Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in Columbia County are incarcerated in Walla Walla County until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 509-524-5431, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County at 509-524-5431 to get it.
Phone: 509-524-5431
Physical Address:
Walla Walla County Jail
300 West Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Walla Walla County Corrections Department
300 W. Alder
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County, 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 509-524-5431 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Columbia 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 Columbia County or any court in Washington.
Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County Inmate Search
The Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County 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 Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 600 offenders.
The following charts of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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.
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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 509-524-5431.
Once booked at Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County in Walla Walla, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 509-524-5431.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Columbia County, Washington, visit the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County? What is the Schedule?
Walla Walla County Jail
300 West Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-524-5431
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 509-524-5431 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County 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 Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County 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 ID#
c/o Walla Walla County Corrections Department
300 W. Alder
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
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 Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County 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 ID#
For inmates receiving mail in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County 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 Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
c/o Walla Walla County Corrections Department
300 W. Alder
Walla Walla, WA, 99362
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 Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Jail housed in Walla Walla County’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-524-5431 for further assistance.
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