Camas 72 Hour Booking Records

Camas 72 Hour Booking records track arrests made by the Camas Police Department in the past three days. Most short term inmate lookups for Camas run through the Clark County Jail in Vancouver, since the city does not run its own jail. You can search booking records by name, date, or charge. This page shows you where to look, what shows up on a booking log, and how to file a public records request with the Camas Police Department for the full report.

Where Camas Booking Records Live

The Camas Police Department books people at the city station and then moves them to the Clark County Jail in Vancouver. The county jail holds the actual custody data, so the 72 hour booking log for Camas arrests is part of the larger Clark County roster. The city police hold the case files, the report, and the arrest paperwork. You may need to call both offices to get the full picture.

Camas Police Department sits at 2100 NE 3rd Avenue, Camas, WA 98607. Records staff answer at (360) 834-4151 during normal work hours. The same building also hosts the Camas Municipal Court, which handles cases for charges that fall under city law. Felonies and most jail bookings move on to Clark County Superior Court.

The lead in below points to the city site where you can confirm contact info before you call. View the Camas Police Department page.

Use that page to grab the records request form, then send it by email or drop it off in person.

How the Camas 72 Hour Booking List Works

A 72 hour booking log shows every person booked into custody in the last three days. It is meant to give the public a quick way to see recent arrests. The list comes from the jail. In Camas, that means the Clark County Jail roster covers most city bookings. Once a person posts bail, gets released, or moves to a long term facility, they may drop off the 72 hour list, but the case file stays with the police and court.

The basic data on a booking record is set out in RCW 70.48.100, the state law that governs jail records. Names, charges, booking dates, and release info are public. Some details are kept back if they would tip off an active probe or expose a witness. Otherwise, the booking log is open to anyone who asks.

You can also check the statewide DOC inmate search if the person was sent to a state prison after the city case wrapped up. For active warrants, try the DOC warrant search.

What a Camas Booking Record Shows

A standard Camas booking record shows the inmate name, age, sex, race, booking date and time, and the list of charges. It also lists the arresting agency, in most cases the Camas Police, and the jail where the person is held. Some entries show bail amount and the next court date.

The record does not show the full police report. For that, you have to file a public records request with the Camas Police Department. Reports cost about $0.15 per page. Large requests may need a deposit before staff start the search.

Items often found on a booking log:

• Full legal name and any known aliases
• Booking date, time, and case number
• Charges and statute cites
• Holding facility
• Bail or bond amount if set

If you only need to confirm that a person is in custody, the 72 hour list is enough. If you need court dates, judgments, or sentencing, switch to the court system instead.

Searching Camas Court Records

Camas Municipal Court handles low level cases such as DUI, theft, and traffic. Felony cases move to Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. You can look up most case files online through the Odyssey Portal or the broader Washington Courts site.

If you only know the court date but not the case number, try Find My Court Date. Type the name and you should get a list of upcoming hearings. This works for most district and municipal courts in the state, Camas included.

Court records hold more detail than the booking log. A docket may show the plea, the bond, the lawyer of record, and the final order. Court files are public under RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act, with limits set by RCW 10.97 on criminal history.

Public Records Requests in Camas

To get the full report on a Camas arrest, you have to file a public records request. The state PRA gives anyone the right to ask for police records, with a few limits for active cases. The Camas Police records office takes requests by phone, email, or in person at the front desk. There is no need to give a reason for the request.

Send the request to Camas Police Records at 2100 NE 3rd Avenue, Camas, WA 98607. Include the names of the people involved, the date, and the case number if you have one. Allow up to five business days for an initial reply. Larger requests may need more time.

Fees follow the state schedule. Copies run about fifteen cents per page. Audio and video may cost more. Staff will give you a fee estimate before they pull the records. You can also use the wider MRSC public records guide if you want a refresher on your rights under state law.

Camas Jail Transport and Holding

Camas Police do not run a long term holding cell. After booking at the city station, most arrestees are moved to the Clark County Jail in Vancouver. The county jail is the main holding spot for all of Clark County, and it keeps the live custody data for Camas cases. Transport time is short. The drive from Camas to the jail takes about 20 minutes by car.

For people held briefly at the city station before transport, the booking record still goes through Clark County. So even if a person spends a few hours at the Camas PD, the case file lands in both spots. Always check the county jail first if you want a live status. The city is the right call for the report itself.

Bail bond agents work with both offices. Most bonds are posted at the county jail in Vancouver, since that is where the person is held. Check with the court before paying bail to make sure the amount and case number are right. Court orders may set a no contact rule or other terms tied to release.

State and County Booking Resources

For a wider search, the state has a few key tools. The WSP Criminal History site sells background checks for a small fee. The JBRS system from WASPC collects booking data from jails across the state and shares it with law enforcement. JBRS is not open to the public, but the data feeds many county roster sites.

Federal cases run through PACER. If a Camas resident was charged with a federal crime, the case file lives there and not in a state court database.

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities also handle 72 Hour Booking through their own police or county jails.