Parkland Public Records

Parkland is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It has no city government of its own, which means all public records for Parkland are held by Pierce County. This includes police reports from the Sheriff's Office, property records from the Auditor, court records from Pierce County Superior Court, and all other government documents. Requests are governed by the Washington Public Records Act. This page covers how to request Parkland public records through Pierce County and what resources are available.

Pierce County Sheriff Records

Law enforcement in Parkland is provided by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. There is no Parkland city police department. Incident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents for Parkland go through the Sheriff. The Sheriff's Records Division handles public records requests for law enforcement reports. You can reach them at (253) 798-7487.

Pierce County Sheriff's public records requests are submitted through the county's online portal at piercecountywa.gov/5243/Public-Records-Request. You can also call 253-798-4800 or email SHRpublicrecords@piercecountywa.gov. The county handles requests for incident reports, arrest records, sex offender information, and other Sheriff-related documents through this system.

Traffic collision reports for accidents that occurred in Parkland may also be available through the Washington State Patrol. WSP handles collision reports for incidents on state routes and in some unincorporated areas. Check with WSP at wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records/ if the Sheriff's Office does not have the report you need.

Pierce County Public Records Request

For general county government records not held by the Sheriff, Pierce County has a separate public records process. This covers records from county departments like Planning, Public Works, Human Services, and the County Executive's office. The same portal at piercecountywa.gov/5243/Public-Records-Request is the central access point for all Pierce County records requests.

Pierce County processes requests under RCW 42.56. The county must respond within five business days of receiving a request. That response will either provide the records, give a time estimate, ask for clarification, or issue a written denial with the specific legal exemption cited. Large or complex requests may take longer, and the county will keep you updated on progress.

Property records for Parkland are maintained by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Pierce County Auditor. Both sets of records are searchable online through the Pierce County website.

Pierce County Court Records

Parkland falls under Pierce County Superior Court's jurisdiction. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and probate for all of Pierce County. Court records are available through the Washington State Courts Odyssey portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov. You can search by party name or case number at no charge.

Pierce County District Court handles misdemeanor cases and infractions for unincorporated areas including Parkland. District Court records are also accessible through Odyssey. For copies of documents from court files, contact the Pierce County Clerk directly. There are standard per-page fees for paper copies from court files.

The Washington State Courts Odyssey portal covers Pierce County case records for Parkland and all other parts of the county.

Note: Pierce County Superior Court is separate from Pierce County District Court. Make sure you are searching the right court based on the type of case involved.

Washington State Records Resources

State-level records for Parkland residents are available through several agencies. The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov holds historical Pierce County records, older court documents, and other government records going back many decades. The Archives are free to search online.

The Washington Attorney General's Office provides help when public records requests are not answered or are improperly denied. The office runs an open government ombudsman program at atg.wa.gov/open-government. This is a free resource and can help resolve disputes without going to court. Washington State Patrol collision records are available separately at wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records/.

Nearby Washington Cities

These incorporated cities are close to Parkland. Each maintains its own city-level records separate from Pierce County records.

For all Pierce County records resources, visit the Pierce County public records page.