Access Graham Arrest Records
Graham arrest records are held by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, which handles all law enforcement for this unincorporated community in southern Pierce County. Graham has no city police department. All arrest reports, incident logs, and related public records flow through the Sheriff's Office or through South Sound 911 for dispatch documents. Records are available to the public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.
Graham Overview
Pierce County Sheriff Records for Graham
Graham is served by the Pierce County Sheriff's Parkland-Spanaway-Graham Precinct, one of several district precincts that cover unincorporated parts of the county. Because Graham is not incorporated, the Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. All public records requests for Graham arrest records go through the Sheriff's Office.
Submit requests to the Sheriff's records unit at 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402. The records unit phone is 253-798-4800. Email requests to SHRpublicrecords@piercecountywa.gov. The full process, forms, and contact information are available at the Pierce County Sheriff public records request page.
South Sound 911 is a separate dispatch agency that handles incident reports, CAD logs, traffic citations, and 911 audio for Pierce County. If you need dispatch records tied to a Graham incident, contact South Sound 911 directly. Note that 911 audio is typically kept for about 90 days before deletion, so time matters if that is what you need.
| Sheriff Records Address | 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 253-798-4800 |
| SHRpublicrecords@piercecountywa.gov | |
| Response Time | Within 5 business days |
| Payment | No personal checks accepted |
How to Submit a Records Request
When submitting a records request for a Graham incident, include as much detail as you can. The request form asks for your contact information, the incident number if you have one, the date and time of the incident, the address or location, the type of call, and the names of people involved. The more complete your request, the faster the Sheriff's records unit can find the file.
After you submit, the county must respond within five business days. That response may be the records themselves, a timeline for when they will be ready, a request for clarification, or a written denial. Denials must cite the specific exemption used under RCW 42.56. Common exemptions in Pierce County include victim names, juvenile identities, and Social Security numbers. Body worn camera footage is often partially redacted before release.
Fees apply. Printed copies cost $0.15 per page. Electronic records are $0.10 per gigabyte. Body worn camera redaction costs $0.63 per minute. Personal checks are not accepted. Use a money order or other approved payment method.
Exemptions in Pierce County generally fall under RCW 42.56.210 through 42.56.510. That range covers exemptions for personal privacy, active investigations, victim protection, juvenile records, and law enforcement operational details. When a record is partially released, the withheld sections are noted with citation to the applicable exemption.
Online Records and Jail Roster
Pierce County has made several categories of records available for immediate access online without a formal public records request. The jail roster, published by the Corrections Bureau, lists current inmates by name, booking date, charge, warrant type, and charging agency. This is one of the fastest ways to check whether someone is currently in custody after an arrest near Graham.
The Pierce County Records Available Online page links to the jail roster, neighborhood crime data from the Sheriff, and the Washington State Patrol for criminal history checks. These tools let you access basic information quickly without waiting for a formal request to be processed.
Under RCW 70.48.100, three facts are always public for any jail booking: the person's name, the date of booking, and the cause of the arrest. Beyond those three, other jail records may be withheld depending on the case and the applicable exemptions.
Washington State Arrest Records Tools
Graham arrest records cover only incidents in and around the Graham area within Pierce County. For a statewide look at a person's criminal history, the Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system. A name-based check costs $11 and returns conviction records from across Washington. Results come back fast, usually within minutes of payment.
The free Washington Courts case search tool covers filed cases at District, Superior, and Municipal Court levels statewide. Pierce County Superior Court handles felony cases tied to Graham arrests. You can search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case status without submitting a formal request.
Washington's Public Records Act is found at RCW 42.56.030, which sets out the right of public access to government records. This law is what gives you the right to request arrest records in Graham and anywhere else in Washington state.
For custody status and release alerts, VINELink is a free service. It covers Pierce County facilities and most county jails across the state. You can look up a person's current custody status or register for notifications when their status changes.
Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are available to the public. Records tied to dismissed charges or acquittals have additional restrictions on copying and distribution. You can inspect those but generally cannot get copies.
Note: An arrest record shows that a person was arrested. It does not prove guilt or mean the person was convicted of any crime.
Pierce County Arrest Records
Graham is unincorporated Pierce County. All arrest records, law enforcement services, and county jail resources for this area go through Pierce County. Visit the county page for the full set of county-level tools and contact information.
Nearby Cities
Other nearby communities in Pierce County also have arrest records available through county and city systems.