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The Kitsap County Jail roster is available through the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Web Jail Viewer. This official online system provides public booking and custody information for the county jail in Port Orchard, Washington. You can search for an inmate by name, review recent bookings, check release information and examine available charge and court details.
For the fastest search, open the official jail viewer, select Access Site and use the inmate-search options. If you need immediate custody confirmation, call the jail reception desk at 360-337-7108.
Official Kitsap County Jail Roster & Current Inmate List
Where is the current Kitsap County inmate roster?
The official system is the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Web Jail Viewer. It replaced the county’s older in-custody roster webpage.
What search options are available?
The jail viewer supports searching by last name, first name and booking-date range. You can combine fields to narrow the results. The official search instructions also support the percent sign (%) as a wildcard when the spelling is uncertain.
What if I only know part of a name?
Use a wildcard search. For example, entering Sm% may help find surnames beginning with those letters. A pattern such as Sm%th can help when the middle letters are unknown.
Is the roster available without an account?
The public Web Jail Viewer provides access to booking information without requiring a commercial inmate-search subscription. Certain separate jail services, such as remote video visits, may require account registration.
Is the jail roster updated in real time?
The viewer provides operational booking and custody information, but there may be processing delays or corrections. A displayed custody status should not be treated as a guarantee of the person’s location at a later time.
How to Search the Kitsap County Jail Roster by Name
Visit incustody.kitsap.gov.
Read the public-data warning and continue into the inmate database.
Open the available search screen.
Type the last name, first name or both. Use the wildcard % if the spelling is uncertain.
Use the booking-from and booking-to date fields to narrow the search.
Compare the person’s full name and any available identifying information.
Check booking status, charges, arrest information, court case numbers and bail details where available.
Call 360-337-7108 for time-sensitive custody or release questions.
Can I search on an iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. Open the official website in a modern mobile browser. Use the search fields and follow the booking-detail links. If the interface does not load, try another browser or contact jail reception.
Can I search without knowing the full name?
Yes. The viewer supports partial-name searches using the % wildcard. Search results still need to be checked carefully to avoid confusing different people.
Can I search by booking date?
Yes. The official booking search provides From Date and To Date fields. These are useful when you know approximately when the arrest or admission occurred.
Can I search by booking number?
The jail viewer displays booking numbers in individual records. If you have a booking number but cannot find the person through the available search screen, call the jail for assistance.
Why might the inmate’s record have several charges?
One booking can be associated with multiple allegations, warrants or court cases. Review each charge separately rather than assuming all entries belong to one court proceeding.
Kitsap County Jail Recent Bookings: Last 72 Hours & Releases
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Corrections page provides dedicated navigation for Current In Custody, Booked Last 72 Hours and Released Last 24 Hours. These are separate views intended for different searches.
Use when you need to determine whether someone appears in current jail custody records.
Open current roster →Use the Sheriff’s Office recent-bookings navigation for arrests and admissions in the recent reporting window.
Open recent bookings →Use the Sheriff’s Office release navigation to look for recently released people.
Open recent releases →How to find someone booked within the last three days
Can I find people arrested in Bremerton, Poulsbo or Bainbridge Island?
Potentially. Kitsap County Jail is a regional correctional facility, and people arrested by law-enforcement agencies throughout Kitsap County may be booked there. However, not every arrest results in detention at this facility.
Does an arrest date always match the booking date?
No. Arrest, booking, transfer and court-processing events can occur at different times. Use the field labels in the individual record.
Can I see someone who was released yesterday?
Check the county’s Released Last 24 Hours resource or search the jail viewer. The individual booking-detail screen may also show a released status and release date.
Are historical bookings searchable?
The Web Jail Viewer provides booking-date search fields, but it should not be treated as a complete permanent archive of all past arrests. Older records may require a public-records request.
Kitsap County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photos
Public booking records may contain descriptive details about people booked into Kitsap County Jail. The availability of a booking photograph depends on what the Sheriff’s Office makes accessible for that record.
How to check for a mugshot
How do I request a booking photo or arrest record?
Contact Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Records at 360-337-7196 or email KCSOPublicRecords@kitsap.gov. Describe the record you need and ask about the current public-records request procedure.
Are all booking photos public?
Not necessarily. Washington public-records laws, exemptions and privacy restrictions may affect whether a particular image is released.
Does a mugshot prove guilt?
No. A booking photo is associated with an arrest or jail admission, not a conviction.
Why might third-party mugshot websites be inaccurate?
Commercial directories may retain outdated arrest information after a person is released or a court case changes. Use official court records to verify the case outcome.
How to Read Kitsap County Jail Booking Records
The Web Jail Viewer can display several categories of information. Understanding the difference between a booking, a charge and a court case helps prevent incorrect conclusions.
| Field | Meaning | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Number | Identifier assigned to a particular jail booking. | One person may have more than one booking over time. |
| Inmate ID | Identifier associated with the person in the jail system. | May be needed for custody notifications or communication services. |
| Booking Date | Date recorded for admission into custody. | May differ from the arrest date. |
| Custody Status | Whether the record indicates custody or release. | Confirm urgent status changes directly with the jail. |
| Scheduled Release | Expected release information when available. | Not a guaranteed release time. |
| Released | Release information recorded by the system. | May reflect a completed jail event rather than a final case outcome. |
| Violation / Charge | Offense description or statutory reference. | A charge is not a conviction. |
| Arrest Agency | Law-enforcement agency associated with the arrest. | May differ from the court handling the case. |
| Court Case Number | Identifier used for a related court proceeding. | Search the appropriate court for case updates. |
| Next Court Date | Hearing date when one is recorded. | Verify with the court before attending. |
| Bond / Bail Amount | Recorded release-related financial condition. | Other holds may prevent release. |
| Clearance | Administrative status associated with a charge. | Do not interpret abbreviations without confirmation. |
What is the difference between an inmate ID and booking number?
An inmate ID identifies a person within the correctional system, while a booking number generally identifies a particular admission. When communicating with the jail, use whichever identifier staff request.
What does a zero-dollar bail amount mean?
It does not necessarily mean the inmate can leave. A person may be held under a warrant, court order, sentence or other restriction.
Why does a booking show multiple court cases?
A person can have separate cases, warrants or allegations connected to the same period of detention. Each case may have different release conditions.
Can a court date change?
Yes. Check the official court calendar or contact the court before traveling.
What if Someone Is Not on the Kitsap County Jail Roster?
Try these troubleshooting steps
Could the person be held in a nearby county?
Yes. Depending on the arrest, transfer and detention arrangements, other jurisdictions such as Pierce, Mason, King or Jefferson County may be relevant. Contact the arresting agency for the most reliable information.
Does a missing name prove the person was never arrested?
No. A jail roster is not a comprehensive record of every arrest or law-enforcement contact.
Kitsap County Jail Visitation: On-Site & Remote Video Visits
Kitsap County Jail provides on-site and remote video visitation through Smart Communications. Visitors can register and schedule online at SmartInmate.com.
How to schedule an inmate visit
What are the exact visiting hours?
The Sheriff’s Office does not publish one universal visiting schedule for all inmates. Availability depends on the inmate’s housing unit, classification and lockdown periods. The inmate is responsible for communicating allowed visiting times to prospective visitors.
Can I register at the jail?
Yes. A registration and scheduling kiosk is available in jail reception Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Can children visit?
Minors may visit when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Minors cannot register as visitors independently.
Can I bring a cell phone into the visiting area?
No. The county prohibits cell phones, food and drinks in the visiting area.
What should I wear?
Visitors must wear appropriate clothing. The jail specifically restricts tank tops, short shorts and revealing clothing.
Are visits monitored?
The Sheriff’s Office states that all social visitation and phone calls are subject to recording and monitoring. Attorneys and other approved professionals should use the separate privileged-communication process.
Where is the visitor entrance?
Enter from Cline Street into the parking area behind the courthouse. The jail entrance is to the right, beside the work-release building.
Read the official Kitsap County visitation and communication rules →
Kitsap County Jail Inmate Phone Calls, Messages & Video
Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office identifies Smart Communications as its inmate telephone service provider. Calls may be made using collect calling or prepaid debit arrangements.
How to set up inmate phone communication
Can I call an inmate directly?
No. The jail states that inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Inmates may place outgoing calls when they are out of their cells and not engaged in other activities.
Are three-way calls allowed?
No. The county prohibits three-way calls. Call transfers, call waiting, placing a call on hold and other actions may also cause the system to disconnect a call.
Can I use a cell phone to receive calls?
Yes, subject to the provider’s account requirements. The Sheriff’s Office explains that people using mobile phones or certain digital telephone services may need a prepaid account.
How much do calls cost?
Rates depend on the service and account arrangement. Check SmartInmate for current charges before adding funds. Your bank or card issuer may impose separate fees.
Can attorneys arrange confidential communications?
Yes. Attorneys, public defenders and approved professional visitors may request privileged electronic accounts through SmartInmate. Professional credentials are required during registration.
Kitsap County Jail Commissary: Add Money & Send Packages
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office links to Access Corrections for inmate commissary deposits and Access Securepak / Access Catalog for approved commissary items.
Use the county-linked Access Corrections service.
Access Corrections →Check the county-linked Access Catalog service for eligible products.
Access Catalog →Verify the inmate’s current facility, account identifier and purchasing restrictions.
Call jail reception →How to add money to an inmate’s commissary account
Can I send a commissary care package?
The Sheriff’s Office links to Access Catalog for sending approved commissary items. Available packages, purchase limits and eligibility depend on current facility rules.
Can I deposit money at the jail?
Contact jail reception to verify whether an in-person deposit option is currently available, what identification is required and which payment methods are accepted.
Can I mail cash or a personal check?
Do not mail cash or personal checks. The jail’s correspondence policy specifically identifies personal checks and several other check types as materials that may be rejected.
Can I use Access Corrections for inmate phone calls?
Commissary deposits and Smart Communications phone accounts are separate services. Confirm which account you intend to fund before paying.
Kitsap County Jail Inmate Mailing Address & Mail Rules
Kitsap County uses different mailing addresses for ordinary personal mail and legal mail. The Sheriff’s Office changed its non-legal mail process effective March 27, 2023.
Inmate Name / Booking No. ______
PO Box 9157
Seminole, FL 33775-9157
Kitsap County Jail
614 Division Street
MS-33
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Kitsap County Jail
614 Division Street
MS-33
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Publications generally must be sent directly by the publisher.
How to send a personal letter
What happens to incoming personal mail?
Non-legal mail is screened and digitally scanned. The inmate receives access to the scanned material through approved jail kiosks or tablets.
Can I send photographs?
The county states that photographs and drawings can be processed through the digital mail system, subject to screening and applicable restrictions.
What happens to the physical letter?
The Sheriff’s Office states that scanned physical mail and envelopes are kept for 60 days and then destroyed under its mail-processing policy.
Can I track the letter?
The county identifies MailGuard Tracker as a resource for checking processing status and rejected-mail notices.
Can I send books or magazines?
Books, newspapers and magazines generally must come directly from the publisher. Use the jail’s Port Orchard address and include the inmate’s booking number.
Can I send legal mail to the Florida processing center?
No. Legal mail continues to be sent directly to Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard using the separate legal-mail address.
Kitsap County Jail Bail, Bond & Release Procedures
The Sheriff’s Office states that bail is accepted 24 hours a day at the jail. The reception area is on the second floor of the jail lobby.