Wapato City Jail

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Wapato City Jail Information

Wapato City Jail is a 4-bed jail based in Wapato, Yakima County, Washington. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 509-837-2120.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Wapato City Jail at 509-837-2120 for help.

Phone: 509-837-2120

Physical Address:
205 South Simcoe Ave.
Wapato, WA 98951

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 Wapato City Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Wapato 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.

Wapato City Jail Inmate Search

The Wapato City Jail maintains an average of 4 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail
The City of Wapato does not maintain a full jail within the city, and uses both the Sunnyside Jail in Sunnyside, WA as well as the Yakima County Jail to house their inmates. For immediate booking purposes, and to house inmates who are needed in court on their court dates, there is a small holding facility that houses a few inmates. Both male and female inmates may find themselves in the facility for up to a few days, but not longer and no one is present for even a full week. This temporary facility does not have regular visiting hours, however lawyers or attorneys will have access to their clients at the facility, and in emergency situations an inmate may be present long enough for a visit from immediate family through direct contact with the staff. Mail is not received at this location. Inmate Mail: Inmate mail is not received at this location. Inmate Phones: Offenders will have access to phones to call their attorney, a friend, or family member directly after being booked and before being transferred to another facility. Commissary: There is no commissary at this facility. Visitation: This location does not have visiting hours.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Wapato City Jail?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Wapato City Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Wapato City Jail:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 509-837-2120.

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

How do you post bail in Yakima County?

If someone is taken to Wapato City Jail in Wapato for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 509-837-2120.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Yakima County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Yakima County, Washington, visit the Wapato City Jail Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Wapato City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

205 South Simcoe Ave.
Wapato, WA 98951
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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail, and what can I send them?

Wapato City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato City Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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 Wapato 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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What are the other City and County Jails in Yakima County?

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