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How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility

To send a text or email message to a Whatcom County inmate, do the following:

Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Whatcom County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Whatcom County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Whatcom County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility

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 Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Whatcom 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.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Whatcom 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 Whatcom 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 Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Whatcom County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility follow these steps:

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Washington, then choose Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Whatcom County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Whatcom County Juvenile Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Whatcom County.