Washington Inmate Search

Washington Offender Lookup

The state of Washington has a vast network of correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, and detention centers. If you are looking for someone who has been incarcerated in Washington State, there are several ways to locate them. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to find and contact someone incarcerated in Washington State.

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What is Washington State DOC Offender Lookup, and How Does it Work?

You can access this database via this link and choose between first name, last name, and DOC number search options. The first name option allows you to locate your loved one by their first name. The database will return a list of all inmates whose first names match your search query. Keep in mind that this search may yield many results if the name you're searching for is common. So, it's best to narrow your search by including a last name or DOC number if possible.

Further, like the first name, the last name option requires you to provide the inmate's last name in the search field. Then, the search engine will generate results based on the name.

Lastly, the DOC number search allows you to search for an inmate by their DOC (Department of Corrections) number. Each inmate in the Washington State Department of Corrections system is assigned a DOC number, a unique identifier that helps ensure accurate tracking and record-keeping. This is the most accurate inmate search option.

How Do the State Inmate Search Results Look Like?

Here are the five categories of information you'll access after performing a state inmate search:

  • Name
  • DOC Number
  • Age
  • Facility of Incarceration
  • WA VINE Notification: This column will indicate whether or not the inmate is registered with the Washington State VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. This system automatically notifies registered victims and other concerned parties when an inmate's custody status changes, including release from custody.

Contacting the Washington State Department of Corrections

If you're having trouble using the online search tool, you can also contact the DOC directly through the following channels:

  • Phone: You can contact the Washington State Department of Corrections main office at (360) 725-8213. This phone line is active during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
  • Email

If you prefer to send a letter or other physical mail to the Department of Corrections, you can address it to the following:

Washington State Department of Corrections

PO Box 41100

Olympia, WA 98504-1100

Ensure you provide as much detail as possible about your inquiry or concern to get an accurate and helpful response. Keep in mind the inmate's name, DOC number, facility of incarceration if applicable, and any other relevant details.

Other Types of Inmate Searches in Washington State

In addition to the Washington State DOC Offender Lookup tool, there are several other inmate search options available in the state of Washington.

County Jail Inmate Search

If the person you are searching for has been incarcerated in a county jail in Washington State, you can use the county jail inmate search tool to locate them. Here's how to use the tool:

  1. Go to the website of the county jail where the inmate is incarcerated.
  2. Look for the "Inmate Search" link on the homepage.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the inmate you are searching for.
  4. Click on the "Search" button.
  5. The tool will display a list of inmates that match your search criteria.
  6. Click on the inmate's name to view their information.

Washington county jails with online inmate search tools include:

County Jail Records Phone Address
Adams County Inmate Search Click Here 509-659-1122 210 West Broadway, Ritzville, WA, 99169
Asotin County Inmate Search Click Here 509-758-1668 838 Fifth Street PO Box 130, Clarkston, WA, 99403
Benton County Inmate Search Click Here 509-783-1451, 509-786-5613 7122 West Okanogan Place (Building B), Kennewick, WA, 99336
Chelan County Inmate Search Click Here 509-667-6462 401 Washington Street, 2nd Level, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
Clallam County Inmate Search Click Here 360-417-2268, 360-417-2458 223 East 4th Street, Suite 20, Port Angeles, WA, 98362
Clark|skamania County Inmate Search Click Here 360-397-2201 ext 4041 500 West 11th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98666-5000
Clark County Inmate Search Click Here 360-397-2211 707 West 13th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98666
Columbia County Inmate Search Click Here 509-382-1100 341 East Main Street; Suite 1, Dayton, WA, 99328
Cowlitz County Inmate Search Click Here 360-577-3094 1935 First Avenue, Longview, WA, 98632
Ferry County Inmate Search Click Here 509-775-2906 165 North Jefferson PO Box 1099, Republic, WA, 99166
Franklin County Inmate Search Click Here 509-545-3549 1016 North Fourth Street, Pasco, WA, 99301
Garfield County Inmate Search Click Here 509-843-3494 789 West Main Street, Pomeroy, WA, 99347
Grant County Inmate Search Click Here 509-754-2011 ext 468 box 26 35 C Street Northwest PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA, 98823
Grays Harbor County Inmate Search Click Here 360-249-6070 100 West Broadway, Suite 3 PO Box 630, Montesano, WA, 98563
Island County Inmate Search Click Here 360-678-4422 503 North Main Street, Coupeville, WA, 98239
Jefferson County Inmate Search Click Here 360-385-3831, 360-379-0513 79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339
King County Inmate Search Click Here 206-296-1234 500 Fifth AvenuePO Box 34987, Seattle, WA, 98124-4987
Kitsap County Inmate Search Click Here 360-337-7107 614 Division Street MS-33, Port Orchard, WA, 98366
Kitsapjefferson County Inmate Search Click Here 360-337-5401 1338 Southwest Old Clifton Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98367
Kittitas County Inmate Search Click Here 509-962-7643 205 West Fifth Avenue Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA, 98926-2887
Klickitat County Inmate Search Click Here (509) 773-4547 (509) 773-6575 205 S. Columbus Ave.MS-CH-7Goldendale, WA 98620
Klickitat County Inmate Search Click Here 509-773-3666 205 South Columbus Avenue MS-CH-6, Goldendale, WA, 98620
Lewis County Inmate Search Click Here 360-740-2632 1255 Southwest Pacific Avenue 360 Northwest North Street, MSJUV01, Chehalis, WA, 98532
Lincoln County Inmate Search Click Here 509-725-3501 404 Sinclair Street PO Box 367, Davenport, WA, 99122
Mason County Inmate Search Click Here 360-427-9670 322 North 3rd Street, Shelton, WA, 98584
Okanogan County Inmate Search Click Here 509-422-7230 149 4th Avenue N, Okanogan, WA, 98840
Pacific County Inmate Search Click Here 360-875-9396, 360-642-9396 300 Memorial Drive PO Box 27, South Bend, WA, 98586
Pend Oreille County Inmate Search Click Here 509-447-3151 331 South Garden Avenue, Newport, WA, 99156
Pierce County Inmate Search Click Here 253-798-4590, 253-798-4668 910 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98402
San Juan County Inmate Search Click Here 360-378-4151 96 Second Street PO Box 669, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
Skagit County Inmate Search Click Here 360-336-9448 600 South Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273
Skamania County Inmate Search Click Here 509-427-9490 200 Vancouver Avenue PO Box 790, Stevenson, WA, 98648
Snohomish County Inmate Search Click Here 425-388-3431 1918 Wall Street, Everett, WA, 98201
Spokane County Inmate Search Click Here 509-477-2278 509-477-6639 1100 West Mallon, Spokane, WA, 99260-0320
Stevens County Inmate Search Not Available 509-684-5296 215 South Oak PO Box 186, Colville, WA, 99114-0186
Thurston County Inmate Search Click Here 360-709-3131 2801 32nd Avenue Southwest, Tumwater, WA, 98512
Wahkiakum County Inmate Search Click Here 360-795-3242 64 Main Street PO Box 65, Cathlamet, WA, 98612
Whatcom County Inmate Search Click Here 360-676-6909 2030 Division Street, Bellingham, WA, 98226
Whatcom|island|san Juan County Inmate Search Click Here 360-676-6780 311 Grand Avenue, 6th Floor, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Whitman County Inmate Search Click Here 509-397-5585 411 North Mill Street PO Box 470, Colfax, WA, 99111
Yakima County Inmate Search Click Here 509-454-3626 202 W Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98902

Washington State VINELink

Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINELink) is a national database that allows you to search for information about inmates in various correctional facilities. Here's how to use VINELink:

  1. Go to the VINELink website.
  2. Click on the state of Washington on the map.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the inmate you are searching for.
  4. Click on the "Search" button.
  5. The tool will display a list of inmates that match your search criteria.
  6. Click on the inmate's name to view their information.

Washington State ICE Detainee Locator

If the person you are searching for has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington State, you can use the ICE Detainee Locator tool to locate them. Here's how to use the tool:

  1. Go to the ICE Detainee Locator website.
  2. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
  3. Enter their country of birth.
  4. Click on the "Search" button.
  5. The tool will display a list of detainees that match your search criteria.
  1. Click on the detainee's name to view their information.

Federal Inmate Search

If the person you are searching for has been incarcerated in a federal correctional facility, you can use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator tool to locate them. Here's how to use the tool:

  1. Go to the BOP website.
  2. Click on the "Inmate Locator" link.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the inmate you are searching for.
  4. You can also search for inmates using their BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, INS number, or their case number.
  5. Click on the "Search" button.
  6. The tool will display a list of inmates that match your search criteria.
  7. Click on the inmate's name to view their information.

Juvenile Inmate Search

If you are searching for a juvenile inmate in Washington State, you can use the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) offender search tool. Here's how to use the tool:

  1. Go to the JRA website.
  2. Click on the "Offender Search" link.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the juvenile you are searching for.
  4. Click on the "Search" button.
  5. The tool will display a list of juvenile offenders that match your search criteria.
  6. Click on the offender's name to view their information.

Additional Resources Available on Washington State Offender Lookup

In addition to inmate search tools, the Washington State DOC website provides additional resources related to inmate status and parole. Here are some of the resources available:

Parole Information and Searches in Washington State

If the inmate you are searching for is on parole in Washington State, you can use the Washington State DOC Parolee Search tool to locate them. Here's how to use the tool:

  1. Go to the Washington State DOC website.
  2. Click on the "Parolee Search" link.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the parolee you are searching for.
  4. Click on the "Search" button.
  5. The tool will display a list of parolees that match your search criteria.
  6. Click on the parolee's name to view their information.

Washington Sex Offender Search

The Washington State Patrol is responsible for maintaining the sex offender registry. This database contains information about registered sex offenders living in the state. This information includes the offender's name, photograph, physical description, criminal history, and current address. The registry also indicates the offender's risk level, which is determined by an assessment of the offender's risk of reoffending.

You can access the registry via this link and choose between the following search options:

  • In Your Area: Here, you can see a map of registered sex offenders who live within a certain radius of your location. This happens after you enter your address, zip code, or city.
  • Name: Name: This search option allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name. You can enter the first and last name of a sex offender to see their profile in the registry.
  • City: This works like the name search, where you enter a city's name to see the registered sex offenders in the area.
  • Non-Compliant: This category contains information on sex offenders who are not compliant with the registration requirements. Sex offenders must, by law, keep their registration information up to date, and failure to do so can result in criminal charges.

Washington Prison Statistics

Total Corrections Population (2019, except a is 2013 and b is 2020))
Total incarcerated 31,334
Prison population 19,184
Jail population 12,150a
Prison incarceration rate (per 100,000) 250
Jail incarceration rate (per 100,000) 220a
Probation population 81,095
Parole population 13,056
Life sentences 2,963
(% of prison population) (15.4)b
Life without parole 643
(% of prison population) (3.4)b
Juvenile life without parole 6b
Imprisonment by Gender (2019)
Men in prison 17,565
Women in prison 1,619
Imprisonment by Race/Ethnicity (2019)
White imprisonment rate (per 100,000) 222
Black imprisonment rate (per 100,000) 1195
Hispanic imprisonment rate (per 100,000) 287
Racial/Ethnic Disparity in Imprisonment (2019)
Black : white ratio 5.4
Hispanic : white ratio 1.3
Juveniles in Custody (2015)
Total juveniles in custody 834
Committed 579
Detained 228
Diverted 3
Juvenile custody rate (per 100,000) 3
White custody rate (per 100,000) 73
Black custody rate (per 100,000) 386
Latino custody rate (per 100,000) 136
American Indian custody rate (per 100,000) 232
Asian custody rate 45
Felony Disenfranchisement (2020)
Disenfranchised population 45,090
(% Disenfranchised) (0.87)
Disenfranchised African Americans 6,447
(% Disenfranchised) (3.56)
Corrections Expenditures (2019)
Corrections expenditures (in millions) 1,135
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