Clark County Juvenile Justice Center

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Clark County Juvenile Justice Center Information

Housing up to 192 juveniles between 8 and 18 years old, who are required by the court to be incarcerated or restricted for their own safety or that of the community. All efforts are made for the support of the mental, physical, and emotional needs of the youth while they are in the facility. Social development is a focus of many of the programs, working towards reduced recidivism and successful futures for each of the youth. Classes include regular academic classes through the Clark County School District, self-esteem, drug awareness, guidelines to positive behavior, health and hygiene, gang intervention, life skills training, conflict resolution, current events, arts and crafts, cultural awareness, and a horticulture program. Nurses are onsite and a contracted physician is on call to provide all needed medical care for residents. Licensed clinicians work with youth to provide all necessary mental health care and counseling, to prepare them for their return to the community. A CASE Program, creating a successful environment, is operating throughout to encourage positive decisions and behavior. It provides privileges and rewards for following rules and doing the tasks they are expected to do. Mail: Mail is permitted both into and out of the facility with the correct address, a full return address, and sent through the postal service. Phones: Residents may call their parents or guardians through the provided phones but are unable to accept incoming calls. Visitation: Visiting privileges are based upon behavior, and the parents and guardians will be provided with those details after the intake and orientation.

Phone: 360-397-2450

Physical Address:
500 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98666-500

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention
PO Box 5000
Vancouver, WA 98666-5000

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center, 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 360-397-2450 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Clark County or any county in the state of Washington. You can either look up the case by the person's name or the case number. Go here if you want to look up an offender's Court Date at any of the courts in Clark County or any court in Washington.

Clark County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Search

The Clark County Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clark County Juvenile Justice Center 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 Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 18,500 offenders.

The following charts of Clark 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 Clark County Corrections Department, the state of Washington Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Clark 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 Clark 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Clark County Juvenile Justice Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Clark County Juvenile Justice Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Clark County Juvenile Justice Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 360-397-2450.

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Directions / Map to the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Clark County?

If someone is taken to Clark County Juvenile Justice Center in Vancouver for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 360-397-2450.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Clark County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Clark County, Washington, visit the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Clark County Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

500 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98666-500
360-397-2450

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 360-397-2450 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 360-397-2450 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center?

How Do Inmates in Clark County Juvenile Justice Center Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clark County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that Clark County Juvenile Justice Center has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Clark County Juvenile Justice Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Clark County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
 - Email & Photo Sharing
 - Tablet Rental
 - Deposits


Phone & Voicemail Fees

1.  GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Washington.
2. Prepaid calls between Washington and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Clark County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Clark County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clark County Juvenile Justice Center 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 Clark County Juvenile Justice Center 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:
500 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98666-500



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
500 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98666-500



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 Clark County Juvenile Justice Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Clark County Juvenile Justice Center 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:
500 West 12th Street
Vancouver, WA 98666-500

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Clark County Juvenile Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-397-2450 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Clark County

What are the other City and County Jails in Clark County?

Clark County County Jails
Clark County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clark County?

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Search for an Inmate in Clark County

This facility, known as "Clark County Juvenile Justice Center" is also known as Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, Robert L. Harris Juvenile Justice Center, Clark County Juvenile Detention Facility, Clark County Juvenile Detention Facility, Washington, Clark.