Washington arrest records by county: bookings, charges and warrants
9 counties of Washington have an arrest records page. Each covers the booking at the county jail, the charges recorded, Washington's statewide warrant system and, where a court publishes it, how the case ended.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Washington criminal records.
Washington arrest records by county: bookings, charges and warrants. 9 pages, largest county first.
| County | Booked at | Warrants | Arrest records |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County · 2,271,380 | King County Correctional Facility/Maleng RJC | Statewide | King County arrest records |
| Pierce County · 928,696 | Pierce County Jail | Statewide | Pierce County arrest records |
| Snohomish County · 844,761 | Snohomish County Jail | Statewide | Snohomish County arrest records |
| Spokane County · 551,455 | Spokane County Detention/Geiger | Statewide | Spokane County arrest records |
| Clark County · 521,150 | Clark County Jail | Statewide | Clark County arrest records |
| Thurston County · 299,003 | Thurston County Corrections Facility | Statewide | Thurston County arrest records |
| Whatcom County · 231,919 | Whatcom County Jail | Statewide | Whatcom County arrest records |
| Skagit County · 131,417 | Skagit County Community Justice Center | Statewide | Skagit County arrest records |
| Cowlitz County · 112,864 | Cowlitz County Jail | Statewide | Cowlitz County arrest records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Washington arrest records we index; approximate, not an official figure
Washington arrests by charge type: the statewide booking picture. About 83,000 records across Washington, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Washington arrest records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is probation/parole violations and failure to appear (21%), followed by assault, battery and threats (18%) and theft, larceny and stolen property (11%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%. Across all Washington criminal records on our index, the most common category is traffic offenses (not dui) (31%).
How recent. About 46% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 85% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Washington, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Washington warrant search and arrest record outcomes.
Washington publishes a statewide warrant system, and a name search here includes it alongside the county bookings. Washington's statewide court source is in the search too, so an arrest result can be read next to how the case ended.
An arrest is not a conviction. The guide to arrest records explains the three records a case leaves behind, and the warrant search what a published warrant does and does not say.
Beyond Washington arrest records: jail rosters and court records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Washington background check: search arrest records by name.
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Washington arrest records FAQ
How do I look up Washington arrest records by county?
Pick the county below and search the name. Each county page reaches that county's jail bookings, Washington's statewide warrant system and Washington's statewide court source, and labels each result by record type. 9 counties have a page.
Does Washington publish a statewide warrant list?
Yes. Washington publishes a statewide warrant system and a name search here includes it. Not every local warrant reaches it, so to be certain, ask the county sheriff's office or the County Clerk.
Is an arrest in Washington a conviction?
No. An arrest record says a person was booked on a date on the charges recorded at booking. Whether a charge was filed, reduced, dismissed or ended in a conviction is decided in the Superior Court or the District Court or a municipal court, and only the court record shows that.
Does OffenderSearch show Washington mugshots?
No. The county pages show no booking photos and OffenderSearch never charges to remove one. Where a county publishes a photo it is on the sheriff's official roster.
Can Washington arrest records be used for hiring or renting?
Not from here. A search on this site is not a consumer report; employers and landlords need an FCRA-regulated report with the person's written consent, and many states limit how an arrest without a conviction may be used.