Walla Walla Jail Roster Search
The Walla Walla jail roster is the public booking log for people arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department and held at the Walla Walla County Jail. Walla Walla is the county seat, and the city and county share the same name. The jail roster covers bookings from both the city police and the county sheriff. You can search by name to find an inmate, check a booking date, or see what charges were filed. This page explains where to look, what data the roster holds, and how Washington law makes jail booking records open to the public.
Walla Walla Jail Roster Overview
Where to Find the Walla Walla Jail Roster
The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and maintains the jail roster. The jail holds people arrested by the Walla Walla Police, the county sheriff, and other agencies in the area. Contact the sheriff's office for current roster data. The roster shows who is in custody, the booking date, the charges, and the bail amount.
The Walla Walla Police Department handles arrests inside the city. The police keep the arrest file. The jail keeps the booking log. These are two separate records. For the arrest report, contact city police. For the booking log, contact the sheriff's office or use the online tools when they are available.
You can also check the statewide Odyssey court portal to find court cases tied to a Walla Walla booking. The portal shows the case number, the filing court, and the next hearing date.
Walla Walla Police and Arrest Records
The Walla Walla Police Department keeps the arrest file for crimes inside the city limits. The file includes the incident report, the officer account, and the basis for the arrest. 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 the report may be redacted. Active investigation notes, juvenile names, and protected witness data are often held back. The rest of the report should come through. If you need both the arrest report and the booking log, you will have to contact both the police department and the sheriff's office.
What the Walla Walla Jail Roster Shows
Under RCW 70.48.100, the Walla Walla County Jail must keep a jail register that is open to the public. The register lists the name of each person held, the hour and date of the booking, the cause, and the hour, date, and manner of release. This applies to all Walla Walla city arrests booked into the county jail.
A typical Walla Walla jail roster entry will include:
- Inmate name and age
- Booking date and time
- Charges at intake
- Bond or bail amount
- Release date if applicable
The full inmate file is not open. Medical records, mental health data, and security plans stay sealed. The register is the public-facing log. Everything else is held in confidence under state law and shared only with criminal justice agencies, the courts, or with the inmate's written consent.
Note: Walla Walla is also home to the Washington State Penitentiary, which is a state prison, not the county jail, and uses a separate DOC roster system.
Walla Walla Jail Roster and State Prison
Walla Walla is known for the Washington State Penitentiary, one of the state's main prison facilities. The penitentiary is not part of the county jail roster. It is a state facility run by the Department of Corrections. If you are looking for someone held at the penitentiary, use the DOC Incarcerated Search instead of the county jail roster.
The DOC runs all state prisons under RCW 72.09. The Walla Walla County Jail holds people before trial or serving short sentences. The state penitentiary holds people after sentencing for longer terms. These are two different systems with two different search tools. Make sure you are using the right one for your situation.
The DOC also runs a Search Resources page that links to state and federal inmate lookup tools. Use that page when you are not sure which facility holds the person.
Walla Walla Jail Roster Screenshot
The Washington DOC Incarcerated Search is the state tool for finding people in Washington prisons, including the penitentiary in Walla Walla. The screenshot below shows the search page.
Use this tool when the person has left the county jail and is now in state custody. For the county jail roster, contact the Walla Walla County Sheriff directly.
Walla Walla Jail Roster Laws
Two laws shape the Walla Walla jail roster. The jail register law in RCW 70.48.100 says the jail must keep a public log of all bookings and releases. The Public Records Act in RCW 42.56 says anyone can ask for that log at any time. You do not need a reason. You do not need to live in Walla Walla.
The five-day rule applies. The agency must respond to a public records request within five business days. The response can be the record, a denial with a legal basis, or a time estimate. For a simple single-name lookup, the turnaround is usually fast.
Custody Alerts and Criminal History
The VINE service covers Walla Walla County. Sign up for free. VINE sends a call, text, or email when the custody status changes. It covers bookings, transfers, and releases from the county jail. It also works for state prison data.
For criminal history, the WATCH service from the Washington State Patrol is the official source for conviction records. WATCH covers the whole state. It shows convictions, not current bookings. The Walla Walla jail roster shows current bookings. Use both tools to get the full picture.
The Walla Walla Municipal Court handles city ordinance cases. Check the court docket to pair jail booking data with the hearing schedule for a Walla Walla arrest.
Nearby Cities and Counties
Walla Walla is the county seat of Walla Walla County. For the full countywide jail roster, see the Walla Walla County page. Check nearby city pages below.