Records requests
The King County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing you records in a timely manner.
- KCSO Legal Unit responds to Subpoena Duces Tecum Requests, Discovery Requests, King County Risk Management Claims, Office of the Ombuds Requests, and Inquest Program Requests.
- KCSO Public Disclosure Unit responds to records requests under RCW 42.56, The Public Records Act.
- KCSO Records Unit responds to LEA, Insurance and Government Agencies.
Inspecting Records
In addition to records being made available as copies, you may elect to inspect a record at no charge. The process applies whether the records request is for copies or inspection.
Requests Via Mail
If you do not want to make your request on-line, you may print out a form and mail it in.
Requesting Sheriff's Office records
In addition to unincorporated King County, here is a list of contract cities that we provide services for:
Beaux Arts | King County Int'l Airport | Sammamish |
Burien | Maple Valley | SeaTac** |
Carnation | Metro Transit | Shoreline |
Covington | Muckleshoot | Sound Transit |
Kenmore | Newcastle | Skykomish |
Woodinville |
** For SeaTac Airport-related reports, contact the Port of Seattle Police.