Clark Criminal Court Records
Clark County, Washington, Warrant Search
Washington County categorizes arrest warrants as public records. Access to Clark County arrest warrants is guaranteed by the Washington Public Records Act. This legislation establishes that the public has the right to access government records, unless there are statutory or judicial restrictions. However, public access does not include sealed arrest warrants or those whose disclosure will compromise public safety or jeopardize active investigations.
Clark County does not maintain a centralized public website or database that lists active warrants. In Clark County, warrant status is listed through the courts or formal public records requests. To inquire about arrest warrants in Clark County, contact the following agencies:
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
707 W 13th Street, Lower Level,
Vancouver,
WA 98660
Phone: (564) 397-2211
Clark County District Court
210 E 13th Street,
Vancouver,
WA 98660
Phone: (564) 397-2424
Clark County Superior Court
1200 Franklin Street,
Vancouver,
WA 98660
Phone: (564) 397-2292
| Agency/Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants | Online Records Request Form | The Clark County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain an online arrest warrant database |
| Clark County Clerk’s Office | Maintains Clark County’s Superior Court case records | Online | Inquirers can identify if warrants have been issued in specific cases |
| Washington Department of Corrections (WADOC) | Provides access to outstanding “Secretary's Warrants” | Online DOC Warrant Search | This option covers only warrants against individuals under the DOC's supervision. |