Spokane County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Spokane County

Spokane County Jail Information

Located in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, the Spokane County Jail is a 450-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 509-477-2278.

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 Spokane County Jail at 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Phone: 509-477-2278

Physical Address:
1100 West Mallon
Spokane, WA 99260-0320

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate First and Last Name
Spokane County Detention Services
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate First and Last Name
Spokane County Detention Services
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Spokane County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Spokane 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 509-477-2278 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Spokane 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 Spokane County or any court in Washington.

Spokane County Jail Inmate Search

The Spokane County Jail maintains an average of 450 offenders in custody on any given day. The Spokane 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 Spokane County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,820 offenders.

The following charts of Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane 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 less
About the Spokane County Jail

Spokane County Jail houses inmates who are arrested within the county, both male and female inmates are housed here.

Inmates may be waiting for their trial, or they may be serving their sentence, and those who are arrested in the area by other law enforcement agencies will also be housed here.

The Spokane County Jail is located near the Public Safety Building on the County Campus, making it easy to transport to and from courthouse appointments.

While incarcerated at the facility inmates are provided with regular, nutritious meals, bedding and clothing that is regularly laundered, mental and medical health care, and other services.

Classes are held to assist in inmates furthering their education and gaining new skills that will be useful after their sentence has been completed.

Inmate Phones: Phone services are available daily and can be accessed through www.Securustech.net.

Commissary: To fund an inmates commissary account there is online access at jpay.com.

Visitation: Visits are provided through video from www.Securustech.net and can be scheduled with the inmate around their schedule. Visits are permitted each day except for holidays.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Spokane County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Spokane County 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 Spokane County 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 Spokane County Jail at 509-477-2278.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Directions / Map to the Spokane County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Spokane County

After being arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail in Spokane, 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 509-477-2278 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 Spokane 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 Spokane County, Washington, visit the Spokane County Jail Bail FAQ.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Visitation

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

Spokane County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Visits are 30 minutes and cost $5.00.
  • After registering with Securus, before you can schedule a visit, the Spokane County Jail will have to approve you.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No Visits
MONDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
SATURDAY No Visits

Spokane County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Spokane County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Spokane County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Spokane County Jail?

Spokane County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Visits are 30 minutes and cost $5.00.
  • After registering with Securus, before you can schedule a visit, the Spokane County Jail will have to approve you.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No Visits
MONDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
SATURDAY No Visits

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Money Accounts

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

Mailing or Dropping Off Money for an Inmate's Commissary

You can only mail US Postal Money Orders, Western Union Money Orders, US Treasury Checks, as well as checks from Tribal Institutions and other Correctional Facilities, through the mail for posting to an inmate's account.

  • Spokane County Jail will accept Cashier's Checks for under $500, not any larger.
  • They will NOT accept cash through the Mail.
  • Cash must be deposited at the Cashier's Window or through the Kiosk in the Jail Lobby or the Geiger Visitation area.
  • To Mail in funds for an inmate make sure the check is made payable to your inmate.  Also be sure to have your full name and address as the purchaser on the Cashiers Check or Money order... as well as on the return address of the envelope.

Mail to:
Inmate First and Last Name
Attn: Inmate Accounting
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA  99260



Depositing money for Securus Phone System online or over the phone

You can also deposit money for an inmate's communication phone ssytem online or over the phone with Securus.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Mailing an Inmate

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

Spokane County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Postcards are NOT allowed.

Envelopes
The Spokane County Jail allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates, however all letters will be photocopied in black & white and delivered to inmate. Originals will go in inmate's property. 

  • No photos may be sent through the US Mail. The ONLY photos that will be accepted will be those sent through 3rd party vendors, i.e. Shutterfly, Walmart, Costco, etc. all other photos will be rejected.
  • No Greeting Cards or Greeting Card envelopes.

Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate First and Last Name
Spokane County Detention Services
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260


Mailing Money for an Inmate's Commissary
You can only mail US Postal Money Orders, Western Union Money Orders, US Treasury Checks, as well as checks from Tribal Institutions and other Correctional Facilities, through the mail for posting to an inmate's account.

  • Spokane County Jail will accept Cashier's Checks for under $500, not any larger.
  • They will NOT accept cash through the Mail. Cash must be deposited at the Cashier's Window or through the Kiosk in the Jail Lobby or the Geiger Visitation area.
  • To Mail in funds for an inmate make sure the check is made payable to your inmate.  Also be sure to have your full name and address as the purchaser on the Cashiers Check or Money order... as well as on the return address of the envelope.

Mail to:
Inmate First and Last Name
Attn: Inmate Accounting
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA  99260



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Spokane 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Spokane County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 First and Last Name
Spokane County Detention Services
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260

If the books are sent via UPS or Fedex, the shipping address is:
Inmate Name
c/o Spokane County Detention Services
1307 West Gardner
Spokane WA, 99201

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Spokane 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 Spokane County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Spokane County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Spokane County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, 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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Spokane County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Spokane County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Spokane County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Spokane County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Spokane County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-477-2278 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Are there photos of the Spokane County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Spokane County

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

Spokane County County Jails
Spokane County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Other Jails Nearby

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

Spokane Benewah Kootenai Bonner Whitman Pend Oreille Stevens Lincoln
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Search for an Inmate in Spokane County

This facility, known as "Spokane County Jail" is also known as Spokane County Jail , Spokane County Jail , Washington, Spokane.