Maple Valley Public Records

Maple Valley public records are available through the city's online request form for city government documents. Maple Valley is in King County in southeast Washington, with a population of roughly 30,000. There is one key fact to know: the City of Maple Valley does not maintain police records or court records. Police records go to King County Sheriff's Office and court records go to Kent Municipal Court. This page explains how Maple Valley's records are split across three different agencies and how to reach each one.

Maple Valley City Public Records

The City of Maple Valley accepts public records requests for city government documents through its online form at maplevalleywa.gov. City Hall is located at 22017 SE Wax Road, Suite 101, Maple Valley, WA 98038. The mailing address is PO Box 320, Maple Valley, WA 98038. The main city phone number is (425) 413-8800. City Hall is your starting point for records about city contracts, permits, city council meetings, ordinances, budgets, and administrative decisions.

Maple Valley follows Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 for all city records. The city must respond to requests within five business days under RCW 42.56.520. That response may deliver records directly, give you a timeline estimate, ask for clarification, or issue a written denial naming the legal exemption used. You can inspect records for free. Paper copies cost $0.15 per page. Electronic records may be provided in various formats.

The city's public records form is straightforward. Fill it out online, submit it, and the city will respond by email or phone.

The Maple Valley public records request page is the official portal for city document requests.

The Maple Valley city records portal handles city government documents, not police or court records, which are handled by separate agencies.

Police Records: King County Sheriff

Maple Valley contracts with King County Sheriff's Office for police services. The city does not have its own police department and does not hold police records. All incident reports, arrest records, and law enforcement documents for Maple Valley are held by King County Sheriff's Office. To request police records for incidents in Maple Valley, contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-4190.

King County Sheriff's records requests follow the same RCW 42.56 framework as other government agencies. The Sheriff's Office has its own public records process. Some law enforcement records may be withheld under RCW 42.56.240 if they relate to active investigations. The Sheriff's Office must tell you which exemption applies and document the legal reason for any denial.

For Washington State traffic accident reports from state highways, go to Washington State Patrol. For statewide conviction history, use WSP's WATCH program, which provides criminal background information for a fee.

Note: Do not submit police record requests to Maple Valley City Hall. They will direct you to King County Sheriff's Office.

Court Records: Kent Municipal Court

Maple Valley also does not have its own municipal court. Misdemeanor cases and city ordinance violations from Maple Valley are heard at City of Kent Municipal Court. To request court records for Maple Valley cases, contact Kent Municipal Court at (253) 856-5730. Kent Municipal Court is located in the City of Kent. You may need to visit in person or submit a written request to get copies of case records.

Washington Court General Rules govern access to municipal court records. These are separate from the Public Records Act. The Washington State Courts Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov may also have case information for Kent Municipal Court cases, which would include cases originating in Maple Valley.

Felony cases involving Maple Valley residents are heard at King County Superior Court. See King County public records for Superior Court access and county-level records.

King County Records for Maple Valley Residents

Because Maple Valley contracts out both police and court services, King County handles a large share of the public records that affect city residents. King County Superior Court covers felony cases, civil suits, family law, and probate. The County Auditor records property deeds and mortgages. The County Assessor manages property valuation and tax records. For records about elections, voter registration, or property transactions, King County is the right place.

King County's online tools make many records available without a formal request. The county's eReal Property tool covers property assessments and sales. The Records Access Portal covers civil, criminal, and family law cases in Superior Court. Visit the King County public records page for contact information and online search access.

The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical government records from King County, which may include older Maple Valley records.

Washington State Resources

Washington's Public Records Act is one of the strongest open records laws in the country. Passed by state voters, it gives residents broad rights to inspect and copy government documents. Under RCW 42.56, almost all government documents are public unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Agencies cannot withhold records simply because release might be inconvenient or because they know who is asking.

If your records request from any Maple Valley-related agency is denied or not answered, the Washington State Attorney General's Ombudsman can help. Contact the ombudsman at AGOOmbuds@atg.wa.gov or (360) 570-3418. More information about your rights under the law is at atg.wa.gov/open-government.

Nearby Washington Cities

These cities are near Maple Valley and maintain their own public records offices.