Snohomish County Booking Releases

Snohomish County booking releases come through the Snohomish County Sheriff's Corrections Bureau in Everett. The county Jail Register lists not just county jail inmates but also people held in the city jails of Lynnwood and Marysville. With nearly one million residents, Snohomish County is one of the busiest in the state. To find Snohomish County booking releases, start with the Jail Register page. You can also request records through the Public Disclosure Unit if you need older info.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Phone 425-388-3393 or 800-562-4367. Non-emergency 425-407-3999. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, closed daily 12 to 1 PM. The Sheriff's mission is to serve and safeguard all communities of Snohomish County. The motto is "Honor in Service."

Strategic initiatives include Public Safety, the Employee Investment Initiative, Trust and Transparency, and Organizational Resiliency. The site has a "How Do I" section with quick answers for getting a CPL, requesting police report copies, filing an online crime report, and finding out if someone is in jail.

For the source data, see https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/210/Sheriffs-Office, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Snohomish County Jail Register

The Jail Register is the main online tool for Snohomish County booking releases. It now includes inmates from the Snohomish County Jail plus people held in the municipal jails in Lynnwood and Marysville. Each inmate summary shows the location where the person is being held. Questions about people in Lynnwood or Marysville need to go to those facilities.

The page links to related corrections services. Visitation, Requesting Jail Records, Inmate Services and Information, posting bail, mail, phone calls, inmate accounts, commissary, medical services, jail living conditions, rules and rights, what inmates can bring, PREA, and Victim Resources are all covered.

Note: When you search the register, also check the Lynnwood and Marysville city jails directly if your person was booked by city police.

For the source data, see https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3474/Jail-Register-Bail-Information, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Snohomish Public Records Process

Snohomish County provides records under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Requestors are encouraged to first check the Commonly Requested Records list. If the record is not posted, requests go through the online Public Records Request Portal. Be specific with names, titles, subject matter, and time frames.

The Public Records Officer is Cecilia Wilson. The address is 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Phone 425-388-5004. Fax 425-388-3985. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, closed 12 to 1 PM.

Court records (District, Superior, Juvenile) are not public records under the PRA. They are released under GR 31 and GR 31.1. Direct court record requests to the appropriate court. The Corrections Bureau posts the jail register publicly. For detailed jail records, the Corrections Records Request website is the right place.

For the source data, see https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1704/Public-Records, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Public Disclosure Process and Fees

Submission goes through the Public Records Request Portal or by mail. The request must include contact info, notice that it is a PRA request, clear ID of records, and whether it seeks a list of individuals. After receipt, the requestor gets an auto-email with a tracking number. Within 5 working days the County will make records available, give a time estimate, ask for clarification, or deny the request.

Large requests may be handled in installments under RCW 42.56.080. The fee schedule includes photocopies at $0.15 per page, scanned paper at $0.10 per page, electronic file batches at $0.05 per 4 files, and electronic transmission at $0.10 per gigabyte. Digital media, mailers, and postage are billed at actual cost. Fees totaling $10 or less are waived.

For the source data, see https://snohomishcountywa.gov/4135/Public-Disclosure-Process-and-Fees, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Sheriff Locations and Contract Cities

The Courthouse 4th Floor Reception in Everett houses the Sheriff's Records, Civil, and Public Disclosure Units. Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Services include CPLs, Alien Firearms Licenses, Criminal History clearance letters, Firearms Dealer Licenses, and civil processing.

The South Precinct moved to 9901 24th Place W. Suite B, Everett. The North Precinct is in Marysville. The East Precinct is at the Sultan Police Department. Partner police departments in Snohomish, Stanwood, Gold Bar, and Granite Falls also list hours and services.

For viewing public records in person, email Unit.SCSOPublicDisclosure@snoco.org to schedule an appointment. Virtual review through a Box.com folder is also offered.

For the source data, see https://snohomishcountywa.gov/6475/Locations-and-Contract-Cities, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Meet Your Sheriff

Sheriff Susanna Johnson was sworn in as Snohomish County's 33rd Sheriff on January 2, 2024. She started with the office in 1990 as a patrol deputy. She rose through K-9 handler, detective, SWAT squad leader, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and bureau chief. After retiring in 2019, she served at Bothell Police Department before returning to lead the Sheriff's Office.

The agency has over 800 employees in four bureaus: Special Investigations, Operations, Administrative Services, and Corrections. The Corrections Bureau, with more than 360 employees, runs module operations, booking, classification, counseling, records, training, inmate transport, visitation, and release. There is a full-time medical division with doctors, nurses, mental health providers, and dental.

Major David Hall serves as second-in-command of the Corrections Bureau and oversees operations and program implementation. Most jail records beyond the public roster fields are confidential under RCW 70.48.100.

For the source data, see https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3656/Meet-Your-Sheriff, which the Sheriff updates as needed.

The page above is the official source the Snohomish County office uses to share this information with the public.

Statewide Tools

For state prison data, use the DOC Incarcerated Search. For automatic release alerts, register at VINELink. Court records statewide are on the Washington Courts site.

Snohomish County Booking Releases FAQ

How often is the Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish County booking releases tied to a specific case.

Does Snohomish 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 Snohomish County booking releases? Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. If someone was arrested in Snohomish 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

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