Grays Harbor, WA Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records of the county can be accessed through the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office. Individuals can request arrest records online through the Public Records Request Portal. Copies of arrest records can be obtained by mail or in person at:

The County Sheriff's Office

100 West Broadway Avenue

Suite 3

Montesano, WA 98563

For more details about obtaining copies of arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone at (360) 533-8765. Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides access to Inmate Information on their portal.

In Grays Harbor County, arrest records are accessible through various local Police Departments. Before making a request, determine which department has jurisdiction over the arrest. Copies of these records may be obtained by mail or by visiting the appropriate Police Departments in person during business hours. Most departments offer convenient online request options with any applicable fees. To ensure the request is processed correctly and efficiently, it is best to confirm the procedures, fees, and required information directly with the specific department. Listed below are some of the major Police Departments in the county:

• Aberdeen Police Department​
• Cosmopolis Police Department​
• Elma Police Department​
• McCleary Police Department​
• Montesano Police Department​

Grays Harbor County criminal records can be obtained from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) online, by mail, or in person. Criminal records can be accessed online by using the Washington Access to Criminal History tool (WACH) available on the WSP portal. The WSP also offers a fingerprint-based search through authorized fingerprinting locations. To obtain criminal records by mail or in person, individuals need to download and complete the Request for Conviction Criminal History Form, along with applicable fees, and submit it to:

Washington State Patrol's Office

Helen Sommers Building

106 11th Avenue South West

P.O. Box 42633

Olympia, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 534-2000

Individuals seeking arrest records that have resulted in formal charges in the county may obtain these records through the Grays Harbor County Superior Court and the County District Court. To obtain criminal court records, contact the respective courthouse that handled the case. The Washington State Digital Archives provides access to criminal court records statewide, including those for Grays Harbor County, by searching with the defendant's name, case number, or filing date. Additionally, trusted third-party websites like InfoTracer offer a more convenient way to access the county's public records, including arrest records.