The Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) operates the state prisons and is responsible for keeping records on inmates in its jurisdiction.
To search for inmates in Washington County jails, you can use the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) online offender search tool. This tool provides information on individuals who are currently incarcerated or have been released from a Washington state correctional facility.
To search for inmates in Washington County jails, follow these steps:
- Go to the Washington State Department of Corrections website to "Offender Search" page https://www.doc.wa.gov/information/inmate-search/default.aspx
- Select "Washington County Jail" from the drop-down menu under "Facility Information" on the search page.
- Enter the inmate's name or offender ID number, if known, in the search fields provided.
- Click on the "Search" button to initiate the search.
- Review the search results to find the inmate you are looking for.
- Click on the inmate's name to view their profile and additional information, including their location, booking date, and release date.
If you are unable to find the inmate you are looking for through the online search tool, you can contact the specific Washington County jail where the individual is believed to be held for more information. It is important to note that not all information regarding an inmate may be available online and that information on inmates may change frequently due to the nature of the criminal justice system.
In addition to state corrections facilities, Washington also has several Federal prisons and jails located throughout the state. These can be searched using the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator, which allows users to search by name, register number or BOP ID.
If an individual is not in a state or federal correctional facility but rather in a county jail, the Washington VINELink system can be used to locate inmates. VINELink allows users to search for inmates in participating jails and facilities by name or case/offender ID. In addition, it provides information about visitation, inmate release dates, and notifications when inmates move to different locations.
