Clark County, Washington Public Records

Clark County is located in the southwestern part of Washington State, and is the state's fifth most populous county. It is bordered by Cowlitz County to the north, Skamania County to the east, Klickitat County to the south, and the Columbia River to the west. The county seat is Vancouver, and the largest city is also Vancouver.

The county covers an area of 1,743 square miles, making it the second largest county in Washington State.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The county is divided into seven districts, each of which is represented by one commissioner. The county is also served by a number of other elected officials, including a sheriff, prosecutor, auditor, treasurer, and assessor.

The county is home to several major employers, including the Port of Vancouver, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, and the Vancouver School District. The county is also home to several major attractions, including the Clark County Fairgrounds, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Clark County Superior Court is amongst 39 Superior Courts with general jurisdiction across the state of Washington. This court handles criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil disputes, divorce filings, juvenile, adoption, probate, guardianships and more. The county clerk issues bench warrants, executions on judgments, abstracts, attachments, garnishments and subpoenas.