Mill Creek East Arrest Records
Mill Creek East arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and the Mill Creek Police Department handles requests through GovQA, the city's online public records portal. The department has 23 commissioned staff and responds to thousands of incidents each year. Records requests receive an initial response within five business days, and the city maintains a detailed fee schedule updated effective January 1, 2026.
Mill Creek East Overview
Mill Creek Police Department Records
The Mill Creek Police Department is a full city department led by Chief Stan White. The department fields around 198 collisions and 7,048 traffic stops in a typical 10-month period, along with 4,233 infractions. That gives you a sense of the volume of incident data the records unit processes. For public records requests, the department offers police reports, collision reports, concealed pistol license processing, and lost-and-found information.
The Mill Creek Police Department page has links to the most-requested services, department contacts, and information about Flock Safety cameras deployed in the city. The department's core values are Integrity, Respect, and Accountability.
The department uses Flock Safety license plate reader cameras across the city. These cameras help solve crimes after the fact by providing vehicle data that can be tied to incidents. If you are requesting records related to a vehicle incident, ask whether Flock camera data is part of the responsive documents. This type of data has its own handling rules and may require separate processing.
GovQA Portal and Records Request Process
Mill Creek uses GovQA for all public records requests and citizen feedback submissions. The GovQA system lets you log in, track your request, receive notifications, and download documents when they are ready. This is the fastest route for most records requests.
The Mill Creek GovQA Portal page explains how to use the system and what kinds of requests it handles. You can submit requests for police reports, collision data, or any other city records through the same portal.
The city updated its Public Records Request Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026. That update was approved by the city council on December 9, 2025. Photocopies cost $0.15 per page. Scanned documents cost $0.10 per page. For electronic files, the first five records are free. Each additional record after that is $0.25.
Police and collision reports have specific fee rules. If you were directly involved in the incident, the report is available at the Electronic File Flat Rate. If you were not involved, a police report costs $10.00 per report. Hourly staff rates apply for requests that involve extensive research or redaction. The Police Chief's time is billed at $175 per hour, and standard police staff time runs $116 per hour. These rates apply when the request requires significant manual work beyond standard processing.
Fee Schedule and Special Services
The Mill Creek fee schedule covers more than just standard copies. Several services have specific rates. A Concealed Pistol License original application costs $49.25. CPL renewals are $32. Fingerprinting is $25. These services are available through the police department in addition to standard records requests.
The Mill Creek Fee Schedule page has the full list of rates for all city services, including records and police department fees. Checking the fee schedule before submitting a request helps you budget for any costs and avoids surprises when the city sends an invoice or asks for payment.
Payment methods are not always listed on the portal, so if you have questions about how to pay for a specific request, contact the police records unit before submitting. The city may accept cash, check, or card depending on how the records are delivered and whether you pick them up in person or receive them electronically.
| Paper Copies | $0.15 per page |
|---|---|
| Scanned Documents | $0.10 per page |
| Electronic Files | First 5 free; $0.25 each after |
| Police Report (non-involved) | $10.00 per report |
| CPL (Original) | $49.25 |
| CPL (Renewal) | $32.00 |
| Fingerprinting | $25.00 |
Snohomish County Jail and Statewide Records
Mill Creek is in Snohomish County, and people taken into custody are held at the Snohomish County Jail in Everett. Under RCW 70.48.100, three things are always public at booking: the person's name, the booking date, and the reason for the arrest. You can get those details without a formal request.
For current custody status, VINELink covers Snohomish County facilities at no cost. You can sign up for alerts tied to a specific person in custody. The service is free and runs around the clock without requiring a records request.
For statewide conviction history, the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system costs $11 for a name-based search. It covers all counties in Washington and is more complete than what any single city's records will show. The Washington Courts case search is free and shows filed charges, case status, and hearing dates for cases across the state's court system.
Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are public. Records tied to dismissed cases or acquittals are handled with more care. You can inspect them in person but copying may be restricted. An arrest record is not a conviction. It shows that law enforcement took someone into custody. That is all it means without a court record attached to it.
Note: An arrest record shows a booking took place. It does not prove guilt or indicate a conviction.
Snohomish County Arrest Records
Mill Creek East is in Snohomish County. County jail bookings, felony cases, and records from unincorporated areas go through Snohomish County systems. Visit the county page for jail data, Sheriff's records, and county-level resources.
Nearby Cities
Other Snohomish County cities nearby also keep public arrest records under RCW 42.56.