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San Juan County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for San Juan County, Washington; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
San Juan County public records: common questions
Where to search San Juan County records
San Juan County, Washington court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information. Check current custody through official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information. Use official Washington State Court Directory information for San Juan County Superior Court, County Clerk, and Juvenile Court for the state-level path described in this guide.
- Court casesofficial San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information
- Current custodyofficial county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information
- Statewide recordsofficial Washington State Court Directory information for San Juan County Superior Court, County Clerk, and Juvenile Court
- 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.
- The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is located at 96 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, with a business phone number of 360-378-4151.
- The Sheriff's Office lists a Lopez Island substation at 2467 C Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, Washington 98261.
- The county maintains a temporary holding facility in Friday Harbor; people awaiting trial or serving a sentence are sent to the South Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington.
- The Sheriff's Office operates an electronic home-detention program for eligible post-sentenced individuals with sentences of less than 365 days.
- San Juan County Superior Court and the County Clerk are located at 350 Court Street, Suite 7, Friday Harbor; the court phone is 360-378-2399 and the clerk phone is 360-378-2163.
- San Juan County District Court lists jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, parking infractions, civil suits up to $100,000, specified small claims, and civil protection orders.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | official San Juan County Sheriff's Office mission, locations, contacts, and public-safety information | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | official Washington State Court Directory information for San Juan County Superior Court, County Clerk, and Juvenile Court | State | Open source |
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Records for San Juan County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. San Juan County has 18,577 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
- 53-055
- Population
- 18,577 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is located at 96 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, with a business phone number of 360-378-4151.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office lists a Lopez Island substation at 2467 C Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, Washington 98261.
- Local detail
- The county maintains a temporary holding facility in Friday Harbor; people awaiting trial or serving a sentence are sent to the South Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office operates an electronic home-detention program for eligible post-sentenced individuals with sentences of less than 365 days.
- Local detail
- San Juan County Superior Court and the County Clerk are located at 350 Court Street, Suite 7, Friday Harbor; the court phone is 360-378-2399 and the clerk phone is 360-378-2163.
- Local detail
- San Juan County District Court lists jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, parking infractions, civil suits up to $100,000, specified small claims, and civil protection orders.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is located at 96 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, with a business phone number of 360-378-4151.
- Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists a Lopez Island substation at 2467 C Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island, Washington 98261.
- Local detail: The county maintains a temporary holding facility in Friday Harbor; people awaiting trial or serving a sentence are sent to the South Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington.
Where are San Juan County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court located?
San Juan County has a Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court. Superior Court and County Clerk offices are at 350 Court Street in Friday Harbor; District Court handles the limited matters listed on its official page. Check official Washington State Court Directory information for San Juan County Superior Court, County Clerk, and Juvenile Court to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can I contact the San Juan County Clerk for court records or copies?
The reviewed San Juan County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I verify whether someone is being held at the Friday Harbor facility or transferred to SCORE?
No reviewed official source for San Juan County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Check official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
What types of cases does San Juan County District Court handle?
San Juan County District Court lists jurisdiction over misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic and non-traffic infractions, parking infractions, civil suits up to $100,000, specified small claims, and civil protection orders. Check official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Who may visit a person held in the San Juan County temporary facility?
The Sheriff's Office operates a temporary Friday Harbor holding facility, while people awaiting trial or serving sentences are sent to SCORE in Des Moines. Electronic home detention is a separate county-supervised post-sentence program. Use official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How does San Juan County electronic home detention work?
The Sheriff's Office operates an electronic home-detention program for eligible post-sentenced individuals with sentences of less than 365 days. Use official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
Which law-enforcement agency has responsibility on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, or another island?
The approved official source set for San Juan County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use official San Juan County Sheriff's Office mission, locations, contacts, and public-safety information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
What is the difference between county, municipal, state-correctional, and federal custody in San Juan County?
No reviewed official source for San Juan County establishes one current comparison covering each requested official record or custody system. Use official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.
San Juan County criminal and court records
Start with official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information for the official San Juan County court path. County: San Juan County government serves the county's island communities and unincorporated areas, while incorporated municipalities and special districts have separate local responsibilities. Court: San Juan County has a Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court. Superior Court and County Clerk offices are at 350 Court Street in Friday Harbor; District Court handles the limited matters listed on its official page.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Sheriff's Office operates a temporary Friday Harbor holding facility, while people awaiting trial or serving sentences are sent to SCORE in Des Moines. Electronic home detention is a separate county-supervised post-sentence program. Municipal: Municipal jurisdiction depends on the island, city, town, or unincorporated area where an incident occurs. The reviewed official sources did not independently verify every municipal boundary or police-agency assignment.
San Juan County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with official county holding-facility, custody-transfer, visitation, and electronic-home-detention information. The county holding-facility page describes custody transfers but does not provide a public, real-time inmate roster or individual custody status.
Police and incident records
For police or incident records, use official San Juan County Sheriff's Office mission, locations, contacts, and public-safety information. Superior Court directory information and court contacts can change and should be confirmed with the court or clerk before use.
Washington statewide record sources
Use official Washington State Court Directory information for San Juan County Superior Court, County Clerk, and Juvenile Court as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official San Juan County and Washington record sources
For an official starting point, use official San Juan County District Court jurisdiction and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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