King County Sheriff

Emergency: Call 9-1-1 

King County Courthouse
516 Third Ave
Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-4155
TTY Relay: 7-1-1
sheriff@kingcounty.gov

Call (206) 296-3311 to report a neighborhood problem or a crime that is not an emergency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure requestsThe King County Sheriff's Office is committed to responding to your request for public records in a timely manner.

Responding to Public Disclosure Requests

Within five business days (excluding holidays) after receiving a request, we will:

  • Provide the record(s); or
  • Acknowledge your request and give you a reasonable estimate of how long it will take to respond; or
  • Deny the request in writing, stating the reasons for the denial (this could also include a denial of part of your request and a granting of the remainder).

Once the records have been collected, they will be sent to you. Any records or portion of records that are exempt from disclosure will be redacted. We will specify the exemption that applies to any redactions.

For security and verification purposes, please be aware that you may need to pick up the materials in person.

What is the copying charge?

We charge 15 cents a page for documents and the actual costs for duplicating audiotapes, videotapes, photographs, and computer diskettes, according to state law (RCW 42.56.070 (7) and (8) and RCW 42.56.120).

Still have questions?

If you have any questions regarding our public records process, please contact our Public Records Officer.


Download

Public disclosure request form (100k)

So that we can process your request properly, please include a clear description of the specific record you are requesting.


Locations and Times

To request records, you may call, write, fax or ask for the records in person using the request form. Please be sure you submit a detailed description of the requested records/information. 

For Case or Incident Reports:

King County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Records Unit
King County Courthouse
516 3rd Avenue, Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-4190
Fax: 206-205-8286
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays
Closed holidays

For All Other Requests:

King County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Legal Unit
King County Courthouse
516 3rd Avenue, Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-5292
Fax: 206-296-7757
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays
Closed holidays


Public Records Officer

Patty Shelledy
Legal Unit
Phone: (206) 296-5292