Snohomish County Arrest Records

In Snohomish County, law enforcement officers are responsible for making arrests when necessary. Typically, an individual may be arrested and held in custody at the county jail if:

• A warrant was issued to arrest the individual
• There is probable cause to believe the person arrested committed or is committing a felony offense
• The arresting officer saw the individual commit a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense

When an arrest occurs in Snohomish County, the Sheriff’s Office creates a report that contains the arrestee’s details and other information about the incident. Similarly, arrest-related information is available on Snohomish County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Snohomish County?

Arrest records are public in Snohomish County. Per Section 10.97.050 of the Revised Code of Washington, government agencies that maintain arrest records may disseminate them without restriction. However, the provisions of the Washington Public Records Act exempt the following information or records from public disclosure:

• Juvenile records
• Sealed records
• Expunged records
• Medical reports

In Snohomish County, accessing confidential records requires either the record owner's consent to disclose the information or a court order authorizing such disclosure.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Generally, public arrest records in Snohomish County contain the following information:

• The name of the person arrested
• Arrestee’s gender
• Arrestee’s physical attributes
• Arrestee’s race
• Arrestee's age
• Location of arrest
• Name of the arresting agency/officer
• Charges

Snohomish County Crime Rate

The Sheriff's Office in Snohomish County maintains a crime data dashboard, providing insights into annual crime statistics and trends. The county saw 559 violent crimes and 3,468 property crimes in 2023. Notably, assault was the most prevalent violent crime, with 387 incidents, and vehicle theft accounted for 1,298 property crime cases.

Snohomish County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office processed 3,560 arrests in 2022. There were 2,771 males and 789 females arrested for crimes such as assaults, DUI, theft, burglary, and the illegal possession of weapons.

Find Snohomish County Arrest Records

Interested individuals can find Snohomish County arrest records by looking up records of inmates detained in local jail facilities. Additionally, they can extend their search to access arrest-related details of offenders incarcerated at state or federal prisons.

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Jail Inmate Inquiry provides public access to inmate information. Users can search for inmates held in the county jail by name, subject number, or booking number. Additional search criteria include booking date, arresting agency, housing facility, and case tracking agency. If available, search results may contain the inmate's name, booking date, charges, offense dates, court details, bond details, and the arresting agency. Likewise, the inmate search tools for Lynnwood and Marysville municipal jails provide similar information on the inmates detained there.

At the state level, The Washington Department of Corrections (WDOC) provides access to public information about currently incarceratedincacerated individuals on its Incarcerated Search database. To look up inmates on the database, enter the offender’s DOC number or name and click the search tab.

Also, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides an inmate search tool that allows users to access information about federal inmates. Searches can be done by using the name or BOP register number of offenders

Free Arrest Record Search in Snohomish County

The following are free resources for searching arrest records in Snohomish County:

• SCSO Jail Inmate Inquiry
• Lynnwood Municipal Jail Inmate Inquiry
• Marysville Municipal Jail Inmate Inquiry
• WDOC Incarcerated Search
• BOP Inmate Locator

Arrest records in Snohomish County are also maintained on third-party websites. While these sites may provide easy access to public arrest information, the details available may be inaccurate because they are not government-approved sources.

Get Snohomish County Criminal Records

In Snohomish County, criminal records are also called criminal history information reports. They are official documents that contain arrest-related information, dispositions, convictions, and non-conviction details. Interested persons may obtain Snohomish County criminal records through the following ways:

Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) maintains and disseminates criminal history records created by law enforcement agencies and courts in the state, including Snohomish County. Interested persons may access such records online by using Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) to run background checks. However, they must pay an $11 fee with a credit card to obtain criminal history reports.

Requests for criminal records from the WSP can also be made by mailing a completed Request for Conviction Criminal History Form alongside any applicable fee to:

Washington State Patrol, Identification and Background Check Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA 98504-2633

Alternatively, submit the form in person to the records custodian’s office at:

106 11th Avenue South West
Suite 1300
Olympia WA 98501

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

Individuals can obtain criminal records that the Sheriff’s Office maintains by completing the Public Records Request Form and mailing it to:

Public Disclosure Unit
3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 606
Everett, WA 98201

They should indicate the type of criminal records needed and choose the format to receive them on the form. The requester may pick up the copies of the files at the sheriff’s office location or receive them via email or postal mail.

Snohomish County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Snohomish County arrest records and criminal records are distinct from each other. For instance, arrest records do not prove the arrestee is guilty of an offense. Also, these records do not contain information related to the prosecution/conviction of arrestees. On the other hand, criminal records in Snohomish County encompass the past and present convictions of the record owner. Criminal records are important for conducting background checks for employment or housing purposes.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Snohomish County, arrests will remain on the arrestee’s record until the individual is 120 years old. However, arrest records can be made confidential or deleted from criminal records.

Expunge Snohomish County Arrest Records

In Snohomish County, individuals must determine their eligibility to expunge their arrest records before requesting the deletion of such documents or information.

Per Section 10.97.060 of the Revised Code of Washington, arrest information in criminal history records can be deleted from the database of state law enforcement agencies upon request by the owner if:

• The record encompasses only non-conviction information and:

1. Two years or more have passed since the record became non-conviction data due to a court disposition
2. Three years have passed since the arrest for an offense, but the individual was not conviction (except for cases still under prosecution or if the individual is a fugitive)

However, non-conviction records may not be expunged if the individual has a prior felony or gross misdemeanor conviction or has been apprehended or charged during the waiting period.

Eligible persons may request the deletion of arrest records by completing the Request For Expungement/Deletion Of Non-conviction Records form and mailing it to:

Washington State Patrol, Criminal History Records Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia WA 98504–2633

For in-person requests, submit the expungement form at:

3000 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202
Olympia WA 98504

Requesters should note that the expungement process may not delete arrest records in the custody of local law enforcement agencies in Snohomish County. To expunge records in the custody of the local arresting agencies, contact the sheriff’s office and inquire about the procedure.

Snohomish County Arrest Warrants

Snohomish County arrest warrants are legal documents used by peace officers to apprehend individuals they suspect of committing crimes. The county court judges are responsible for issuing arrest warrants. However, the court must determine probable cause, based on statements provided by peace officers, that the individuals to be arrested committed a crime.

Arrest warrants in Snohomish County will typically contain the following:

• The name of the person to be arrested
• A description of the charge
• Physical attributes of the individuals to be arrested
• Date of birth of the person
• The date the warrant was issued
• The judge's signature
• Bail/bond amount
• Warrant number

Snohomish County Arrest Warrant Search

To search for outstanding arrest warrants in Snohomish County, contact the court by phone at (425) 388-331 or request the warrant information from the Clerk of the court responsible for the issuance. In addition, interested individuals may use the DOC warrant search tool to find active arrest warrants in the state.

Do Snohomish County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Snohomish County do not have expiration dates. They typically remain outstanding until the person named in the warrant is apprehended by a peace officer and brought before the court. However, a judge may decide to quash an arrest warrant.