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The Benton County Jail roster is an official public inmate-search resource for Benton County, Washington. It allows users to search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking-date range and housing facility.
The jail is operated by the Benton County Corrections Department in Kennewick, WA. This guide covers the Washington facility, not the separate Benton County jails in Oregon, Arkansas or other states.
Benton County Jail Roster: Official Inmate Search
Kennewick, WA 99336
Kennewick, WA 99336
What search options does the official roster provide?
The county’s inmate inquiry system includes the following search fields:
| Search option | What to enter | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Name | First name, last name or available name text | Best starting point for most searches. |
| Subject Number | Known subject identifier | Useful when distinguishing similar names. |
| Booking Number | Known booking identifier | Useful for a specific jail admission. |
| In Custody | Checked or unchecked | Checked shows current custody; unchecked includes current and former custody records. |
| Booking From Date | Beginning of date range | Use only when you know an approximate booking period. |
| Booking To Date | End of date range | Limits results to the selected period. |
| Housing Facility | Available facility selection | Helps narrow records when a facility is known. |
Is the roster an official government resource?
Yes. The Benton County Corrections Department links directly to the inmate inquiry service from its official website and states that the roster is provided under RCW 70.48.100.
Does the roster show all arrests in Benton County?
No. It is a jail-record search, not a complete database of every police contact or arrest. Some people may be cited and released, held elsewhere, transferred or excluded from publicly available records.
How to Search the Benton County Jail Roster by Name
Go to Benton County Inmate Search.
The form also includes subject number, booking number, custody status, booking dates and housing facility.
Start with the person’s last name. The county specifically advises using less information to improve the chance of finding a match.
Keep it checked to find people currently booked into jail. Uncheck it when looking for both current and former custody records.
If you do not know the booking date, remove dates from both booking-date boxes.
Review the returned names and available booking details.
Compare available identifiers, booking information and custody status. Do not rely on the name alone.
Call 509-783-1451 if you need clarification about current jail custody or procedures.
How do I search for someone currently in jail?
Enter a surname, keep In Custody checked, clear the booking-date filters unless necessary, and run the search.
How do I search for someone who has already been released?
Uncheck In Custody and search by name. This permits the system to return records for both in-custody and out-of-custody individuals, subject to available records and system limits.
How do I search using a booking number?
Enter the known number in the Booking Number field. Avoid adding conflicting name or date filters unless needed.
What if the person has a common name?
Use an available subject number, booking number or date range to narrow the results. Verify any matching record before using it for legal, financial or personal decisions.
Can I use the jail roster on a mobile phone?
Yes. The inmate inquiry opens in a web browser. If the form is difficult to navigate, rotate your phone or use a desktop browser. Do not use unofficial websites that require payment simply to perform the county’s public inmate search.
Benton County Jail Booking Records & Daily Bookings
The official inmate inquiry includes Booking From Date and Booking To Date fields. These make it possible to look for jail bookings within a selected period.
How to search bookings from a particular date
How do I find today’s bookings?
Set the booking-date range to today’s date, leave In Custody unchecked if you want to include people who may already have been released, and run the search. Very recent bookings may not be reflected immediately.
Can I search yesterday’s bookings?
Yes. Use yesterday’s date in the available booking-date fields. If no records appear, broaden the range and verify the custody filter.
Does the jail publish a separate 24-hour booking list?
The official search page provides booking-date filters, but its public instructions do not guarantee a separate downloadable 24-hour report. Use the date fields rather than assuming a fixed daily report is available.
Does booking information prove a conviction?
No. A booking documents intake into custody. Criminal charges are allegations until resolved through the appropriate legal process.
How do I find an older booking?
Uncheck In Custody, remove unnecessary date restrictions and search by name or known booking number. If the desired historical record is not available, contact the appropriate records custodian.
Benton County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Field or term | Meaning | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Number | Identifier associated with a person in the inmate inquiry system | Distinguish records with similar names. |
| Booking Number | Identifier associated with a jail booking | Reference a specific admission. |
| Booking Date | Date associated with jail intake | Filter daily or historical bookings. |
| In Custody | Current custody status | Separate current inmates from out-of-custody records. |
| Housing Facility | Facility listed in the system | Check where a person is held. |
| Charge | Recorded allegation or offense information, when shown | Verify the formal charge with the court. |
| Bail / Bond | Release-security information, when available | Confirm current payment requirements with the court or jail. |
| Release Information | Recorded custody departure information, when available | Not equivalent to a court disposition. |
What is the difference between subject number and booking number?
A subject number identifies a person in the system, while a booking number identifies a particular booking event. Someone who has been booked more than once may have multiple booking records.
Does In Custody always mean the person is physically in Kennewick?
Do not assume that a public custody flag alone establishes the person’s exact physical location. Review the housing facility and confirm transfers or housing questions with Corrections.
Can a bail amount change after booking?
Yes. Court orders, additional holds and other legal developments can affect bail and release eligibility. Always verify the current amount and conditions before payment.
What if Someone Is Not on the Benton County Jail Roster?
Fix a no-results search
Where can I find Washington state prison inmates?
Use the Washington State Department of Corrections offender-search resources. State prison custody is different from Benton County Jail custody.
Where can I find federal inmates?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
Benton County Jail Releases, Transfers & Pickup Information
Benton County Corrections publishes separate instructions for getting out of jail, including bail, scheduled releases and transfers.
Can the jail tell me someone’s scheduled release date?
The county states that it is not authorized to provide release dates to anyone except the inmate. The inmate can contact family or friends about pickup arrangements.
When are inmates normally released?
For sentences longer than two days, the county says scheduled releases generally occur between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the release date. Actual release timing depends on the person’s circumstances and other legal requirements.
How long does release take after bail is paid?
The county estimates approximately one to two hours after bail is paid, assuming all other release conditions have been satisfied. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.
What happens to an inmate’s personal belongings upon release?
The county states that inmates are released in their incoming clothing with property held by the jail. A check is issued if a positive inmate-account balance remains.
Where can someone wait for transportation?
The county notes that a Ben Franklin Transit bus station is located across the street from the jail. Inmates may have an opportunity to call someone for a ride before release.
Can I obtain scheduled transfer details?
No. The jail states that it cannot disclose scheduled transport information. Use official custody-notification services when available.
Benton County Jail Bail & Bond: Where and How to Pay
Benton County has different procedures depending on whether the courts are open.
How to post bail safely
Can bail be paid 24 hours a day?
The county’s jail FAQ states that bail can be posted seven days a week, including after hours. However, the payment location and method differ depending on whether the courts are open.
Can I pay bail with a cashier’s check or money order?
The county’s general jail FAQ mentions cash, cashier’s checks and money orders for after-hours bail, while its detailed release instructions specifically describe exact cash payment. Because the guidance differs, call 509-783-1451 before obtaining a cashier’s check or money order.
Can I pay bail through Access Corrections?
Do not assume so. Access Corrections is identified as an inmate-account deposit provider, not the court’s bail-payment portal.
Who handles a bail refund?
The county directs all bail-refund questions to the courts. Keep the original payment records and contact the court that handled the case.
Benton County Jail Video Visitation: Free Time & GettingOut
Benton County’s current inmate communication instructions describe on-demand video visitation initiated by the inmate through a tablet. Friends and family use GettingOut to participate.
How to set up a video visit
How much free video visitation is available?
The county states that each inmate receives 30 minutes of free video visitation per week.
Who starts the video visit?
The inmate initiates the visit from an available tablet while permitted to be out of their cell and in the dayroom.
Can family members pay for additional video time?
Yes. Additional video time can be funded by friends or family through GettingOut, or the inmate may use available commissary-account funds.
Can I use a laptop?
The county identifies computers with webcams, tablets and smartphones as supported device types. Check the provider’s current technical requirements.
Does the jail still use lobby video terminals?
An older jail-life page describes video terminals in the lobby, while the current inmate communication page describes inmate-initiated tablet visits through GettingOut. Confirm current onsite availability with Corrections before traveling.
Benton County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Text Messages
The county identifies ViaPath ConnectNetwork for telephone funding and GettingOut for inmate tablet messaging and video communication.
How to fund inmate phone calls
Can I call an inmate directly at the jail?
No. The county states that the jail does not accept incoming calls for inmates. Use approved outgoing inmate telephone and messaging services.
Can I fund only calls to my telephone number?
Yes. The county explains that family and friends may create a ConnectNetwork account and fund a particular phone number rather than making a general commissary deposit.
How do I send a tablet message?
Create a GettingOut account, locate the correct inmate and follow the available messaging options. The county states that text messaging is available on inmate tablets.
Are phone calls and tablet messages confidential?
Do not assume ordinary calls or messages are confidential. Attorneys should confirm the jail’s approved privileged-communication procedures.
Benton County Jail Commissary, Deposits & Care Packages
Benton County Corrections identifies Access Corrections as its inmate commissary-account deposit provider. Funds can also be deposited by telephone, cash-only lobby kiosk or approved mailed cashier’s check or money order.
How to deposit money online
Can I deposit cash in person?
Yes. The county states that an ATM-style kiosk in the jail lobby accepts cash only. Confirm lobby access before traveling.
Can I give money to the lobby clerk?
Not for an ordinary commissary deposit. The county states that lobby clerks accept payments for inmate debts and certain program fees, but not regular commissary-account deposits.
Can I mail a cashier’s check or money order?
Yes. The county permits approved cashier’s checks and money orders for inmate accounts. These may take several days to process. Verify the required payee, inmate identifiers and mailing instructions before sending funds.
How do I order a care package?
The county identifies WashingtonPackages.com and 800-546-6283 for eligible packages such as hygiene products, writing supplies, food and snacks.
What can inmates buy from commissary?
The county identifies personal hygiene items, snacks, correspondence supplies, drawing materials, playing cards and telephone-related products among commissary offerings. Availability depends on facility rules.
Can previous jail debts affect new deposits?
The county’s jail-life guidance describes collection of certain outstanding debts from incoming funds. If this affects your deposit decision, confirm the current account allocation rules with Corrections before paying.
Benton County Jail Inmate Mail: Personal & Legal Mailing Addresses
Benton County uses digital processing for ordinary personal inmate mail. Letters, drawings and photographs sent as personal correspondence go to an offsite processing address in Maryland, where they are delivered electronically to the inmate’s tablet.
Inmate Full Name, Inmate Identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Inmate Full Name / Identifier
7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite B110
Kennewick, WA 99336
How to send a personal letter
Why does personal mail go to Maryland?
The county uses an offsite digital mail-processing service. Ordinary correspondence is processed for electronic delivery through inmate tablets rather than being delivered as a physical letter at the Kennewick jail.
Can I send legal mail to the Maryland address?
No. The county distinguishes privileged legal correspondence from ordinary personal mail. Legal mail must follow the jail’s direct-mail rules.
How should legal mail be marked?
The county requires qualifying legal mail to have a return address identifying an authorized legal sender and a clear designation such as Legal Mail or Attorney/Client. Court correspondence may receive legal-mail treatment under the county’s policy.
Can I send books or magazines?
The county allows qualifying publications sent directly from a publisher or legitimate bookstore or retailer, subject to content and security restrictions. Hardcover books and unauthorized packages may be rejected.
What items are prohibited in inmate mail?
The county’s restrictions include cash, personal checks, stamps, extra envelopes, stickers, glitter, perfume, adhesives, prohibited substances, certain greeting cards and other items that could present security concerns.
Can I send an ordinary package from home?
No. The county generally prohibits packages except qualifying publications or legal mail. Use approved care-package services for eligible commissary items.
Benton County Jail Inmate Property Release & Approved Drop-Offs
The county publishes specific property-release times and a limited list of items that may be dropped off for inmates.
How to collect inmate property
Can I collect property after an inmate transfers to prison?
The county states that a signed release form is still required. For transfers to Washington state prison, property left at the county jail must be collected within 60 days or it may be disposed of.
What items may be dropped off for inmates?
The county lists limited exceptions:
Can I bring personal clothing or food?
Ordinary personal deliveries are not accepted. Court clothing is limited to the county’s stated jury-trial exception, and food should not be brought to the jail for inmate delivery.
Can I bring prescription medication?
Only under the jail’s specified conditions. Contact staff first and confirm that the medication has a current prescription and is in its original container.
Benton County Court Records, Criminal Charges & Hearing Dates
The inmate roster helps identify custody and booking records. For criminal court filings, hearings, bail orders and case outcomes, use the appropriate Benton County court or the Washington Courts search system.
Find available case information by name or case number.
How to locate an inmate’s criminal case
Which court handles felony charges?
Felony criminal cases are generally handled in Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases may proceed in District Court or a municipal court, depending on jurisdiction.
Can the jail roster tell me whether charges were dismissed?
Not reliably. Use the current court record to determine whether a charge was dismissed, amended or resolved.
How can someone request a public defender?
Benton County’s Office of Public Defense states that public defenders are appointed by a judge. A person who has not yet appeared in court may request appointed counsel at arraignment.
Can I obtain certified court documents online?
Online case-search results are not necessarily certified copies. Contact the clerk of the court that maintains the case for certified records and applicable fees.
Benton County Jail Release Alerts & VINELink
Benton County provides official guidance for VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), a service that allows crime victims and other interested people to check custody information and register for available release or transfer notifications.
How to register for custody notifications
What changes can trigger a VINE notification?
The county identifies release, transfer and escape as examples of custody-status changes for which the service may provide notifications.
Does VINELink show an inmate’s location?
Where the record is available, the county states that VINE can provide information about the facility holding an offender.
Does VINE guarantee advance notice of every release?
No notification system should be treated as a guarantee. If a custody change affects immediate safety, contact the responsible agency directly.
Benton County Jail Address, Phone, Lobby Hours & Map
Kennewick, WA 99336
Kennewick, WA 99336
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Where is Benton County Jail located?
The Benton County Jail is part of the Benton County Justice Center complex at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA 99336.
Get directions to Benton County Jail →
What are the jail lobby hours?
The county lists regular lobby hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the regular lobby closed on weekends. The after-hours entrance is used for certain authorized activities, including after-hours bail and property pickup.
Where should someone report to serve a sentence?
The county instructs people reporting voluntarily to serve a court-ordered sentence or surrender on a warrant to use the main jail entrance during normal lobby hours. When the lobby is closed, use the after-hours entrance to the left and press the assistance button.
What happens during booking?
The county explains that incoming inmates are searched, their property is inventoried and stored, and they are initially housed in pre-classification units until an assessment determines appropriate housing.
Before visiting the facility
Official Benton County Jail & Public Records Resources
Search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status, booking dates and housing facility.
Search inmate roster →Official guidance explaining the name, date and In Custody filters.
Read roster instructions →Official jail address, telephone number, lobby hours and service links.
Visit Corrections →Official bail, release, pickup and transfer information.
Read release instructions →Access Corrections deposits, cash-only kiosk, mailed deposits and approved packages.
Read inmate account rules →Digital personal mail, GettingOut video visits, phone funding and messaging.
Read communication rules →Learn which correspondence qualifies as legal mail and how it must be identified.
Read legal mail policy →Check prohibited correspondence, packages, publications and other restrictions.
Read prohibited mail rules →Signed release forms, property pickup windows and permitted drop-off items.
Read property procedures →Officially identified inmate-account deposit provider.
Open deposit provider →Video visitation and tablet messaging service.
Open GettingOut →ViaPath service for funding inmate telephone calls.
Open phone funding →Search available court case information and identify the appropriate court.
Search court records →County guidance for custody-status and release or transfer notifications.
Read VINE instructions →State prison custody and offender-search resources.
Visit Washington DOC →Federal inmate locator for people in federal custody.
Open federal locator →Official-source verification notes: Benton County’s inmate inquiry confirms the Name, Subject Number, Booking Number, In Custody, Booking From Date, Booking To Date and Housing Facility fields. County Corrections guidance supports the jail address and telephone number, weekday lobby hours, court-versus-after-hours bail procedures, 30 free video visitation minutes weekly, GettingOut and ConnectNetwork services, Access Corrections deposits, the Maryland personal-mail address, property-release hours and VINE notifications. Verify live custody information, current payment methods and any conflicting or changing operational instructions directly with the agency.
Benton County Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I search the Benton County Jail roster?
Open the official Benton County inmate inquiry at inmateroster.bipintc.org/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/WA003013C. Enter a first or last name, clear the booking-date fields if the dates are unknown, and use the In Custody checkbox to control whether current or former custody records appear.
2. How can I find someone currently in Benton County Jail?
Search the official roster using the person’s surname and keep the In Custody checkbox selected. Review the matching records and available housing information. For time-sensitive confirmation, call Benton County Corrections at 509-783-1451.
3. How do I search Benton County Jail booking records by date?
Open the inmate inquiry and use the Booking From Date and Booking To Date fields. Uncheck In Custody if you want to include people who may already have been released. Clear unnecessary name filters when searching broadly by booking date.
4. What is the Benton County Jail address and phone number?
The Benton County Jail is located at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Building B, Kennewick, WA 99336. The Corrections Department telephone number is 509-783-1451. Regular lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. How do I find a Benton County inmate who was released?
Open the official inmate inquiry and uncheck the In Custody box. The county explains that leaving this box unchecked permits results for both in-custody and out-of-custody inmates. Remove date restrictions if you do not know the booking period.
6. How do I schedule a Benton County Jail video visit?
Use GettingOut to create an account and connect with the inmate. The county states that video visits are initiated by inmates through tablets and that each inmate receives 30 minutes of free video visitation per week. Additional video time may be purchased.
7. How can I send money to an inmate at Benton County Jail?
Use Access Corrections online or call 866-345-1884. The jail also has a cash-only lobby kiosk and accepts qualifying mailed cashier’s checks or money orders. Lobby clerks do not accept ordinary inmate commissary deposits.
8. What is the correct Benton County Jail inmate mailing address?
Ordinary personal mail must be addressed to Benton County Corrections, WA, followed by the inmate’s full name and identifier, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and approved mailed money orders follow the jail’s separate direct-mail rules at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite B110, Kennewick, WA 99336.
9. How do I post bail for an inmate at Benton County Jail?
During court business hours, bail must be paid directly to the court with jurisdiction. After court hours, eligible bail may be paid at the jail’s after-hours entrance. The county’s detailed instructions require exact cash for after-hours cash bail because change cannot be made. Call the jail to verify the accepted payment method.
10. How do I pick up an inmate’s property from Benton County Jail?
The inmate must sign a property release form authorizing the person collecting the items. Bring government-issued photo identification to the jail’s after-hours entrance between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. or 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., seven days per week.