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Where to search Kittitas County records

Kittitas County, Washington court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kittitas County official source (co.kittitas.wa.us). Check current custody through Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster. Use Official Washington State Courts directory for local court identification for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesKittitas County official source (co.kittitas.wa.us)
Current custodyOfficial Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster
Statewide recordsOfficial Washington State Courts directory for local court identification
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Kittitas County lists its courthouse at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-2887, with general county hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Sheriff's Office lists its main office at 307 W. Umptanum Road, Ellensburg, and the jail at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 1, Ellensburg; the listed sheriff and jail telephone numbers are 509-962-7525 and 509-962-7527.
The official jail page states that the Kittitas County Jail is a Sheriff's Office division and that the facility's total capacity is 209 beds after the 2012 annex expansion.
The official jail roster lists people currently housed in the jail and people previously housed during the past three days, and provides a VINELink notification option.
The county contact directory separately lists Superior Court, Lower District Court, and Upper District Court contacts, including telephone numbers 509-962-7533, 509-962-7511, and 509-674-5533.
Kittitas County directs public-records requests to an online portal and provides department descriptions to help requesters identify the appropriate records officer.

Kittitas County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Kittitas County official source (co.kittitas.wa.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Statewide records	Official Washington State Courts directory for local court identification	State	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Kittitas County public-records request portal and department-routing instructions	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Kittitas County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Kittitas County has 48,803 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 53-037
Population: 48,803 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Kittitas County lists its courthouse at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-2887, with general county hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists its main office at 307 W. Umptanum Road, Ellensburg, and the jail at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 1, Ellensburg; the listed sheriff and jail telephone numbers are 509-962-7525 and 509-962-7527.
Local detail: The official jail page states that the Kittitas County Jail is a Sheriff's Office division and that the facility's total capacity is 209 beds after the 2012 annex expansion.
Local detail: The official jail roster lists people currently housed in the jail and people previously housed during the past three days, and provides a VINELink notification option.
Local detail: The county contact directory separately lists Superior Court, Lower District Court, and Upper District Court contacts, including telephone numbers 509-962-7533, 509-962-7511, and 509-674-5533.
Local detail: Kittitas County directs public-records requests to an online portal and provides department descriptions to help requesters identify the appropriate records officer.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Kittitas County lists its courthouse at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-2887, with general county hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists its main office at 307 W. Umptanum Road, Ellensburg, and the jail at 205 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 1, Ellensburg; the listed sheriff and jail telephone numbers are 509-962-7525 and 509-962-7527.
Local detail: The official jail page states that the Kittitas County Jail is a Sheriff's Office division and that the facility's total capacity is 209 beds after the 2012 annex expansion.

How can someone verify current custody at the Kittitas County Jail?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone verify current custody at the Kittitas County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

How far back does the official Kittitas County Jail roster go?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How far back does the official Kittitas County Jail roster go depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

How can someone register for VINELink custody notifications?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone register for VINELink custody notifications depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

Which Kittitas County court handles a criminal, civil, traffic, or juvenile matter?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Kittitas County court handles a criminal, civil, traffic, or juvenile matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

How can someone find an inmate's court date or contact the correct court?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone find an inmate's court date or contact the correct court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

How do Kittitas County public-records requests work and which department receives them?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Kittitas County public-records requests work and which department receives them depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

How do county sheriff jurisdiction and municipal police jurisdiction differ in Kittitas County?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do county sheriff jurisdiction and municipal police jurisdiction differ in Kittitas County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

What records may be unavailable because they are court-protected, sealed, confidential, or exempt?

For Kittitas County, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services and Official Kittitas County Jail current and recent custody roster, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What records may be unavailable because they are court-protected, sealed, confidential, or exempt depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official Kittitas County public-records request portal and department-routing instructions. Court-date information is maintained by the relevant court; the jail FAQ states that the jail may not have an inmate's court date until the day of the proceeding.

Criminal cases in Kittitas County

The Kittitas County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Kittitas County government and sheriff services cover county jurisdiction, while incorporated municipalities may maintain separate police departments, municipal courts, ordinances, and records procedures. Court: The county contact directory identifies Superior Court, Lower District Court, and Upper District Court services. The Washington State Courts directory identifies the relevant Kittitas County court locations and statewide court structure; exact venue depends on case type and location.

Jail and custody information for Kittitas County

For current custody information, start with Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services. The official jail roster is a short-window operational roster, not a complete historical booking or disposition database.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kittitas County Jail is a county Sheriff's Office facility in Ellensburg. The official roster covers current custody and the preceding three days, while transfers or state custody may require separate confirmation. Municipal: Municipal law-enforcement and court boundaries are distinct from county sheriff and county trial-court functions. The reviewed sources do not provide a complete municipality-by-municipality boundary map.

Statewide sources for Washington records

Use Official Washington State Courts directory for local court identification as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby Washington records pages

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Official Kittitas County and Washington record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Kittitas County Sheriff's Office contacts, jail information, and county public-safety services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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