Cowlitz County Arrest Records

Cowlitz County arrest records are created by the Sheriff's Office or the police department in a municipality like Kelso or Longview. They detail the circumstances of an arrest, and are generally open to the public.

However, Wash. Rev. Code § 42.56.240 exempts certain police records from public disclosure. These include information that may identify witnesses or victims of the criminal incident and police reports on sex or sexually violent offenses.

A typical arrest record contains:

• Name and date of birth of the arrested person
• Date, time, and location of the arrest or incident
• Arresting officer and agency
• Charges or alleged offenses
• Custody status