Cowlitz County, WA Public Records

Courts in Cowlitz County

Court Records in Cowlitz County, Washington

There are several courts operating in Cowlitz County. Records from these courthouses are maintained by the Cowlitz County Clerk's Office. These records include all civil, criminal, family law, probate, and guardianship cases that come before the Superior Court, and all receipts and disbursement of money related to the courts for fines, restitution, and child support. Court records may be obtained from the Clerk's Office or by request on the county web portal. The Clerk's office is also responsible for managing jury administration for the county's Superior and District. The state's trial courts are the Superior Courts, District Courts, Municipal Courts, Traffic Violations Bureaus, and Toll Courts.

Jails and Prisons in Cowlitz County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Cowlitz County, Washington

The Cowlitz County Jail is a detention facility operated by the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office that holds individuals awaiting trial and those already convicted. The facility keeps a current inmate roster that is publicly available online. Anyone can search detainees for charges, dates booked, and dates released. Visits to inmates require appointments and adherence to conduct guidelines. Located in Kelso, Washington, the Cowlitz County Jail is the county's primary correctional facility, with a capacity of approximately 400 inmates.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Cowlitz County

Arrest Records in Cowlitz County, Washington

Arrest records in Cowlitz County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and other local police departments. They include the personal information of the arrested individual, charges filed against them, booking date and time, mugshots, and police reports. The county allows all citizens to request an arrest record through its web portal or in person at the Sheriff's Office or respective police department. Other policing agencies in the county include Longview PD, Kalama PD, Kelso PD, Woodland PD, Castle Rock PD, Rainier City PD, La Center PD, and Ridgefield PD.

Law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz County collaborate to provide comprehensive arrest records and public safety data. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office collaborates with police departments across the county, which serve their respective areas and strive to maintain public order.