San Juan County Jail
San Juan County Jail
The San Juan County Jail is a 30 bed temporary jail in the city of Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are only kept here for 72 hours before being brought to the SCORE Jail in Friday Harbor.
You can 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 the SCORE Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 SCORE Jail at 206-257-6200 to get it.
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To search for an inmate in the San Juan County 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 206-257-6200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in San Juan 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 San Juan County or any court in Washington.
San Juan County Jail Inmate Search
The San Juan County Jail maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Juan County Jail 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 San Juan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,740 offenders.
The following charts of San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 lessFriday Harbor is the location of the 30-bed San Juan County Jail that is a temporary holding facility operated by the Sheriff Office. Upon arrest all offenders are brought to this location where they are booked and held for a short period of time, but they are transferred while awaiting their trial and to serve their sentence to the SCORE facility that is located in Des Moines, and is a group facility used by several cities in King County and surrounding counties with facilities that are too small for their incarcerated population.
Due to the temporary nature, there are not regular visiting hours so only immediate family are permitted to visit and it must be arranged directly with the facility. This location also operates the electronic home monitoring system that allows low risk inmates to serve their sentence at home with a GPS tracker to monitor their movement.
Inmate Mail: No mail is accepted at this facility due to the temporary nature of the holding facility.
Inmate Phones: Inmates will be permitted to call a friend, family member, or a lawyer after their arrest and booking, before they are transferred.
Visitation: Immediate family may contact the jail and ask to visit an inmate, however no official visits are provided due to the temporary nature of the facility.
- SCORE Jail: 206-257-6200
- San Juan County Sheriff: 360-378-4151
What should you know about the booking process at San Juan County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to San Juan County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at San Juan County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact San Juan County Jail at 206-257-6200.
Steps to pay bail in San Juan County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to San Juan County Jail in Friday Harbor for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 206-257-6200.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 206-257-6200).
- Licensed bail bond agents in San Juan County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in San Juan County, Washington, visit the San Juan County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail? What is the Schedule?
San Juan County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
96 Second Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
206-257-6200
- 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 206-257-6200 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 206-257-6200 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 San Juan County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Juan County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the San Juan County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Juan County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in San Juan County?
San Juan County County Jails
San Juan County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Juan County?
The San Juan County Jail serves the following cities and towns of San Juan County: Friday Harbor, Lopez Island, Orcas Island and Shaw Island.