Access Bothell 24 Hour Booking
Bothell 24 Hour Booking records are split between two counties. Bothell sits on the line between King County and Snohomish County, and arrests get booked into whichever county covers the arrest spot. That means a Bothell 24 hour booking search may need two or three tools, not one. This page shows where each file lives, which sheriff office keeps the jail register, and how to reach the Bothell Police records unit for a copy of the arrest report. Start with the search widget below.
Bothell Booking Overview
Two Counties, Several Jails
The Bothell Police Department is at 18410 101st Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011. The non-emergency line is (425) 486-1254. Because the city spans the King County and Snohomish County line, Bothell Police holds contracts with several jails. The Bothell Jail and Inmate Information page lists them all.
The Bothell Police page shows the department structure, patrol info, and links to records. It is the right starting point for anyone looking into a local arrest.
Bothell arrests on the King County side usually go to the King County Jail in Seattle, though some end up at the Kirkland City Jail or Issaquah City Jail under contract. Arrests on the Snohomish side go to the Snohomish County Jail in Everett, with Lynnwood City Jail as a possible second stop for short holds.
Where to Search for a Bothell Arrest
Start with both county tools. The King County Subject Lookup shows King County Jail inmates by name or booking number. The Snohomish County Jail Register is searchable alphabetically by last name and is updated through the day.
If the name is not on either, check the city contract jails. Kirkland Municipal Jail has an online inmate lookup for current bookings. Lynnwood City Jail and Issaquah City Jail also take some short term Bothell holds. Under RCW 70.48.100, every one of these jails must keep a public register listing names, booking dates, and reasons for confinement.
A Bothell jail record usually shows:
- Full name and booking date
- Arresting agency (Bothell PD)
- Holding facility
- Current charges and bail
- Next court date
Note: Always check both county tools for a Bothell 24 hour booking, since the split city line makes one tool alone unreliable.
Bothell Public Records Requests
The Bothell Public Records Request page is the central spot for any city record, including police reports and arrest files. The form is online, and staff respond within five business days per state law.
Bothell follows RCW 42.56, the Washington Public Records Act. The city clerk and a designated police records officer handle the work. Most incident reports, arrest logs, and booking confirmations are releasable. Some parts stay private, including victim data, juvenile records, and active investigation notes. Fees follow the state cap. For the jail register itself, Bothell may refer you to the county that holds the person, since the register is the county's file.
Courts and Post-Booking Steps
Misdemeanor cases filed by Bothell Police go to the Bothell Municipal Court. Felony cases split between King County Superior Court and Snohomish County Superior Court, based on where the crime happened. The Washington Odyssey Portal is the main tool for tracking both. The Washington Courts case search is a useful second option. For state prison lookups, use the DOC Incarcerated Search, and for custody alerts use VINELink.
Nearby Cities and Counties
Bothell shares ties with two parent counties. Browse King County or Snohomish County. Nearby cities with pages: Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett. Each page has the same breakdown of jails, records units, and courts.
Bothell 24 Hour Booking After Intake
A Bothell 24 hour booking is just the start of the case. Once a person is processed into the King County Jail, the Snohomish County Jail, or one of the contract jails, the file moves to the prosecutor for charging. Misdemeanors land in Bothell Municipal Court. Felony cases split between King County Superior Court and Snohomish County Superior Court based on where the crime happened. The Odyssey Portal shows the new case as soon as the clerk enters it.
Bothell cases that end with a state prison term move on to the DOC Incarcerated Search. The tool returns the current facility, the DOC number, and the earliest release date. VINELink sends free phone, text, or email alerts when custody status changes at the King County or Snohomish County jails or any state facility on the system.
The MRSC jail services page is a good background read on how Washington cities run jail contracts. The AG Open Government Resource Manual walks through the public records process for any Bothell 24 hour booking file in plain language.
Bothell Legal Aid and Criminal History
Families searching for a Bothell 24 hour booking often need more than a name. The Northwest Justice Project offers free civil legal help across both King County and Snohomish County. The CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014 takes weekday calls and can point a person to the right local office. For criminal defense, the public defender in the county where the case is filed takes new appointments after the first court date.
For a verified statewide criminal history check on a name tied to a Bothell case, the WSP WATCH program under RCW 10.97 is the official source. WATCH does not show live bookings, but it confirms past convictions. The MRSC criminal history guide explains the difference between conviction and nonconviction data, which helps when reading the result.
Note: A Bothell records request goes to the city for police reports, but the jail register itself stays with whichever county actually held the person.
Bothell Jail Intake at Two Counties
The intake path for a Bothell 24 hour booking depends on which side of the city line the arrest happened. On the King County side, deputies drive the person to the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle. On the Snohomish County side, the trip goes to the Snohomish County Jail in Everett on Oakes Avenue. At either site, staff run a warrant check, take a booking photo, and log the name, charges, and arrest time into the jail register. Medical staff do a short health screen before the person moves to a holding area. The entire intake can take one to three hours. Families trying to find a Bothell arrest at night should call both jails. The King County booking desk number is (206) 296-1234 and the Snohomish County jail information line is (425) 388-3395. Have the full name and a rough arrest time ready when you call. Neither jail will give out medical or classification details by phone.
Bothell Booking Retention and State Tools
The Washington State Archives sets the retention schedules for every Bothell 24 hour booking record. Jail registers are kept on a permanent basis under state law. Individual inmate files have shorter windows after release. The two parent counties, King and Snohomish, both follow the same state schedule. When you need an old Bothell booking entry, the right sheriff records team is the legal custodian.
For background on Bothell jail records, the MRSC law enforcement records page covers booking photos, body camera video, and surveillance recordings under the public records act. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs sets the jail standards that both county facilities follow at intake.