Franklin County Police Records

Franklin County police records such as incident reports, arrest logs, and booking information are maintained by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Pasco, Washington. The county provides a 24/7 online portal for submitting public records requests, and separate Public Records Officers handle county records and Sheriff's Office records. All requests are processed under the Washington Public Records Act, Washington's Public Records Act, with a five-business-day response requirement.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Records

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is located at 1016 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. The main phone number is (509) 545-3504. The office maintains all law enforcement records for unincorporated areas of Franklin County, including incident reports, arrest records, and booking information from the Franklin County Jail. If you need police records from the county's unincorporated areas, the Sheriff's Office is your primary point of contact.

Franklin County has separate Public Records Officers for different parts of county government. Public Records Officer Gray Blair handles county-level records and can be reached at 509-546-5854. For records specific to the Sheriff's Office, requests go to Joy Gibson. This split structure means you should be clear about which type of records you need when you submit your request. Arrest records, jail booking data, and incident reports from deputies fall under the Sheriff's Office, while other county government records go through the general county public records officer.

How to Request Franklin County Police Records

Franklin County offers several ways to submit a public records request. The easiest option for most people is the GovQA online public records request portal, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You create a free account on the portal, submit your request, and track its progress online. This system is especially useful if you want to know the status of your request without making follow-up calls.

If you prefer not to use the online portal, you can also request records by mail or in person at the Sheriff's Office at 1016 N 4th Ave in Pasco. When writing your request, be specific about what you need. Include the name of the person involved, the date of the incident, the location, and any case number you may have. The Franklin County public records page also has the official Public Records Request Form, a fee schedule, a copy of the Public Records Ordinance 2025, and an appeal form if you need to challenge a denial.

If you need discovery documents related to a criminal prosecution, those requests go to the Prosecuting Attorney's office at 509-545-3543, not to the Sheriff's Office. That is a separate process from a standard public records request.

Franklin County Jail Records and Arrest Logs

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates the Franklin County Jail, which houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders. Inmate information can be obtained through the online jail roster, which is one of the most frequently accessed types of Franklin County police records. The roster typically shows the inmate name, booking date, and the charges on file. This information is available to the public under Washington's Public Records Act.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office show the time and date of arrest, the arresting officer, the location, and the charges listed at the time of booking. These records are maintained in the Sheriff's Records Division and can be requested through the GovQA portal or by contacting Joy Gibson directly. Keep in mind that an arrest record reflects custody at a specific time. It does not show the final outcome of the case. For court dispositions, you would need to check with the Franklin County Sheriff page or look up the case in the Washington Courts system.

Pasco Police Records

Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County and the largest city in the county. The Pasco Police Department serves the city limits and maintains its own records separate from the county Sheriff's Office. If you need police records from an incident that happened inside Pasco, you should contact the Pasco Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office covers the unincorporated county areas outside city limits.

For more information specific to Pasco, visit the Pasco police records page. That page covers how to request records from the Pasco Police Department and what types of records are available. If you are not sure which agency responded to a particular incident, you can call the Sheriff's Office or the Pasco Police Department and they can direct you to the right office.

Franklin County Criminal History Records

Franklin County police records held by the Sheriff's Office cover incidents within the county but do not give you a full statewide criminal history. For a statewide check, you need to contact the Washington State Patrol. WSP runs the WATCH system, an online tool that lets anyone search Washington criminal history records for $11. The system returns results instantly and covers convictions and arrests across all Washington counties.

The WSP Criminal History Records page explains what the WATCH database includes and who can access it. For criminal history checks related to specific individuals, WSP also provides a separate process for authorized requesters. Keep in mind that local arrest data held only at the county level may not always appear in a statewide WATCH search. Washington criminal records are also subject to RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, which limits what can be shared and with whom.

Washington Public Records Act and Franklin County

The Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, gives you the legal right to access government records in Washington. The act requires the Franklin County Sheriff's Office to respond to requests within five business days. The response can be the records, an estimated timeline, a clarification request, or a denial with the reason stated. Franklin County also maintains a signed Public Records Ordinance 2025 and has a formal process for appeals if you disagree with a denial.

Fees for copies of records are allowed under state law. The agency can charge for copying costs but generally not for the time spent searching for records on standard requests. If a request is large, the office may give you a cost estimate first. You can also inspect records in person at no charge in most cases, which is useful if you just need to review a document rather than get a physical copy. The MRSC arrest records guide and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs both provide helpful background on law enforcement records in Washington.

Franklin County Collision Reports

Traffic collision reports for crashes on Washington roads are handled by the Washington State Patrol, not the county Sheriff. If you were in an accident in Franklin County, you can get the official report through the WSP collision records page for $10.50. The WRECR system lets you order reports online. The legal authority for crash reports is RCW 46.52.085. Insurance companies, attorneys, and involved parties can typically get a copy of a collision report. Some details may be redacted if an investigation is still open.

Cities in Franklin County

Pasco is the largest city in Franklin County and has its own dedicated police records page.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County borders Adams, Benton, Walla Walla, and Grant counties. Find police records information for neighboring counties below.