The Chelan County jail roster is a public record maintained by the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in Washington. ChelanCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates held at the facility. You can also access jail roster information through the official Chelan County Regional Justice Center inmate list, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is currently in custody, view the charges against them, and check basic booking details. The roster is published pursuant to RCW 70.48.100 and is updated to reflect inmates booked or released within the last 24 hours.
Search Current Inmates in Chelan Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
Online Search
- Visit ChelanCourt.us to search publicly available court and inmate record information for Chelan County.
- Go to the Chelan County Jail Registry / Inmate List on the county website. This page displays a browsable list of individuals currently residing at the jail.
- Use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to locate a specific name on the roster page.
To search, you will need the individual's full legal name. A booking number can help narrow results if you have one. The roster is a flat list — there is no dedicated search field on the county page, so the browser find function is the most efficient way to locate a name.
Juvenile offenders are not included on the public roster.
By Phone
Call the Chelan County Regional Justice Center to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information over the phone.
In Person
You can visit the jail lobby during regular hours to inquire about an inmate.
Chelan County Regional Justice Center
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center serves both Chelan and Douglas counties, facilitating court appearances for inmates scheduled in Chelan County Superior Court, Douglas County Superior Court, and local district and municipal courts.
Additional State-Level Resources
- Washington State Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search — for individuals serving state prison sentences rather than county jail holds.
- DOC Warrant Search — to check for active Secretary's Warrants, which can be filtered by county including Chelan.
- Washington State Courts – Find My Court Date — to look up scheduled court appearances by name.
Find Chelan Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. This happens after arrest and transport to the facility, and the record captures key details at the time of intake.
Information typically generated at booking includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Full legal name and physical descriptors
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arresting agency (Chelan County Sheriff, Wenatchee Police, Washington State Patrol, etc.)
- Bail or bond amount, if set
The primary way to access current booking records online is through the jail registry inmate list. This page shows inmates booked within the last 24 hours and those currently in custody. Each entry on the roster typically includes the inmate's name, booking date, and charges.
For court case records connected to a booking, use the Washington State Courts Name and Case Search to look up case filings in Chelan County Superior or District Court. This tool provides case numbers, hearing dates, and case status — though copies of actual case documents must be ordered from the court of record.
If you need older booking records that are no longer displayed on the online roster, you can submit a public records request to the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs these requests. Contact the jail by phone at (509) 667-6424 to ask about the process and any applicable fees.
Search the Chelan Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Chelan County inmate list supports two practical approaches for finding someone:
Search by Last Name
- Open the inmate list page.
- Use your browser's built-in search (Ctrl+F on Windows, Cmd+F on Mac).
- Type the person's last name. If the name is common, add the first name to narrow results.
Tips:
- Use the individual's full legal name, not a nickname or alias.
- Double-check spelling — a single incorrect letter can cause the search to return no results.
- If you are unsure of exact spelling, try a partial last name and scan the results manually.
Search by Booking Number
If you already have a booking number (from a bail bondsman, attorney, or prior lookup), use the same browser search function and enter the number. This is the fastest way to locate a specific record when multiple people share a common name.
No Results?
If the name does not appear on the roster, it may mean:
- The person has already been released.
- The person was booked under a different name or legal alias.
- Booking data has not yet been entered into the system.
- The person is held at a different facility (such as a state prison or a jail in another county).
Try the Washington DOC Incarcerated Search if you suspect the individual may be in state custody. You can also call the jail directly at (509) 667-6424 to confirm whether someone is or was recently held there.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Chelan
The Chelan County jail roster reflects inmates who have been booked or are currently residing at the facility within the last 24 hours. The list is updated regularly, but there are practical limitations users should be aware of.
Update Frequency
The roster is generally refreshed throughout the day. However, there can be a delay between when someone is physically booked into the jail and when their name appears on the online list. Processing time — which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and data entry — means a newly arrested individual may not show up immediately.
Known Limitations
| Limitation | What It Means for Users |
|---|---|
| Booking-to-posting delay | A person arrested within the last few hours may not yet appear on the roster. |
| Release removal | Once an inmate is released, their record is typically removed from the active roster. The list is not an archive. |
| Current custody only | The roster shows who is in jail right now — not a history of everyone ever booked. |
| Data entry lags | Charge updates, bail changes, or transfers between facilities may not reflect immediately. |
| No juvenile records | Individuals under 18 are excluded from the public roster under Washington law. |
For criminal history background checks beyond what the jail roster shows, the Washington State Patrol Criminal History section handles fingerprint-based records and disposition information from law enforcement agencies and courts statewide. This is a separate process from the jail roster and typically involves a fee and formal application.
If you need historical case records from Chelan County Superior Court — including criminal, civil, and probate matters — the Washington State Digital Archives maintains older court documentation that may no longer be available through active online systems.