and drug treatment commitment, paternity (except final orders), confidential name changes, juvenile non-offender records, and sealed records. If you're dealing with family law matters, additional restrictions apply to a separate list of document types.

To access restricted family law documents, you must file a Motion and Declaration to Allow Access to Records Under GR 22(c)(2) and schedule a hearing. This is a formal process that requires submitting court papers and appearing before a judge. The clerk's office can tell you what forms to use, but staff cannot give legal advice on whether your request is likely to be granted.

No fee is charged to view a document at the courthouse. Fees may apply for copies and for remote electronic access. Some courts have computer systems that allow online access; check the court where the record was filed to see what's available digitally.

The Skagit County Clerk's page provides access to forms, fee schedules, and records request guidance for Superior Court case files.

Digital Archives Search for Skagit County Dockets

Skagit County Superior Court case files from prior years are available through the Washington State Digital Archives. The search process has several specific steps. First, go to digitalarchives.wa.gov and choose "Record Series," then select "Superior Court Records." Set the County to "Skagit" and leave the Title field on "All Title." Enter the case number (for example: 11-3-00011-5) and click search. Change the Records per Page setting to 100 to see more results at once.

Scroll to the case number you want and click on the document you need. Results show index information; on the right side, click "Image #1 of 1" to view the document. First-time users need to download DJVU software to open the image file. Results will show the top third of the document. To purchase the full document, click the back arrow, then select "Add to My Shopping Cart" and follow the checkout prompts. The full step-by-step instructions are published on the clerk's website.

If you don't know the case number, use the statewide Washington Courts Case Search or the Odyssey Portal to find it before searching the Digital Archives. JIS-Link also provides statewide case management information, with public access terminals available at many courthouses including Skagit County.

The Skagit County District Court page covers misdemeanor, traffic, and civil cases handled outside Superior Court jurisdiction.

Skagit County District Court

The District Court Clerk's Office is open 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Due to a staffing shortage, the court is temporarily unable to answer phone calls or return voicemails. Email is the preferred contact method for District Court matters. Remote appearances are approved for certain court calendars using Zoom. Bankcard payments are accepted through nCourt, though a convenience fee is charged.

Skagit County District Court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000 for individuals or $5,000 for businesses. Judge Warren M. Gilbert presides. Court Commissioner Patrick A. Eason assists. The District Court Administrator is Deannie Martin. For those affected by prior drug possession convictions, Blake refund information is available through the court for eligible misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor cases.

Note: Always verify current contact information for Skagit County District Court through the county website, as phone and email availability may change based on staffing.

Cities in Skagit County

Skagit County is home to Mount Vernon, the county seat and largest city, which has its own city page with additional court docket resources.

Nearby Counties

These Washington counties share borders with Skagit County and operate their own court docket systems.