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Clark County Superior Court
Clark County Courthouse
1200 Franklin Street, PO Box 5000
Vancouver, WA 98666
1200 Franklin Street, PO Box 5000
Vancouver, WA 98666
Phone: 360-397-2292
Fax: 360-397-6099
Fax: 360-397-6099
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Clark County Superior Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Clark County, Washington, and resources applicable to all courts in Washington.
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Request Clark County Superior Court Case Records
Request copies of Clark County Superior Court case records online. This is a paid service; documents requested will be made available online. Select a state to begin.
Criminal History Records
View instructions for obtaining a criminal history record (background check) from the Washington State Patrol, online or by printed form. Fees apply.
Superior, District, and Municipal Court Case Information and Dockets
Search Washington Superior, District, and Municipal Court case information and dockets by various criteria. This is a paid subscription service that requires registration and a set-up fee.
Superior, District, and Municipal Court Case Records
Under "Search for a case" click "Case Search Options" to search Washington Superior, District, and Municipal Court case records by name, court, case type, and year filed; or by case number and court. Under "Search for a person" click "Name Search" to search all courts by person name only; click "Licensed Health Facility Search" to view an alphabetical list of people with active Vulnerable Adult Protection Orders with their associated case number and court.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Clark County District and Superior Court Daily Dockets
View today's Clark County District and Superior Court hearing times and locations by party name.
Clark County Superior Court Calendar
View the Clark County Superior Court weekly calendar by day of the week and hearing type.
Clark County Superior Court Daily Schedule
View the Clark County Superior Court daily hearing schedule by judge name and department.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Legal Opinions
Search Washington Attorney General legal opinions from 1949 to present by keyword, year, or topic. Links to pending opinions are also available.
Forms and related information
Clark County Court Forms and Information
View and download Clark County Superior and District Court forms and documents. A guide to the Clerk's Office is also available.
Court Forms
View and download forms for use in Washington courts. Browse forms by category, or view a list of all forms. Links are provided to instructions, forms in additional languages, and available legal assistance.
Online Self-Help Forms
Complete Washington court forms using an interactive interview process. Completed forms can be saved and printed.
Online fine payments
Pay Clark County Superior Court Felony Fines and Fees
Pay Clark County Superior Court felony fines and fees online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Clark County District Court Therapeutic Specialty Courts
View information about Clark County District Court's Substance Abuse Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court, which can set up counseling and treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders. Information is translated in Spanish and Russian.
Clark County Family Court Facilitator
The Clark County Family Court Facilitator provides assistance to self-represented parties in family law cases. Services include how to file a case, review of forms for completeness, directions to hearing locations, a tip sheet for filling out forms, where to get forms, links to state checklists and forms, and a Guardian ad Litem directory for adoptions.
Clark County Law Library
View information about the Clark County Law Library, including location, hours, services, and materials available.
Clark County Superior Court Adoption Information
View information about adoptions in Clark County Superior Court, including how to file, access to records after the case is finalized, and links to checklists and forms.
Clark County Superior Court Guardianship, Probate, Wills and Trusts
View information about guardianship, probate, wills, and trusts in Clark County Superior Court. Links to forms and additional resources are provided.
Clark County Therapeutic Specialty Courts
View information about Clark County therapeutic specialty courts, including Family Treatment Court, Felony Drug Court, Juvenile Recovery Court, Substance Abuse Court, Veterans Therapeutic Court, and Mental Health Court. These programs can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Child Support Information
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers information about parental rights, child support payments, applications, eligibility, and direct deposit signup.
Child Support Services
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers information and services related to child support, including making, changing or enforcing a child support order; paternity establishment; custody and visitation; payment; forms; and information for employers. A link to frequently asked questions is at the top of the page.
Foreclosure Information and Mediation
View information and resources for Washington homeowners facing foreclosure, including counseling, loan modification programs, and property tax deferral. A link to the Washington Foreclosure Mediation Program, which can help homeowners and lenders negotiate and agreement, is in the right column.
Probate Information
View information about probate in Washington, including probate instructions, information for heirs and beneficiaries, forms, procedure, probate avoidance, and wills.
Court Rules
View statewide court rules and Superior, District, and Municipal Court local rules.
Crime Victims' Compensation
View information about Washington's Crime Victims Compensation Program, which can provide financial compensation for victims of violent crime who have suffered bodily injury and/or severe emotional distress. Links to forms and publications are included.
Criminal Record Sealing and Destruction
View a guide to sealing and destroying court records, vacating convictions, and deleting criminal history records in Washington courts.
Dispute Resolution Resources
View information about Washington State Dispute Resolution Centers, which provide mediation services to help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Domestic Violence Information
View information about legal protection from domestic violence, harassment, and abuse. Types of protection orders, the protection order process, safety planning, guidelines for protection orders, and address confidentiality are detailed. Links are under "Helpful Information" in the left column.
Domestic Violence Resources
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers statewide information and assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Legal Information for Women
Legal Voice provides information, resources, and publications focusing on women's legal rights, including family law, health and reproductive rights, discrimination, and gender-based violence.
Self-Help Information
View and download guides for self-represented parties in Superior Court civil proceedings, District Court, and Municipal Courts, available in English and Spanish. Additional resources are provided as well.
Therapeutic Courts
View information about therapeutic or problem solving court programs in Washington, including Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, Family Treatment Court, DUI Court, Domestic Violence Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court. These courts can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems.
Consumer Resources
The Washington Office of the Attorney General provides information about consumer issues such as fraud, scams, disputes with companies, mediation and arbitration, court procedure, worker rights, and complaint filings. Links to other agencies are provided for resolution of specific issues.
Court and Legal Answers
The Washington eService Center offers a searchable database of answers to questions about the court system, procedure, records, research resources, legal assistance and other law-related subjects.
Court Resources, Publications, and Reports
View and download publications and reports by the Washington court system on various legal topics, such as juvenile and family law, small claims, and court record access.
Legal Information and Self-Help Resources
View legal information and resources by topic, including family law, juvenile and elder law, criminal, consumer, health, housing, employment,
Native Americans, immigration, civil rights, veterans, and more.
Motor Vehicle Information
The Washington State Department of Licensing offers information about driver licenses, registration, records, suspension, and reinstatement.
Self-Help Resources and Links
View information about Washington courts and related judicial resources, including an index of available self-help pages on the state courts website. Links to the certified court interpreter program, domestic violence resources, an introduction to Small Claims Court, a citizen's guide to the state court system, and a brochure about court records access are provided.
Senior Resources
The Washington Office of the Attorney General offers information about fraudulent schemes targeting seniors, abuse of vulnerable adults, and end of life guidance.
State Court Guide
View a guide to Washington courts, types of cases, procedures, and judicial discipline; download the guide in English or Spanish.
State Law Library
View information about the Washington State Law Library, including location, hours, and services, including an online catalog, available materials, an online "Ask a Librarian" feature, and links to online legal research resources.
State Laws
Search the Revised Code of Washington by keyword or citation, or browse the table of contents codes by title, chapter, and section.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Clark County Lawyers
Search a directory of Clark County Bar Association members by name, area of practice, and location. To view the complete directory in alphabetical order, select the "Members" menu item at the top of the page, then click bar at the top of the page, then click "Member Directory."
Clark County Victim Help
The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Victim Assistance Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with information, case status notification, court accompaniment, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation applications, return of property, victim impact statements, and restitution.
Civil Legal Aid Information and Resources
The Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid offers information about civil legal aid and links to providers for income-eligible residents.
Free Civil Legal Help
Northwest Justice Project provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible parties, information about types of cases handled, and video information about various legal topics. Applications are taken by telephone or online form submission.
Public Defender Offices
View a list of Washington public defender offices by county, with contact information and links to websites. Public Defenders provide free legal representation to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, indigent parties facing civil mental health commitment, and indigent parents and juveniles in some juvenile court proceedings.
Complaints About Judges
View instructions for filing a complaint about a Washington judge. Additional information is provided, including the link to file online and the complaint form.
Complaints About Lawyers
View instructions for filing a complaint against a Washington lawyer or requesting assistance to resolve a dispute with your lawyer. Complaints may be filed online or by downloadable form to be mailed in hard copy.
Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Search a directory of organizations offering free and low-cost legal assistance by location and legal issue, or view the alphabetical directory. Links to the organizations are provided.
Lawyer Directory
Search the Washington State Bar Association directory of member attorneys by name, location, status, area of practice, and languages spoken.
Lawyer Discipline Notices
Search the Washington State Bar Association database of lawyer discipline notices by name, keyword, action type, and effective date.
Lawyer Referral and Legal Assistance
The Washington State Bar Association offers links to lawyer referral services by county, information about organizations providing free and low-cost legal services, and a Moderate Means Program that refers income-eligible parties to lawyers who offer reduced rates.
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