Mason County, WA Arrests & Jail Records

The Mason County Sheriff's Office maintains official arrest records created within the county's jurisdiction. Written requests for these records may be submitted in person or by mail at:

Mason County Sheriff's Office

322 North 3rd Street

P.O. Box 1037

Shelton, WA 98584

Phone: (360) 427-9670

Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides a Current Inmate List where the public can view some details concerning arrestees booked at the County Jail.

Generally, the Records Division of Mason County's Police Department may release arrest records in its custody to anyone who requests to inspect them. Individuals may visit the office location of the Police Department that has the records being sought and request them. Alternatively, custodians may offer public records portals online for the public to submit requests and get copies of these records on such platforms. Details about the arrest incident and applicable fees may be required when requesting arrest records.

The Shelton Police Department serves as the only local Police Department in Mason County.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) maintains criminal history records created by law enforcement agencies, including those in Mason County. These records may contain information on offenders arrested in the county.

Residents may obtain these records online using the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) to perform name-based searches for $11 per search on the platform.

Individuals may also perform fingerprint-based searches by mailing a completed Request Form and fingerprint cards obtained from local fingerprinting service locations to the WSP at:

Washington State Patrol - Identification and Background Section

P.O. Box 42633

Olympia WA 98504-2633

Applicants will also pay a $58 processing fee and $10 extra per notary seal.

The local courts in Mason County handle matters involving formal charges brought against persons arrested in the county. The local Superior Court handles felony cases, while the District Court handles misdemeanor cases.

To request District Court case records, deliver a completed Court Records Request form in person at:

Mason County District Court

419 North 4th Street

Shelton, WA 98584

Regular copies of these records cost $0.50 per page, but certified copies are $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page.

Superior Court records are available at the courthouse or by contacting the Superior Court Clerk. Likewise, individuals may also search the county's Odyssey Portal for criminal court records online.

Furthermore, arrest records for Mason County can also be found on third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms offer easy access to such records, which users can search using different criteria.