Kittitas County 72 Hour Booking

Kittitas County 72 Hour Booking records are kept by the Sheriff in Ellensburg. The Sheriff runs the county jail at 307 N. Main Street and books in arrests from across the county. Kittitas does not host a public 72 hour booking page like some larger counties, so the main way to find a recent booking is to call the Sheriff or send a written records request. This page lays out how to search, what records are open, and which state tools fill the gap.

Where to Find Kittitas County 72 Hour Booking Records

Start with the Sheriff. Call (509) 962-7527 to ask about a current inmate or a recent intake. Staff can tell you whether someone is held at the Ellensburg jail and read off the booking date and basic charges. They will not release the full booking file by phone. For that you file a public records request in writing.

Booking records in Kittitas County are governed by the same state law that covers every other Washington jail. The Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, sets the rules for response time and fees. The jail records statute, RCW 70.48.100, covers booking photos and other items that are not public.

Lead-in: many county-level resources, including the Sheriff and the courts, are linked from the Kittitas County website.

Use the county home page to jump to the Sheriff, jail, courts, or records desk.

Kittitas County Sheriff and Jail

The Sheriff's office is at 307 N. Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone (509) 962-7527. Fax (509) 962-7027. The county jail shares the same address. For booking records, intake info, and visit schedules, the Sheriff is the only stop. The jail is small. Staff know each booking by hand, which actually makes phone questions easier than in big cities.

City arrests in Ellensburg also come through the county jail. The Ellensburg Police Department is at 312 W. University Way, phone (509) 962-7280. Most city bookings show up in the same county jail log. So a single records request to the Sheriff usually covers both city and county arrests.

Public Records Requests in Kittitas County

To file a request, write to the Kittitas County Sheriff at 307 N. Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Spell out the inmate name, the booking date, and the booking number if you have it. Say what you want, such as the booking sheet, charge list, or release record. Include your contact info. The Sheriff has five business days to give you a first response.

Copies cost about $0.15 per page. Larger requests may need a deposit. Some records are exempt. Active investigation files, juvenile records, and material covered by RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, are not always released. The Sheriff will tell you what was held back and why. You can ask the agency to review the call.

For statewide criminal history, use the Washington State Patrol Criminal History system. WSP runs the state repository. Fees and forms are on the WSP site.

Kittitas Court Cases Tied to Bookings

Most bookings turn into court cases within a day or two. Kittitas County District Court is at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, phone (509) 962-7527. Superior Court shares the same address and phone. Misdemeanor bookings go to District Court. Felony bookings move to Superior Court for arraignment.

To check court dates, use Find My Court Date. The Odyssey Portal covers many local courts. The Washington Courts site is the statewide hub for case search, forms, and rules.

Booking data also flows up to the WASPC JBRS booking system, which is the statewide jail booking reporting system. The WASPC main site links to other criminal justice tools used by sheriffs across Washington.

State and Federal Tools

If you cannot find someone in Kittitas, check state and federal systems. The DOC Incarcerated Search covers state prison inmates. The DOC Warrant Search shows open state warrants. The MRSC law enforcement records guide spells out what each agency must release. Federal cases are searchable through PACER.

Each tool has its limits. The DOC search only shows people in state custody after sentencing. The WSP system only shows confirmed criminal history. PACER only shows federal cases. The Sheriff is still the best place to start for fresh county bookings.

Mail and Visits

To send mail, address the envelope to the inmate's full name at Kittitas County Jail, 307 N. Main Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Use a return address. The jail screens mail and rejects items that break the rules. Visits are by appointment. Call the jail to schedule.

The jail also handles attorney visits. Bring ID and a bar card. Phone calls run through a third-party provider. Family and friends set up an account to take calls.

Money for an inmate account can be sent through the jail's contracted provider. Ask the booking desk which service the jail uses. Most jails accept money orders by mail with the inmate name and booking number on the front. Cash and personal checks are usually not allowed. Each method has its own fees and timing.

Property left at booking is held until release. The booking officer logs each item. Family members usually cannot pick up property unless the inmate signs a release. Call ahead before you make the drive to Ellensburg.

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