Island County Jail

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Island County Jail Information

Island County Jail is a 58-bed jail located in Coupeville, Island County, Washington. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 360-678-4422.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Island County Jail at 360-678-4422 for assistance.

Phone: 360-678-4422

Physical Address:
503 N Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239

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How Do You Find Someone in the Island County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Island County 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 360-678-4422 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Island 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 Island County or any court in Washington.

Island County Jail Inmate Search

The Island County Jail maintains an average of 58 offenders in custody on any given day. The Island County 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 Island County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,880 offenders.

The following charts of Island 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 Island 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 Island 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 Island 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 Island County Jail

In Coupeville, Washington the Island County Sheriff's Office is the responsible agency for the operation and upkeep of the Island County Jail. This is the main housing facility for all inmates throughout the county, both male and female either before their trial or during their sentence. This location was updated in 1983 and saw an expansion to 58 inmates at any time. It uses both linear single cells and dormitory housing to secure all inmates in a safe environment. There is access to outdoor recreation, mail services, commissary, medical care, dental care, and mental health care. Special programming supports inmates in learning new life skills and educational programs to assist in success after their release. Inmates may send and receive mail, make phone calls, and have visits. Some inmates will qualify to work in the kitchen or as custodians or qualify for the electronic monitoring program that allows inmates to serve their sentences at home.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Island County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Island County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Island County Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 360-678-4422.

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Directions / Map to the Island County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Island County

If someone has been booked at Island County Jail in Coupeville, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 360-678-4422.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Island County.
  • Property within Island County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Island County, Washington, visit the Island County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Island County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Island County Jail Inmate in-person Visitation Hours

Inmates are permitted one 30-minute visit per week, per the schedule below.

Wednesday 1:30-4 p.m., last names A through M
Thursday 1:30-4 p.m., last names N through Z
Saturday 1:30-4 p.m., last names A through M
Sunday 1:30-4 p.m., last names N through Z

Visitors coming from outside of Whidbey Island are permitted one, 45-minute visit. Inmates are only permitted one visit per session.

Visitors coming from off the island should coordinate their visit times with the in-custody inmate as inmates are permitted only one visit session per day. 

Island County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

503 N Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-678-4422

  • Visits are 30 minutes each seesion, so up to two visits per week.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Visitors coming from outside of Whidbey Island are permitted to have a 45 minute visit each session.
  • 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 and fill out a visit form when they arrive.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing. No rips, tears, sloppy looking or your visit will be refused.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 360-678-4422 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY HOURS INMATES
WED 1:30-4:00PM Last names
A through M
THU 1:30-4:00PM Last names
N through Z
SAT 1:30-4:00PM Last names
A through M
SUN 1:30-4:00PM Last names
N through Z

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 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 Island County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Island County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Island County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Island County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Island County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Island County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Island County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Island County 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 Island County 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 & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239



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 Island County 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 Island County 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 & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239

Island County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Island County 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 Island County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Island County Jail
1 NE 7th Street
Coupeville, WA 98239


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 Island County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Island County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 Washington.
3. Select Island County Jail.
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 Island County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Island County Jail'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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Island County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Island County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Washington, then select Island County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Island County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Island County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Island County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Island County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Island County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Island County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Island County 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 Island County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-678-4422 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Island County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Island County

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

Island County County Jails
Island County City Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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