Washington County Bookings Search
Washington County recent bookings are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Marietta, Ohio. The county maintains an inmate search that gets updated once per day, showing who is currently in custody. You can see names, booking dates, and charges for each person held at the Washington County jail. The sheriff's office also accepts online public records requests. Booking records in Washington County are public under Ohio law, and the search tool is free to use from any device.
Washington County Booking Overview
Washington County Sheriff Booking Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta, OH 45750. The phone is 740-373-6623, and the fax is 740-373-5713. The jail is at 101 Westview Avenue in Marietta, OH 45750. Jail phone is 740-374-7677, fax 740-376-7075.
The inmate search page shows current inmates in the Washington County jail. The roster updates once daily and lists people by name with their booking dates and charges. This is the fastest way to check for recent bookings in the county. ORC 149.43 makes this data public. You can view it any time without giving a reason for your search.
Washington County sits in southeast Ohio along the Ohio River. Marietta is the county seat and the largest city.
Washington County Arrest Records Online
The Washington County Sheriff's website is where you start for booking information. Here is a view of the main page.
This site has links to the inmate search, sheriff's contact information, and public records request forms. Navigate to the Current Inmates section to find booking data.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office also has an inmate search page where current inmates are listed. The screenshot below shows this section of the site.
This page shows who is currently in custody at the Washington County jail with their booking dates and charges listed.
Washington County Court Records
The Washington County Clerk of Courts is at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta, OH 45750. Phone is 740-373-6623. Below is the clerk's website.
The Court of Common Pleas is at the same address, phone 740-373-6623 Ext. 2301. The Marietta Municipal Court record search covers cases in the city at 259 Butler Street, Marietta, OH 45750, phone 740-373-4474.
Court records show what happens after a booking. When someone gets arrested and booked into the jail, the charges become a court case. The clerk tracks these cases through arraignment, hearings, and final disposition. You can search by name or case number to follow a case from start to finish. The public records request form is available online if you need documents not covered by the standard search tools.
Note: Washington County accepts online public records requests through a form on the county government website, making it easier to get records by mail or email.
How Washington County Bookings Work
Every arrest in Washington County goes through the jail on Westview Avenue. Sheriff's deputies, Marietta police, and other agencies all bring arrestees to this facility. The booking process includes a mugshot, fingerprints, and entry of charges. Bond gets set. This data goes into the public record.
ORC 149.43 guarantees access to these records. Anyone can request them. The law says public offices must provide records promptly during regular business hours. Basic booking data is always public. Names, charges, dates, and mugshots cannot be withheld. Some records are exempt, like medical files and certain investigatory records. But the core information stays open. Paper copies cost about $0.05 to $0.25 per page. The online roster is free.
Other Sources for Washington County Bookings
The VINELink system tracks inmates across Ohio. Register for free alerts on custody changes at 1-800-770-0192 or through the website. The ODRC Offender Search covers state prison inmates.
The Ohio Arrests website pulls booking data from all 88 counties. The Ohio Attorney General's Sunshine Laws page has the full guide to public records rights in Ohio.
Nearby Counties
Washington County is in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River. Check these areas if your search extends beyond the county.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County's county seat is Marietta. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Marietta has its own police department and municipal court. All bookings go through the Washington County jail on Westview Avenue. Other communities in the county also rely on the county jail for booking and holding.