Whenever you need inmate information, call the 60-bed Fairview at 202- 396-8982. They answer 24 hours a day.
People arrested in this county are brought here for booking and processing whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. From there, depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is over.
To find out who is currently in custody, search the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year remain here to serve their time. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the District of Columbia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page has details on the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most mail and messaging services require the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, so save it. If it’s not listed online, call Fairview at 202- 396-8982.
Phone: 202- 396-8982
Physical Address:
1430 G Street Northeast
District of Columbia, DC 20002-5424
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name - DCDC #
Fairview
1430 G Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002-5424
Other Jails and Prisons
Want to look up an inmate at the Fairview? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and in many cases their mugshot. You can also call the jail at 202- 396-8982 for the information you need. In addition, you can look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in District of Columbia and every other county in District of Columbia.
Do you have a warrant for your arrest in the District of Columbia? The District of Columbia Active Warrants Page is a good place to start a warrant search.
Need details about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? We use the official District of Columbia Courts Page to get details on each case.
The easiest way to find out an inmate’s bail at the Fairview is to call the jail at 202- 396-8982. DC courts operate on a risk based. cashless bail system, encouraging pretrial release with no bail although federal officials are trying to change it to a bail system where offenders must remain incarcerated pending disposition of the case.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years if you want to see what the outside of the Fairview looks like.
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Within DC, the Department of Corrections has one contract with a community release program for the transition between detention and release.
Fairview, a brick housing structure similar to an apartment building, is the one halfway house that is present for women only; those waiting for trial, as well as some individuals that are serving a sentence for a misdemeanor as an alternative to incarceration.
To contact the location for questions about the programming or to share concern for a resident, the office number is 202- 396-8982.
This facility is inspected regularly. Staff provide case management, ensuring that each resident receive the treatment that they need and access to programs that will prepare them for the transition back to the community as well as help after their release, so they continue to receive needed support.
Behavioral health services are provided for all residents of Fairview including both group and individual counseling, educational services for both high school and ongoing education including computer skills, assistance in replacing identification and other needs, and help finding a job.
Residents are able to receive mail to those they are approved contact with, and it can be sent to:
1430 G Street Northeast
District of Columbia, DC 20002-5424
... and they are able to make outgoing calls during their free hours.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Fairview. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Fairview include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 202- 396-8982.
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