Redmond Arrest Records Search
Arrest records in Redmond are maintained by the Redmond Police Department, which processes public records requests under RCW 42.56. The Records Unit handles requests from residents and the public for police reports, incident data, and citizen clearance letters tied to local history.
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How to Request Redmond Police Records
The Redmond Police Department handles arrest records requests through its Police Records Request Portal. You submit your request online, choose "Police Records Request" from the menu, and the department processes it in the order received. Requests that come in after 5 p.m. are treated as received the next business day. Only one request per person can be open at a time.
The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can reach staff by phone at 425-556-2600. For general information and links to the portal, visit the Redmond Police Records Request page. The department aims to respond within 5 business days, though more complex requests can take longer under state law.
Payment options depend on where you pay. At the Police Department you can use VISA, MasterCard, or personal and business checks. Cash payments are accepted at the City Hall Customer Service Desk. Make sure you have the right payment method ready before you go in person.
The Redmond Police Records Request portal is the main entry point for submitting requests for arrest records, incident reports, and related documents.
Use the portal to select the type of record you need, provide case numbers or date ranges if you have them, and submit contact info so the department can follow up if there are questions.
Citizen Clearance Letters and Background Checks
Redmond offers Citizen Letters, which are sometimes called clearance letters. These cover only local Redmond arrest history for the past 10 years. They are not statewide background checks. To get one, you must appear in person at the Police Department during Records Unit hours. Bring proof of current or former Redmond residency and a valid photo ID. Processing takes up to 4 business days.
For a statewide criminal history check, the Washington State Patrol runs the WATCH system. That is a separate process from anything the Redmond Police Department handles. Call WSP at 360-534-2000 or visit the WATCH portal online. WATCH covers arrest and conviction data from agencies across the state, not just local Redmond records.
If the address in question is outside Redmond city limits but still in the Redmond area, the King County Sheriff handles those calls. That covers unincorporated Redmond. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 206-296-3311 for records tied to those addresses. The Redmond Police Department does not have jurisdiction outside city limits.
The Redmond Police Data and Information page explains background check options, clearance letters, and how the department reports crime data.
This page also covers the Concealed Pistol License process and the department's NIBRS crime reporting system, which feeds into the national crime data program.
Concealed Pistol Licenses and Crime Data
The Redmond Police Department handles Concealed Pistol License applications online only through the Permitium portal at redmondpdwa.permitium.com. Original CPL applications cost $49.75. Renewals are $32, late renewals are $42, and replacement cards are $10. The process is fully online, so there is no need to visit in person to start a CPL application.
Redmond uses the NIBRS reporting system for crime data. This is the National Incident-Based Reporting System, which tracks detailed information about each incident rather than just summary totals. NIBRS data from Redmond contributes to state and federal crime statistics. The department also provides an interactive crime map on its website where you can filter by crime type and date range.
The crime map is a useful tool for seeing arrest and incident patterns in specific parts of the city. You can narrow down by neighborhood or time period to see what has been reported near a particular address. The data is updated regularly from the department's records management system. The map does not replace a formal records request but gives you a starting point for understanding local crime trends.
Washington State and Federal Arrest Record Resources
Beyond the local Redmond Police Department, several statewide and federal systems hold arrest information that may be relevant. The Washington State Patrol WATCH database covers criminal history statewide. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you look up the custody status of people held in Washington jails and prisons. These are free to search.
The Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov shows case filings, charges, and dispositions across the state court system. An arrest that led to charges will usually appear there once the case is filed. You can search by name and filter by county or court type. This is a good way to see whether an arrest resulted in a court case.
Redmond arrest records that resulted in King County District Court or Superior Court filings can be found through both the Washington Courts portal and the King County Superior Court's own search tools. RCW 10.97.050 governs how criminal history records are maintained and who can access them. Under that statute, most conviction records are public, but some arrest records without a conviction may be restricted.
Jail records for people held in King County are subject to RCW 70.48.100, which requires jails to keep and release basic booking information. If someone was arrested in Redmond and taken to the King County Jail, their booking record is generally public under that statute.
Commonly Requested Records and Resources
The Redmond Police Department's commonly requested resources page gathers links to the most-asked-for records and services in one place. This includes links to the records request portal, the crime map, CPL applications, and information on how to report crimes. If you are not sure where to start, that page is a good first stop.
The Redmond Commonly Requested Resources page brings together the most frequent record types and services residents look for from the Police Department.
From this page you can reach the records request portal, the online CPL system, the crime map, and instructions for reporting incidents. It is the quickest way to find the right link without navigating multiple department pages.
For records that go beyond what the Redmond Police Department holds, including records from other King County agencies or state-level criminal history, the resources listed under the WATCH and King County Sheriff sections above are your next steps. The Records Unit at 425-556-2600 can also help you figure out where to look if Redmond does not have what you need.
King County Arrest Records
Redmond is in King County. For county-level jail records and arrest records resources, including the King County Sheriff and Regional Justice Center, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have arrest records pages with local police department and county resources.