Building access safety


The following is in effect for all visitors to the Jail:

Jail Lobby hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 -11:45 am and 12:45-4:30 pm. Closed on holidays.

All individuals are to practice social distancing while in the building. In the public areas of the building employees/visitors may wear face masks, if they prefer. Wearing masks is not required.

All professional visitors, while in the secured area of our facility, may wear a face mask.

All personal inmate visiting will be limited to online. At the Main Jail one (1) person may visit in the jail’s available lobby kiosks. For at home use, contact:  https://www.gettingout.com/

All Commissary and Telephone Kiosk access to place funds in an inmate’s account are available during Main Jail Lobby hours using. ​

All District Court Out of Custody Reporting for Sentences still need to report to the jail. Paperwork documenting timely reporting will be processed and then the report date will be changed per District Court orders.

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COVID-19 information for visitors

Jail Services Public Records Requests

Inmate Public Records

NOTE: Only inmate information included on the Jail Register is open to the public.  All other Inmate records are confidential and protected under RCW 70.48.100(2)(g) only releasable upon written permission of the person.  Inmates previous and current can have access to their OWN records upon request.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Jail Services is to promote and maintain public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. A safe, suitable jail facility for those housed in the jail as well as those who work and provide services in the jail continues to be the number one priority for this countywide service.

Inmates of Clark County jail participating in group job counseling
Re-entry Program jail inmates working outside.

Re-entry 

Jail Services connects people released from jail with community resources to reduce recidivism and promote healthier outcomes and safer communities in our county. The Re-entry Program has proven to be very successful for former inmates . 

Partnerships

Partnerships with law enforcement agencies, various courts, the Sheriff's Office, specialized units within Jail Services and staff work together to provide safety and security of the facilities for staff, visitors and individuals in custody.