Search Pasco 72 Hour Booking
Pasco 72 Hour Booking records track every person booked into the Franklin County Jail by the Pasco Police Department. Pasco has its own city police force at 215 W. Sylvester Street. After an arrest, officers transport the person to the county jail at 1016 N. 4th Avenue, just blocks away. New intakes are logged on the spot. A judge has to see each person within 72 hours. This page shows you how to look up Pasco bookings, what each record holds, and which county and state tools to use.
Pasco Overview
Pasco Police Department and Booking
The Pasco Police Department is the main agency that arrests people in the city. The station is at 215 W. Sylvester Street, Pasco, WA 99301. The records and main phone is (509) 545-3421. The department covers all of Pasco and works closely with Franklin County for jail booking and court support.
When officers make an arrest, they take the person to the Franklin County Jail at 1016 N. 4th Avenue. Phone there is (509) 545-3500. Intake happens at the jail. Fingerprints, photo, charges, and personal info all go into the county system. From that moment the person is on the county roster. They are no longer just a Pasco PD case.
For source on the city, see the Pasco city website.
The city site links to the Police Department, the Municipal Court, and records request forms.
Franklin County Jail Roster
Pasco bookings go on the Franklin County Jail roster. The county runs the jail and sets policy on what gets shared. The roster is the fastest way to see if a person was booked in the last day or two. It is updated through the day from the live jail database.
For the source page on the county, see the Franklin County website.
The Franklin County site is the main hub for Sheriff news, jail roster links, and public records request forms.
Each entry on the roster shows the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, court status, and bail amount when set. Older bookings drop off the live list once the person is released. To see an older Pasco 72 Hour Booking record, you have to file a public records request with either Pasco Police or the Franklin County Sheriff. Both agencies handle their own files.
Note: Roster data only covers current and very recent inmates, so older Pasco bookings need a written request to either the city or the county.
What a Pasco Booking Record Shows
A Pasco 72 Hour Booking record holds the same fields as any Franklin County intake. Full name. Date of birth. Booking number. Date and time of arrest. Arresting agency, usually Pasco PD. Charges. Bail. Court date. Mug shot. Release date if the person is out.
Some details are private. Social security numbers, driver license numbers, juvenile records, and victim contact info are kept out of the public view. The state Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW 10.97, sets the rules. The Sheriff redacts these fields before any release. Same goes for Pasco PD when they handle a request directly.
Pasco Public Records Requests
Pasco Police accept public records requests by phone, email, mail, or in person. The records line is (509) 545-3421. You can also use the Franklin County Sheriff if your request covers the jail booking sheet rather than the police report. Both agencies follow the state Public Records Act. They have five business days to respond.
Be specific in your request. Give a date range and a name. The agency will let you know the fee and the timeline. Standard copy fees are about 15 cents per page. Some records may be released as PDFs by email at lower cost. Fee waivers can apply for media or public interest requests, though that is up to the agency.
Larger requests can take longer. Pasco Police are a small force compared to a Seattle or Tacoma agency, so they may need more time to pull older files. They will tell you in their first reply if they need extra time.
Court Records and Statewide Lookups
After booking, Pasco cases go to either the Pasco Municipal Court at 215 W. Sylvester for city violations, the Franklin County District Court for misdemeanors, or the Franklin County Superior Court for felonies. The Municipal Court phone is (509) 545-3444. State court data is in the Odyssey Portal. Future hearing dates are at Find My Court Date. Both are free.
Statewide jail booking data is collected through JBRS, run by WASPC. Criminal history checks come from WSP WATCH. Prison records are at the DOC inmate search. Active warrants are at the DOC warrant search. The jail records statute is RCW 70.48.100.
Note: Pasco has both a city Municipal Court and county courts, so check Odyssey for the case and the Franklin County roster for the jail status to get the full picture.
Tips for Searching Pasco Booking Records
Start with the Franklin County jail roster if you need real time data. Use Odyssey for case status. File a records request for full reports. Use the full legal name. Add a middle name or date of birth to narrow it down. Spelling variants matter for Spanish surnames common in the Tri-Cities area.
Local press reports can also help confirm a name and date if you are tracking a specific case. The Tri-City Herald often covers major arrests in Pasco. Use those reports as a starting point, then go to the official source for the booking record itself.
Why the 72 Hour Window Matters in Pasco
The 72 hour rule is set in state law. Anyone arrested without a warrant has to be brought before a judge within 72 hours. Weekends and holidays do not count toward that window. The judge reviews probable cause, sets bail, and decides if the person stays in jail or goes home pending trial. For Pasco arrests, that first hearing is at the Franklin County Courthouse, often by video link from the jail next door.
This early window is when the booking record gets locked into the county system. By the third day after a Pasco arrest, you should see the person on the Franklin County roster, the charges in Odyssey, and a court date set. If you do not, the person was likely released without charges. The Franklin County Public Defender often picks up new cases at this first hearing. People who need help should not wait until day four or five to ask for it.
Knowing the 72 hour rule helps you read a Pasco 72 Hour Booking record. A short stay with no charges means the case fell apart at the probable cause review. A longer stay with bail set points to a more serious charge.
Franklin County 72 Hour Booking
Pasco is the seat of Franklin County. All city arrests flow into the county jail and the county roster. For the broader county view of jail records and the Sheriff, see the Franklin County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Pasco. Each runs its own booking process through local police and the county jail.