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This office prosecutes all felonies in the County, and misdemeanors that occur outside city limits in the unincorporated area of the County or that are violations of state law but not municipal code, including every type of criminal case.  It represents the interests of the people of the State by ensuring that offenders within the county are charged with crimes that accurately reflect the offending conduct, and further, by taking all steps necessary to ensure that the conduct is appropriately punished. It determines what charge to file, when and where to file it, and how best to proceed with it.  It recommends a punishment if the offender is convicted and also handles all appeals from those convictions.  

 Washington has 39 Superior Courts, one in each of Washington's 39 counties. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Washington. A Superior Court may consider all civil and criminal matters occurring within a county's boundary. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters in which the amount in controversy is more than $75,000, felony cases, estate and probate matters, family law cases (including divorces and child custody hearings), and juvenile proceedings. They act as a court of appeal for cases from the District and Municipal Courts.  

Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Legal Aid serves low-income residents in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. It provides general legal information and free civil legal services from volunteer attorneys.

The Douglas County Records Division is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding holidays. Their receptionist handles public contact in person and by phone, transcription and manages the office. Their records technicians process the dissemination of information and daily maintenance of all records, according to strict guidelines provided by law.