Clark County WA Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: September 19, 2022
Address
707 W 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98666
Beds
569
County
Clark
Phone
360-397-2211
Fax
360-397-2445
Email
sheriff@clark.wa.gov

Clark Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Clark Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 360-397-2211.

The Clark Co Jail is a low/medium-security detention center located at 707 W 13th St Vancouver, WA which is operated locally by the Clark County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Clark County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Vancouver Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Washington here.

The Main Jail is located in the Clark County Law Enforcement Center building in downtown Vancouver. The Main Jail is an indirect supervision facility that serves as Clark County's Law Enforcement intake facility and houses pre-trial and locally sentenced medium and maximum security classified inmates.

Individuals arrested in Clark County, court-ordered or sentenced jail time are booked at the Main Jail facility and processed for housing. The courts determine the length of the sentence per charge and total time to serve. Sentences up to a year are usually served in jail and longer sentences are usually served in prison. The average length of stay in 2009 was 16 days. Contributing to shorter stays are individuals able to post bail, court appearances satisfied, short term jail sentences, inmates transferred to prison and inmates of non-local charges being transported to other facilities.

As the inmate population continues to change, these changes impact the workload and resources of the Main Jail. Over the years, the inmate population has increased yearly except for 2009 when the inmate population decreased slightly. The increases create challenges in housing and space. Built in 1984 with an initial bed capacity of 300, this facility has undergone several remodels and upgrades to maximize the building's capacity without structural changes and now has a bed capacity of 569.

The remodels and upgrades not only expanded bed capacity but were necessary for additional safety and security of both staff and inmates. In recent years there has been a significant increase in special needs inmates who require intensive supervision increasing workload and special housing. Inmates with special needs show an increase in mental illness, geriatrics, substance abuse and extreme violence requiring added safety, security and monitoring measures. In 2005, the laundry area was remodeled into a smaller laundry area and 4 special needs holding cells.

Inmate Locator

Clark County WA Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Washington. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Clark County WA Jail - Visitation

Visiting Schedule - Main Jail Facility

  • F Pod - Sunday (Sign up 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) Begins at 1:00 pm
  • G Pod - Saturday (Sign up 7:00 am - 8:00 am) Begins at 8:00 am
  • A, C and D Pod - Sunday (Sign up 7:00 am - 8:00 am) Begins at 1:00 pm
  • B, E Pods, F Hall and Medical Unit - Saturday (Sign up 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) Begins at 1:00 pm

Inmate Visitor lists are updated on the following days:

  • A, C and D Pods - First Monday
  • E Pod, Medical and Booking - Second Monday
  • F Pod - Third Monday
  • G Pod - Fourth Monday

Visiting Requirements - Visitors are responsible for following all laws and regulations of the facility. Failure to follow the visiting requirements or any directions made by the Front Desk, Visiting or Corrections staff will result in a denial of visiting. The following is a list of requirements for visiting:

Inmate Requirements

  • Inmates are allowed to have visitors on the scheduled days and times after being in jail for 72 hours.
  • Inmates and offenders can once a month, select four (4) adult people to be on their approved visitor list. Main Jail inmates can select an additional religious visitor and six (6) juveniles. If no list exists, the inmate or offender cannot receive visitors.
  • A new approved visitors list replaces the previous visitor's list. Old lists are discarded.
  • Only the people listed on the approved visitor's list are allowed to visit the inmate or offender.
  • Inmates moved within 24 hours of their scheduled visiting will be allowed to visit as scheduled.
  • After 24 hours, the new living unit scheduled visiting days and times will apply.

Visitor Requirements

  • You must be 18 years of age to visit.
  • Valid State or Federal identification is required.
  • You must be on the inmate current approved visitor list to visit the inmate or offender.
  • All visitors and their personal items are subject to search.
  • No personal items are allowed while visiting.
  • Visitation is limited to 30 minutes at the Main Jail and up to 1 hour at the Jail Work Center.
  • Visiting may be canceled without notice.

Juvenile Visitors

  • Juveniles are required to be accompanied at all times by an adult on the approved visitor's list.
  • Main Jail - Both the juvenile and the adult must be on the approved visiting list and each is counted as a visitor.
  • Jail Work Center - Juveniles do not need to be on the approved visitor's list and do not count as a visitor.

You will be denied Visiting for the following:

  • Failure to follow the rules or any directions made by the Visiting, Front Desk, or Corrections staff.
  • Visitors with warrants or court orders of domestic violence, anti-harassment, restraining, or no-contact listing inmate or offender will not be allowed to visit and are subject to arrest.
  • Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Any person determined to be disruptive will be asked to leave the premises.
  • Flashing, obscene gestures or comments will not be tolerated.
  • Visitors suspected to be under the influence of intoxicants or drugs will be denied visiting.
  • No knives, firearms or other dangerous weapons are allowed in the Clark County Law Enforcement Center. RCW 9.41.300 and County Ordinance 9.02.020.
  • Introduction of contraband into a jail facility is a crime and punishable by a maximum of ten years in prison and a $20,000.00 fine or both. RCW 9A.76.140 - RCW 9A.20.020
  • Individuals (including juveniles) determined to be inappropriately dressed will not be allowed to visit. Decision of inappropriate is at the discretion of the Visiting or Corrections staff. Clothing must fit appropriately. Shirts must have some type of sleeves. Shoes are required. Hats and any type of head coverings are not allowed during visiting. Other inappropriate clothing is as follows:

Clothing - Any sexually explicit, transparent, tight or revealing clothing.
Tops and Shirts - Tube tops, thin strapped tank tops, Halter tops, anything low cut, or shirts cut off at the waist.
Skirts and shorts - Mini skirts or any skirts and shorts higher than 3 inches above the knee cap.

Visiting Rules - Visitors are responsible for following all laws and regulations of the facility. Failure to follow the visiting rules or any directions made by the Visiting, Front Desk, or Corrections staff will result in a denial of visiting. The following is a list of rules for visiting:

Main Jail

  • Entering and exiting the building must be done through the east entry.
  • Visitors who exit through the North doors are subject to having future visitation denied.
  • Only three (3) visitors per inmate per visiting day are allowed to visit. Additional visitors can return on the inmate's next scheduled visiting day.
  • Visitors must sign up between the times listed for sign up. No late sign-ups are allowed.
  • Visitors are to remain in the designated waiting area and must be present when your name is called.
  • Only necessary personal items are allowed. Visitors are to leave other personal belongings at home or in their vehicle.
  • Children must be seated with their parents and kept under their control.
  • The Sheriff's Office is not liable for any property lost or stolen.
  • No food, beverages, tobacco products or pets are allowed in the building.

Arrive at the facility during sign up times. Enter and exit the building through the east entry. Wait at the entrance until Visiting or Corrections staff let you in the building. A signup sheet will be placed on the counter at the designated time, sign up in the order you came in. No late sign-ups are allowed. Be seated until the inmate's name is called. You must be present when inmate's name is called or the visit will be canceled.

Visiting is done in groups. Groups are formed after sign ups and only one group at a time will visit in the secured portion of the jail. Visiting time begins and ends at the same time for all visitors in the group. The visiting area is window type visiting with glass separating inmates and visitors. Phone handsets are used for communicating. No personal items are allowed while visiting in the secured portion of the jail. Lockers are available for necessary personal items such as outerwear, jackets, coats, umbrellas, handbags, packages, tobacco products or baby bottles.

In Custody Offenders

  • Visitors are allowed to be on only one inmate's approved visiting list.
  • Children are to be supervised and accompanied at all times by an adult listed on the approved visitor's list.

Work Release Offenders

  • Visitors are allowed to bring offenders allowable property items only during visiting hours.
  • Only two adult visitors at a time are allowed unless members of offenders immediate family.

Arrive prior to visiting time. Wait at and enter through the northeast walk up gate when authorized. Proceed to the In-Custody as directed. Show valid identification and provide name of offender visiting. Personal belongings will be checked in and inspected by staff.

Visiting is permitted only in the lobby and at the tables in the dayroom. Visitors are allowed to give a hug at the beginning and end of the visit. No other physical contact is allowed. Communicating is limited to the offender visiting and those seated at the table. Visiting with other offenders or between tables is not allowed.

Children are to be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult listed on the offenders visiting list. Games and puzzles may be available to use during visiting if appropriate for child's age and ability. Small children are to be escorted to the lobby restroom facilities by an adult.

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