Access Marysville Arrest Records
Marysville arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and the city handles requests through a Digital Records Center where you can submit and track requests online. The Marysville Police Department is at 501 Delta Avenue and serves as the main contact for incident reports, booking records, and related police documents. Requests receive an initial response within five business days, though the city may extend this window for large or complex requests.
Marysville Overview
Marysville Police Department Records
The Marysville Police Department handles all law enforcement records for incidents within city limits. The department is at 501 Delta Avenue, Marysville WA 98270. The main phone number is 360-363-8300 and the fax is 360-659-7667. The City Clerk, who also handles city-wide public records requests, can be reached at 360-363-8000 or cityclerk@marysvillewa.gov.
The Marysville Police Department page has contact information, links to the records request system, and general department information. For municipal court matters tied to Marysville arrests, the court clerk can be reached at 360-363-8050 or selsner@marysvillewa.gov.
Marysville operates under Public Records Act Rules Resolution 2537, which governs how the city handles public records requests. The resolution outlines response timelines, fee structures, and procedures for releasing or withholding records. All requests are processed in the order they are received, and the city tracks each one through the Digital Records Center portal so requesters can check progress online.
| Address | 501 Delta Avenue, Marysville WA 98270 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 360-363-8300 |
| Fax | 360-659-7667 |
| City Clerk | 360-363-8000 / cityclerk@marysvillewa.gov |
| Municipal Court | 360-363-8050 / selsner@marysvillewa.gov |
| Portal | Digital Records Center (online submission) |
Submitting a Public Records Request
Marysville uses a Digital Records Center where you can submit requests online. The system lets you track your request, receive notifications, and download records electronically when they are ready. This is the fastest and most convenient way to get copies of arrest records, incident reports, or other city documents.
The Marysville Public Records Request page describes the process, explains fees, and links to the online portal. Paper and scanned copies each have different rates.
Fees are set by city resolution. Paper copies cost $0.15 per page, and scanned documents cost $0.10 per page. Mailing costs are charged at actual postage rates. For large requests, the city may ask for a 10% deposit upfront before processing begins. If you do not respond to the city's communications within 30 days, the request is treated as abandoned and closed.
If your request includes body-worn camera footage, the city charges $0.69 per minute for redaction work. Between January and May 2023, the city processed 44 footage requests ranging from 5 minutes to several hours of video each, so redaction-heavy requests can take significantly longer than standard report requests. The city will give you a time estimate when this applies.
Snohomish County Jail and Booking Records
Marysville is in Snohomish County, and people arrested by Marysville Police who need to be held in custody are transferred to the Snohomish County Jail in Everett. The county jail is operated by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Under RCW 70.48.100, three pieces of information are always public at booking: the person's name, the booking date, and the cause of arrest. You can access these without a formal records request.
For more detail on a specific arrest, you will need to submit a formal request. This can go either to Marysville Police for the incident report or to the Snohomish County Sheriff for jail booking data, depending on which records you need. Both agencies are covered under RCW 42.56 and must respond within five business days.
For custody status, VINELink covers Snohomish County facilities. You can register for free notifications when a specific person in custody is released or transferred. This is a real-time service and does not require going through a records request process.
The Washington Courts case search lets you look up filed charges for Marysville cases at no cost. It covers District, Superior, and Municipal Court levels and shows case status, filed charges, and hearing dates.
Statewide Records and Criminal History
For a statewide conviction history, the Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system. A name-based check costs $11 and returns results through the online portal. WATCH covers all counties in Washington, not just Snohomish County, so it is more complete than any single city's records. The WSP phone number is 360-705-5100 if you have questions about the system.
Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are public and can be shared. Records for cases that were dismissed or ended without a conviction are treated more carefully. You can look at them in person but copying may be limited based on what happened in the case. Marysville arrest records only cover incidents within city limits. If an arrest happened in a nearby area, you would need to contact the appropriate agency.
It is worth noting that an arrest record and a conviction are different things. An arrest means law enforcement took someone into custody. It does not mean they were charged, tried, or found guilty. Keep that in mind when reading any arrest record.
Note: An arrest record shows a booking occurred. It is not evidence of guilt or a criminal conviction.
What Marysville Arrest Records Contain
A standard Marysville Police incident report includes the date, time, and location of the incident, the type of alleged offense, names and contact information for the parties involved, and a narrative from the responding officer. Supplemental materials like photos, evidence logs, and detective notes may also be part of the case file. What gets released depends on which RCW 42.56 exemptions apply to the specific record.
Active investigations are a common reason for withholding all or part of a report. Victim identities in cases involving sexual assault or domestic violence are protected by statute. Juvenile records and medical information are also commonly withheld or redacted. When any portion of a record is removed, the city must identify what was withheld and cite the specific legal exemption under RCW 42.56. If you receive a record with redactions, you can ask for a written index of withheld materials to see the full scope of what was held back and why.
Arrest records and conviction records are different things in Washington. A Marysville arrest record means an officer took someone into custody. It does not mean that person was charged, tried, or found guilty. Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are shareable with the public. Non-conviction records, covering cases that were dismissed or ended without a finding of guilt, have more restrictions. You may be able to inspect those at Snohomish County Superior Court, but copying them is limited depending on the specifics of the case.
Marysville Police began a body-worn camera program, and footage from those cameras can be included in a public records request submitted through the Digital Records Center. Redaction is required before BWC footage is released. The city charges $0.69 per minute for that redaction work. For longer videos, costs can add up. Ask for a cost estimate before work starts. Subjects of the footage may qualify for a fee waiver under RCW 42.56.240(14)(e), so note that clearly in your request if it applies to you.
Snohomish County Arrest Records
Marysville is in Snohomish County. County jail bookings, felony cases, and records from unincorporated areas flow through Snohomish County systems. Visit the county page for the jail roster, Sheriff's records unit, and county-level arrest information.
Nearby Cities
Nearby Snohomish County cities also keep public arrest records accessible under RCW 42.56.