Active Warrant Search in Snohomish County, Washington
In Snohomish County, warrants are considered public under the Washington Public Records Act, codified in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 42.56, and Washington’s General Rule (GR) 31. The RCW Chapter 42.56 covers warrants held by law enforcement agencies, while warrants in the custody of courts are subject to GR 31.
Interested persons must possess the warrant subject's full name and date of birth to conduct an active warrant search in Snohomish County. They may visit or contact local law enforcement agencies, such as the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and municipal police departments, to make inquiries about active warrants. These agencies' contact information is accessible through the County Sheriff’s Contact-Us page. Alternatively, interested persons may contact the criminal division of local courts, such as the Snohomish County Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or District Court, to inquire about warrants they issued. For instance, information about active misdemeanor warrants may be obtained by contacting the county District Court at (425) 388-3331. Meanwhile, the County Superior Court Clerk may be contacted at (425) 388-3466 for information about felony warrants.
Note: The Washington State Department of Corrections also provides a statewide warrant search portal. Users may search the portal by name, DOC number, crime, and county.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants | Phone and in person | May be limited to warrants that the agency executes |
| Snohomish County Superior Court | Maintains and issues felony warrants | Only felony warrants may be available | |
| Snohomish County District Courts | Maintains and issues misdemeanor warrants | May be limited to misdemeanor warrants | |
| Washington State Department of Corrections warrant search portal | Statewide warrant search | online | May only contain warrants for individuals who are or were incarcerated in a state correctional facility. |