Grays Harbor County, WA Public Records
Grays Harbor County provides public access to a variety of records under the Washington State Public Records Act (PRA), RCW 42.56. Public records include vital records such as birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates, government documents, property records, law enforcement reports, and more. Requests for records may be submitted through the Online Portal and are fulfilled in different time frames depending on the volume and complexity of the request. Requests for court records must be made directly with the respective courts. Some records will not be available or will require redaction. These records are available under the Washington State Public Records Act through the Grays Harbor County Records Clerk's Office.
Courts in Grays Harbor County
Court Records in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County courts, including the Superior Court, District Court, Municipal Courts, Traffic Violations Bureaus, and Toll Courts, handle civil, criminal, probate, and family law cases. The Grays Harbor County Superior Court holds jurisdiction over serious criminal cases, civil cases, and family matters, while the District Court handles misdemeanor offenses and small claims. Court records such as civil, criminal, and probate case files are available through the Grays Harbor Superior Court Clerk's Office. Municipal Courts may offer a youth, teen, or student court program for 16 and 17-year-olds, where peers serve as jurors, judges, lawyers, and court staff in traffic infraction cases. These records can be requested in person at 102 W. Broadway Ave, Montesano, WA, or by submitting an online request. Requesters may need to provide relevant details, such as case numbers or party names, to facilitate the search process. Some records may require identification or authorization to access.
Jails and Prisons in Grays Harbor County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Inmate records are kept by the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department, headed by Sheriff Darrin Wallace. The County Sheriff's Department is tasked with managing all detention facilities within the county. One can search for inmates by visiting the Sheriff's Department or using the online portal to view charges, dates booked, and dates released. The Corrections Division offers a secure environment for inmates who are waiting for their trial and those who have already been sentenced.
The Washington State Department of Corrections has a prison facility in Aberdeen, the Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC). It houses over 1,900 male inmates in minimum to maximum custody. Interested persons can search for those incarcerated in this facility online on the department's website.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Grays Harbor County
Arrest Records in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County Arrest Records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and local police departments. Records typically include the name and identifying information of the arrested individual, charges booked, and information identifying the arresting officer. Arrest records can be accessed in person at the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office or requested online. To obtain these records, individuals may need to provide specific information, such as the name of the arrested individual or the date of the arrest. Booking photos and related documents may also be available.
Where the arrest is made by a local police department, contact the agency for a copy. Policing agencies operating in Grays Harbor include Aberdeen PD, Ocean Shores PD, Hoquiam PD, Westport PD, Elma PD, McCleary PD, Montesano PD, Cosmopolis PD, Raymond PD, Pacific City PD, Redmond PD, Port Orchard PD, South Bend PD, Edgewood PD, and Oak Harbor PD.
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