Search Franklin County Booking Releases
Franklin County booking releases are tracked by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Pasco. The Sheriff runs three divisions: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Civil and Records. The Civil and Records Division is the main contact for booking and inmate records. To find Franklin County booking releases, the Sheriff site and the county's GovQA public records portal are the main tools. VINELink is also linked from the Sheriff page for free custody alerts.
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is at 1016 N 4th Avenue, D201, Pasco, WA 99301. The main phone is 509-545-3501. Emergency calls go to 911. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The agency motto is "Serve and Protect." The current Sheriff is Jim Raymond.
The office has 96 employees spread across three divisions: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Civil and Records. The 2023 operations budget was over $18.4 million. The Sheriff's Office publishes annual reports on department operations and keeps its policy manuals online for public review through PowerDMS.
Note: The site includes a Quick Links menu with a direct VINELink entry so victims and concerned citizens can register for free custody alerts.
For the source data, see https://franklincountywa.gov/sheriff, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Franklin County office uses to share this information with the public.
Franklin County Booking Releases and the Civil & Records Division
The Civil and Records Division is the main point of contact for public records requests on Franklin County booking releases. Eight support specialists handle records management, concealed pistol licenses, sex offender registration, inmate classification, property and evidence, public disclosure records, warrant entry, payroll, operations files, and civil processing.
The Civil Division carries out the Sheriff's statutory responsibilities for Superior Court. This includes serving civil and criminal subpoenas, summonses, complaints, protection orders, anti-harassment orders, and other court documents. The division also handles the attachment and custody of personal and real property, and it executes court-ordered evictions.
For arrest and booking records, the Civil and Records Division is where most requests start. Staff route requests to Corrections for jail-specific info. Most jail records beyond the basic public roster fields are confidential under RCW 70.48.100 and need an inmate release form or a court order.
For the source data, see https://franklincountywa.gov/382/Civil-and-Records-Division, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Franklin County office uses to share this information with the public.
Franklin County Public Records Portal
Public Records Requests for Franklin County are handled by Gray Blair, the County Public Records Officer. Sheriff records are handled by Joy Gibson, the Sheriff Public Records Officer. The Public Records page links to a Fee Schedule (PDF), the Signed Public Records Ordinance 2025, a Public Records Request Form, and a Public Records Appeal Form.
The county uses the GovQA Online Public Records Request Portal, which gives citizens 24/7 access to submit requests and track progress by creating an account. For court records, the page routes requests to the County Clerk or the Superior Court Administrator. For discovery documents, requests go to the Prosecuting Attorney at 509-545-3543. The County Public Records Officer can be reached at 509-546-5854.
The Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, sets the framework for all non-jail county records. Fees are set under RCW 42.56.120.
For the source data, see https://franklincountywa.gov/PublicRecords, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Franklin County office uses to share this information with the public.
Franklin County Staff Directory
The Franklin County Staff Directory lists contact info for all county departments, including the Sheriff's Office and Corrections Division. Key phone numbers: Sheriff 509-545-3501, Civil Department 509-545-3565, Dispatch Center & Non-Emergency 509-545-3510, and Corrections Division 509-545-3549. The directory also covers the County Clerk, District Court, Superior Court, Prosecutor, and Public Records offices.
This makes the directory a solid reference for anyone seeking records or info related to bookings, arrests, and court proceedings in Franklin County.
For the source data, see https://franklincountywa.gov/Directory.aspx, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Franklin County office uses to share this information with the public.
Statewide Search Tools
For state prison data, use the Washington DOC Incarcerated Search. It is searchable by name or DOC number and shows name, age, and current facility. Since the Franklin County Jail houses both pretrial and sentenced inmates, some of whom may be transferred to state custody, the DOC search is an important complement to local records.
For automatic custody alerts, sign up at VINELink. The Franklin County Sheriff site includes a direct link under Quick Links. Court records statewide are on the Washington Courts portal.
Bail and Jail Records
Bail in Franklin County is set under RCW 10.19. You can pay full cash bail or work with a court-approved bail bond agent. The jail does not endorse any one company. Bonds get posted at the appropriate court during business hours or at the jail after hours.
Most jail records beyond the public roster are limited under RCW 70.48.100. To get booking photos or inmate files, submit a request through the GovQA portal along with an inmate release form or a court order.
Note: For fast status updates, call the Corrections Division at 509-545-3549 during business hours.
Franklin County Booking Releases FAQ
How often is the Franklin County jail roster updated? It depends on the facility. Live rosters refresh every few minutes. PDF rosters refresh once a day. Call the jail if you need the freshest status.
Are booking photos public in Franklin County? Under RCW 70.48.100, most jail records beyond the public roster are confidential. Mugshots are usually exempt unless they aid an active investigation or involve a registered sex offender being released into the community. To get one, you usually need an inmate release form or a court order.
Can anyone view Franklin County booking releases online for free? Yes. The public roster fields are open under state law. Name, booking date, charges, court jurisdiction, and release date are free to view. There is no fee to check the roster or to sign up for VINELink release alerts.
What if the person I am looking for is not on the roster? Try a few things. Call the jail during business hours. Check VINELink for recent custody changes. Check the DOC Incarcerated Search if they may have been moved to state custody. Review the Washington Courts portal for a case number.
How do I get older Franklin County booking releases info? Submit a public records request under RCW 42.56. Most county agencies use an online portal. Be specific with names, dates, and the exact records you want. Staff typically respond within five business days.
Note: If you are a victim of a crime, you can register for free release notifications through Washington VINE at 1-877-846-3492 or at vinelink.com. This is usually the fastest way to learn about Franklin County booking releases tied to a specific case.
Does Franklin County post a historical archive of booking releases? Some counties keep an archive going back many years. Others only show the current roster. If the data you need is not on the roster, a public records request is usually the next step. Be clear about the time frame and the names or case numbers involved. Staff can often pull older jail logs from the back office.
What about federal charges tied to Franklin County booking releases? Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. If someone was arrested in Franklin County but taken into federal custody, they may not show up on the local jail roster. Cross-checking with federal tools can close the gap.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure which county handles a case, check the address. Here are nearby counties to Franklin County.