Located in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, the Washington County Correctional Facility is a 328-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 724-228-6846.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Washington County Correctional Facility at 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Phone: 724-228-6846
Physical Address:
100 West Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Smart Communications/PA DOC
Washington County Correctional
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, Florida 33733
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
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Washington County Correctional Facility
100 West Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 724-228-6846 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Washington County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Washington County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The Washington County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The Washington County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Washington County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,560 offenders.
The following charts of Washington County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Washington County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Washington County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Washington County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessFound in Washington, PA, the Washington County Correctional Facility serves the city as well as the county that surrounds it. It uses a direct supervision approach to safety and security, having officers directly within the blocks and able to interact directly with inmates. The facility is built around this system and includes well trained staff and treatment approaches that create a more positive experience for everyone. By treating the mental health, addictions, and other concerns, while increasing education and providing a strong security as well, there is a more positive atmosphere that encourage growth and community.
Most cells in the Washington County Correctional Facility are single occupancy, providing a bit of privacy for inmates, with a day space for each pod for spare time and socializing, often with books and other recreational opportunities, and visiting booths. By locating visiting booths on the housing units the need to move inmates around is limited and staff are less involved with visitors, and also helps to ease the worry of some visitors as they can see the space in which their loved one is being housed.
To get the most benefit from this, visiting hours are provided frequently, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday have three periods to visit of 10am-11:30am, 2:30pm-4:30pm, and 6pm-7pm, Thursdays and Fridays have two periods to visit of 2:30-4:40pm and 6pm-8pm.
These visits must be scheduled online, and each inmate is permitted to have 2 visits each week of 30 minutes at a time. Remote video visits are scheduled the same way, and are 25 minutes long. Phone accounts also provide the opportunity to create an account for inmates to make outgoing phone calls during the daytime hours. The schedule for remote visitation can be found below and on the Inmate Visitation page.
By the way, the 'old jail' is still standing. Built in 1896, it was in use for 100 years before it closed when the new jail came online in 1996. All the cells were arranged in rows and stacked on top of each other, making supervion difficult, however that is how all jails were built at that time and up until the last 40 years.
This is what it looks like:
For all the answers to your questions about bail, directions, communicating with an inmate through phones, mail and texting, as well as detailed information about visitation schedules, scroll down to the following sections on this page.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Washington County Correctional Facility where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Washington County Correctional Facility:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 724-228-6846.
Once someone is booked at Washington County Correctional Facility in Washington after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 724-228-6846 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Washington County, Pennsylvania, see the Washington County Correctional Facility Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
Washington County Correctional Facility
ON-SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULED HOURS
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
MONDAY | 10:00AM-11:30AM 2:30PM-4:30PM 6:00PM-7:00PM |
TUESDAY | 10:00AM-11:30AM 2:30PM-4:30PM 6:00PM-7:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM-11:30AM 2:30PM-4:30PM 6:00PM-7:00PM |
THURSDAY | 2:30PM-4:30PM 6:00PM-8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 2:30PM-4:30PM 6:00PM-8:00PM |
SATURDAY | NONE |
SUNDAY | NONE |
COUNTY HOLIDAYS |
NONE |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SATURDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
SUNDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Washington County Correctional Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Washington County Correctional Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility?
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SATURDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
SUNDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:30AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Washington County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Washington County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Washington County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Washington County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Washington County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Washington County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Smart Communications/PA DOC
Washington County Correctional
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, Florida 33733
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
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Washington County Correctional Facility
100 West Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Washington County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Washington County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
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Washington County Correctional Facility
100 West Cherry Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
For inmates receiving mail in the Washington County Correctional Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Washington County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Smart Communications/PA DOC
Washington County Correctional
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, Florida 33733
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Pennsylvania.
3. Select Washington County Correctional Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Washington County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Washington County Correctional Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Washington County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Washington County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Washington County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Washington County Correctional Facility.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Washington County Correctional Facility charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To receive phone calls from inmates in Washington County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Washington County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Washington County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Washington County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-228-6846 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Washington County?
This facility, known as "Washington County Correctional Facility" is also known as Washington County Jail & Correctional Facility, Washington County Jail & Correctional Facility, Pennsylvania, Washington.