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.

Pierce County Main Jail Inmate Search

Pierce County maintains an average of 3,491 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. 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 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Pierce County, the state of Washington, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

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

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.)

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.

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.

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

• Find out which jail the inmate is located in. (Main Jail or New Jail).
• Select the Facility location the inmate is assigned to. 
• Select the date you would like to visit.  The available time slots for that day will appear next to the calendar. 
• Select the time slot you would like to visit.
• Fill in the required details
• Click the ‘Book’ button

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

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, 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

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.

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

• Find out which jail the inmate is located in. (Main Jail or New Jail).
• Select the Facility location the inmate is assigned to. 
• Select the date you would like to visit.  The available time slots for that day will appear next to the calendar. 
• Select the time slot you would like to visit.
• Fill in the required details
• Click the ‘Book’ button

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

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.

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.

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 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 above.
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, newspapers, magazines and books are 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.

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 recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - [email protected]

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:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

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

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