Clark County Arrest Records

Clark County arrest records are maintained by the Clark County Sheriff's Office, which is the oldest law enforcement agency in Washington State, established in 1849. The Sheriff's Office operates a public jail roster, a dedicated Public Disclosure Unit, and a Criminal Records and Warrants division to handle records requests and inmate information. Clark County is in Southwest Washington and borders the Portland metro area. With a population of roughly 500,000, it is one of the larger counties in the state, and its arrest records are among the most searched in the region.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is located at 707 West 13th St., Vancouver, WA 98660. The mailing address is P.O. Box 410, Vancouver, WA 98666. Main office phone is 564.397.2211. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. The department has been serving Clark County since 1849 and operates two main branches: an Enforcement Branch and a Support and Civil Branch.

The Enforcement Branch covers patrol, detectives, K-9, marine operations, and SWAT. The Support and Civil Branch handles Civil Process, Criminal Records and Warrants, and the Public Disclosure Unit. These two branches together cover all the arrest-related functions you would need to access records in Clark County. Criminal Records and Warrants is a 24-hour operation with public hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

The Criminal Records and Warrants division enters data into the WSP WATCH system and the FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC). If you have a tip about a wanted person in Clark County, you can call 564.397.2211 and press option 3. This division is the central point for warrant and record data in the county.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office page provides access to the jail roster, public disclosure unit, criminal records division, and other law enforcement services in Southwest Washington.

Clark County Jail Roster and Booking Records

Clark County maintains an online jail roster that is updated regularly and open to the public. The roster lists current inmates with their Case File Number (CFN), name, book date, location within the facility, projected release date, and charges. You can search by name or filter by book date. The jail roster is authorized under RCW 70.48.100, which requires county jails to keep a public jail register. This makes the roster a reliable source for current custody data.

The Clark County jail roster search at clark.wa.gov/sheriff/jail-roster lists current inmates by name with booking date, charges, and release information updated throughout the day.

The jail roster is useful for current custody checks. It will not show people who have already been released or who were never held at the county jail. Historical booking records require a formal public records request. For those booked in the past, contact the Sheriff's Public Disclosure Unit or the Criminal Records and Warrants division with a specific name and date range. They can search their records and advise on what is available and any applicable fees.

Note: Some incidents in Clark County are handled by Vancouver Police Department or other city agencies. Arrests made by city officers may be booked into the county jail, but the originating report will be held by the city department. For Vancouver PD incidents, contact the city directly.

Requesting Clark County Arrest Records

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Public Disclosure Unit processes formal records requests under RCW 42.56.030, Washington's Public Records Act. You can submit requests through the online portal at clarkcountywa.mycusthelp.com. The Public Disclosure Unit page at clark.wa.gov/sheriff/public-disclosure-unit has details on how to submit, what to include, and the county's fee schedule.

The Public Disclosure Unit handles all formal records requests in Clark County, including arrest reports, booking data, and other law enforcement records subject to RCW 42.56.

Clark County's fee schedule is set under Clark County Code 2.70. Paper copies cost $0.15 per page. DVD or CD copies cost $0.25 each. Fax pages are $1 each. Actual postage is added for mailed requests. These fees are standard for Washington counties and cover the cost of producing copies. Large requests may require a deposit before processing begins.

The county also maintains a Civil Process division that handles service of legal documents. The page at clark.wa.gov/sheriff/civil-process-service covers that function. It is separate from arrest records but part of the broader Sheriff's Office support operation. If you need records related to civil court matters, that division is the right contact.

The Clark County civil process division handles service of court documents and is a separate function from the criminal arrest records maintained by the Records and Warrants division.

Clark County Court Records and Case Search

When someone is arrested and charged in Clark County, a case opens in either the Superior Court or the District Court. Court records are public and show charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. The statewide Washington Courts case search covers Clark County Superior Court cases through the Odyssey system. Search by name to pull up case records, docket entries, and case status. Clark County handles a high volume of criminal cases given its population, and the case search is regularly updated.

Other record types in Clark County come from different agencies. Collision reports go through the Washington State Patrol. Fire or emergency incident reports go through CRESA, which is the county's combined emergency dispatch center. Vancouver city incidents are handled by Vancouver Police Department. Under RCW 10.97.050, criminal history record information in Washington is subject to dissemination rules that limit sharing of certain arrest data, particularly arrests that did not result in conviction.

Additional Resources for Clark County Arrest Records

Clark County residents and researchers can access arrest and criminal history data through multiple channels. The jail roster covers current custody. Court records cover case outcomes. For statewide conviction history, use the WATCH portal at watch.wsp.wa.gov. The WSP Criminal History program at wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history handles more detailed inquiries. For those in state custody, the DOC's incarcerated person search covers facility location and status statewide.

The Attorney General's guide to obtaining records in Washington is a solid reference for anyone navigating the process. The MRSC guide on criminal history and arrest records in Washington covers what is public versus restricted and how counties like Clark handle those distinctions. Both resources are free and written to help members of the public understand their rights under Washington law.

Nearby Counties

Clark County is in the southwest corner of Washington. If you are not sure whether an arrest occurred in Clark County or a neighboring area, use the location of the incident to determine the right county.