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Pierce County WA Jail Roster: Current Inmates, Booking Records and Mugshot Information
If you need to locate someone arrested in Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Spanaway, Parkland or another part of Pierce County, Washington, the county’s official LINX inmate search is the most useful starting point. It lets you see people currently held by Pierce County Corrections and check publicly available booking and court information.
Quick answer: Open the official Pierce County Jail Roster to browse current inmates. For a name search, visit LINX Search, find the Jail Inmates section and enter the name in last-name, first-name format. For immediate custody questions, call 253-798-4590.
How to Search the Pierce County Jail Roster
Pierce County uses the Legal Information Network eXchange, or LINX, to provide current jail inmate information alongside court case information. You can view the full inmate list or look up a particular person.
Method 1: Search an inmate by name
- Open the official LINX Search page.
- Scroll down to the section titled Jail Inmates.
- Find the name-search option.
- Enter the name as Last Name, First Name, for example Smith, John.
- Submit the search using the page’s control.
- Select a matching result to view available booking and charge information.
- Compare identifiers and the current custody details to avoid confusing individuals with similar names.
Method 2: Browse the current inmate list
- Visit the direct official jail roster.
- Allow the page to load in a browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled.
- Browse the available list of current inmates.
- Locate the person’s name and any linked booking identifier.
- Open the linked booking information, when available.
- Review the reported charges, dates, court information or facility assignment.
If the site displays “Loading” without results, try another supported browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled or begin from the official Corrections Bureau page.
Pierce County Jail Daily Bookings and Recent Arrests
The LINX current inmate roster is a custody list, not an exhaustive archive of everyone arrested during a particular day. It is most useful for identifying a person who remains in Pierce County Jail and inspecting the booking information available for that person.
How to check a recent booking
- Open the current roster or search by the person’s name.
- Select the person and locate the applicable booking record.
- Check the booking date and listed charges.
- Review whether the inmate remains in custody.
- Check associated court information for any upcoming hearing.
- If the name is missing after a recent arrest, contact Jail Booking at 253-798-4590.
Someone arrested by Tacoma Police, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, or another local agency may not appear in the county roster if the person was cited and released, moved elsewhere, or never housed at a Pierce County Corrections facility.
Can you see all inmates booked today?
The public LINX roster primarily displays the current population. It should not be treated as a complete, date-filtered daily admission-and-release log. If you need documentation covering all bookings on a particular historical date, ask the Sheriff’s Public Disclosure Unit what records can lawfully be provided.
What Information Appears in Pierce County Booking Records?
The Sheriff’s public records guidance specifically identifies the categories of jail information available for public release through the roster.
| Record field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Inmate name | The name associated with the custody record. |
| Booking date | When the person was booked into the jail. |
| Charge | A recorded offense allegation or basis for detention. |
| Warrant type | Available warrant classification associated with the booking. |
| Charging agency | The law enforcement or prosecuting agency identified on the record. |
| Court jurisdiction | The court associated with the particular charge. |
| Court date | A scheduled proceeding, if recorded. |
| Sentence date / bail | Relevant sentence or bail information. |
| Sentence / fine | Recorded sanction or financial obligation. |
| Release date | A release date when available in the record. |
Not every entry will have every field populated. Court orders, charges and release status can change. A criminal allegation in the booking database does not establish that the person was convicted.
Are Pierce County WA Jail Mugshots Public?
Generally, Pierce County booking photographs are not publicly available through ordinary jail records requests. The Sheriff’s Office specifically states that most inmate jail records, including booking photos, are confidential or exempt from disclosure under RCW 70.48.100.
The public LINX roster provides the releasable categories of booking and custody information. It should not be mistaken for a government-operated mugshot gallery.
Who may request a confidential inmate record?
The Sheriff’s published guidance explains that otherwise confidential inmate records may be released directly to the inmate, to an authorized third party with a signed release from the inmate, or pursuant to an appropriate court order.
How to request an inmate record legally
- Open the official Sheriff’s Public Records Request page.
- Read the Inmate Jail Records section.
- Locate the Authorization for Release of Inmate Records form.
- Complete the necessary information and obtain required authorization, if applicable.
- Submit the completed form according to the Sheriff’s instructions.
- Await the agency’s decision regarding lawful access and any applicable fees.
What If You Cannot Find an Inmate in Pierce County?
An absent record can mean the person was released, moved to another jurisdiction, not yet booked, or never held at a county corrections facility.
- Double-check the legal name and spelling.
- Use the LINX name format: last name, first name.
- Try searching by surname if you are uncertain of the given name.
- Contact Jail Booking at 253-798-4590 if the arrest occurred very recently.
- Consider whether the person may be held by a city, neighboring county, state or federal agency.
- Use the correct official search service for that jurisdiction.
Other relevant inmate search systems
- Washington Department of Corrections Inmate Search for people in applicable state correctional custody.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator for federal records.
- VINELink for custody status and notification services where the agency participates.
Pierce County Corrections is separate from city-operated jails. For example, someone arrested in Puyallup could be held in a municipal facility rather than the county jail.
Pierce County Jail Bail, Bond and Release Information
Bail arrangements depend on the court, charge and applicable orders. LINX may show a bail amount or other sentencing-related information, but those details should be verified with the jail or court before payment.
How to check bail information
- Find the person in the LINX jail roster.
- Open the booking information.
- Identify the bail field, related charges and court jurisdiction.
- Check whether multiple charges or court orders are recorded.
- Contact Jail Booking at 253-798-4590 to confirm the current information.
- Ask the responsible court or jail how the applicable bail may be posted.
- Confirm payment methods, required documents and whether any other holds prevent release.
Understanding concurrent bail in LINX
LINX uses the terms concurrent and consecutive for particular sentence and bail arrangements. When bail is marked “CRNT” or “Concurrent,” this may indicate that one court-set amount covers multiple charges in that court rather than requiring that amount separately for each listed charge.
Do not add every displayed amount together without confirmation. The jail or the court should clarify what must actually be paid.
Pierce County Jail Visitation and Video Visits
The Sheriff’s current visitation page states that in-person social visitation is unavailable and the public reception desk remains closed. The county directs visitors to its video-visitation information.
Do not rely on older published visiting schedules for planning an in-person appointment while these restrictions remain in effect.
How to arrange a visit
- Locate the inmate and confirm the Main Jail or New Jail assignment.
- Open the official Jail Visitation page.
- Follow the county’s current video-visitation instructions.
- Determine whether scheduling must be initiated or approved by the inmate.
- Confirm the applicable appointment requirements, identification rules and current availability.
- Ask the jail for help if a visit cannot be scheduled.
The county’s published general visitation rules describe inmate-initiated scheduling up to seven days ahead, photo identification requirements and visitor restrictions. Because current in-person visitation is suspended, check which of those rules apply to the available visit type.
Attorney visits
Legal professionals can use the separate Attorney / Inmate Visitation page. The process requires identifying the inmate’s booking number and jail location, choosing the correct facility, selecting an available date and time, completing the booking information and receiving confirmation.
Visitation help: Custody 253-798-4590 or Administration 253-798-4668.
Inmate Telephone Calls and Jail Mail
Calling someone in Pierce County Jail
Inmates have access to outgoing telephone services during designated housing-unit hours. They cannot receive ordinary incoming phone calls.
Pierce County identifies Securus as the service to contact regarding telephone account blocking. The county also states that inmate calls may last up to 20 minutes and may be recorded or monitored.
Three-way calls and prohibited calling arrangements are not allowed. Available phone hours and call duration are subject to housing-unit restrictions.
See the official Inmate Telephones page for current rules. For account questions or help blocking calls, contact the service provider or Jail Reception.
How to mail an inmate
Use the inmate’s complete name and booking identification number. Pierce County publishes the following mailing format:
Inmate’s Full NameInmate’s Booking ID Number
910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Include your own complete return address. The jail states that original incoming correspondence generally is scanned and the scanned copies forwarded to the inmate; the original contents are destroyed after processing.
Mail restrictions
- Do not include contraband or prohibited materials.
- Do not send cash, checks or money orders with ordinary inmate correspondence.
- Follow the facility’s restrictions for publications, photos and attachments.
- Clearly identify legal correspondence and follow the separate rules applicable to privileged mail.
- Include the correct booking ID to reduce delivery problems.
The jail may inspect, reject or return correspondence in accordance with its policy and applicable law. Read the official Jail Mail Service instructions before sending unusual items or sensitive documents.
Sending Money to a Pierce County Jail Inmate
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau identifies TouchPay as an approved method for adding funds to an inmate’s account.
How to deposit funds
- Confirm the inmate’s name and booking identifier using LINX.
- Open TouchPay Direct.
- Select the appropriate Pierce County Corrections facility or agency using the provider’s displayed options.
- Enter the identifying information required for the recipient.
- Review the deposit amount, service charges and restrictions.
- Complete the transaction using an accepted payment method.
- Save the payment confirmation.
You can also call the Sheriff’s published deposit service at 1-866-232-1899.
Find Pierce County Criminal Court Dates and Case Records
LINX provides more than inmate information. It also allows searches for Superior Court criminal cases, filings, charges, scheduled proceedings and related court records.
Search Pierce County Superior Court cases
- Open the official LINX home page.
- Select the Search section.
- Choose the relevant Superior Court case-search option.
- Enter the party’s name or case cause number.
- Examine matching case results to locate the correct proceeding.
- Review available charges, attorneys, docket events and scheduled court dates.
- Use the court’s official records procedures when certified copies or restricted documents are needed.
Find in-custody arraignments
LINX offers Superior Court and Jail Calendars, including an In-Custody Arraignment List for inmates awaiting arraignment in local courts. This can help you identify a scheduled proceeding when a person was recently booked.
Open LINX, choose Calendars and locate the applicable arraignment or Superior Court calendar.
District and municipal court searches
For District Court proceedings, LINX supports case-cause-number searches and party-name searches. The county’s search page also directs users to Washington Courts’ Find My Court Date service for qualifying district and municipal cases.
A charge may initially appear in one court and later be filed or resolved elsewhere. Confirm the court jurisdiction displayed on the individual booking before choosing a case-search system.
How to Request Older Pierce County Jail Booking Records
The current jail roster is not a historical background-check service. Pierce County’s Public Records Request page explains which types of inmate information are publicly released and which require specific authorization.
How to submit a records request
- Open the Sheriff’s Public Records Request page.
- Identify whether you need publicly available roster information or a confidential inmate jail record.
- For confidential inmate records, obtain the Authorization for Release of Inmate Records form and the required signed permission, if applicable.
- Complete the form and describe the requested records.
- Submit the request to the Sheriff’s Public Disclosure Unit using the published directions.
- Review any fee notice and arrange payment if required.
- Follow the agency’s instructions to receive releasable records.
Sheriff’s Public Disclosure Unit
Pierce County Sheriff’s DepartmentAttn: Public Disclosure Unit
3602 Pacific Avenue S., #100
Tacoma, WA 98418
Telephone: 253-798-4800
Fax: 253-798-7366
Published copy fees
| Copy type | Listed fee |
|---|---|
| Paper copies | $0.15 per page |
| CD/DVD | $1.15 per disk, plus postage |
The county states that payment must be received before it provides chargeable copies. Other costs or legal exemptions may apply. Confirm current terms on the official records page before submitting payment.
Pierce County Jail Locations, Phone Numbers and Directions
The Corrections Bureau operates two jail buildings in downtown Tacoma. The county uses different public entrances for the Main Jail and New Jail, even though both are part of Pierce County Corrections.
| Facility or contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | 910 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| New Jail | 701 Nollmeyer Lane, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| Jail Reception / Booking | 253-798-4590 |
| Jail Administration | 253-798-4668 |
| Public Disclosure | 253-798-4800 |
| Deposit service | 1-866-232-1899 |
Driving directions and parking
The Main Jail is at the intersection of South 9th Street and Tacoma Avenue. The New Jail is near Nollmeyer Lane and Yakima Avenue.
The county identifies public paid parking in the Blue lot off Yakima Avenue and the Green lot off South 11th Street. Parking availability and fees can vary.
Main Jail directions · New Jail directions
Read the official Pierce County Jail Locations page for driving directions. Public access is restricted, so verify that the service you need is available before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Pierce County WA Jail Roster
1. Where can I find the official Pierce County jail roster?
Visit the Pierce County LINX roster at linxonline.piercecountywa.gov/linxweb/Booking/GetJailRoster.cfm. It lists people currently held by Pierce County Corrections.
2. Can I search Pierce County inmates by name?
Yes. Open the LINX Search page, locate the Jail Inmates section and enter the name in last-name, first-name format.
3. Is the Pierce County jail roster free to view?
Yes. The county provides public access to its current jail roster through LINX. Separate court document services or records requests may involve fees.
4. Does the Pierce County roster show recent bookings?
It includes current inmate booking information, but it is not a complete historical list of every arrest or release on a given date.
5. Can I see Pierce County Jail mugshots online?
Booking photographs are generally confidential or exempt from public disclosure under the county’s interpretation of RCW 70.48.100. The public roster is not a guaranteed mugshot gallery.
6. How do I find an inmate who was released?
The LINX current inmate name search excludes people who are no longer in custody. Contact Jail Booking or use available court records and lawful records-request procedures for older information.
7. What is the Pierce County Jail phone number?
For inmate custody and booking questions, call 253-798-4590. Jail Administration can be reached at 253-798-4668.
8. Can I visit an inmate at Pierce County Jail?
The Sheriff’s current website says in-person social visitation is unavailable. Refer to the county’s video-visitation information and contact the jail for available arrangements.
9. How do I send money to a Pierce County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Office directs family and friends to TouchPay Direct at touchpaydirect.com or 1-866-232-1899 for inmate account deposits.
10. How do I find an inmate’s next court date?
Look at the court information associated with the person’s LINX booking record, then use LINX court cases or calendars to verify the applicable scheduled proceeding.
Official Pierce County Jail and Court Resources
Use these government sources for the latest custody information, visitation notices, inmate services and records access.
- Pierce County Sheriff’s Office — Corrections Bureau
- Pierce County LINX — Current Jail Roster
- LINX — Inmate Name and Court Case Search
- LINX — Court Records and Calendars
- Official Jail Visitation Information
- Official Jail Mail Service Rules
- Inmate Telephone Information
- Sheriff’s Public Records Request and Mugshot Disclosure Rules
- Jail Locations and Driving Directions
- Washington RCW 70.48.100 — Jail Records Confidentiality
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