Pierce County New Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Pierce County New Jail

Address:
701 Nollmeyer Ln.
Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone:

253-798-4590

New Visitation Policies in Pierce County New Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Pierce County New Jail in Tacoma, Washington, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 253-798-4590 for updates.

Video Visitation at Pierce County New Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Pierce County New Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 253-798-4590 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Pierce County, the state of Washington and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Pierce County New Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Pierce County New 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:

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


 

Pierce County New Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Pierce County New 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 is to be shipped to the Pierce County New 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.


 

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Pierce County New 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 New 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 New 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 an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Pierce County New 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 to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Pierce County New Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Pierce County New Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Pierce County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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