Bothell Inmate Population Records

Bothell inmate population records are more complex than most Washington cities because Bothell straddles the border between King County and Snohomish County. A single police department serves both sides of the city, but where an arrested person ends up depends on which part of Bothell the arrest took place in and what charges are involved. Bothell contracts with five different facilities for jail services, and custody records for Bothell inmates may appear in the King County, Snohomish County, Kirkland, Lynnwood, or Issaquah jail systems. This page explains which facilities to check and how to search each one.

Where Bothell Arrests Go

The Bothell Police Department at 18410 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011 provides law enforcement for the entire city, including both the King County and Snohomish County portions. The department's non-emergency line is (425) 486-1254. Arrestees from Bothell are sent to one of five contract facilities depending on the charge type, available space, and which county the incident occurred in.

The city's jail and inmate information page lists all five facilities Bothell uses. These are the King County Correctional Facility, the Snohomish County Jail, the Kirkland City Jail, the Lynnwood City Jail, and the Issaquah City Jail. Procedures vary by facility. If you need to confirm which one holds a specific person, contact the Court Clerk at (425) 487-5587, or contact the facilities directly.

The Bothell jail information page is shown below. It is the city's own resource for residents trying to locate someone who was arrested in Bothell.

Searching the Bothell Inmate Population

Because Bothell uses multiple facilities, you may need to check more than one system. Start with the county that matches the arrest location. For the King County side of Bothell, use the King County JILS subject lookup to search by name. The King County jail inmate page at kingcounty.gov/dept/sheriff/jailinmates also provides guidance and links to the search portal.

For the Snohomish County side, the Snohomish County Jail Register lists current inmates at the Snohomish County Jail in Everett. This covers individuals held on both misdemeanor and felony charges originating from the Snohomish County portion of Bothell. The Snohomish register also shows bail information.

For certain misdemeanor arrests, SCORE may also be used. The SCORE inmate roster at scorejail.org covers South King County facilities and can be searched by last name. While SCORE is not one of Bothell's five primary contract jails, some misdemeanor cases may route there depending on bed availability and charge type.

If you cannot find the person in any local jail roster, they may have been transferred to a Washington State DOC facility after sentencing. The VINE service shown below is the fastest way to get current custody location confirmed across all facilities.

Public Records Access for Bothell Inmate Population

Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) applies to all government agencies holding Bothell-related records. This includes the Bothell Police Department, the King County Sheriff's Office, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, and any city jail facility where a Bothell arrestee is held. Each agency must respond to public records requests within five business days.

Under RCW 70.48.100, each jail facility is required to keep a jail register open to the public. The register must document every confined person by name and booking date. This is why each of Bothell's five contract jails maintains its own public roster that you can access separately.

To request records from the Bothell Police Department, contact the department at 18410 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011 or call (425) 486-1254. If you need records from a specific facility, contact that jail directly. Each facility has its own records unit and its own process for responding to public disclosure requests under RCW 42.56.

VINE Custody Notifications for Bothell Arrests

VINE is especially valuable for Bothell inmate tracking because of the multi-facility setup. Instead of calling each of the five contract jails separately, you can register once through VINELink.com and receive alerts covering all of them. VINE sends notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes, or has a court appearance. Registration is free and anonymous.

The service updates approximately every 15 minutes for jail facilities, which is much faster than checking each roster manually. For Bothell residents with family members or victims needing to track someone in custody, VINE is the most practical option given the complexity of Bothell's jail contracting arrangements.

State Resources for Bothell Inmate Searches

If a Bothell resident was convicted of a felony and sentenced to state prison, their custody information moves into the Washington State DOC system. The DOC incarcerated search at doc.wa.gov covers all 10 state prison facilities. You can search by name or DOC number at no cost. Results show the current facility assignment and can be used to confirm whether someone has been transferred out of a local county jail.

The Washington Courts public case search at courts.wa.gov covers both King County and Snohomish County court systems. This is the right tool to check how a Bothell arrest played out in court. Cases from the King County side go through King County Superior and District Courts; cases from the Snohomish County side go through Snohomish County courts. Both are searchable through the statewide tool.

King and Snohomish County Inmate Records

Bothell spans two counties. Arrests on the King County side go to King County facilities; arrests on the Snohomish County side go to Snohomish County Jail. Use the links below to access each county's full inmate population resources.

View King County Inmate Population

View Snohomish County Inmate Population

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Bothell in the greater Seattle metro area. Each has its own jail routing arrangements.