Washington’s Judicial Branch is committed to openness, transparency, and the promise that the public should have reasonable access to administrative public records. In accordance with these ideals, the Supreme Court has established a rule regarding public access to administrative records.
Effective January 1, 2016, General Rule 31.1: Access to Administrative Records:
- Confirms the right of the public to examine administrative records of the judicial branch.
- Establishes procedures for requesting records and guidelines for those responding to requests.
A judicial administrative record is a public record created by or maintained by a court or judicial agency that is related to the management, supervision, or administration of the court or judicial agency.
On this page you can access information, procedures and forms to assist you in requesting judicial administrative records.
View the Benton Franklin Counties Superior Court Judicial Administrative Records Requests Policy and Procedures.
Forms
- Forms relating to requests for judicial administrative records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Answers to your questions concerning GR 31.1.
Records Exempt From Disclosure Requirements
- Information regarding records that are exempt from disclosure under GR 31.1.