Hoquiam City Jail

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Hoquiam City Jail Information

Located in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, the Hoquiam City Jail is a 30-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 360-532-0892.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Hoquiam City Jail at 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

Phone: 360-532-0892

Physical Address:
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

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How Do You Find Someone in the Hoquiam City Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail, 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 360-532-0892 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County or any court in Washington.

Hoquiam City Jail Inmate Search

The Hoquiam City Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hoquiam City Jail 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 Grays Harbor County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,720 offenders.

The following charts of Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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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About the Hoquiam City Jail

The Hoquiam City Jail is a short-term (72 hours) jail for misdemeanor offenders arrested in the city. It is run by the Hoquiam Police Department. All offenders charged with felonies are brought to the Grays Harbor County Jail. To get inmate information, you can either look it up online or call the jail at 360-532-0892.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Hoquiam City Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Hoquiam City Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Hoquiam City Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Hoquiam City Jail at 360-532-0892.

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Directions / Map to the Hoquiam City Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Grays Harbor County

After being arrested and booked into Hoquiam City Jail in Hoquiam, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 360-532-0892 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Grays Harbor County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Grays Harbor County, Washington, visit the Hoquiam City Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail? What is the Schedule?

Hoquiam City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550
360-532-0892

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • 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 360-532-0892 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Jail Visitation Visitation is held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 9am - 5pm.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. NO GUARANTEE.

To schedule a Zoom visit with an inmate please send an email to HPDJail@cityofhoquiam.com with the following information:

  • Name of all parties visiting
  • Dates of birth of all parties visiting
  • Name of person you want to visit
  • Preferred time of visit*

Requests for visitation must be received no later than Tuesday before your desired visit.

* You will receive an email from our jail staff with your appointment time and a link to connect to the visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 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 Hoquiam City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Hoquiam City Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Hoquiam City Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

  • Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 360-532-0892 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail?

Collect Calls

  • Almost every jail, including Hoquiam City Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
  • Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

  • Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
  • To find out about Hoquiam City Jail phone services, call 360-532-0892 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
  • Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail, and what can I send them?

Hoquiam City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hoquiam City Jail 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 Hoquiam City Jail 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
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550



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 Hoquiam City Jail 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 Hoquiam City Jail 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
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Hoquiam City Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Hoquiam City Jail 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 Hoquiam City Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550


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 Hoquiam City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Hoquiam City Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Hoquiam City Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

  • Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Hoquiam City Jail
215 10th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 360-532-0892 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hoquiam City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hoquiam City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hoquiam City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-532-0892 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Hoquiam City Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Grays Harbor County

What are the other City and County Jails in Grays Harbor County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Grays Harbor County?

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