What are Kittitas County Arrest Records?
Kittitas County arrest records are official documents about an individual's criminal history record within the jurisdiction of Kittitas County. Arrest records equally describe circumstances that surround an individual's arrests. It includes information on searches, inquiries, reports, logs, arrest warrants, and mug shots. However, these records do not provide definitive proof of a subject's involvement in a crime. Thus, they may not replace detailed criminal history information. The Kittitas Sheriff’s Office is the primary custodian of arrest records in Kittitas.
Crime Statistics
According to data retrieved from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Kittitas County reported a total of 614 criminal offenses in 2018 including 160 larceny-thefts, 95 burglaries, 2 arsons, and 17 motor vehicle thefts. There were also 7 sex-related crimes, 10 aggravated assaults, 82 simple assaults, 1 robbery, and 1 murder.
Compared to 2015, there was a 24% increase in reported crimes. Generally, there was an upward trend in aggravated assault (150%), simple assault (19%), burglaries (46%), motor vehicle theft (31%), and larceny-theft (16%). Nil arson and murder were reported in 2015.
What are Kittitas County Criminal Records?
Kittitas County criminal records are documents of an individual's criminal history within the county’s jurisdiction. These records include reports about an individual's arrests, warrants, past criminal charges, current criminal charges as well as convictions and sentences. Unlike arrest records, criminal records show that an individual was found guilty of the allegations or crimes.
How Do I Get Kittitas County Criminal Records?
Unless sealed by state statute or court order, Kittitas County criminal records are public records. Members of the public can obtain criminal records from the Criminal Records Division of the Washington State Patrol. The Division processes online and mail requests for name-based searches and fingerprint-based searches for in-person requests.
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Online requests: To conduct an online request visit the WATCH portal. The result is instant and costs $11.00 per search.
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Mail requests: To conduct a mail request, download and complete a criminal history request form. Make the applicable payment as check or money order, depending on the service requested, to the Identification and Criminal History Section. Mail the form and payment in a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Washington State Patrol
Identification and Criminal History Section
P.O. Box 42633
Olympia, WA 98504-2633 -
In-person request: The requester must download and complete a criminal history request form. Take the completed form and fingerprint card to the Washington State Patrol Office during business hours.
How to Find Kittitas County Sex Offender Information
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office maintains the Sex Offender Registry on a web portal. The registry is useful to track convicted and wanted sex offenders. Query the database using either the name, phone number, email address, internet name, or location of the suspected sex offender. The portal also allows searchers to sign up for email alerts and share information with others. Likewise, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs maintains a statewide sex offender registry.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Kittitas County Jail?
Inmates serve time at the Kittitas County Jail located at:
Kittitas County Corrections Center
205 West 5th Avenue Suite 1
Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7527
Fax: (509) 962-7037
All visits are conducted via video visitation and only inmates can request a visit. Inmates must request visitation at least 24 hours in advance and notify their visitors of the date and time of their visit. Jail allows a maximum number of 2 adults and their children per visit. Likewise, the jail allows remote video visitations. Visitors must set up an account to conduct remote visitations. Furthermore, all visitors must carry a government-issued photo ID and a legal guardian must accompany visitors below 18 years. Each visit lasts for 30 minutes.
Where And How To Find Kittitas County Inmate Information
Individuals may call the Kittitas County Jail directly to request information on a current inmate. Likewise, the Washington Department of Corrections maintains a public inmate roster. To use the portal, the searcher must know the inmate’s full name or case number.
What are Kittitas County Court Records?
Kittitas County Court Records are documents, files, and transcripts of everything that occurs during a legal process. The court generates and maintains them from when a litigant files a case to when a judge delivers a verdict as well as when a party files an appeal. The County Clerk maintains court records in Kittitas County. To access a court record, the requester must visit the Clerk’s Office in person and present the litigant’s name and case number. Hearing dates and filing dates are also useful in finding court records.
Address requests to:
Kittitas County Clerk
205 West 5th Avenue Suite 210
Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Email: clerk@co.kittitas.wa.us
Location of all Courts in Kittitas County
This is a list of the addresses and contact information of courts in Kittitas County:
Kittitas County Superior Court
205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 210,
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Fax: (509) 933-7667
Kittitas County Superior Court - Juvenile
205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 211
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7516
Fax: (509) 962-7667
Lower Kittitas County District Court
205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 180
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7511
Upper Kittitas County District Court
700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209
Cle Elum Municipal Court
700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209
Roslyn Municipal Court
700 E 1st Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 674-5533
Fax: (509) 674-4209
What are Kittitas County Vital Records?
Vital records in Kittitas are official documents of all life events that occur within county jurisdiction. This includes materials that pertain to all births, deaths, marriages, and marriage dissolution. The Kittitas County Clerk and the Kittitas Department of Public Health are the local custodians of specific vital records in the county.
Where And How To Get Kittitas County Divorce Records
The County Clerk disseminates divorce or marriage dissolution records in Kittitas County. Eligible individuals may obtain certified copies in person, online, or by mail. The Clerk’s Office charges $0.50 per page for photocopies, $0.25 per page for electronic copies, and $5 for a certified copy with $1 for each additional copy. For mail requests, attach a written request, photo ID, and money order or check for applicable fees in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Direct requests to:
Kittitas County Clerk
205 West 5th Avenue Suite 210
Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Email: clerk@co.kittitas.wa.us
Where And How To Get Kittitas County Marriage Records
At the county level, the County Clerk issues marriage licenses. Eligible individuals may obtain certified copies of marriage records in person, online, or by mail. The Clerk’s Office charges $0.50 per page for photocopies, $0.25 per page for electronic copies, and $5 for a certified copy with $1 for each additional copy. For mail requests, attach a written request, photo ID, and money order or check for applicable fees in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Direct Requests to:
Kittitas County Clerk
205 West 5th Avenue Suite 210
Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7531
Email: clerk@co.kittitas.wa.us
Where And How To Get Kittitas County Birth Records
The Kittitas Department of Public Health issues certified copies of birth records upon request to eligible persons. Eligible requesters include immediate family members, only, i.e., mother, father, brother, sister, and grandparents. The requester must visit the Health Department in person or submit a mail request. The standard fee is $20 per copy. The fees are payable via cash, money orders, and credit/debit cards only. For mail requests, attach a written request, photo ID, and money order or check for applicable fees in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Direct requests to:
Kittitas County Public Health Department
507 North Nanum Street, Suite 102
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7515
Where And How To Get Kittitas County Death Records
The County Clerk issues certified copies of death records upon request to eligible persons. Eligible requesters include immediate family members, only, i.e., mother, father, brother, sister, and grandparents. The requester must visit the Health Department in person or submit a mail request. The standard fee is $20 per copy. The fees are payable via cash, money orders, and credit/debit cards only. For mail requests, attach a written request, photo ID, and money order or check for applicable fees in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Direct requests to:
Kittitas County Public Health Department
507 North Nanum Street, Suite 102
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 962-7515
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
