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Vancouver Sheriff's Office Updates Record Request Process

Saturday, August 22, 2026

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The Clark County Sheriff's Office Public Disclosure Unit has updated its process for handling public records requests. As of August 21, 2026, the unit now offers an online portal for submitting requests instead of requiring paper forms.

The change aligns with the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42. 56) and Sheriff's Office policy General Order 02. 29. The online portal allows residents to request records including 911 dispatch records through CRESA, collision reports through Washington State Patrol, and Vancouver Police Department reports for city incidents.

Residents can access the new online portal at clark.wa.gov/sheriff/public-disclosure-unit. The Sheriff's Office maintains a list of disclosure exemptions and fee schedule for transparency.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.clark.wa.gov/sheriff/public-disclosure-unit

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The Clark County Sheriff's Office Public Disclosure Unit has updated its process for handling public records requestsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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As of August 21, 2026, the unit now offers an online portal for submitting requestsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The unit no longer requires paper forms for submitting requestsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change aligns with the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42. 56)No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change aligns with Sheriff's Office policy General Order 02. 29No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The online portal allows residents to request records including 911 dispatch records through CRESANo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The online portal allows residents to request records including collision reports through Washington State PatrolNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The online portal allows residents to request records including Vancouver Police Department reports for city incidentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can access the new online portal at clark.wa.gov/sheriff/public-disclosure-unitNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff's Office maintains a list of disclosure exemptions for transparency“List of disclosure exemptions (link to PDF)”
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The Sheriff's Office maintains a fee schedule for transparencyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.