Walla Walla County Arrest Records

Walla Walla County arrest records are maintained by the county Corrections facility at 300 West Alder Street. This page covers how to find booking data, use the public jail roster, request fingerprinting services, and access statewide arrest history through the Washington State Patrol.

Walla Walla County Corrections Facility

The Walla Walla County Corrections facility opened in 1982 and serves as the central holding facility for the county. It processes bookings from three agencies: the Walla Walla Police Department, the College Place Police Department, and the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office. The facility sits at the corner of 5th and Alder, with the main entrance on West Alder Street.

The mailing address is 300 West Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. You can reach the main office at 509-524-5431. The fax number is 509-524-5481. Staff at the facility can answer basic questions about current inmates and booking procedures. For most inquiries, a phone call is the fastest first step.

All three law enforcement agencies in the county route their arrests through this single facility. That makes it easier to search. If someone was arrested anywhere in Walla Walla County, the corrections facility is where they were booked, and that is where their arrest data begins.

How to Search Walla Walla County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Walla Walla County are public under Washington's Public Records Act. The Walla Walla County arrest records portal provides access to booking data, charges, and related public information for individuals who have been processed through the county jail.

Under RCW 42.56, government agencies must respond to public records requests within five business days. They may respond by providing the records, giving a timeline for fulfillment, or explaining why a request is denied. Most basic arrest data, including name, booking date, charges, and bail amount, is available without a formal request.

Some records are not public. Exemptions under Washington law include juvenile records, records tied to open investigations, personal identifying information beyond basic demographics, victim and witness identities, and any records that have been sealed or expunged by court order. If a record is withheld, the agency must tell you which exemption applies.

For records that are not available online, you can submit a written public records request directly to the Corrections facility. Put the full name of the individual, their date of birth if known, and the approximate date of arrest in your request. That information helps staff locate records faster.

Fingerprinting Services

Walla Walla County Corrections offers fingerprinting services to the public. This is useful for background check applications, professional licensing, adoption processes, and other situations that call for official prints. The service is available by appointment only. Call 509-524-5432 to schedule.

The fee is $10. Exact cash only. The facility does not accept cards or checks for this service, so come prepared. Appointments are required because fingerprinting is handled by corrections staff, and walk-ins cannot always be accommodated during shift changes or busy booking periods.

If you need a state-level background check rather than just fingerprints, you will want to contact the Washington State Patrol directly. The WSP Criminal History Section maintains a statewide repository of criminal history data. That record will include arrests from any county in Washington, not just Walla Walla. For a name-based check, the WATCH portal charges $11 and returns results quickly.

WATCH is a name-based search, which means it can return results for people with similar names. Fingerprint-based checks through the WSP are more precise but take longer. For most civil purposes, a WATCH check is sufficient. For jobs or licenses requiring FBI clearance, you will need the fingerprint route.

Jail Visitation and Commissary

Visiting someone at the Walla Walla County jail requires being at least 18 years old and having a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors may visit only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. People currently under Department of Corrections supervision are not eligible to visit inmates at the county facility.

The jail does not allow walk-in visits without prior arrangement. Contact the facility at 509-524-5431 to find out about visitation schedules and any current restrictions. Rules can change based on staffing and facility status, so confirming ahead of time saves a wasted trip.

Commissary orders for inmates can be placed through a kiosk in the jail lobby or through the Access Corrections platform, which is available online around the clock. One thing to know: items that have been in an inmate's account for more than 30 days without being used may be forfeited. If you are sending money for commissary, make sure the inmate knows the timeline so nothing gets lost.

Public Records Law in Walla Walla County

Washington's Public Records Act, codified at RCW 42.56, gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records. Arrest records fall under this law. Agencies cannot charge for the time spent searching, but they can charge a small per-page fee for physical copies.

Jail records specifically are governed in part by RCW 70.48.100, which defines what must be made public and what stays confidential. The publicly available portion includes the inmate's name, booking dates, charges, offense dates, bail amount, and arresting agency. Medical records, mental health records, security classifications, and disciplinary notes are not public.

Washington law also covers what happens to arrest records when charges are not filed or are later dismissed. Under RCW 10.97.050, non-conviction data has more restricted use than conviction records. If you were arrested but not convicted, that record is still accessible for public inspection in most cases, but agencies face tighter rules about how they can share it or use it for certain purposes.

Cities in Walla Walla County

Walla Walla is the largest city in the county and the only one with a dedicated arrest records page in this directory.

Nearby Counties

Arrest records searches in adjacent counties use similar state law but may have different local offices and online tools.