Sunnyside City Jail

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Sunnyside City Jail Information

The Sunnyside City Jail is a 97-bed jail located in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 509-837-2120.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

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

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Sunnyside City Jail at 509-837-2120 for assistance.

Phone: 509-837-2120

Physical Address:
401 Homer Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944

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How Do You Find Someone in the Sunnyside City Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Sunnyside 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 509-837-2120 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Yakima 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 Yakima County or any court in Washington.

Sunnyside City Jail Inmate Search

The Sunnyside City Jail maintains an average of 97 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sunnyside 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 Yakima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 42,660 offenders.

The following charts of Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Sunnyside City Jail

The Sunnyside City Jail also houses inmates that are not brought to the Yakima County Jail, from surrounding cities such as Toppenish and Wapato Washington. 

The jail, located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944 can be reached at 509-837-2120. It has 97 beds for both males and females, and offers a full range of inmate services from video visitation, online money deposits, a third party phone system and more. The details for all of these inmate services can be found in the sections below.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Sunnyside City Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Sunnyside City Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Sunnyside City Jail include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 509-837-2120.

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

What are the bail options in Yakima County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Sunnyside City Jail in Sunnyside for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 509-837-2120 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Yakima County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Yakima County, Washington, see the Sunnyside City Jail Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Sunnyside City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

401 Homer Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
509-837-2120

  • 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 509-837-2120 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 509-837-2120 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

Sunnyside City Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.

Register and/or log in here:

VISITATION RULES

  • Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
  • In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and  is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.

Transaction Fees

  • If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
  • If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
  • If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
  • $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
  • Free for onsite video visitation.
  • There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
  • No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sunnyside City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 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 Sunnyside City Jail?

Sunnyside City Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:


VISITATION RULES

  • Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
  • In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and  is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.

Transaction Fees

  • If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
  • If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
  • If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
  • $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
  • Free for onsite video visitation.
  • There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
  • No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sunnyside City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Sunnyside City Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yakima County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Sunnyside City Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select Sunnyside City Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Sunnyside City Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sunnyside City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Sunnyside City Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Yakima County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Sunnyside City Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Yakima County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Yakima County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sunnyside City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Sunnyside City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside 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:
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944



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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside 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:
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside City Jail:
Full Name
Sunnyside Police Jail
401 Homer St.
Sunnyside, WA 98944


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 Sunnyside City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yakima County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Sunnyside City Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select Sunnyside City Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Sunnyside City Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sunnyside City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-837-2120 for further assistance.

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