Find Ferry County Arrest Records

Ferry County arrest records are maintained by the Ferry County Sheriff's Office in Republic, Washington. The Sheriff's Office posts daily booking log PDFs on its website and maintains a public jail roster as required under RCW 70.48.100. For copies of arrest reports or other public records, you can submit a request through the county's online GovQA portal or contact the jail directly. This page explains what's available and how to get it.

Ferry County Sheriff's Office

The Ferry County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Ray Maycumber, who has served since 2014. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for all of Ferry County, including patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and emergency management. The office is open 24 hours a day for law enforcement needs, while the courthouse itself operates during standard business hours.

Ferry County is a rural county in northeast Washington, and the Sheriff's Office handles calls across a large geographic area. In addition to local arrests, the jail contracts with the Republic Police Department, the Washington Department of Corrections, and neighboring counties including Stevens and Kittitas. Federal agencies including Border Patrol and ICE also hold detainees at the facility at times.

The Ferry County Sheriff page provides contact details and information on services the office provides to residents.

For after-hours law enforcement emergencies, call the main Sheriff's line. The 24-hour line is staffed around the clock.

Ferry County Jail and Inmate Roster

The Ferry County Jail is located at 165 N Jefferson Street in Republic, next to the courthouse. The facility's code is W48. Superintendent Nicholas Cochrane manages daily operations, with Corrections Sergeants D. Ruiz and C. Hawn overseeing corrections staff. The jail holds people arrested by the Sheriff's Office, Republic Police, and detainees from partner agencies.

The jail posts daily booking log PDFs on the Sheriff's website. These logs show recent arrests and are public record under RCW 70.48.100. Each entry includes the person's name, the date and time of booking, and the cause of confinement. You can view posted logs at the Sheriff's website without filing a formal records request.

The Ferry County Jail page includes visiting rules, inmate mail guidelines, and information on how to put money on an account.

Visiting is available on weekends only. Contact the jail by phone or email to confirm visit availability before traveling to the facility.

Requesting Public Records in Ferry County

Ferry County uses the GovQA system for public records requests. You can submit a request, track its status, and receive records through the online portal at ferrycountywa.govqa.us. The portal is available at any time and is the preferred method for submitting requests. You can also call or visit the Sheriff's Office during business hours.

The GovQA portal includes an FAQ section that covers common questions about what records are available, how to request court records, how to access Assessor database information, and how to get copies of Washington State Patrol reports from incidents in Ferry County. Court records are not held by the Sheriff's Office. If you need records from the District Court or Superior Court, you'll need to contact the Ferry County Clerk separately.

Under RCW 42.56.520, agencies have five business days to respond to public records requests. That response may acknowledge receipt and set a timeline rather than deliver records immediately. Be as specific as possible. Include the date, location, case number, and names of people involved. Vague requests take longer to process and may result in a request for clarification.

The Ferry County public records portal lets you submit and track records requests online at any time.

Once records are ready, the portal delivers them electronically, which is faster than waiting for mailed copies.

Washington State Law and Ferry County Records

All public records in Washington are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). This law requires government agencies to disclose records on request unless a specific exemption applies. The burden is on the agency to justify any withholding. If records are partially withheld, the agency must explain which exemption applies to each redacted portion.

Jail rosters fall under RCW 70.48.100, which makes basic inmate information public by law. The law specifically covers the person's name, the time and date of booking, the cause of confinement, and discharge information. This is why the daily booking logs are available on the Sheriff's website without any formal request.

For criminal history beyond what's in the local booking logs, RCW 10.97.050 governs how that information can be used. Conviction records are publicly accessible. Non-conviction records, like arrests without charges or dismissed cases, have restrictions on dissemination. If you need a statewide criminal history check, use the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system, which costs $11 and searches records from agencies across the state.

The Washington Courts case search is also free to use and shows court cases for Ferry County Superior Court and District Court. Search by name or case number to find charging information, case status, and hearing dates.

Cities in Ferry County

Arrest and booking records for all cities in Ferry County are handled through the Ferry County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Republic.

No cities in Ferry County currently have a dedicated arrest records page in this directory. Republic is the county seat and largest community. For arrest records related to Republic or other Ferry County communities, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Nearby Counties

Ferry County is in northeast Washington and borders several other counties with their own sheriff records systems.