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Washington Inmate Search

Updated on: February 15, 2024
Washington

The law enforcement agencies in Washington state keep tabs on their inmate population by maintaining elaborate offender databases. More so, they make these inmate listings available online at their official websites or offline by appointment. Then, if you are searching for an individual incarcerated in Washington State, use any of the following four common methods: - 

Washington Jail Roster Search 

Washington State has 59 jails scattered across its 39 counties. These are the primary holding facilities for local police departments and Sheriff's Offices. Local law enforcement agencies arrest and book anyone violating local or state laws. They remain at the city or county jails for up to 12 months while undergoing the various initial criminal justice processes. 

Hence, when tracing the whereabouts of someone arrested in Washington State within the last 60 days, begin your Washington inmate search at a local city or county jail. Jails have detailed inmate rosters, showing the offender's latest demographics, arrest and booking details, and incarceration information. The inmate rosters are available online at the law enforcement agencies' official websites or offline via appointment with the jail administrator. 

Washington Statewide Inmate Search 

The Washington State Department of Corrections oversees the 12 state prisons in Washington. These correctional facilities hold felons sentenced for serious crimes under varying security levels. More so, the state agency maintains an elaborate offender lookup tool, allowing law enforcement agencies, family, and friends to trace an offender in a Washington state prison. Here are the steps to using the Washington statewide offender lookup: - 

  • Go to https://www.doc.wa.gov/information/inmate-search/ 
  • Type the offender's name or DOC number in the search query form provided 
  • Click 'Search' to browse the offender database 
  • The offender search tool will generate the offender's name, DOC number, age, and location 
  • Click on the link provided to sign up for the WA VINE notifications 

Washington Federal Inmate Search 

FDC SeaTac (Seattle, WA) is the sole federal prison in Washington State. The facility comprises a medical care level 2 holding facility and an administrative security prison for up to 644 male and female offenders. These are persons undergoing the criminal justice process for various federal charges. 

Then, if you wish to locate a friend or loved one at FDC SeaTac, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons offender lookup as follows: - 

  • Go to https://www.bop.gov/mobile/find_inmate/byname.jsp 
  • Select to search by offender name or BOP number 
  • If searching by offender name, type the offender's race, sex, or age in the search query form to narrow your search results 
  • Click 'Search' 
  • The offender search tool will display the offender's name, age, sex, race, and expected release date corresponding to your search criteria 

Washington Sex Offender Registry Search 

Finally, if you need to trace a registered sex offender in Washington State, use the statewide sex offender registry search as follows: - 

  1. Go to Washington Sex Offender Public Registry 
  2. Agree to the terms and conditions and press 'Continue' 
  3. Click 'Search In Your Area' 
  4. Search by offender name, city, address, or non-compliance 
  5. If searching by offender name, type the offender's name in the search query form 
  6. If searching by city, type the offender's city of residence in the search query form 
  7. If searching by address, type the offender's address, city, state, zip, zip plus, and offender address type in the search query form 
  8. If searching by non-compliance, click on the non-compliant tab to view all non-compliant sex offenders 
  9. Click 'Search' to display the following offender details: - 
  • Offender Demographics - Offender Name & Aliases, Registration Number, Age, Sex, Race, Hair, Height, Weight, Eyes, Scars/Tattoos 
  • Address – City, State, Zip, Zip Plus 
  • Offenses – Description, Date Convicted, Conviction State, Release Date, Probation Conditions 

Types of Correctional Facilities in Washington

Washington Prisons and Jails

Correctional Facility Name
Type
County
Grant County Jail County Jail Grant County
Grant County Work Release Center County Jail Grant County
Spokane County Jail County Jail Spokane County
Spokane County Geiger Corrections Center County Jail Spokane County
Cowlitz County Jail County Jail Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County Juvenile Detention Center County Jail Cowlitz County
Skagit County Jail County Jail Skagit County
Yakima County Jail & Annex County Jail Yakima County
Lewis County Juvenile Facility County Jail Lewis County
Lewis County Jail County Jail Lewis County
Columbia County Jail County Jail Columbia County
Kitsap County Jail County Jail Kitsap County
Kitsap County Juvenile Detention Facility County Jail Kitsapjefferson County
Lincoln County Jail County Jail Lincoln County
Whatcom County Jail Work Center County Jail Whatcom County
Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility County Jail Whatcom County
Whatcom County Jail County Jail Whatcom County
Snohomish County Jail County Jail Snohomish County
Pierce County Jail County Jail Pierce County
Pierce County Juvenile Detention Facility County Jail Pierce County
Clark County Jail Work Center County Jail Clark County
Clark County Juvenile Detention Facility County Jail Clark County
Clallam County Jail County Jail Clallam County
Clallam County Juvenile Detention Facility County Jail Clallam County
King County & Kent Regional Justice Center County Jail King County
King County Youth Service Center County Jail King County
Jefferson County Jail County Jail Jefferson County
Benton County Jail County Jail Benton County