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Kittitas Jail Roster: Search Current Inmates, Recent Bookings and Mugshots
Looking for someone held at the Kittitas County Jail in Ellensburg, Washington? The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office publishes an official jail roster showing people currently in custody and those released within the previous three days. You can review arrest information, check recent release entries and access victim-notification options without using a paid inmate-search website.
Start with the county’s official roster. If you need a confirmed bail amount, visiting arrangements or an inmate’s current location, the Kittitas County Corrections Center can be reached at 509-962-7527.
Official source: Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. Roster information can change as bookings, transfers and releases are processed.
How to Search the Kittitas County Jail Roster
The county’s public inmate listing is the most direct way to check whether someone is currently held in the Kittitas County Corrections Center. It is published under the Washington jail-records disclosure framework referenced in RCW 70.48.100.
Step 1: Open the sheriff’s inmate roster
Go to Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office – Jail Roster.
Step 2: Check the In Custody section
The page lists people currently housed at the facility. Entries are generally arranged by surname, making it practical to scan the list for a specific individual.
Step 3: Match the person’s identity
Review the full name, age, listed city and state, and local identification number. A matching name by itself does not necessarily establish that you have found the correct person.
Step 4: Open arrest information
Use the available Arrest Info control beside the inmate’s entry to review the arrest details that the sheriff’s system makes public.
Step 5: Check release status
When a person is absent from the in-custody list, review the Recently Released section. It covers people released during the previous three days, rather than providing a permanent historical record of all former inmates.
Kittitas County Jail Recent Bookings and Releases
People searching for Kittitas jail bookings often want to know whether an arrest occurred today, whether a person remains detained, or whether someone has already been released.
The official roster provides two useful sections:
Currently in custody
Shows individuals housed at Kittitas County Jail, including identifying information and arrest dates. This is the appropriate starting point for confirming a current detention.
Recently released
Shows people previously housed in the jail who were released within the previous three days, with release information where displayed.
How to check today’s bookings
- Open the current county roster.
- Review the arrest-date column for recent entries.
- Open the appropriate Arrest Info control.
- Confirm the person’s identifying details.
- Contact the jail if the entry is missing or appears inconsistent.
An arrest date and a booking date are not necessarily identical. Also, a current jail listing may include people booked days or months earlier. Do not treat every entry as a new arrest.
What Information Appears on the Kittitas Jail Roster?
The main roster displays several useful fields. More detailed information may be available by opening the individual’s arrest record.
| Roster field | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Name | The person’s recorded full name. |
| Age | Age displayed in the county’s record. |
| City and state | Location information associated with the individual. |
| Local ID | A local correctional identification number. |
| Arrest date | The date and time associated with the arrest entry. |
| Arrest Info | Access to additional arrest details published by the sheriff. |
| VINE | Access to custody-status information or notifications. |
| Released date | The release date and time for applicable recent-release entries. |
Charge descriptions, bond conditions and judicial outcomes may require further review of the arrest information, court records or confirmation from jail staff.
Important: Arrest and detention records do not prove that an individual committed a crime. The legal outcome must be established through the appropriate judicial process.
Kittitas County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
A mugshot is a photograph generally taken during the booking process. Some detention agencies publish these photos in online inmate records, while others do not provide photographs in their public roster interface.
The main Kittitas County roster displays identifying information and links to arrest details, but it should not be assumed that every listed individual has a publicly accessible mugshot.
How to look for a Kittitas booking photo
- Find the individual on the official county roster.
- Open the arrest-details information associated with that entry.
- Check whether an image is included in the publicly available record.
- If no photograph is available, contact the sheriff’s office about its public-records process.
For older mugshots or booking records, a formal records request may be necessary. Access is subject to applicable Washington public-disclosure laws and exemptions.
A photograph on a third-party mugshot website may be outdated or associated with a different booking. Verify all details through the responsible agency.
How to Check Kittitas County Jail Bail and Bond
The Sheriff’s Office specifically advises contacting the jail for the most accurate bail amount. A public arrest record may not reflect a new court order, additional hold or recent change in bond eligibility.
Jail bail information: 509-962-7527
Steps before posting bail
- Find the person on the current jail roster.
- Confirm the inmate’s identity and custody location.
- Call the corrections center for the current bail amount.
- Ask whether bail is permitted and whether other holds exist.
- Verify accepted payment methods and required documentation.
- Obtain official instructions and a receipt for any payment.
According to the sheriff’s FAQ, Kittitas County Jail operates 24 hours a day and accepts bail at any time. The county identifies exact-cash payment at the jail and bail-bond arrangements among its options.
A person may also have a no-bail status, meaning release by payment is not currently available under the applicable court order.
Kittitas County Jail Visitation Hours and Scheduling
Kittitas County Jail offers video visitation, including onsite visits and remote visits. The sheriff’s published FAQ states that visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
| Visitation detail | Published jail policy |
|---|---|
| Visitation days | Sunday through Saturday |
| Published visiting hours | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Appointment requirement | Schedule at least 24 hours in advance |
| Visit duration | 30 minutes |
| Onsite visitation | Free, subject to available slots |
| Remote visitation | Paid video visits through InmateSales |
| Scheduling support | 1-877-998-5678 |
Available visiting slots depend on the inmate’s permitted out-of-cell time. A visit booked outside that period may be canceled.
Schedule an inmate video visit
- Go to InmateSales.com.
- Create an account or sign in.
- Select the option to make a new purchase or schedule a visit.
- Find the facility listed as Kittitas County Washington.
- Choose onsite or remote video visitation.
- Select the inmate and request access when prompted.
- Choose an available date and time at least 24 hours ahead.
- Review any applicable charges and confirm the reservation.
Onsite appointments may also be arranged through the lobby monitors at the jail. Visitors should bring valid government-issued photo identification and follow the published dress and conduct rules.
The sheriff’s FAQ lists a remote video-visitation rate of $0.20 per minute and a minimum 30-minute purchase of $9.23. Verify the displayed checkout price because third-party service charges can change.
Inmate Phone Calls, Commissary and Money Deposits
Family members can use approved service providers to fund inmate phone communication and commissary purchases. Kittitas County Jail identifies separate systems for these services.
Inmate phone accounts
The jail identifies CTEL as its phone-service provider, with account services available through InmateSales.
For account assistance, call 1-877-998-5678.
Inmate commissary accounts
The sheriff directs families to InmateCanteen.com for commissary deposits and purchases.
A kiosk is also available in the jail lobby for eligible deposits. The county advises that service fees apply to payment options.
Deposit checklist
- Confirm that the person is currently in Kittitas County custody.
- Use the inmate’s correct name and identifier.
- Select phone funds or commissary funds, depending on the intended use.
- Review service fees before paying.
- Save the transaction confirmation.
Do not confuse phone credits with commissary funds. They serve different purposes and may be administered through separate accounts.
How to Send Mail to a Kittitas County Jail Inmate
Ordinary inmate correspondence is processed through a designated offsite mail-scanning address. This differs from the jail’s physical location in Ellensburg.
Regular inmate mail
Inmate full name and inmate number
Kittitas County Washington
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
The sheriff’s instructions require the inmate’s full name and jail identification number. Include a complete return address and follow the current mail-size and content restrictions.
Legal mail and approved publisher materials
The county lists the following address for legal mail and qualifying publisher-sent books and subscriptions:
Kittitas County Jail
205 W. 5th Ave., Suite 1/Jail
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Ordinary personal letters should not be sent to the physical jail address unless the facility specifically instructs otherwise.
The published mail rules prohibit items such as cash, checks, money orders, blank envelopes, stamps and prohibited content. Mail that does not comply may be rejected or destroyed under the facility’s policy.
Read the current jail mail requirements before posting correspondence.
Kittitas County Jail Address, Phone Number and Directions
The Kittitas County Corrections Center is in downtown Ellensburg. Its physical location is separate from the offsite address used for ordinary inmate mail.
Kittitas County Corrections Center
Physical address: 205 West 5th Avenue, Suite 1/Jail, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-962-7527
Jail operations: 24 hours a day
Visitation: Scheduled video appointments; published visiting window is 9 AM–2 PM daily
Confirm the correct entrance before arriving for bail payment, property pickup or scheduled visitation.
What If Someone Is Not on the Kittitas Jail Roster?
Not finding a name is not necessarily evidence that the person was never arrested. The public roster has a limited release-history window, and an individual may be housed by another correctional agency.
| Possible explanation | Recommended next step |
|---|---|
| Arrest occurred recently | Contact the jail to verify whether intake has been completed. |
| Person was released | Check the three-day Recently Released list. |
| Release occurred more than three days ago | Request historical records through the appropriate agency. |
| Name does not match | Review alternative surnames and identifying information. |
| Person was transferred | Ask the jail which agency currently has custody. |
| Person is in state prison | Check the Washington Department of Corrections offender-search resources. |
For Washington state prison information, visit the Washington Department of Corrections.
Contact Kittitas County Jail at 509-962-7527 when the current custody location is uncertain.
How to Find Kittitas County Jail Court Dates and Case Records
An inmate roster is not a full court docket. It can provide arrest information, but court dates, case outcomes and judicial decisions should be verified with the court handling the charges.
The sheriff’s jail FAQ specifically recommends contacting the relevant court for hearing-date information.
| Court | Phone |
|---|---|
| Kittitas County Lower District Court | 509-962-7511 |
| Kittitas County Superior Court | 509-962-7533 |
| Kittitas County Upper District Court | 509-674-5533 |
Steps to verify a hearing
- Find the inmate’s correct name in the jail roster.
- Check the published arrest or charge information, if available.
- Determine which court handles the case.
- Contact the court clerk or use its official case-information service.
- Confirm the hearing date, location and appearance method.
Washington’s official court case search may also help locate publicly accessible case information. Availability depends on the court and case type.
VINE Notifications: Track Important Custody Changes
Kittitas County’s roster includes links to VINE, a victim-information and notification service. It enables eligible users to request custody-status notifications instead of repeatedly checking the jail website.
How to use VINE
- Open the county inmate roster.
- Locate the individual’s listing.
- Select the VINE option associated with that record.
- Follow the service instructions to review status information.
- Register for available notifications using the supported contact methods.
VINE is useful for notification purposes, but it should not replace contacting law enforcement when immediate personal safety is involved.
Kittitas Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Kittitas County Jail roster?
Visit https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/sheriff/roster.aspx and review the In Custody section. Find the person’s name and check the available arrest information and identifying details.
2. Is the Kittitas County inmate roster free?
Yes. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office provides public access to its jail roster without requiring payment to view the listings.
3. Does the Kittitas jail roster show recent releases?
Yes. The official roster includes a Recently Released section for individuals released within the previous three days.
4. Where can I find Kittitas County jail mugshots?
Check the official roster’s arrest information to see which booking details are public. If a photograph is not available, ask the sheriff’s office about requesting the record through its public-disclosure process.
5. What is the Kittitas County Jail phone number?
The jail office phone number is 509-962-7527. Staff can provide information about jail procedures and help direct questions about custody and bail.
6. How do I check an inmate’s bail amount?
Call Kittitas County Jail at 509-962-7527. The sheriff recommends contacting the facility directly for accurate bail amounts, since eligibility and court orders may change.
7. What are the Kittitas County Jail visitation hours?
The county’s published visitation window is Sunday through Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are subject to inmate availability and facility rules.
8. How do I send money to an inmate at Kittitas County Jail?
The sheriff identifies InmateCanteen.com for commissary deposits and InmateSales.com for inmate phone services. A deposit kiosk is also available at the jail. Check the applicable fees before paying.
9. Why can’t I find a person on the Kittitas jail roster?
The person may have been released more than three days ago, recently booked, transferred to another facility, or listed under a different name. Contact the jail to verify current custody.
10. How can I find a Kittitas County inmate’s court date?
Contact the court handling the charges. The sheriff lists Lower District Court at 509-962-7511, Superior Court at 509-962-7533 and Upper District Court at 509-674-5533.
Official Kittitas County Jail Resources
Use official sources whenever possible for current inmate and booking information:
- Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office Jail Roster — current custody and recent releases.
- Kittitas County Jail FAQs — bail, visitation, inmate mail, money deposits and contact details.
- VINELink — custody notifications.
- Washington Courts Case Search — public court-case lookup.
- Washington Department of Corrections — state correctional information.
For most readers, the simplest next step is to open the Kittitas County jail roster, locate the correct person and use the arrest-information link. If the record does not answer your question about bail, release or location, call the jail office directly.
Independent informational resource. Not affiliated with the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. Booking and custody information can change without notice. An arrest, booking or mugshot is not evidence of a criminal conviction.
