Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility

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Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Information

The Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services provide both the diversion program and the detention for all juvenile offenders throughout the county. Those who are not entered into the diversion program, usually 10-17 years old, will go through the juvenile court and may be assigned to a term of detention. While the facility is secure, the staff work towards reducing recidivism and helping youth develop new tools and skills to create a positive change in their lives and make positive choices while teaching responsibility and accountability. They also offer support for the families as well as youth at risk, providing families with tools and skills to help their youth build a productive and successful future. Empowering youth and their families to make healthy choices, positive decisions, and build bright futures for each of the juveniles who pass through the programs. All basic needs are met including meals and snacks, clothing and laundry, recreational time, education through the local schoolboard, and treatment for addictions or mental health concerns. Along with youth from Grant County, this facility also offers housing and detention services to youth from surrounding counties including Kittitas and Lincoln Counties. Mail: P.O. Box 818 Ephrata, WA 98823 Mail is permitted but will be inspected for contraband and adult or inappropriate content is removed. Phones: Parents and guardians may receive calls to remain in touch with their child and up to date on any developments and progress. Visitation: Visits are provided once each week for parents and guardians only.

Phone: (509) 754-5690

Physical Address:
303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention 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 (509) 754-5690 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Kittitas 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 Kittitas County or any court in Washington.

Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grant County Juvenile Detention 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 Kittitas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,460 offenders.

The following charts of Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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

Booking process details at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at (509) 754-5690.

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Directions / Map to the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Kittitas County

Once booked at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility in Ephrata, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call (509) 754-5690.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Kittitas County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Kittitas County, Washington, visit the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690

  • 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 (509) 754-5690 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 (509) 754-5690 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 Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 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 Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Grant County Juvenile Detention 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 Grant County Juvenile Detention 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:
303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823



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 Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility 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 Grant County Juvenile Detention 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:
303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Kittitas County

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

Kittitas County County Jails
Kittitas County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Kittitas Grant Pierce Yakima Douglas King Chelan
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Search for an Inmate in Kittitas County

This facility, known as "Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility" is also known as (serves Adams, Grant, Lincoln and Kittitas counties), Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, Washington, Kittitas.