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Clark Co JWC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
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 Reentry 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
Located at 5197 NW Lower River Rd in Vancouver, WA, Clark Co JWC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Clark Co JWC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
The JWC is a minimum-security facility housing is co-ed, available to both male and female inmate which uses direct supervision while allowing inmates freedom of movement and activities. The Work Release building is a housing unit, and one of the buildings at the JWC facility. There is a bed capacity of 100 inmates; 30 beds are reserved for state offenders and the remaining beds are filled with local offenders from Clark County District and Superior Courts. The offenders housed in this building are low risk and have qualified for the Work Release program. Sleeping areas are separated into male and female dorms.
Clark County currently has two housing facilities. The Main Jail is in the Clark County Law Enforcement Center located in downtown Vancouver, next to the Courthouse and across the street from the Public Service Center building. The Jail Work Center is located on Lower River Road.
In 2009, the combined daily average population for both facilities was 714. The population consists of individuals classified at minimum, medium and maximum security risk and are assigned a housing facility and area within the facility based on specific classification criteria.
The Work Release program is a partial confinement program for offenders to continue their employment or transition back into society. The program is a partnership between the Clark County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Department of Corrections, also referred to as DOC.
Work Release Program Requirements - Inmates are to be drug and alcohol-free while in the Work Release program. They are given random urinalysis drug screen tests and Alco-Sensor tests to ensure this.
Restitution and fine payments to the courts are required from offenders in the Work Release program.
Offenders are responsible for the cost of outside medical services, counseling and chemical dependency treatment services or evaluations.
Offenders are assessed a daily room and board fee.
For Clark County offenders, Work Release is a sentencing alternative which permits qualified offenders to continue their employment while still serving their sentences in a controlled environment.
Local courts refer offenders eligible for the program to Work Release staff for screening.
County Work Release Offender Mail
Work Release county offender mail should be addressed as follows:
COUNTY OFFENDERS
Name & CFN #
PO Box 1147
Vancouver, WA 98666
Work Release prepares State Department of Corrections offenders transition back into the community by obtaining suitable employment and housing prior to the completion of their sentence. Inmates who are in prison may apply for the Work Release program after they have satisfied a portion of their sentence.
All offenders from the prison system are screened by a local committee comprised of four citizen volunteers as well as representatives from the Vancouver Police Department, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The committee reviews each applicant taking into consideration public safety issues and individual offender's needs.
A Department of Corrections employment counselor monitors and assists State offenders while they are seeking employment.
State Work Release Offender Mail
Work Release state offender mail should be addressed as follows:
STATE OFFENDERS
Name & DOC #
PO Box 61447
Vancouver, WA 98666
Clark Co JWC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Names A - L
Names M - Z
Inmate Visitor lists are updated on the first day of the month
Inmate Visiting - Inmates must be in custody for 72 hours to allow for processing before any type of visiting is allowed. Visitors are expected to follow all visiting rules.
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
Visitor Requirements
Work Release Visitors
Juvenile Visitors
You will be denied Visiting for the following:
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.
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:
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.
Jail Work Center
In Custody Offenders
Work Release Offenders
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.