Skagit County, WA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

Arrest records from the Skagit County Sheriff's Office are available through its Records Division, which recommends submitting requests via the Open Records Public portal. To ensure a faster process, requestors must provide specific details such as the date, time, and name of the individual involved. Alternatively, records may also be requested in person at the front counter or by phone.

Skagit County Police Departments process arrest record requests through their public records portals. Alternatively, individuals may submit a detailed written request by mail to the arresting police department.

Law enforcement services in Skagit County are provided by the following police departments:

• Sedro-Woolley Police Department
• Mount Vernon Police Department
• Burlington Police Department
• Anacortes Police Department

The Criminal Records Division of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) provides access to Criminal History Records Information (CHRI) through background checks.

In Skagit County, individuals may request a Conviction CHRI based on name and birthdate or by submitting a full set of fingerprints in person. To do so, they must complete and submit a Conviction Criminal History Form to 106 11th Ave, SW Suite 1300, Olympia, WA 98501. A name and birthdate Conviction CHRI costs $32, while a fingerprint-based request costs $58.

A Non-Conviction CHRI is available only for personal use. To obtain this record, applicants must submit a fingerprint card and a $12 fee to the Washington State Patrol, Identification and Background Check Section, PO Box 42633, Olympia, WA 98504-2633.

Additionally, Skagit County residents may conduct online background checks through the Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) system. This service provides immediate results and costs $11, payable by American Express, debit, or credit card (VISA/MasterCard).

Criminal cases in Skagit County are adjudicated by the District, Municipal, and Superior Courts, and the records generated from these cases may include details from the initial arrest, such as the charges, date, and time of the arrest.

The Skagit County Clerk manages criminal case records for the Superior Court, and copies of these records may be accessed online through the Open Records Request portal. Meanwhile, criminal case records for the District Court are maintained by the District Court Clerk and may be requested by completing and submitting a request form.

Finally, Skagit County arrest records may also be accessed using reliable third-party resources such as InfoTracer.