Yakima City Jail

To search for an inmate in the Yakima City 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 509-575-3571 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Yakima 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 Yakima County or any court in Washington.

Yakima City Jail Inmate Search

The Yakima City Jail maintains an average of 79 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yakima City 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 Yakima County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 42,660 offenders.

The following charts of Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County?

If someone is taken to Yakima City Jail in Yakima 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 509-575-3571.

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 509-575-3571.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Yakima 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 Yakima County, Washington, visit the Yakima City Jail Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Yakima City Jail? What is the Schedule?

Yakima City Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

200 South 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-3571

• 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 509-575-3571 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 509-575-3571 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Yakima City Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

200 South 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-3571

• In order to visit an inmate, you must be at least 18 years of age and have valid State Identification with you.
• You will not be allowed to visit if you have a valid No Contact Order involving the inmate you wish to visit.
• Visiting for inmates is based on their housing location. The housing location can be found on the Current Inmate Roster listed under question #5.

VISITATION SCHEDULE

• “A Tank” visits Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• “B Tank” visits Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• “C Tank” visits Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• “D Tank” visits Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• “E Tank” visits on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 10: 00 a.m. to Noon and Sunday from 10:00 am to noon & 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-575-3571 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Yakima City Jail?

There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-516-0115

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Yakima City Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Yakima County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Washington.
• Select Yakima City Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 509-575-3571 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 Yakima City Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Yakima 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-575-3571 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Yakima City Jail?

How Do Inmates in Yakima City Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Yakima City Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
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• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Yakima County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Yakima County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Yakima County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-575-3571 for further assistance.

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

Yakima City Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Yakima City 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:
Yakima City Jail
Inmate's Full Name
200 S. 3rd. Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Yakima City Jail
Inmate's Full Name
200 S. 3rd. Street
Yakima, WA 98901

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 Yakima City 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 Yakima City Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Yakima City Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Yakima City Jail
Inmate's Full Name
200 S. 3rd. Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Yakima City Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Yakima City 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 Yakima City Jail:
Yakima City Jail
Inmate's Full Name
200 S. 3rd. Street
Yakima, WA 98901

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 Yakima City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-575-3571 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-575-3571 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Yakima County?

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