Spokane County Booking Records
Spokane County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Spokane County Sheriff and Detention Services in downtown Spokane. The county jail and the Geiger Corrections Center hold more than 700 people on a typical day. The online inmate roster lets you search by name, see booking dates, charges, bond, and the next court date. This page shows you how to look up recent bookings, where to call, and how to file a public records request for full custody files.
Spokane County 72 Hour Booking Overview
Where to Find Spokane County 72 Hour Booking Records
The first stop is the Spokane County Sheriff inmate roster. It runs around the clock and gets fresh data many times each day. You can pull up anyone held at the Spokane County Jail or Geiger Corrections Center. Search by last name. First name and date of birth are optional but help when the last name is common.
The roster lists the booking number, name, age, gender, race, booking date, and a short charge summary. Click a name to see the full file. That view shows every charge with the matching RCW 70.48.100 jail record citation, bail amounts per count, court dates, and the arresting agency. Mugshots may show up when policy allows. The site is free. You do not need a login.
If you cannot get online, call the 24/7 information line at (509) 477-2278. The phone tree gives basic custody info. The lobby at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue is open 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM, seven days a week, for in person checks.
Visit the Spokane County Inmate Roster to begin a search.
The roster page is mobile friendly and runs the same on phones and desktops.
How the Spokane County Jail Roster Works
Spokane County runs two main lockups. The Spokane County Jail downtown handles intake and houses medium and maximum security inmates. The Geiger Corrections Center sits west of the city in Airway Heights. Geiger holds people on minimum and medium custody and runs work release programs. Both feed the same online roster.
Booking takes a few hours from arrest. Staff log the person, run a medical check, set housing, and post the file. Most arrests show on the public roster within a shift. The 72 hour window is the most active time for changes. Bond amounts can shift, charges can be added, and people can be released as cases move.
For deeper jail policy and visit info, see the Spokane County Sheriff site.
The sheriff page links out to detention services, warrants, and victim resources.
Note: Booking data on the roster is preliminary and may change as charges are filed or dropped by the prosecutor.
What Appears on a Spokane County Booking Record
A full booking file holds the basics plus the legal trail. You will see the name, date of birth, mugshot when allowed, booking number, intake time, holding facility, all charges with code citations, bail per count, court dates, and the arresting agency. Some files include hold flags from other counties or federal bodies.
Use the roster for fast custody checks. For the full case file, pair the booking number with a court search through the Odyssey Portal or Find My Court Date.
Spokane County backs a wide range of public records under RCW 42.56. Some items are sealed. Juvenile booking files are kept private.
Public Records Requests in Spokane County
To get copies of a booking file, send a written request to Spokane County Detention Services - Records, 1100 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260. List the inmate's full name, date of birth, and the records you want. Add a return address and a phone number. Copies cost $0.15 per page.
The records office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on weekends and state holidays. Plan on five to ten business days for the first reply. Older files may take 15 to 30 days to pull.
The state law on disclosure of criminal history is RCW 10.97. It sets what can go out and what stays sealed.
The county website has more details on the request process.
From the home page you can reach the sheriff, the courts, and the public records portal.
Note: Juvenile detention records are confidential and cannot be released to the public under state law.
Related Spokane County and State Databases
State and federal sites often hold pieces the county roster lacks. The DOC Incarcerated Search finds people sent to state prison after a county case ends. The DOC warrant search lists active escape and DOC warrants.
For criminal history beyond bookings, the WSP Criminal History system gives statewide records under RCW 4.24.550. Local police chiefs feed data to the JBRS system run by the WASPC.
For court dates and case outcomes, the Washington Courts portal covers superior and district courts. Federal cases run through PACER. The MRSC page lays out public records duties for sheriffs under RCW 36.28A.040.
Fees and Copy Costs in Spokane County
Inspection of public records is free. You only pay when you ask for paper or digital copies. Spokane County Detention Services charges $0.15 per page for paper copies of booking files, jail logs, and incident reports. Certified copies cost more. Larger requests may bring a deposit.
If you need court records tied to a booking, the Spokane County Clerk at the Superior Court charges its own copy fees per page. The clerk sits in the courthouse at 1116 W. Broadway Avenue. The District Court is at 1033 W. Gardner Avenue and handles misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Copies of statewide criminal history through the Washington State Patrol system carry their own fee schedule. The Watch system is the most common tool used.
Pay by check or money order made out to Spokane County. Some counters take cash. Credit cards may not work for small in person requests.
Note: Larger record requests may need a deposit before staff begin pulling and copying the file.
Local Police Agencies and Booking Flow
The Spokane Police Department at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue handles arrests in the city of Spokane. The Spokane Valley Police Department at 12710 E. Sprague Avenue covers the Valley. Liberty Lake Police, Airway Heights Police, and Cheney Police each cover their own city. All of these agencies bring people to the Spokane County Jail for intake and booking.
That is why the county roster covers so much ground. One central jail means one central search. Look there first, then narrow down by which police agency made the arrest if you know it.
Cities in Spokane County
Most arrests in the county come from Spokane city and Spokane Valley. Other police departments include Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, and Cheney. All bookings flow into the same Spokane County Jail downtown.