Chelan County Jail Mugshots
Chelan County jail mugshots and booking data come from the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in Wenatchee. The jail keeps a current inmate list online and ties into both Chelan and Douglas County court systems. This page shows how to search Chelan County jail mugshots, how to use the online inmate list, who runs the jail, and where to find arrest records and court files tied to the same cases. Use the phone numbers below to confirm a booking when the online list runs behind.
Chelan County Overview
Chelan County Jail Mugshots Overview
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center is a 383-bed jail in Wenatchee. It serves a population of more than 94,000 and covers more than 5,000 square miles. The jail sits at 401 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The main phone is 509-667-6462. Satellite buildings add a 42-bed minimum security unit and a 66-bed direct supervision unit. The jail handles court calls for Chelan and Douglas county courts and the East Wenatchee Municipal Court.
Sheriff Brian Burnett leads the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The office is at the same Washington Street address. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. You can reach the sheriff by email at Sheriff@co.chelan.wa.us. The records division handles incident reports, insurance reports, concealed pistol licenses, and DUI cost recovery.
The regional jail overview page lists visiting hours and inmate services.
Use this page to find visit times and inmate mail rules.
Search Chelan County Jail Mugshots Online
Chelan County keeps a live online inmate list. The Chelan County Regional Jail Inmate List shows every person booked into the jail in the last 24 hours. Columns include ID, name, age, and birth date. The list is sorted by last name. The roster does not display mugshots. You can still see who is in custody and use that info to file a records request for the booking photo.
The list is kept under RCW 70.48.100. That rule says each jail must log the name, hour, date, and cause of every confinement and every discharge. The page has no filter fields, so you scroll or use your browser's find key to spot a name. Call 509-667-6462 if you cannot find the person you are looking for.
The regional jail information page holds visitation rules and inmate account info.
Kiosk deposits work for commissary and inmate phone funds.
Tools that help you confirm a Chelan County booking:
- Regional Jail inmate list page
- Direct jail phone line at 509-667-6462
- Sheriff's Daily Activity Log
- Washington Courts case search
- VINELink custody status alerts
Note: The online inmate list only shows the last 24 hours of bookings, so older holds may not appear even if the person is still in custody.
Chelan County Booking Records and Records Requests
Public records requests go to the records division of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. You can file by email, mail, or in person. State law under RCW 42.56 covers these requests. The sheriff must respond within five business days. That clock runs from RCW 42.56.520. Copying fees may apply. In-person review is free.
The records clerk is Kim Morrison. Her office is at 350 Orondo Ave. Suite 501, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The phone is 509-667-6380. To reach the undersheriff about a case, email Jason.mathews@co.chelan.wa.us or call 509-667-6850. Criminal history access rules come from RCW 10.97, which sets what can be shared with the public.
Chelan County Arrest Records and Courts
Felony cases tied to Chelan County arrests go to Chelan County Superior Court at 350 Orondo Ave Ste 501, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The phone is 509-667-6380. District Court cases sit in Wenatchee as well. The East Wenatchee Police Department handles city calls at 509-884-9511. The Wenatchee Police Department runs out of 509-888-3500.
For a case lookup by name, use the Washington Courts public case search. For statewide criminal history, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH service. Name-based checks cost $11. Fingerprint checks cost $58. Chelan County law enforcement submits arrest fingerprints to the state ID system.
Some Chelan County inmates go into state custody after sentencing. The Washington DOC Incarcerated Search lets you find a state prisoner by name or DOC number. For free custody status alerts, use VINELink or call 1-877-846-3492. Sign up for phone, text, or email notices when a person is moved, released, or re-booked.
How to Request Chelan County Mugshots
To get a booking photo from Chelan County, send a written request to the sheriff's records unit. Include the full name, date of birth, and a rough booking date. The records clerk will pull the file and release what the law allows. Sealed files and juvenile cases may be held back or need a court order first. Fees may apply for copies.
Key numbers for Chelan County records work:
- Chelan County Jail: 509-667-6462
- Chelan County Sheriff: 509-667-6851
- Chelan County Superior Court: 509-667-6380
- Wenatchee Police: 509-888-3500
Note: Turnaround runs from five business days to a few weeks for bigger requests that need staff review and redaction.
Cities in Chelan County
Chelan County has one major city with a dedicated page. All arrest and booking records in the county flow through the Chelan County Regional Jail in Wenatchee.
Other places in the county include Leavenworth, Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat, and Manson. None have their own page. Their bookings still go through the regional jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Chelan County. If the arrest took place just over the line, check the next sheriff's office.