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Columbia County WA Sheriff

County Sheriff

Last Updated: March 17, 2025
Address
341 E Main St; Suite 1, Dayton, WA 99328
Beds
11
County
Columbia
Phone
509-382-1100
Fax
509-382-4765
Email
nick_henzel@co.columbia.wa.us

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Satellite View of Columbia County WA Sheriff

Welcome to the Columbia Co Sheriff's Directory on InmateAid. Use this tool to find recent arrestees and check the status of arrest warrants. This directory provides current, accurate information, respecting privacy while meeting your needs. Thank you for visiting; we are here to help.

As of March 2023, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office has closed its jail. Inmates are now transported and held in the Walla Walla County Corrections facility. For information about an inmate, please contact Walla Walla County Corrections at 509 524-5430 or an Inmate Search can be found on this website through this Walla Walla County Corrections link.

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Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Washington. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Columbia County WA Sheriff.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

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

The Columbia Co Sheriff assumes a comprehensive role in law enforcement, encompassing duties such as patrolling, investigating crimes, making arrests, and executing warrants. This division of responsibilities allows the sheriff's team to concentrate on maintaining public safety and effective law enforcement operations, while detention services are outsourced to other jurisdictions due to the absence of a jail on-site.

The Sheriff's Office must coordinate with the nearby county jail or a regional jail to house their arrestees and you may call 509-382-1100 to get accurate information. This arrangement requires efficient collaboration and communication to transfer detainees to appropriate holding facilities where they can await trial or post bail. Consequently, there is no dedicated location within the sheriff's jurisdiction for visiting detainees, necessitating that family members and legal representatives travel to the external facilities where the arrestees are held.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - Columbia County WA Sheriff

  1. Does Columbia County WA Sheriff have its own jail?
    No, Columbia Co Sheriff does not operate a full-time jail. Individuals who are arrested are typically held for processing and then transferred to a nearby contracted regional detention facility or another county jail.

  2. Where are arrestees taken after being processed at Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    After processing, individuals are transferred to a nearby contracted county jail or regional detention center, which houses inmates for the Columbia Co Sheriff on a per-inmate fee basis.

  3. How long can someone be held at Columbia County WA Sheriff before being transferred?
    Columbia County WA Sheriff can only detain individuals for a short period, usually under 72 hours, before moving to a contracted detention facility.

  4. How can I find out where someone was transferred after being arrested by Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    You can check the inmate-locator on the county-website or call 509-382-1100 for information. In most cases, individuals are sent to another contracted facility.

  5. What happens during the booking process at Columbia Co Sheriff?
    Booking includes fingerprinting, photographing, medical screening, and a background check. After processing, arrestees are held temporarily before being transferred to a detention facility.

  6. Can I post bail for someone arrested by Columbia Co Sheriff?
    Yes, bail can be posted through the County Courthouse or the contracted detention facility where the individual is housed. Bail information can be obtained by contacting 509-382-1100.

  7. What are the visitation rules for inmates arrested by Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    Columbia County WA Sheriff does not handle inmate visitation. Visitation is managed by the detention facility where the inmate is housed. Check the website of the contracted jail for visitation policies.

  8. Can an attorney visit someone arrested by Columbia Co Sheriff?
    Yes, attorneys can visit clients at the detention facility where they are housed. Contact the contracted jail directly to schedule legal visits.

  9. How can I send money to someone arrested by Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    Funds must be sent to the contracted detention center’s commissary system, not the Columbia County WA Sheriff. Visit the of the facility where the inmate is housed for deposit options.

  10. What happens if an arrestee requires medical attention while in Columbia County WA Sheriff custody?
    Individuals with medical needs receive basic screening at the Columbia County WA Sheriff. If serious medical attention is required, they may be transported to a hospital or receive treatment at the contracted detention facility after transfer.

  11. Does Columbia County WA Sheriff handle long-term incarceration?
    No, Columbia County WA Sheriff only handles short-term holding for processing and transport. All long-term incarceration is managed by contracted county jails or regional detention centers.

  12. What happens if someone is arrested in Columbia County WA Sheriff’s jurisdiction but has charges elsewhere?
    If an arrestee has warrants in another jurisdiction, they may be held briefly at Columbia County WA Sheriff for processing before being transferred to the requesting jurisdiction or a contracted jail.

  13. How do I retrieve personal property from someone arrested by Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    Personal property is typically held at the Sheriff's Office until the individual is transferred. If the inmate is moved to another jail, property may be sent along or picked up by an authorized person at Columbia County WA Sheriff’s evidence division.

  14. Can Columbia County WA Sheriff refuse to take an arrestee due to jail overcrowding?
    Columbia County WA Sheriff does not operate its own jail, so capacity limitations depend on the contracted jail facility. In cases of overcrowding, alternative arrangements may be made with other regional jails.

  15. Does Columbia County WA Sheriff offer house arrest or electronic monitoring programs?
    In most cases, house arrest and electronic monitoring are managed by the county probation office or the contracted detention facility, not the Columbia County WA Sheriff.

  16. Can Columbia County WA Sheriff issue arrest warrants?
    Yes, the Columbia County WA Sheriff can request and execute arrest warrants, but detainees are transferred to another facility for holding. Warrant information can be checked through the county court records.

  17. How do I report a complaint about an arrest made by Columbia County WA Sheriff deputies?
    Complaints can be filed with the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division. In serious cases, complaints may be reviewed by Washington’s law enforcement oversight agency.

  18. How can I find out about upcoming court dates for someone arrested by Columbia County WA Sheriff?
    Court dates are scheduled by the county court system. You can search court dockets online or contact the County Clerk’s Office for hearing details.

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