Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility
Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility
The Grant County Juvenile Court and Youth Services provide both the diversion program and the detention for all juvenile offenders throughout the county. Those who are not entered into the diversion program, usually 10-17 years old, will go through the juvenile court and may be assigned to a term of detention. While the facility is secure, the staff work towards reducing recidivism and helping youth develop new tools and skills to create a positive change in their lives and make positive choices while teaching responsibility and accountability. They also offer support for the families as well as youth at risk, providing families with tools and skills to help their youth build a productive and successful future. Empowering youth and their families to make healthy choices, positive decisions, and build bright futures for each of the juveniles who pass through the programs. All basic needs are met including meals and snacks, clothing and laundry, recreational time, education through the local schoolboard, and treatment for addictions or mental health concerns. Along with youth from Grant County, this facility also offers housing and detention services to youth from surrounding counties including Kittitas and Lincoln Counties. Mail: P.O. Box 818 Ephrata, WA 98823 Mail is permitted but will be inspected for contraband and adult or inappropriate content is removed. Phones: Parents and guardians may receive calls to remain in touch with their child and up to date on any developments and progress. Visitation: Visits are provided once each week for parents and guardians only.Inmate Services
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(509) 754-5690Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, 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) 754-5690 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Kittitas 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 Kittitas County or any court in Washington.
Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility 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 Kittitas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,460 offenders.
The following charts of Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking procedure at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at (509) 754-5690.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Kittitas County
If someone has been booked at Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility in Ephrata, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call (509) 754-5690.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call (509) 754-5690 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Kittitas County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Kittitas County, Washington, visit the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
303 Abel Road
P.O. Box 818
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call (509) 754-5690 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL (509) 754-5690 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 Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?
There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (509) 754-5690 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County County Jails
Kittitas County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kittitas County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility" is also known as (serves Adams, Grant, Lincoln and Kittitas counties), Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility, Washington, Kittitas.
The Grant County Juvenile Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Kittitas County: Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Roslyn and South Cle Elum.
