Records/Evidence

The Records Division is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to the Shelton Police Department. The Records Division also manages the department's evidence vault.

Location
The Shelton Police Department is located on the first floor of the Shelton Civic Center, located at 525 West Cota Street. The police lobby is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. 

Concealed Pistol License
Concealed pistol permits are available through Shelton Police for City residents only. A completed application and fingerprints must be turned in to the Records Division. There is a 3-week waiting period before the original license is issued.

Original license processing fee	$49.25
Weapons permit renewal (made within 90 days prior to permit expiration)	$32
Weapons permit renewal (made during the 90 days after the permit expires)	$42
Weapons permit replacement fee	$10

The processing fee for an original permit is $49.25 and must be paid at the time of the application. If permit renewal is made within 90 days prior to expiration, the renewal fee is $32. If renewal is during the 90 days after the permit expires, the fee is $42. After 90 days past the permit's expiration date, you will need to restart the process. The fee for a permit replacement is $10. All fees must be paid upon application and are non-refundable.

View concealed pistol license application

Criminal History Information
Criminal convictions are a public record, and a record of that information (or lack of convictions) is available from the Washington State Patrol's Records Section. They can be contacted by phone at 360-534-2000 or through their Request a Criminal History Report webpage.

Evidence/Found Property
Our goal at the Records Division is to ensure the proper chain of custody for any and all found items, safekeeping items, seized/forfeited items, and evidentiary items taken by the Shelton Police Department.

Property held in evidence are items from a criminal case. Items being held as evidence in a criminal case cannot be released until final disposition and/or approval from either the City Prosecutor's Office or Mason County Prosecutor's Office.

Found property contains items being held for safekeeping. A letter will be sent to known owners of found property. The owner will then have 60 days to retrieve the property. After that time, the property will be destroyed, auctioned, or given to charity. 

Note: The Shelton Police Department will be auctioning various bicycles, tools, cell phones, electronic equipment, jewelry, knives, and skateboards through www.propertyroom.com. A complete list of items can be obtained at the Shelton Police Department (525 West Cota Street) or through the link below.

View May 2022 items released to auction at propertyroom.com

Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is available through the Records Division Monday - Friday, between the hours of 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 2 - 3 p.m. The charge is $15 per card and can be paid by cash or check.

Please bring valid identification and fingerprint card(s) with you. Cards should be filled out using black ink. Print cards may be acquired from the requestor of the prints, or you can download a fingerprint card from the FBI's website.

Download Blank FBI Fingerprint card

Public Records Request
We are committed to responding to your request for public records in a timely manner. 

To assist in processing your request, we need a clear description of the specific record you're requesting. Within 5 business days (excluding holidays) of receiving your request, we will either send you the record or provide an estimate of the time needed to comply with the request. If we are unable to comply with your request, we will provide you with the cause for withholding the record.

View police public records request form