Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty

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Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty Information

Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facility falls under the jurisdiction of the Thurston Juvenile Court and provides a safe, secure, and supportive environment for youth who are arrested and waiting for a court date or who have been sentenced to the facility for a set period of time. They are housed in the center if they are a danger to themselves or others in the community, if they are not expected to attend court if permitted to return home, or if they are facing charges for violent acts or other serious crimes. Assessments are provided for each of the individuals upon their arrival and that assessment will determine their programming, their housing assignment, and their academic education. The local public school provides the educational programming and each of the youth are able to move between their regular school and the classes within the detention center easily. Medical care is provided onsite, along with counseling and other mental health care, and books and other reading materials may be delivered for the residents and added to the facility library. A balance is found between schoolwork, programming, physical activity, and recreation time. Parents and guardians may remain in contact and support the youth through mail, phone calls, and visits. Mail: 2801 32nd Avenue SW, Tumwater Washington 98512 Phone: Incoming calls are not available, however, residents may call their parents or their legal guardians, as well as any other contact who is approved of by the court, on a regular basis during their recreation time. Visitation: Visits are provided for parents and guardians, and those who are sentenced to the location for more than 7 days they may be permitted visits w8ith extended family including siblings, grandparents, and aunts or uncles as approved by the probation counselor. Visiting hours are Monday through Thursday from 6pm until 7pm and weekends and holidays 2pm-3pm.

Phone: 360-709-3131

Physical Address:
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Thurston County Juvenile Detention
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Thurston County Juvenile Detention
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty?

To search for an inmate in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty, 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 360-709-3131 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Thurston 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 Thurston County or any court in Washington.

Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty Inmate Search

The Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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 Thurston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,060 offenders.

The following charts of Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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

How is booking conducted at Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 360-709-3131.

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Directions / Map to the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Thurston County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty in Tumwater, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 360-709-3131 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Thurston County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Thurston County, Washington, visit the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty? What is the Schedule?

Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty Visitation Schedule

Monday          6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Tuesday         6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Wednesday    6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Thursday        6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Friday             No Visitation
Saturday        2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sunday          2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Holidays        2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty, 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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:
Resident's Full Name
Thurston County Juvenile Detention
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Thurston County Juvenile Detention
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512



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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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 Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty 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:
Resident's Full Name
Thurston County Juvenile Detention
2801 32nd Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Thurston County Juvenile Detention Facilty’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 360-709-3131 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Thurston County

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

Thurston County County Jails
Thurston County City Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Thurston Lewis Pierce Mason Grays Harbor
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