Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
For information about an inmate, call the 60-bed Fairview at 202- 396-8982. The line is answered 24 hours a day.
This facility is responsible for the booking and processing of everyone arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony. Depending on the charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or kept in custody until their trial reaches a conclusion.
The facility’s roster is searchable through the inmate search tool.
Sentences of under one year are served here. Anything longer is served in the District of Columbia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides:
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you may need it for mail and other communication. If it isn’t 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.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Fairview for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Fairview:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Fairview at 202- 396-8982.
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This facility, known as "Fairview" is also known as Washington DC Department of Corrections, Washington DC Fairview, Washington DC Fairview, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
