Find Pacific County Civil Court Records

Pacific County civil court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in South Bend, with online case searches available through the Odyssey Portal and document copies available by request through the clerk's office.

Pacific County Superior Court Clerk

The Pacific County Superior Court Clerk's office is located at 300 Memorial Drive in South Bend. The physical court address and the mailing address differ, so use the P.O. Box 67 address when sending documents or payments by mail. The general clerk email is clerk@co.pacific.wa.us.

Two staff members handle most records and copy requests. Lori Hobi can be reached at (360) 875-9320 or lhobi@co.pacific.wa.us. Shannon Pettit is also reachable at (360) 875-9320 or spettit@co.pacific.wa.us. Either staff member can help with case lookups, document copy requests, and filing questions.

The clerk files and indexes all Superior Court documents. That covers civil lawsuits, domestic relations filings, probate cases, guardianship proceedings, and protection order requests. The case number assigned at filing stays with the case throughout its life in the court system.

Note that document requests received after 3:00 PM are processed the next business day. If you need a record quickly, call or email early in the day to allow time for processing. The office does not process requests on weekends or holidays.

How to Search Pacific County Civil Court Records

You can look up Pacific County civil cases using two state-run online tools. These are free to use for basic searches and do not require registration.

• Washington Courts Public Search: dw.courts.wa.gov - the statewide case index. Search by party name or case number. Covers both Superior and District Court cases across Washington.
• Odyssey Portal: odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov - search public case information by name, case number, or attorney name.

Subscription remote access: Pacific County offers registered users access to the Odyssey Portal with deeper document-level access. To register, you must submit a Master Registration Form and a Subscription Agreement. An annual fee is required. Send completed forms by mail to P.O. Box 67, South Bend, WA 98586, or email them to clerk@co.pacific.wa.us. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days after the clerk receives your forms and payment.

Online payment for document requests is available through Point and Pay. This is the preferred payment method for emailed document copies. Certified copies cannot be emailed and must be sent by mail or picked up in person.

Public access is also available at the courthouse during regular business hours. In-person visits are best for expedited requests or when you need to review a large case file. Staff can assist with searches if you have a name or case number to start with.

Pacific County District Court

Pacific County District Court handles civil cases with amounts up to $100,000. This includes small claims actions, minor civil disputes, and certain traffic matters. District Court records are kept separately from Superior Court records and are not stored with the Superior Court Clerk.

If you are unsure which court handled a case, start with the Washington Courts statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov. It indexes both Superior and District Court cases and is the fastest way to find a case when you do not know where it was filed.

Types of Civil Records in Pacific County Superior Court

Pacific County Superior Court holds a full range of civil case types. Here is what you can find in the clerk's records:

• Civil Lawsuits: Contract disputes, personal injury claims, real property disputes, and other civil actions involving amounts over $100,000.
• Domestic Relations: Divorce and dissolution filings, legal separation, child custody, child support, parenting plans, and modifications to existing family court orders.
• Probate: Estate administration and probate of wills after a death. Includes letters testamentary, estate inventories, and final accounting filings.
• Guardianship: Cases where a court appoints a guardian for a minor or for an adult who is unable to manage their own personal or financial affairs.
• Protection Orders: Domestic violence protection orders, anti-harassment orders, and stalking protection orders are all civil filings maintained by the clerk.
• Juvenile Dependency: Child welfare cases filed through the juvenile division of Superior Court.
• Name Changes: Legal name change petitions are civil cases and become part of the public court record after filing.

Most Superior Court civil cases are public records. Some matters may be sealed by order of the court, and those will not appear in public searches. If you believe a case exists but cannot locate it in the online index, call the clerk's office to ask.

Copy Fees and How to Request Records

Pacific County uses the standard Washington State fee schedule for copies of court records. Here is a full breakdown:

• Standard paper copies: $0.50 per page
• Emailed copies: $0.25 per page
• Certified copies: $5.00 for the first page, then $1.00 for each additional page

There are a few important rules to know. Certified copies cannot be emailed. If you need a certified copy, it must be picked up in person at the South Bend courthouse or mailed to you. Pacific County does not mail copies to addresses outside the United States. Domestic requests only.

Online payment is accepted through Point and Pay for emailed document copies. For mail requests, contact the clerk for payment instructions. You can email clerk@co.pacific.wa.us or call (360) 875-9320 to get a cost estimate before sending payment.

Submit document requests by mail to P.O. Box 67, South Bend, WA 98586, or email clerk@co.pacific.wa.us. Include the case number, the names of the parties, and a list of the specific documents you need. The clearer your request, the faster it will be processed. Again, any request received after 3:00 PM will be handled the next business day.

Legal Help and Resources

The Pacific County clerk's office provides records access and filing assistance but cannot give you legal advice. These resources can help if you need legal guidance:

• Northwest Justice Project: Free civil legal aid for low-income Washington residents. Call (888) 201-1014 or visit nwjustice.org.
• Washington Law Help: Free plain-language guides on civil law topics at washingtonlawhelp.org.
• Washington Courts Forms: Official court forms for civil, family law, and probate cases at courts.wa.gov/forms.
• Pacific County Superior Court: co.pacific.wa.us/courts/superior-court
• Pacific County Clerk Document Request: pacificcountyclerk.com/documentrequest

If you need a lawyer but cannot afford one, the Northwest Justice Project is the best starting point. They serve all of Washington State and provide free help in civil matters like eviction, family law, and debt issues. Washington Law Help covers many of the same topics in written guide form.

Cities in Pacific County

No cities in Pacific County meet the population threshold for a dedicated civil court records page. South Bend is the county seat and the location of the Pacific County Superior Court Clerk. Residents of Raymond, Long Beach, and other communities throughout Pacific County all file civil cases through the same Superior Court in South Bend.

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