Clark County, WA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Clark County Sheriff allows public access to arrest records. You can complete the request form and submit it by mail or in person at:

Clark County Sheriff's Office - Public Disclosure Unit

707 West 13th Street

P.O. Box 410

Vancouver, WA 98666

Phone: (564) 397-2101

Alternatively, submit requests online through the county's Public Records Center. You may also find records of arrested persons on the sheriff's Jail Roster.

Clark County arrest records are available at the police departments in cities and towns. Some departments allow walk-in or mail-in requests, which may require a copying or search fee. Other agencies may provide websites where you view arrest records directly or submit requests online. Below are some major police departments in Clark County, along with their respective websites for accessing records:

• Vancouver PD
• Camas PD
• Battle Ground PD
• Washougal PD
• Ridgefield PD

You can view arrest information on the criminal history records maintained by the Washington State Patrol (WSP). To conduct a name-based background check online, open the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) system to create a new account. Note that each online search costs $11, payable with a credit card. Log in with your registered username and the portal using the individual's name and date of birth. You can get criminal records by mailing the Conviction Criminal History Record form to:

Washington State Patrol

Identification and Background Check Section

P.O. Box 42633

Olympia, WA 98504-2633

Mail or in-person requests cost $32, payable by money orders or checks. You can also pay the required fee by including the Bankcard Authorization form in the submission. Detailed criminal records are available only to employers, authorized agencies, and record owners. To get full criminal records, eligible applicants must contact the nearest WSP-approved fingerprinting locations to book an appointment for fingerprinting. Afterwards, visit the vendor with valid IDs, and a $16 fingerprinting fee. The WSP charges an additional $58 for fingerprint-based background checks.

The Clark County Clerk's Office maintains criminal court records, which may include arrest dates and detainees' names. You can view criminal case files online via the Washington Courts Online Case Search. Simply click on 'Smart Search' and enter the subject's name or case number. You can also mail a written request or completed records request form to:

Clark County Clerk's Office

Attn. Criminal Department

P.O. Box 5000

Vancouver, WA 98666-5000

Clark County arrest records are also accessible online through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.