Find Arrest Records in Snohomish County

Snohomish County arrest records are managed by the Corrections Division, based at the main jail in Everett. The county publishes a public jail register that covers inmates at the main facility as well as the Lynnwood and Marysville municipal jails. This page explains how to use the jail register, how to request copies of specific records, and what costs apply.

Snohomish County Corrections Division

The Snohomish County Corrections Division operates the main jail at 3025 Oakes Ave., Everett WA 98201. The phone number is 425-388-3395. The division's mission is to provide safe, secure, humane, and cost-effective detention while protecting the community through secure custody of those ordered held by the courts.

Reception at the main jail is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Video visitation runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Inmate account services are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. If you are trying to add money to an inmate's account or set up a call, those hours apply.

Inmate mail at the Snohomish County Jail goes through a digital service to a PO Box in Seminole, Florida. Do not send physical mail to the Everett jail address for general inmate correspondence. Attorney-client mail is handled differently and goes directly to 3025 Oakes Ave, Everett. Medical records requests should be faxed to 425-388-3526.

Jail Register and Bail Information

The Snohomish County Jail Register is the public-facing tool for looking up inmates currently in custody. It now covers all three detention sites: the main Snohomish County Jail in Everett, the Lynnwood Municipal Jail, and the Marysville Municipal Jail. Each inmate's summary shows which housing location they are at, so you can tell right away whether someone is at the county facility or one of the municipal jails.

The register shows basic booking data: name, booking date, charges, and bail information. Bail amounts are listed for each charge where a bond has been set by the court. This helps family members and attorneys understand what is needed to secure a release. If bail has not yet been set, the register will reflect that status.

One important warning: scammers use the jail register to find real people in custody and then call their families demanding money for bail or electronic home monitoring. The Snohomish County Sheriff will never call you asking for payment. If you get a call like that, hang up immediately. It is a scam. The register is a public tool meant to help families, not to give criminals a target list.

Requesting Jail Records

The Snohomish County jail records page explains what is public and what is not. Under RCW 70.48.100, the public is entitled to: the inmate's name, booking dates, charges, offense dates, bail amounts, and the arresting agency. All other inmate records are confidential.

Here is what it costs to get copies of jail records in Snohomish County. Paper copies are $0.15 per page. Scanned records are $0.10 per page. Electronic files sent by email or cloud delivery cost $0.05 for every four files. A CD costs $1.50 plus postage. A DVD is $1.60. A USB drive is $7.00. If your total comes to less than one dollar, the fee is waived.

For large requests, the Corrections Division may require a deposit of 10 percent of the estimated cost before they begin gathering records. This protects the county from spending hours on a request that the requester ultimately does not pay for. Ask about the estimated cost when you submit your request so you can plan accordingly. Snohomish County processes records requests under the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, which requires a response within five business days.

Statewide Resources for Criminal History

The Snohomish County jail register covers people in local custody. For statewide conviction history, the Washington State Patrol offers the WATCH database for $11. WATCH pulls from courts across Washington and is more complete than any single county's records when you need a full picture.

The Washington Courts case search lets you look up Superior Court and District Court cases by name or case number. Arrest cases appear there once charges are filed. You can see hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. For Snohomish County Superior Court cases, this portal is the most direct public access point.

VINELink, at vinelink.com, provides free victim notification services. Register to get alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or has a change in custody status. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. Under RCW 10.97.050, conviction records are publicly shareable; records tied to arrests that did not result in conviction are view-only and cannot be copied or redistributed.

Submitting Public Records Requests

Written public records requests to Snohomish County Corrections should be submitted directly to the facility. You can send them to the main jail at 3025 Oakes Ave., Everett WA 98201, or contact the department during business hours by phone. Online request options may be available through the county's public records portal.

Specify the name, dates, and record type you need. Jail records are separate from Sheriff's Office incident reports, court records, and vital records. Each comes from a different department. Routing your request to the right office speeds things up. If you are not sure which department has the record, call the main jail number and ask.

State law allows agencies to charge for actual production costs. If your total is under a dollar, no charge applies. For larger requests, expect a cost estimate before the agency starts work. The five-day response clock under RCW 42.56.520 applies from the time the agency receives your written request.

Cities in Snohomish County

Snohomish County has several cities with dedicated arrest records pages.

Nearby Counties

Snohomish County borders several other counties in western Washington. Each has its own jail and records system.