Yakima County Jail

Yakima County Jail Information

The Yakima County Jail is a 825 bed jail in the city of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 509-574-1700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 509-574-1700

Physical Address:
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Jail-1120
P.O. Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Yakima County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Yakima 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 509-574-1700 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 County Jail Inmate Search

The Yakima County Jail maintains an average of 825 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yakima 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 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Yakima County and Washington state prisons, click the button below.
Yakima County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Yakima County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 205 12.25%
Black 42 2.51%
Hispanic or Latino 1,266 75.63%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 76 4.54%
Asian 38 2.27%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 20 1.19%
Other 27 1.61%
Total 1,674 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yakima County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 559 33.39%
Felony (2rd Degree) 293 17.50%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 136 8.12%
Felony (Uncategorized) 201 12.01%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 485 28.97%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yakima County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,502 89.73%
Female 172 10.27%
Total 1,674 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yakima County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 9 0.54%
18-20 101 6.03%
21-24 165 9.86%
25-30 306 18.28%
31-35 308 18.40%
36-40 319 19.06%
41-45 218 13.02%
46-50 85 5.08%
51-55 68 4.06%
56-60 56 3.35%
61-65 22 1.31%
66-75 17 1.02%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,674 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Yakima County Jail
Within Yakima County the Department of Corrections is responsible for the main law enforcement, operation of the county jail which houses all inmates, both male and female who are arrested by the sheriff office, as well as any female offenders who are arrested and charged in the City of Yakima. They also manage all of the booking process, gun licensing, and fingerprinting for background checks and others for the community. This is a full service facility that manages all basic needs, meals, clothing, exercise, recreation, visitation, and more. The main focus of the staff is the safety and security of the inmates, their own safety, and the safety of the surrounding community. By offering rehabilitation services and programs, many inmates are better prepared upon their release than they are at the time of their arrest. It is encouraged to maintain connections outside of the facility to ensure there is a support system in place to help with a successful release and reintegration into society. Inmate Mail: Inmate name and ID number Yakima County Jail-1120 P.O. Box 96777 Las Vegas, NV 89193 Inmate Phones: Inmates will have access to phones for outgoing phone calls during their daytime or dayroom hours, and these can be made collect call or through a prepaid account created by friends or family outside of the facility. Securus Technologies is the provider for these accounts and services. Visitation: Visiting is permitted both in person and via video through Securus. Visiting hours are 8:45am-10:15am and 1pm-4:30pm, with specific hours being reliant on the housing unit that they are assigned too. Video visits may be scheduled directly with the inmate around their schedule and hours. West Virginia
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Yakima County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Yakima County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 509-574-1700.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Yakima County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Yakima County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Yakima County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Yakima County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Yakima County and other Washington and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Yakima County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Yakima County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Yakima County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Yakima County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Yakima County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Yakima County, or in some cases the state of Washington, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Yakima County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 509-574-1700 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Yakima County inmate locator.

Yakima County Bail Bond Information

Because Yakima County and Washington can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Yakima County Jail at 509-574-1700, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Yakima County Jail or the Yakima County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Yakima County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-2929

Schedule ON-SITE Video Visits BY CALLING 509-574-2929 

  • Times and tanks are subject to change. Please call for specific visiting days. The scheduling phone line is 509-574-2929 and is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The phone line will be closed on holidays and weekends. You can also email to enquire at 
    [email protected]
  • Confirm where your inmate is housed.
  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
  • Visiting days and times will be Monday through Friday only. No visits on Thanksgining or Christmas.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session, children included.
  • All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

JAIL
UNIT
DAY TIMES
2ND FLOOR
NORTH UNITS
G-H-I-J-K-L-M
MON
THU
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
2ND FLOOR
SOUTH UNITS
A-B-C-D-E-F
TUE
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
ANNEX UNITS
A,B,C,D, E & F
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
3rd FLOOR MON
WED
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (A-C-D)
MON
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4TH FLOOR
UNITS (B)  
MALE IMU
WED 8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (E-F)
MON
THU
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (G-H)
TUE
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
1st FLOOR VISITS
ON 3rd FLOOR
FRI 8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
YCCC PODS
A,B,C
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM


Yakima County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Visits are $5.00 for 30 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:45AM-5:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
SATURDAY 8:45AM-5:00PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:30AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 3:15PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM.

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call (843) 915-5140 for appointments.

Yakima County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Yakima County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yakima County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Yakima County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-574-2929

Schedule ON-SITE Video Visits BY CALLING 509-574-2929 

  • Times and tanks are subject to change. Please call for specific visiting days. The scheduling phone line is 509-574-2929 and is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The phone line will be closed on holidays and weekends. You can also email to enquire at 
    [email protected]
  • Confirm where your inmate is housed.
  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
  • Visiting days and times will be Monday through Friday only. No visits on Thanksgining or Christmas.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session, children included.
  • All visits must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

JAIL
UNIT
DAY TIMES
2ND FLOOR
NORTH UNITS
G-H-I-J-K-L-M
MON
THU
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
2ND FLOOR
SOUTH UNITS
A-B-C-D-E-F
TUE
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
ANNEX UNITS
A,B,C,D, E & F
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
3rd FLOOR MON
WED
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (A-C-D)
MON
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4TH FLOOR
UNITS (B)  
MALE IMU
WED 8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (E-F)
MON
THU
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
4th FLOOR
UNITS (G-H)
TUE
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
1st FLOOR VISITS
ON 3rd FLOOR
FRI 8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM
YCCC PODS
A,B,C
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
8:45AM-10:15 AM
1:00PM-4:00 PM


Yakima County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Visits are $5.00 for 30 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:45AM-5:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM-10:30PM
SATURDAY 8:45AM-5:00PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

8:30AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 3:15PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM.

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call (843) 915-5140 for appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are four 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
Yakima County Jail uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company, Touchpay, charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. 
  • Before sending funds to the facility, email Lt. Coxen ([email protected]) for pre-approval since regular mail is no longer accepted.
  • The inmate will receive a copy of the receipt indicating the day the money was processed and how much was entered into his/her account.
  • If any other items are included in the envelope with the money order, all contents will be returned to sender. 



Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Write "for Deposit Only" on the outside of the envelope.



Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Yakima County 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.
  • Select Washington.
  • Select Yakima County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 509-574-1700 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 County 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 County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Yakima County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Yakima 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 Yakima 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Yakima County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Yakima County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Yakima 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Jail-1120
P.O. Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Yakima County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Yakima County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Yakima County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Yakima County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Yakima County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Jail-1120
P.O. Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Yakima County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Yakima County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Department of Corrections
111 N Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Yakima County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Yakima County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Yakima County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

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

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

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Yakima County.
  • Choose Washington, then Yakima County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Yakima County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Yakima County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Yakima County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yakima County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Yakima County Jail Digital Mail Instructions

When you send mail to an inmate in Yakima County Jail (see mailing address below), it gets sent to a third party service that takes the content and scans it, then forwarded to the jail to be printed out and given to the inmate.

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Yakima County Jail-1120
P.O. Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Yakima County Jail is using this service because all too often, inmates were receiving letters soaked in illegal liquid drugs.

The service, called Pigeonly, accepts non-privileged (legal) mail.

Pigeonly will also process the following non-privileged (personal) mail:

  • Letters (including drawings)
  • Greeting Cards
  • Postcards
  • 4x6 Photos (limit of up to 10 per parcel)
  • Unbound Newsletters

As an additional service Pigeonly offers a service where you don't even have to use the USPS to send the inmate mail, but can send your letters and photos directly from your phone or computer. There are several plans; monthly and annual, that come with a fee, but save you the trouble of dealing with writing and mailing letters the old school way.

Using edovo text and email service you can communicate with your inmate that is incarcerated in the Yakima County Jail

How it works: 

  • First, your inmate has to initiate comminication with by email or text from the jail using a tablet or kiosk.
  • Then you can respond. By loading up some money into the edovo system, you can communicate as often as you want.
  • Messages are securely transferred directly from the incarcerated user’s device to your personal phone or computer.
  • The staff at the Yakima County Jail have full oversight of all your texts and email so be careful what you write.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yakima County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Yakima 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 Yakima County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-574-1700 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Yakima County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Yakima County

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

Yakima County County Jails
Yakima County City Jails
Yakima County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Yakima County?

Yakima Grant Benton Klickitat Skamania Lewis Pierce Kittitas King
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Yakima County Jail" is also known as Yakima County Department of Corrections, Yakima County Jail , Yakima County Jail , Washington, Yakima.