Camas Family Court Records
Camas family court records are filed and kept at the Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver, which is the court that handles all dissolution, custody, child support, and protection order cases for Camas residents in Clark County. You can search case records online through the Washington Courts Odyssey portal or the statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov, and the Clark County Clerk's office provides copies for anyone who needs documents from a specific case file.
Camas Overview
Where Camas Family Court Cases Are Filed
All family law cases for Camas residents go to Clark County Superior Court. The courthouse is at 1200 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660. The Clark County Clerk's office is on the first floor. Phone: 564-397-2150. The court handles dissolution, child custody, parenting plans, child support, spousal maintenance, protection orders, and adoptions for everyone in Clark County, including Camas.
The Presiding Judge is Hon. Derek J. Vanderwood. Court Administrator is Pamela Hartman Beyer. Mailing address is PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. The Family Law Annex is at 601 West Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98666, phone 564-397-2150. This annex is where many family court hearings take place.
| Court | Clark County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660 |
| Phone | 564-397-2150 |
| Clerk Records | clark.wa.gov/clerk |
| Odyssey Portal | odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov |
| Statewide Search | dw.courts.wa.gov |
The public can review files between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You can use a computer terminal at the courthouse to look up cause numbers before asking to view a physical file. Documents from 1996 forward are available through OnBase on public terminals in the lobby. Some confidential files, such as adoptions, are not open to the public.
Search Camas Family Court Records Online
The Odyssey portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov is the main tool for searching Clark County Superior Court cases online. Camas family court records are part of this system. You can search by party name or by case number. The portal uses a Smart Search feature that helps when you only have a partial name. Results show case status, docket entries, and party details for non-confidential cases.
The statewide search at dw.courts.wa.gov covers all Washington courts in one place. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, start here. Both tools are free to use and do not require an account for basic searching. Keep in mind they show case information but do not give you the actual documents.
The Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov is useful for older records. You can search historical Superior Court cases and find records that predate the Odyssey system. Select Superior Court Records and Clark County from the dropdowns to narrow your search. This is a good resource if you need records from before 1996.
E-Filing for Clark County Superior Court
Clark County Superior Court offers electronic filing, but it is not mandatory and is open only to attorneys, schools, guardians ad litem, state agencies, and government agencies. Self-represented parties cannot use the e-filing system. If you are filing on your own, you need to file in person at the clerk's office.
Attorneys who want to register for e-filing must fill out a registration form and email it to efilereg@clark.wa.gov. Before e-filing a new case, send the Case Information Cover Sheet, a copy of the petition, and the Confidential Information Form to newefiledcase@clark.wa.gov. Call 564-397-2298 to pay filing fees before submitting documents that require payment. E-check is the accepted payment method. Mail and in-person payment are not accepted for e-filed documents.
The Clark County e-filing page at clark.wa.gov/clerk/electronic-filing-superior-court has the registration form, instructions, and contact information. Check there for the most current requirements before you start.
The Clark County e-filing page shows the steps attorneys need to take to register and file new cases electronically through the Superior Court system.
Self-represented Camas residents who cannot use e-filing must submit documents at the clerk's office in person during business hours.
Getting Copies of Court Records
The Clark County Clerk's office handles all copy requests for Superior Court records. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. Non-certified copies cost 50 cents per page if mailed or 25 cents per page if emailed. For documents from 1996 to the present, the clerk can copy files to a CD for 25 cents per page plus $20 for the CD and postage costs.
For records from before 1996, documents are on microfilm. These older requests may include an extra $30 search fee. If you want records from before 1979, call the clerk's office first to ask about availability. You can submit a copy request online by downloading the Copy Request Form from clark.wa.gov/clerk and emailing it to copyrequests@clark.wa.gov. You can also mail the form or come in person.
To get your case number before making a copy request, search the Odyssey portal by name or case number. The clerk at 564-397-2292, or email amanda.willden@clark.wa.gov, can help with questions about record access and fees.
Statewide Search for Camas Court Records
The statewide Washington Courts search at dw.courts.wa.gov is a central tool that covers every Washington court, including Clark County Superior Court. Camas family court records filed there will appear in this system alongside cases from all other counties in the state.
After finding a case in the central search, contact the Clark County Clerk directly to order copies of documents or get more detail on a specific case file.
Camas-Washougal Municipal Court
Camas has its own municipal court, shared with the city of Washougal. The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court handles violations of city ordinances, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions that occur within Camas and Washougal city limits. This court does not handle family law matters. Divorce, custody, and child support cases go to Clark County Superior Court, not the municipal court.
The municipal court lobby is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Maximum occupancy is four people at a time. Presiding Judge is Kristen L. Parcher. Administrator is Bryan Farrell. Address: 89 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671. Phone: (564) 397-2125. You can also reach the court by email at dc.camas@clark.wa.gov.
The official page for this court is at cityofcamas.us, where you can find calendar information, contact details, and information about infraction processes.
The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court covers minor criminal and traffic matters only; all Clark County family law filings for Camas residents take place at the Superior Court in Vancouver.
Filing a Family Court Case in Camas
Camas residents filing for dissolution do so under Washington State law at RCW Chapter 26.09. Washington is a no-fault state. You state that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You do not need to prove fault. The first step is filing a Petition for Dissolution along with a Summons at Clark County Superior Court. Pay the filing fee when you file. The current fee is around $314 for most dissolution cases.
After filing, the other party must be served or must sign a Joinder agreeing to the case. A mandatory 90-day waiting period applies before the court can finalize a dissolution. Cases with children also require parenting plans and child support orders. Cases under RCW Chapter 26.12 give courts authority to appoint guardians ad litem when children's interests need an independent representative.
Free court forms are at courts.wa.gov/forms. You will find dissolution petitions, parenting plan templates, financial declarations, and protection order packets. The Guide and File tool walks you through each form step by step. Washington Law Help at washingtonlawhelp.org has free guides in multiple languages.
Certified Records and Historical Research
If you need a certified divorce certificate rather than a copy from the court file, order through the Washington Department of Health at doh.wa.gov. Records from 1968 to the present are available for $25 per copy. No identification is required. The certificate shows names, date, and the county of the decree. VitalChek expedited service is available for an additional fee.
For historical court records, the Washington State Digital Archives at digitalarchives.wa.gov has Superior Court cases going back many decades. Select Clark County from the county dropdown. These are useful for genealogy research or locating older judgments not in the online court systems.
JIS-Link at courts.wa.gov/jislink is a subscription tool for attorneys and professionals who need regular court access. It costs $0.145 per transaction with a $13 monthly minimum. Daily maintenance runs from 3:00 to 6:00 AM.
Clark County Family Court Records
Camas is in Clark County. All family law cases go through Clark County Superior Court. See the county page for full clerk info and resources.
Nearby Cities
Other Clark County cities with family court records pages are listed below. All file at the same Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver.