Skamania County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Skamania 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 509-427-9490 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Skamania 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 Skamania County or any court in Washington.

Skamania County Jail Inmate Search

The Skamania County Jail maintains an average of 47 offenders in custody on any given day. The Skamania 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 Skamania County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,420 offenders.

The following charts of Skamania 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 Skamania 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 Skamania 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 Skamania 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.

How do you post bail in Skamania County?

If someone is taken to Skamania County Jail in Stevenson for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 509-427-9490.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 509-427-9490.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Skamania County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Skamania County, Washington, visit the Skamania County Jail Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Skamania County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

200 Vancouver Ave.
Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-9490

• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 509-427-9490 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE IS 9:00AM - 11:00AM FOR FEMALES AND 1:00PM  3:00PM FOR MALES - ALWAYS CALL 509-427-9490 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Skamania County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Skamania County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Skamania County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Skamania County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Skamania County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Skamania County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Skamania County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Skamania County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Skamania County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail?

Skamania County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Skamania County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Skamania County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Skamania County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Skamania County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Washington, then Skamania County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Skamania County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Skamania County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Skamania County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail?

How do Inmates in Skamania County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Skamania County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Register with CTEL, the phone system Skamania County inmates must use.
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• Open an account, 
• Fund your acount,
• Find, and then sync with your inmate.

Rates

• Rates cannot exceed $0.21 per minute for regular calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls.
• The minimum billable duration is one minute.
• Billable time is measured and rounded to the next higher full minute. 
• Phone calls are terminated if the called party does not accept the call charges.
• Customers are not billed for a 'no response'. 

Transaction Fees:

• If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.00 per transaction
• If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $5.95 per transaction

Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.

Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683 
Email: support@ctel.us

For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Skamania County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail, and what can I send them?

Skamania County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Skamania County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Skamania County 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:
Skamania County Jail
PO Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Skamania County Jail
PO Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648

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
Ask the Skamania County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Skamania County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Skamania County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Skamania County Jail
PO Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Skamania County 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 Skamania County Jail:
Skamania County Jail
PO Box 790
Stevenson, WA 98648

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 Skamania County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Skamania County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Skamania County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Skamania County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Skamania County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Washington, then Skamania County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Skamania County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Skamania County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Skamania County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Skamania County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

• First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
• These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
• It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
• The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

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• If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
• If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

iphone app
Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Skamania County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Skamania County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Skamania County, by creating an account.
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• Select Washington, then select Skamania County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Skamania County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Skamania County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Skamania County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Skamania County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Skamania 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 Skamania County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-427-9490 for further assistance.

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