Find Background Check Records in Redmond
Redmond background check records are maintained by the Redmond Police Department, Redmond Municipal Court, and King County Superior Court. The Police Department Records Unit handles law enforcement reports and fingerprinting for CPL applicants. Municipal Court holds misdemeanor and traffic case files. Felony-level criminal cases for Redmond residents go through King County Superior Court in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. You can search court records at no cost using the statewide Washington Courts portal, or contact the Redmond Police Department or City Clerk directly for specific records requests.
Redmond Overview
Redmond Police Department Background Check Records
The Redmond Police Department is the city's primary law enforcement agency. Its Records Unit processes public records requests for police reports, incident records, and related law enforcement documents. The department is located at 8701 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052. For non-emergency matters, call (425) 556-2500.
Records requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or through the city's online portal. The Records Unit handles requests for police and collision reports, arrest records, and other documentation. Fingerprinting services for Concealed Pistol License applicants are available at the department. Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, requires the city to respond to records requests within five business days. Redmond coordinates with the King County Sheriff's Office on cases that cross jurisdictional boundaries. If an incident occurred outside the city but involved a Redmond address, county sheriff records may be more relevant.
| Department | Redmond Police Department - Records Unit |
|---|---|
| Address | 8701 160th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Non-Emergency | (425) 556-2500 |
Redmond Municipal Court Records
Redmond Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, and city code violations. Case records from this court are part of any Redmond background check search for lower-level offenses. The court is at 8701 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, the same address as the Police Department. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk can be reached at (425) 556-2800.
You can pay fines online or in person at the court. Case records include charges filed, plea entries, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing details. Misdemeanor records from Redmond Municipal Court are separate from the felony records held at King County Superior Court. The Redmond Municipal Court's official page at redmond.gov covers payment options and contact details. The statewide Washington Courts Case Search portal also includes this court's docket, so many Redmond Municipal Court cases can be found for free without contacting the clerk.
Common case types at Redmond Municipal Court include DUI, misdemeanor theft, reckless driving, and city ordinance violations. These records are public and appear in background check searches unless sealed by court order.
| Court | Redmond Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 8701 160th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Phone | (425) 556-2800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | redmond.gov/Municipal-Court |
Note: Redmond Municipal Court accepts online and in-person payments for fines and court fees.
Redmond City Clerk Public Records
The Redmond City Clerk handles public records requests for city government documents outside the Police Department. The City Clerk's office can be reached at (425) 556-2100. Requests can be submitted through the city's online portal, by mail, or in person. The city follows the five-business-day response requirement under RCW 42.56.
City Clerk records that may be relevant to a background check include code enforcement cases, city licensing actions, and administrative proceedings involving individuals or businesses in Redmond. These are not criminal records. For most criminal background check purposes, the Police Department and the court system are the primary sources. The City Clerk's online portal makes it easy to submit requests and track their status without visiting in person.
King County Superior Court Records
Felony-level criminal cases involving Redmond residents are processed through King County Superior Court. Redmond is in King County, and the county's Superior Court handles all felony charges, felony convictions, and superior court civil matters for the entire county. King County is the most populous county in Washington, covering Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bothell, Issaquah, and many other cities. Felony cases from Redmond may be heard at the main courthouse in Seattle or at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, depending on case assignment.
The statewide Washington Courts Case Search tool gives free access to King County Superior Court records by name or case number. It shows case status, party names, and docket entries. For physical copies of court documents, contact the King County Superior Court Clerk. More details on the county court system are on the King County background check records page.
Washington's RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, governs how criminal history records can be accessed and used across the state. The statute sets out what is public, what is restricted, and what rights individuals have to inspect their own records. This applies to court records and law enforcement records in Redmond and across King County.
Statewide Background Check Resources for Redmond
A thorough Redmond background check often requires going beyond city and county records. The Washington State Patrol WATCH system searches a statewide criminal history database covering all 39 Washington counties and every law enforcement agency in the state. This means WATCH can return criminal history from anywhere in Washington, not just from King County or Redmond specifically. Online WATCH requests cost $11. Mail requests are $32. Fingerprint-based checks cost $58 and are the most complete option available.
To start a WATCH request, go to wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history. The site walks you through request types, required identification, and how results are delivered. The WSP Criminal History Section is at 106 11th Ave SW Suite 1300, Olympia, WA 98501, phone (360) 534-2000.
For sex offender information, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs sex offender registry is free and searchable by name or address. Registered sex offenders in Redmond are listed in that database. The Washington Department of Corrections offender search is also free and lets you look up anyone currently or previously incarcerated in a state facility.
- Washington Courts Case Search - free, covers all 39 counties
- WSP WATCH system - statewide criminal history, fee-based
- WASPC sex offender registry - free name and address search
- DOC offender search - free, covers state prison records
King County Background Check Records
Redmond is in King County, and felony-level background check cases are processed through King County Superior Court. The county system covers Redmond and dozens of surrounding cities. For full details on county-level records and access options, visit the King County background check page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Redmond in King County. Each has its own police department and municipal court for local background check records.