Search Everett Arrest Records
Everett arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and are processed by the Everett Police Department's Records Unit. Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County and one of the larger cities in western Washington. The police department takes records requests by phone, email, mail, and in person. Requests go to the EPD Records Unit for standard police reports, and to the City Clerk for all other city documents.
Everett Overview
Everett Police Department Records Unit
The Everett Police Department Records Unit handles standard, routine police report requests. The unit is located at 3002 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201. The main phone is 425-257-8539 and the fax is 425-257-6501. For email, send requests to EPDDisclosure@everettwa.gov. The Public Disclosure Manager is Brent Flagg, who oversees the process of responding to public records requests.
The Everett public records request page explains the full process, lists fees, and provides contact information for the police records unit and the City Clerk.
For city records that are not police-related, contact the City Clerk's office at 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 1-A, Everett, WA 98201. The City Clerk's phone is 425-257-8610 and email is PublicDisclosure@everettwa.gov. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
| Police Records Address | 3002 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201 |
|---|---|
| Police Records Phone | 425-257-8539 |
| Police Records Email | EPDDisclosure@everettwa.gov |
| City Clerk Address | 2930 Wetmore Ave Suite 1-A |
| City Clerk Phone | 425-257-8610 |
| City Clerk Hours | Mon-Thu, 8am-12pm and 1-5pm |
Fees and Record Types
Everett charges fees for some types of records. Printed copies cost $0.15 per page. Scanned documents run $0.10 per page. Electronic files are $0.05 per four files. Body worn camera video is $0.64 per minute for redaction work, which comes out to $38.41 per hour. These fees apply after the city provides records and may not all apply to every request.
Traffic collision reports in Everett are not obtained through the police department. Those go through the Everett Police Department or directly through the Washington State Patrol website, which hosts a central collision report lookup tool.
SNO911 is the dispatch agency that handles 911 calls for Snohomish County. If you need audio from a 911 call or dispatch records, contact SNO911 at 425-388-3769. Audio recordings are kept for roughly 90 days before being deleted, so timing matters if you need that type of record.
Not every document is subject to release under the Public Records Act. Some records are withheld under RCW 42.56 exemptions covering active investigations, personal privacy, and victim identities. When a portion of a record is withheld, the department notes what was removed and cites the legal basis for the exemption.
Everett Municipal Court and Superior Court
The Everett Municipal Court handles traffic violations and criminal misdemeanors for incidents that happen within Everett city limits. Court records at the Municipal Court level are maintained separately from police records and are not always subject to the Public Records Act under court rules. Contact the court directly for case filings, hearing dates, or charge information.
The Everett Municipal Court page has contact information, fee schedules, and procedural guidance for people navigating the court system.
Felony cases tied to Everett arrests go to Snohomish County Superior Court, located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Everett, WA 98201. The Superior Court handles serious charges including violent crimes, drug trafficking, and other felonies. If the incident you are researching involved a felony, the relevant case records will be at the Superior Court level, not at Municipal Court.
The free Washington Courts case search covers both Municipal and Superior Court filings statewide. You can search by name or case number and see charges, hearing dates, and case status without submitting a formal records request.
Statewide Criminal History and Jail Lookup
For a look at someone's record beyond Everett, the Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system. A name-based check costs $11 and returns statewide conviction history within minutes. This is the most reliable single source for checking prior convictions across Washington.
Under RCW 70.48.100, three data points are always public for anyone booked into a jail: the person's name, the booking date, and the cause of arrest. More detailed jail records may be withheld. The Snohomish County Jail holds many people arrested in Everett. Contact the county jail or check the county's online roster to see who is currently in custody.
For custody alerts and release information, VINELink is free. You can look up a person's current custody status or sign up to be notified when they are released. It covers Snohomish County and most county jails statewide.
Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are available to the public. Records tied to dismissed charges or acquittals are handled differently. You can view those records but generally cannot get copies.
Note: Arrest records reflect an arrest, not a finding of guilt. A record of arrest does not mean the person was convicted of any crime.
Arrest Records vs. Conviction Records in Everett
An arrest record from Everett PD shows that an officer took someone into custody. It is not a criminal conviction and does not prove guilt. Washington law treats these two types of records differently. Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction data can be shared freely with the public. Records tied to dismissed charges or acquittals are more restricted. You can often inspect those records in person at the courthouse, but your ability to copy or distribute them is limited.
A standard Everett Police incident report typically includes the date, time, and location of the incident, the alleged offense, names and contact information for the parties involved, and an officer narrative. Supplemental materials like photos, evidence logs, audio recordings, and detective notes may also be part of the file. Any portion of a record that is withheld must be flagged and explained in writing by the department under RCW 42.56.
Body-worn camera footage from Everett officers carries its own fees. Redaction costs $0.64 per minute, which works out to $38.41 per hour of footage that needs editing. This is among the higher rates you will see in Washington, but it reflects actual staff time spent blurring faces, muting audio, and editing out exempt content. For large footage requests, the cost can be significant. Ask the EPD Records Unit for an estimate before proceeding if you are unsure about the scope of the footage involved.
How to Use Washington Courts Case Search for Everett Cases
The Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov is a free online tool that covers filed cases at every court level in the state. For Everett arrests, misdemeanor cases go to Everett Municipal Court. Felony charges go to Snohomish County Superior Court, which is physically located in Everett at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue. Both courts are searchable through the same system by name or case number.
The case search shows you the charges that were filed, the scheduled hearing dates, and the case outcome once a matter is resolved. This is separate from the police arrest record. The police report tells you what happened at the time of the incident. The court record tells you what happened afterward in the legal process. Checking both gives you the most complete picture available from public sources.
Keep in mind that not every arrest leads to a court filing. A person may be arrested and later released without charges. In that situation, there will be an arrest record at Everett PD but no corresponding court case. Conversely, charges can sometimes be filed without a prior arrest, particularly for white-collar or investigation-based offenses. The two systems are connected but not perfectly parallel.
For custody status at the Snohomish County Jail, VINELink is free and does not require an account to check current status. Register for alerts if you want to be notified automatically when a person in custody is released or moved. This is particularly useful for victims or witnesses who want to stay informed about someone's custody status without repeatedly calling the jail.
Snohomish County Arrest Records
Everett is the county seat of Snohomish County. Felony cases and county jail records go through Snohomish County systems. Visit the county page for the county jail roster, the Sheriff's records unit, and other county-level resources.
Nearby Cities
Other nearby cities in Snohomish County also maintain arrest records under RCW 42.56.