Find Moses Lake Booking Releases

Moses Lake booking releases come from the Moses Lake Police Department and the Grant County Sheriff's Office. The city has its own police force. The county runs the jail and a wider records system. To get an arrest report, look up an inmate, or get a copy of a booking record, you may need to use both. This page walks through where to file, who to call, and how to get a Moses Lake booking release fast. Most data is free or low cost to view.

Moses Lake Police Records

The Moses Lake Police Department keeps police records at 411 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake, WA 98837. The Records Clerical Supervisor is the contact for police files. Phone is 509-764-3887. Fax is 509-764-3919. Email is mlpdrecords@cityofml.com. The team handles incident reports, arrest reports, and other Moses Lake booking release files.

The City of Moses Lake also has a general Public Records Officer for other city files. Email publicrecords@cityofml.com. The City Clerk is at 401 S. Balsam St. and can be reached at 509-764-3703. Use the city Public Records Request Form at moseslakewa.gov to start.

The form asks for the name of the requestor, company, address, email, phone, and the type of response wanted. You can ask to view the records, get copies by email, get them by mail, or pick them up in person. List the case number, date, address, or other clue to help staff find the file.

The City will reply within five business days. The reply will be the records, a time estimate, or a denial with a reason. You can also use the police-only form at cityofml.com.

Moses Lake Crime Reports

The Moses Lake Police Department uses an online Crime Reports service to share crime data with the public. The tool is web-based and easy to use. You can see what is going on in your block, set up crime alert bulletins, and track local trends. Visit the Moses Lake Crime Reports page to start. For questions, call the Moses Lake Police Clerk at 509-764-3887.

The image below is the Moses Lake Crime Reports page. The lead-in points to the source. Use it to track crime in the city.

Crime Reports is not the same as a full booking release. It shows event types and locations, not full case files. For a full Moses Lake booking release, file a public records request with the police department.

Grant County Sheriff Records

For records from Grant County law enforcement, including the Sheriff and other agencies, you reach out to each agency directly. The Grant County Sheriff's Office is at 35 C Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone is 509-762-1160. The agency keeps a public inmate roster you can use to find a Moses Lake booking release at the county jail.

The next image shows the Grant County Public Records page. The lead-in points to the source. Use it as a quick start.

The county inmate roster is at grantcountywa.gov. The page lists names, charges, booking dates, and bond info. Use it for a fast custody check.

Moses Lake Booking Releases Rules

The Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 sets the rules for Moses Lake booking releases. Public records are open unless the law says they are not. The records team has five business days to reply. The reply may be the records, a time estimate, a question, or a denial.

Some details get blocked. Names of victims, juveniles, and Social Security Numbers are removed. Body camera video may be held back under RCW 42.56.240. Open case files can be held until the case is closed.

You may be charged for copies under the city fee schedule. The requestor must understand that there can be charges for duplication or for electronic transmission of records. Lists of names cannot be used for commercial purposes.

The Moses Lake records team will not give legal advice. They will hand over what the law allows and nothing more. If you need legal help with a case tied to a Moses Lake booking release, talk to a lawyer. The records staff can still tell you which forms to file.

More Moses Lake Booking Releases Tools

You can use these state tools to track a Moses Lake booking release:

• Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov for court filings
• VINELink at vinelink.com for custody alerts
• Washington DOC search at doc.wa.gov for state prison data
• WATCH at Washington State Patrol for criminal history

Each tool covers a slice of the system. The court site links bookings to charges. VINELink sends alerts when a person is moved or released. The DOC site shows people in state prisons. The WATCH check is the formal route for a full criminal history report.

For most fresh Moses Lake bookings, the Grant County inmate roster is still the best place to start. It is free, public, and up to date. Use it first, then move on to the city or county records team if you need more.

Moses Lake Booking Releases Tips

A clean Moses Lake booking release request needs good facts. Start with the full legal name of the person and any nickname. Add the date, the case number if you have it, the address of the event, and the type of report you want. The more you give, the faster the team can find the file.

Check the inmate roster first for fresh bookings. Then file a request with the police records team for the full report. Keep a copy of your request and the request number so you can track it.

Plan for some wait time. Big requests with video may take weeks due to redaction. Ask for a cost estimate before the work starts so there are no surprises.

If your request gets denied, ask for the rule and a written reason. Many denials come from open case files. Wait until the case ends and try again. The same goes for body camera video, which can be slow to process due to face and audio redaction.

For court records linked to a Moses Lake booking release, use the state court site. The data covers Grant County District Court, Moses Lake Municipal Court, and Grant County Superior Court. You can search by name to find linked filings, charges, and dates.

Grant County Booking Releases

Moses Lake is in Grant County. All bookings end up at the county jail. For the full county view of booking releases, see the Grant County booking releases page.

View Grant County Booking Releases

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