Pierce County Main Jail

Pierce County Main Jail Information

The Pierce County Main Jail is a 1300 bed jail in the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 253-798-4590, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 253-798-4590

Physical Address:
910 Tacoma Ave. South
Tacoma, WA 98402

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Pierce County Main Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Pierce County Main 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 253-798-4590 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Pierce 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 Pierce County or any court in Washington.

Pierce County Main Jail Inmate Search

The Pierce County Main Jail maintains an average of 1300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pierce County Main 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 Pierce County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 69,820 offenders.

The following charts of Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Pierce County and Washington state prisons, click the button below.
Pierce County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Pierce County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 1,611 58.80%
Black 381 13.91%
Hispanic or Latino 483 17.63%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 22 0.80%
Asian 181 6.61%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 47 1.72%
Other 15 0.55%
Total 2,740 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pierce County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 914 33.36%
Felony (2rd Degree) 480 17.52%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 225 8.21%
Felony (Uncategorized) 328 11.97%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 793 28.94%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pierce County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,458 89.71%
Female 282 10.29%
Total 2,740 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pierce County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 16 0.58%
18-20 165 6.02%
21-24 269 9.82%
25-30 501 18.28%
31-35 506 18.47%
36-40 522 19.05%
41-45 357 13.03%
46-50 138 5.04%
51-55 110 4.01%
56-60 92 3.36%
61-65 36 1.31%
66-75 28 1.02%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 2,740 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Pierce County Main Jail

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department of Corrections Bureau operates two facilities for this space including the Main Jail and the New Jail. Together there is a maximum capacity of 1700 inmates at any one time and there are over 300 correctional staff to maintain regular operations.

The main jail was completed in 1985 and has been in continuous operation since.

There are several programs to assist inmates in leaving with more skills or coping ideas than before they were incarcerated, and both general and mental health services are provided.

Visitation and phone calls with family are encouraged and available regularly.

Inmate Mail: All mail will be checked and anything against the rules or containing contraband will be rejected and returned. It is necessary to have a full return address on each envelope for it to be delivered.

Mail will be scanned and electronically delivered.

(Inmate's full name)
(Inmate's Booking ID #)
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Inmate Phones: Phones are placed in each housing unit, and they are available based upon the hours and rules of the specific housing unit. Calls can be up to 20 minutes long and are placed either collect or prepaid. To create and fund a prepaid account http://www.securustech.net

Visitation: Visits are permitted each week, both onsite and remotely, with in person hours varying based upon housing unit that requires confirmation before planning a visit, and can range from 8am until 9pm. Video visits are provided through https://securustech.net/ and inmates can have up to 3 each week.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Pierce County Main Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pierce County Main Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 253-798-4590.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Pierce County Main Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Pierce County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Pierce County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Pierce County Main Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Pierce County and other Washington and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Pierce County Main Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Pierce County Main Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Pierce County Main Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail? What is the Schedule?

Pierce County Main Jail ON-SITE face-to-face VISITATION (Due to pandemic reasons, these visits may be temporarily suspended, always call 253-798-4590 to confirm.)

DAY UNIT TIME
MON 3 North A, 4E Males 7PM - 8PM
8:15PM - 9:15PM
TUE 3 South B & D females,  
4 East females
6:45PM - 7:45PM
TUE 3 South males -
A and E units
8:15PM - 9:15PM
WED 5 West A,B,C 6:45PM - 7:45PM
8:00PM - 9:00PM
THU 4 East males 7:00PM - 8:00PM
8:15PM - 9:15PM
FRI 3 West A, B, C 7:00PM - 8:00PM
8:15PM - 9:15PM
SAT 3 East A-H,
3M  A-T
8:00AM - 9:00AM
9:15AM - 10:15AM
SAT 4 West A, B, C,
4E Females
12:00PM - 1:00PM
1:15PM - 2:15PM
SUN 4 North A, B, C 8:00AM - 9:00AM
9:15AM - 10:15AM
SUN 4 South A,B, C 12:15PM - 1:15PM
1:30PM - 2:30PM
SUN 3 East C 6:45PM - 7:45PM
SUN 3 South C,
3 North B (classified only),
3 North C
8:15PM - 9:15PM

 

Pierce County Main Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
910 Tacoma Ave. South
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-798-4590

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • To schedule a visit, you must first establish the Booking Number and Location (Main Jail or New Jail) of the Inmate.
  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Face-to-face Visits may be temporarily suspended. Call 253-798-4590 to confirm. For the face-to-face Visitation Schedule, scroll further this page.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Pierce County Main Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Schedule Attorney Visitation
Follow these steps on the bookings page to schedule a visit.

You will receive a confirmation email with the details of your scheduled visit.

Pierce County Main Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Pierce County Main Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Pierce County Main Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 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 Pierce County Main Jail?

Pierce County Main Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Schedule Attorney Visitation
Follow these steps on the bookings page to schedule a visit.

You will receive a confirmation email with the details of your scheduled visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail?

Options for putting money on an inmate's books in Pierce County Main Jail:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.


Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Pierce County Main Jail uses Touchpay to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.


Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail - (may or may not be possible)
Pierce County Main Jail may no longer allow this method, however you can call 253-798-4590 to confirm.
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order, and mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number: 298402

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Pierce County Main Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Pierce County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Washington.
  • Select Pierce County Main Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 253-798-4590 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Pierce County Main Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Pierce County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Pierce County Main Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pierce County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Pierce County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail, and what can I send them?

Pierce County Main Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pierce County Main 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 Pierce County Main 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402



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 Pierce County Main 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 Pierce County Main 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Pierce County Main Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Pierce County Main 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 Pierce County Main Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Booking ID #
Pierce County Jail
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402


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 Pierce County Main Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pierce County Main Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Pierce County Main Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Pierce County Main Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Pierce County Main Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Pierce County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Pierce County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Pierce County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pierce County Main Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 253-798-4590 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Pierce County Main Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Pierce County

What are the other City and County Jails in Pierce County?

Pierce County County Jails
Pierce County City Jails
Pierce County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pierce County?

Pierce Lewis Thurston Yakima Kittitas King Kitsap Mason
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Pierce County Main Jail" is also known as PCCDC, Pierce County Jail, Pierce County Main Jail , Pierce County Main Jail , Washington, Pierce.