KITSAP COUNTY CLERK

Efilewa (e-filing) is now live effective 4/22/24. Please click here for resources and Clerk guidelines.

** Beginning January 21^st the Clerk’s office will no longer be accepting documents through the “ex parte” email address that was being used during the pandemic. That address will not be monitored after that date. There is a new Pre check-in for ex parte box available using the form under the “Filing Assistance” link. Those wishing to appear by Zoom will need to use alternative methods to get their documents to the courtroom for their hearing.**

The County Clerk is an elected official as provided for by the Washington State Constitution and is the administrative and financial officer for the Superior Court. It is our mission to serve the courts and the citizens of Kitsap County in a manner best suited to provide quality, efficient, and effective service. We believe the public has a right to employees who embody the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and fairness.

The Clerk receives, processes and preserves all documents in perpetuity for all Superior Court matters, including criminal, civil, family law, probate, guardianship, paternity, adoption and juvenile matters.

As the financial officer for the court, the Clerk collects statutory fees and fines, victim restitution, and maintains the court's trust account.

As "ex-officio clerk of the court", the Clerk must be present at every court hearing to establish an independent record of each hearing ("minutes") and keep record of all exhibits entered by the parties.

The Clerk performs quasi-judicial functions such as issuing writs, warrants of arrest, and letters testamentary.

The Clerk serves as the Jury Commissioner and provides jury management services for all Kitsap County courts, including district and municipal courts.

David T. Lewis III