Search Vancouver 72 Hour Booking
Vancouver 72 Hour Booking records track recent arrests made by the Vancouver Police Department in Clark County. Adults taken in by city officers are moved to the Clark County Jail at 707 W. 13th Street for booking. From there, the data shows up on the county roster within hours. This page walks through how to search the jail log, request a full police report, and find court files tied to a Vancouver case. Use the search tool below to start a name lookup, or read on for the local steps and contacts you need.
Vancouver Booking Snapshot
Where Vancouver 72 Hour Booking Records Are Kept
The Vancouver Police Department is at 605 E. Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98660. The non emergency line is (360) 487-7355. The Records Section, which handles 72 hour booking record requests, can be reached at (360) 487-7400. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk in, mail, and online forms all work for a request.
The Clark County Jail at 707 W. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 is the main holding site for adults arrested in the city. Call the jail at (360) 397-2211 for general info. The county runs the live roster and most of the booking data. The city police side of the file holds the incident report, the arresting officer notes, and any photos taken in the field.
For court papers, the Clark County District and Superior Courts handle most local cases. You can search statewide cases through dw.courts.wa.gov and the Odyssey Portal. Both are free and open to the public.
Vancouver Police Department Records
The Vancouver Police Department posts records info, online request forms, and contact details on the official City of Vancouver website.
The Records Section lets you ask for incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and 911 call logs. You can pick the format and the delivery method when you submit the request.
Reports cost $0.15 per page. Audio files are billed at the actual cost of the media. Photo prices vary. The standard reply window is five business days. Big requests may take 10 to 15 business days.
Clark County Jail Roster Lookup
Clark County runs the in custody list for everyone booked in Vancouver. The roster updates often. You search by first name, last name, or booking number. The result page lists the charges, the booking date, the bond, and the next court date. Names drop off the live list once a person is released or moved to state prison.
The 72 hour window matters here. Washington courts must hold a probable cause hearing within 72 hours of an arrest. That means a name on the live roster could be there for a brief stay, then go free, or stay much longer if the judge orders it. Check the list more than once if you need a current view.
If a person is moved to a state facility after sentencing, use the DOC inmate search. That tool covers all Washington prisons.
Note: The Clark County roster is the live source for Vancouver bookings, but a name can leave the list within hours if bail is paid or charges drop.
Public Records Requests in Vancouver
Public records in Vancouver are open under the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Anyone can ask for a copy of a 72 hour booking record, an arrest report, or a 911 log. You do not need to give a reason. The city must reply in five business days. The reply will say if the file is ready, if more time is needed, or if the file is held back under a lawful exemption.
Some items stay private. Names of juvenile suspects, sealed cases, and active investigation files are common holdbacks. The Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW 10.97, sets the rules on what the police can share about old cases. The jail records statute, RCW 70.48.100, governs what jails must release.
To file a request, fill out the online form on the city site, send a letter, or stop by the records desk in person. Be specific. List names, dates, and case numbers when you can. A clear request gets a faster reply.
What Vancouver Booking Records Show
A typical Vancouver 72 hour booking entry covers the basics that the public is allowed to see at the time of intake.
- Name and date of birth
- Booking date and time
- Arresting agency
- Charges
- Bond amount
- First court date
The full file held by Vancouver Police is much deeper. It can include the full incident report, witness statements, body cam notes, and lab work. You get those by filing a separate request with the records desk.
Related State and County Vancouver Booking Tools
Beyond the local roster and the city records desk, you have a set of state tools to help with a Vancouver case. The WSP WATCH system runs name based criminal history checks. The WASPC JBRS system collects jail booking data from across Washington. The DOC warrant search lets you check for active warrants tied to a name.
For court access, courts.wa.gov has links to local court contacts and forms. The MRSC public records guide walks through what cities and counties owe the public. The state sex offender list is run by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. For federal cases tied to Vancouver, use PACER.
Note: Always check more than one source when you research a Vancouver case, since the live roster, the police file, and the court file each show a different slice of the record.
Clark County Booking Records
Vancouver is the county seat of Clark County. All city arrests flow through the county jail. For the full county jail roster, sheriff records, and court info, see the Clark County 72 Hour Booking page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Vancouver. Each has its own local booking page.