Walla Walla County Booking Releases
Walla Walla County booking releases come through the Walla Walla County Corrections Department on West Alder Street. The jail, built in 1982, holds people for the Sheriff's Office and for the Walla Walla and College Place police departments. You can use VINELink for release alerts. To find Walla Walla County booking releases, the Sheriff and Corrections pages are the main hub. Records requests for older info go through the county portal.
Walla Walla County Corrections
The Walla Walla County Corrections Department is at 300 West Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The main entrance is at 5th and Alder. The jail was built in 1982 and serves as the correctional facility for the Walla Walla and College Place Police Departments and the Sheriff's Office. Phone 509-524-5431. Fax 509-524-5481.
Friends and family can put money on an inmate's phone account, schedule a visit, or send an electronic message through CTEL. Funds can be added to a commissary account through Access Corrections online or by calling 1-866-345-1884. CAREPACK orders go through My Care Pack. Bail for local court charges must be posted at the appropriate court during business hours; after hours, bail may be posted at the County Jail in cash or via an approved bail bond.
Visitors must be at least eighteen and have valid ID. Those under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. People on active DOC supervision are not allowed to visit. Victims of crime can register for notification of an offender's release through Washington VINE by calling 1-877-846-3492 or visiting VINELink.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/corrections/index.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Mark Crider and Undersheriff Joe Klundt. The office is at 240 West Alder Street, First Floor, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The emergency number is 911. The office phone is 509-524-5400. Dispatch is 509-527-3265. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
The Operations Division is headed by Chief Criminal Deputy Richard Schram. The Administrative Services Division is led by Chief Civil Deputy Janey Gutierrez. General questions go to Sheriff@wwcowa.gov. Civil papers, backgrounds, record requests, and record sharing go to SORecords@wwcowa.gov.
The agency's vision is to be among the finest law enforcement agencies in Washington. Its mission: safeguard lives, property, and rights; reduce crime and fear; and enhance public safety while working with the community.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/departments/sheriff/index.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Operations Division
The Operations Division covers Patrol and Investigations and Search and Rescue. Crime stats for the Sheriff's Office and other Walla Walla County agencies are reported through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The Sheriff converted to NIBRS during the last six months of 2011, so earlier summary stats cannot be directly compared.
NIBRS data changes whenever a record is updated in the local records management system. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs publishes an annual Crime in Washington report that includes Walla Walla County data.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/sheriff/operations_division.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Administrative Services and Community Info
The Administrative Services Division provides online applications for Concealed Pistol Licenses and non-CPL fingerprinting. Fingerprinting for CPLs runs Tuesdays and Thursdays. Non-CPL fingerprinting is Wednesdays. Walk-ins are accepted but online applications include a fee.
The Community Information page covers crime prevention, domestic violence info, social services, U-Visa and T-Visa applications, and crime victim compensation. Press releases, community roundtables, and the 2025-2035 Strategic Plan are posted there. Domestic violence victims can register for VINE protective order notifications at 1-877-425-8463.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/sheriff/administrative_services_division.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Walla Walla Public Records
The Walla Walla County Public Records Office is at 315 W Main, Room 102, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Mailing address is PO Box 1506. Phone 509-524-2593. Email publicrecords@co.walla-walla.wa.us. Birth and death certificates are handled by the Department of Community Health at 509-524-2650. Marriage licenses, deeds, and real estate documents go through the Auditor's Office at 509-524-2549.
Criminal, civil, domestic, probate, juvenile, and passport records filed in Superior Court go through the Clerk's Office at 509-524-2780. District Court records can be obtained from Walla Walla County District Court at 509-524-2760. Other public records requests should go through the county's NextRequest portal at wallawallacountywa.nextrequest.com.
Most jail records beyond the basic public roster fields are confidential under RCW 70.48.100. The general framework is the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/public_records/index.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Walla Walla District Court
Walla Walla County District Court warns residents of a scam in which individuals receive texts claiming to be from law enforcement, the DMV, the courts, or probation, demanding payment. The court will never text anyone for payment. The Presiding Judge is Kristian E. Hedine. Judge Jared N. Hawkins also sits on the bench.
The court is at 317 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Hours are 9 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 4 PM, closed for lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. Phone 509-524-2760. Online court options, online payment, Webex courtroom viewing, and a probation portal are available through the District Court website.
Note: Self-help resources include sealing and vacating forms and a guide to deleting criminal history.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/district_court/index.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
District Court Records
A full State of Washington background check is available through the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section for $12. The WATCH website is the official internet source for Washington criminal history conviction records.
Administrative public records requests for Walla Walla District Court must be made in writing using the form on the court's website. Questions go to 509-524-2760. The court provides sealing and vacating forms, plus a guide to sealing and destroying records, vacating convictions, and deleting criminal history.
For state prison searches, use the DOC Incarcerated Search. Court records statewide are on the Washington Courts portal.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/district_court/records.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Operations Side Notes
Walk-ins are accepted at the lobby kiosk for fingerprinting and record services. The 2025 Law Enforcement Services Contract is published online. A ride-along form is available too.
For the source data, see https://www.wwcowa.gov/government/sheriff/community_information.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Walla Walla County office uses to share this information with the public.
Walla Walla County Booking Releases FAQ
How often is the Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County booking releases tied to a specific case.
Does Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County booking releases? Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. If someone was arrested in Walla Walla 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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