Find Vancouver Jail Roster Records

The Vancouver jail roster is the public booking log for people arrested in Vancouver, Washington, and held at the Clark County Jail. Vancouver is the largest city in Clark County and sits across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. The Vancouver Police Department handles city arrests. The Clark County Sheriff runs the jail. You can search the Vancouver jail roster online by name to check a booking date, see charges, or confirm if someone is still in custody. This page covers the search tools, what data the roster holds, and how state law gives you the right to see it.

Where to Find the Vancouver Jail Roster

The Clark County Sheriff's jail page is the main source for the Vancouver jail roster. The sheriff runs the jail and posts booking data for public access. Search by name. The system shows the booking date, charges, bail, and custody status. The Clark County Jail is at 4201 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663. It sits inside the city, so transport from arrest to booking is short.

The Vancouver Police Department makes most city arrests. The police keep the arrest report. The jail keeps the booking log. For the arrest report, contact Vancouver Police. For the booking data, use the sheriff's site or call the Clark County Sheriff at (564) 397-2211.

Vancouver is the biggest city in Clark County by a wide margin. That means a large share of the bookings on the county roster come from Vancouver Police arrests. When you search the roster, you may see entries from Vancouver, Camas, and unincorporated areas all mixed together.

Vancouver Police Records

The Vancouver Police Department keeps the city side of the arrest file. The file holds the incident report, the officer account, and the facts of the stop. To get a copy, file a public records request with the city. Under RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act, the city must respond within five business days.

Some parts of a police report can be held back. Active case notes, juvenile names, and some witness data are often redacted. The rest should come to you. The reply can be the record itself, a denial with a legal reason, or a time estimate for a bigger request.

The screenshot below shows the Vancouver Police Department website, the starting point for city arrest records and public records requests.

From this site you can reach the records request form and links to the Clark County jail system for Vancouver booking data.

Searching the Vancouver Jail Roster Online

Go to the Clark County jail page and search by last name. The tool returns all current inmates with that name. Each entry shows the booking date, the charges, the bail amount, and the housing unit. If the person has been released, the record shows the release date.

If the person does not show up, the booking may be in progress. Intake at the Clark County Jail can take a few hours from arrest to online posting. Call the jail directly for the most up-to-date information. You can also use the statewide Odyssey court portal to find court cases tied to a Vancouver arrest.

The Vancouver Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanors. Felony cases go to Clark County Superior Court. Pair the jail roster with the court docket to track a case from booking to hearing.

What the Vancouver Jail Roster Contains

Under RCW 70.48.100, the Clark County Jail must keep a register that is open to the public. The law says the jail must log the name of each person held, the hour and date of the booking, the cause, and the hour, date, and manner of release. This covers all Vancouver arrests booked at the jail.

A typical Vancouver jail roster entry includes:

• Inmate name and age
• Booking date and time
• Charges filed at intake
• Bail or bond amount
• Housing unit
• Next court date if set
• Release date or status

The full inmate file is not public. Medical records, mental health data, and security plans stay sealed under state law. Only the register and basic booking data are open without a special request.

Vancouver Jail Roster Laws

Two state laws shape what you see on the Vancouver jail roster. The register law in RCW 70.48.100 says the jail must keep a public log. The Public Records Act in RCW 42.56 says anyone can ask for government records without giving a reason. Together, they make the Vancouver jail roster open to the public at all times.

The five-day rule applies to formal requests. The agency must respond within five business days. The response can be the record, a denial, or a time estimate. Copying fees may apply for paper copies. Most single-name lookups are handled through the online roster at no cost.

Custody Alerts for Vancouver Inmates

The VINE service covers Clark County. Sign up for free. You get a call, text, or email when the custody status changes. VINE works for bookings, transfers, and releases at the Clark County Jail and for state prison data through the DOC.

For state prison inmates, use the DOC Incarcerated Search. The DOC runs all Washington state prisons under RCW 72.09. For criminal history conviction data, the WATCH service from the State Patrol is the official tool.

Vancouver Jail Roster and Public Access

The jail register is public. The full inmate file is not. Under RCW 70.48.100, the register must list each booking and release on a timely basis. Medical data, mental health data, and security plans are exempt. The rest of the inmate file is held in confidence and shared only with criminal justice agencies, the courts, or with the written consent of the person.

Vancouver sits right on the Oregon border. If you think a person was arrested in Portland instead of Vancouver, you need to check the Multnomah County system in Oregon. The two cities are close, but their jail systems are in different states with different laws. The DOC Search Resources page can also help if you need to check federal custody or other state systems.

Nearby Cities and Counties

Vancouver is in Clark County. For countywide jail data, see the Clark County page. Check nearby city jail roster pages below.