General Inmate Information

Picking Up Inmate Property

Before an inmate can release his personal property, he must get approval. Once approval has been granted, inmate property can be picked up at the cashier window located in the lobby of the Spokane County Jail. The cashier window is closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. each day and from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

In order to pick up property, you must be the person specified by the inmate and you must have photo identification. Once you get to the jail to pick up property, you will need to wait for staff to retrieve the property. If you do not have the time to wait, please come back at a time that is more convenient for you.

If property has been seized as evidence, contact the City Property Facility at 1307 W. Gardner, (509) 625-4130.

Leaving Property for an Inmate

We will accept the following property for inmates:

• One set of court clothing, including dress shoes, for superior court only if there is a jury trial or if the inmate is going to be a witness, and for federal court appearances.
• Prescription eye glasses
• Any medical item ordered by the jail physician.
• Medical Coupons
• Money

All other items must be pre-approved by a shift sergeant. Outside prescription medication is NOT allowed for inmates.

Property for an inmate needs to be left at the reception counter during visiting hours and at the cashier window during non-visiting hours. Note: No property is accepted during the hours of 12 noon to 1 p.m. each day and from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Leaving Money for an Inmate

There are two ways you can place money on an inmate's account:

1. In person at the cashier window located in the lobby of the Spokane County Jail. The cashier window is closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. each day and from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is open at all other times. Note: You must bring the exact amount of money with you since the jail does not make change.
2. By mailing money orders made payable to the inmate for $100 or less.

Commissary Rules

Inmates can purchase food or personal items from the jail commissary. Each inmate receives commissary once a week. Inmates housed in the east side of the facility receive commissary on Mondays. Inmates housed in the west side of the facility or the annex receive commissary on Thursdays. Money must be on the inmate's account by the time the inmate submits his commissary order.

Phone Calls

The Spokane County Jail does not accept incoming phone calls for inmates unless an EXTREME emergency exists. If you feel you have an extreme emergency situation, you need to call back and ask for the on-duty shift sergeant.

Inmates are allowed to make outgoing collect phone calls to persons of their choice. If you accept a collect call from an inmate of the Spokane County Jail, you will be charged by the minute. The Spokane County Jail does not take messages for inmates.

Impounded vehicles

If an inmate's vehicle has been impounded, you need to call the arresting agency. The Spokane County Jail does not have any information about impounded vehicles.

• For a city arrest, call the city desk at (509) 625-4100.
• For a county arrest, call the county desk at (509) 477-2240
• For a Washington State Patrol arrest, call their office at (509) 456-4101
• On weekends call, Spokane County & Spokane Valley City - (509) 477-6929 , Spokane City - (509) 477-5980

Posting Bail or Bond

Spokane County Bonds must be posted at the appropriate court during business hours.

The jail accepts bonds when the courts are closed. We do not accept checks or credit cards. Cash bonds must be in the full amount only. For information on what a bonding company requires, please consult the yellow pages of your phone book for phone numbers of bail/bond companies.

Court Dates & Warrants

If you want to know an inmate's next court date or if you want to know if there is a warrant for your arrest, please call the appropriate court. Their phones numbers are:

Notary Public

If you have a document that an inmate needs to have notarized, send the document to the inmate through the U.S. mail. The inmate can request a notary via the inmate request system. Once the document is notarized, the inmate can mail the document back to you via the U. S. mail. Jail staff are unable to accommodate rush requests for notary service.

Photo Identification

If you need photo identification, contact the Washington State Department of Licensing. Under no circumstance is the jail able to make photo identification for past or current inmates.

Marriage Licenses

If you wish to marry an inmate of the Spokane County Jail, contact the Library Services Officer at (509) 477-6672. The Library Services Officer will explain the procedure to follow.