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Ellensburg, Washington | Kittitas County
Ellensburg Jail Roster: Find Inmates, Recent Bookings & Mugshot Information
Looking for someone arrested in Ellensburg, WA? The official place to begin is the Kittitas County Jail Roster, operated by the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. It provides custody information for people currently held at the county jail and individuals housed there during the previous three days.
Use this guide to check an inmate’s custody status, review booking details, find bail information, understand mugshot availability, and arrange a jail visit.
Open Official Jail Roster ↗ Jail Rules & Visitation ↗Independent informational guide. Not affiliated with the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. Custody records can change at any time.
Ellensburg Jail Roster: Quick Information
| Official facility | Kittitas County Jail / Kittitas County Corrections Center |
|---|---|
| Location | 205 W 5th Avenue, Suite 1/Jail, Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
| Jail phone | 509-962-7527 |
| Managing agency | Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office |
| Inmate search | Official online roster |
| Roster coverage | Current inmates and individuals housed within the previous 3 days |
| Booking details | Name, age, location, arrest date, custody details and reported offenses |
| Mugshots | Not displayed in standard roster entries; availability through records requests is not guaranteed |
| Bail acceptance | 24 hours daily; confirm the amount with jail staff |
| Visitation | Scheduled video visits; see current facility rules |
How to Search the Ellensburg Jail Roster
You do not need to pay a third-party inmate lookup service to view the county’s public roster. The official Sheriff’s Office provides direct access online.
- Open the official roster. Visit Kittitas County Sheriff’s Jail Roster.
- Find the in-custody section. Review the listed inmates. The public roster is presented as a table rather than a dedicated name-search form.
- Locate the person’s name. Review the alphabetized entries or use your browser’s Find in Page feature (Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac).
- Confirm identifying information. Compare the person’s age, reported city and arrest date. A matching name alone is not sufficient identification.
- Open the arrest details. Select the available arrest information or details control to view reported offenses, case-related information and bail details where available.
- Check recent releases. If the individual is not in custody, examine the roster’s recently released section.
- Contact the jail when necessary. Call 509-962-7527 to verify information needed for a time-sensitive decision.
Ellensburg Jail Bookings and Arrest Records
The public Kittitas County jail roster provides a useful starting point for reviewing arrests involving the Ellensburg area. It includes detainees currently in custody and those held during the preceding three days.
What booking information can you find?
| Roster field | What it means |
|---|---|
| Inmate name | The person’s name recorded by the jail. |
| Age | The listed age of the individual. |
| City and state | Location information associated with the booking. |
| Local ID | A local identification number used by the jail, when displayed. |
| Arrest date | The date and time associated with the recorded arrest. |
| Reported offenses | Alleged charges or offenses shown in the details panel. |
| Bail information | Reported bail amount, if applicable; subject to jail confirmation. |
| Release date | Release information for recently released inmates, when listed. |
How to check recent Ellensburg arrests
- Open the official roster.
- Review arrest dates in the in-custody table.
- Check the recently released list for individuals no longer detained.
- Open the arrest details for the relevant person.
- For older records, use the Sheriff’s Office public records process.
The online roster is not a complete historical arrest database. Individuals transferred to another facility or released outside the listed time window may not appear.
Ellensburg Jail Mugshots: Where to Look
People searching for Ellensburg jail mugshots should understand that the official Kittitas County roster does not routinely display booking photographs alongside inmate profiles.
A name or arrest entry appearing in the roster does not mean that a public mugshot is available.
How to request a booking photo or older jail record
- Confirm the correct inmate using the official jail roster.
- Record identifying details, including the person’s name, approximate arrest date and case number if available.
- Open the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Records Division.
- Follow the county’s link to its Public Records Portal.
- Clearly describe the booking photograph or record you are seeking and include the relevant identifying details.
- Review the agency’s response concerning availability, exemptions and any applicable copy fees.
The Records Division states that public records requests receive a response within five business days. This is a response timeframe, not a guarantee that a requested photograph will be released within five days.
307 W Umptanum Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-962-7525
Email: sheriff.office@co.kittitas.wa.us
Avoid relying on commercial mugshot websites as proof of a current arrest or detention. Such sites may retain old, incomplete or outdated information.
What If an Inmate Is Not Listed?
Not finding someone on the Ellensburg jail roster does not necessarily mean that the individual was never arrested.
Possible explanations include:
- Booking information has not yet appeared in the public system.
- The person has already been released and is outside the three-day roster window.
- The individual is held at another local, county, state or federal facility.
- The person was transferred to another correctional institution.
- The name was recorded differently than expected.
- Some information is restricted from public disclosure.
What should you do next?
- Check alternative name spellings and the recently released list.
- Contact Kittitas County Jail at 509-962-7527.
- Check VINELink for supported custody information and notifications.
- If state prison custody is suspected, use the Washington State Department of Corrections website.
- For a federal inmate, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
If a person’s immediate safety is at risk or someone is missing under concerning circumstances, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency instead of relying only on an online roster.
Ellensburg Jail Bail and Bond Information
Kittitas County Jail accepts bail 24 hours a day. However, a bail amount shown online may not reflect the person’s latest court order or every applicable hold.
How to confirm and post bail
- Find the inmate in the official roster and review available bail information.
- Call 509-962-7527 for the current amount and eligibility for release.
- Ask whether the person has additional holds, warrants or other restrictions.
- Confirm the accepted payment method before paying.
- Follow the jail’s instructions and keep all transaction receipts.
The county identifies three bail-payment routes: exact cash at the jail, a licensed bail bond company, or eligible electronic payments through AllPaid. Third-party fees may apply.
A person listed with no bail may be awaiting a court decision or may be subject to a no-bail order. Contact the jail or relevant court for clarification.
Ellensburg Jail Visitation: Schedule, Rules and Costs
Kittitas County Jail offers scheduled video visitation both at the facility and remotely. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
| Visit detail | Officially published information |
|---|---|
| Visitation window | Sunday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, subject to inmate availability and facility scheduling |
| Appointment | Required at least 24 hours ahead |
| Visit duration | 30 minutes |
| Onsite video | Free |
| Remote video | Paid; county FAQ lists $0.20 per minute and provider purchase charges |
| Scheduling provider | InmateSales |
| Scheduling support | 1-877-998-5678 |
The published county FAQ also describes a 30-minute remote minimum purchase costing $9.23. Because the provider may apply fees or update its pricing, verify the final amount during checkout.
Schedule an inmate video visit
- Visit InmateSales.com.
- Create an account or sign in.
- Select the facility identified as Kittitas County Washington.
- Choose onsite or remote video visitation.
- Find the inmate and request access when prompted.
- Select an available date and time during the inmate’s permitted out-of-cell hours.
- Complete any payment required and review your scheduled visit.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification for onsite visits. Visitors must comply with dress, conduct and security requirements. Minors must follow the facility’s guardian requirements. The county does not allow ordinary personal-contact visitation.
Inmate Phone Calls, Commissary and Account Deposits
Friends and family can use approved providers to fund eligible inmate services.
Inmate phone accounts
Kittitas County identifies CTEL/InmateSales as its inmate telephone service provider. Account setup and phone funding are available through InmateSales or by contacting 1-877-998-5678.
Jail staff cannot take personal messages and deliver them to inmates. The inmate generally must initiate contact using permitted communication services.
Commissary deposits
- Open InmateCanteen.com.
- Choose the appropriate facility and inmate.
- Select an eligible deposit or commissary purchasing option.
- Review service fees and transaction details.
- Submit payment only after confirming the correct recipient.
The county also identifies a lobby kiosk that accepts eligible cash and card deposits with valid identification. Payment fees and spending restrictions may apply.
How to Send Mail to an Ellensburg Jail Inmate
Kittitas County Jail uses an outside scanning service for ordinary incoming personal correspondence. The county directs regular inmate mail through that service instead of delivering it to the jail’s street address.
Regular inmate correspondence
Before sending a letter, check the latest mailing instructions on the official jail website. The county provides a downloadable document explaining its mail process.
Its published FAQ identifies the following outside mailing destination:
Regular mail processing destination
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Include the inmate’s full name and inmate ID and verify the complete address format with the current county mail instructions before sending.
Mail must include a return address and comply with the jail’s content and size restrictions. Prohibited or noncompliant material may be destroyed.
Legal mail and publisher-shipped materials
The county specifies that qualifying legal mail and permitted publisher-shipped books and subscriptions may be sent directly to:
Kittitas County Jail
205 W 5th Avenue, Suite 1/Jail
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Check the facility’s current mail policy before shipping books, newspapers, magazines or legal documents.
Ellensburg Court Dates, Criminal Charges and Case Records
The jail roster may identify offenses and case references, but the appropriate court is the better source for official hearing schedules and case proceedings.
Kittitas County Jail advises contacting the court handling the charges to confirm court dates.
| 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 |
How to find an inmate’s court information
- Open the arrest details from the inmate’s roster listing.
- Record any available case number and court identification.
- Identify whether the matter is assigned to District Court or Superior Court.
- Visit the Kittitas County government website and navigate to the appropriate court.
- Contact the court clerk if the online calendar does not provide the information you need.
For broader Washington court case searches, visit the Washington Courts website. Not every criminal record or hearing is accessible online.
Kittitas County Jail Address, Phone and Directions
Kittitas County Corrections Center
Address: 205 W 5th Avenue, Suite 1/Jail, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Jail telephone: 509-962-7527
Sheriff’s main office: 509-962-7525
Sheriff’s office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, excluding holidays. This is not the jail’s visitation schedule.
Jail operation: 24-hour correctional facility.
Get Directions ↗Confirm your visit or appointment before traveling to the facility.
Get Notifications When an Inmate’s Custody Status Changes
VINELink provides custody-status information and notification services for participating correctional agencies.
- Open the official Kittitas County jail roster.
- Find the individual whose status you want to monitor.
- Use the associated VINE notification option, or visit VINELink directly.
- Follow the prompts to register for available alerts.
- Review notification settings for custody changes and release information.
Notifications are helpful but should not be your only source for urgent custody or safety decisions. Contact the jail directly when immediate confirmation is needed.
Ellensburg Jail Roster: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the official Ellensburg jail roster?
Use the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster at co.kittitas.wa.us/sheriff/roster.aspx. This is the official public inmate listing for Kittitas County Jail in Ellensburg.
2. How do I search for an inmate by name in Ellensburg?
Open the official jail roster, review the in-custody entries and locate the person’s name. You can use your browser’s Find in Page feature. Confirm the match with age and arrest-date information.
3. Does the Ellensburg jail roster show recent bookings?
Yes. The roster lists current inmates and people housed at the jail during the previous three days, including arrest and recent release information where available.
4. Can I see Ellensburg jail mugshots online?
The standard official roster does not display booking photographs. You may contact the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Records Division about requesting eligible records. A mugshot is not guaranteed to be available for public release.
5. What is the phone number for Ellensburg jail?
The Kittitas County Jail phone number is 509-962-7527. Use this number for questions about custody, bail and facility procedures.
6. How can I find someone who was recently released?
Check the recently released section of the county roster. It covers people housed during the prior three days. For an older release, contact the jail or request records through the Sheriff’s Records Division.
7. How can I find out an Ellensburg inmate’s bail amount?
Open the person’s arrest details on the official roster, then call the jail at 509-962-7527 to confirm the current bail amount and any release restrictions.
8. How do I schedule a visit at Kittitas County Jail?
Schedule a video visit using InmateSales or call 1-877-998-5678. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and are subject to jail scheduling and eligibility rules.
9. How do I send money to an inmate in Ellensburg?
Use InmateCanteen for eligible commissary funding or InmateSales for telephone services. The facility also identifies a lobby deposit kiosk. Verify fees before making a payment.
10. What should I do if an inmate is not on the Ellensburg jail roster?
Check alternative spellings, recent releases and possible transfers. Contact Kittitas County Jail directly. You may also use VINELink or state and federal inmate locators, depending on the person’s possible custodial location.