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The Whatcom County Jail roster in Washington is an official searchable list maintained by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. It shows people currently held in county custody and allows visitors to select an inmate for more information.
Whatcom County also provides separate online databases for jail bookings by date and jail releases. These are useful when a person no longer appears on the current inmate roster or when you need to check an earlier booking.
Whatcom County Jail Roster: Official Inmate Search
The Sheriff’s Office publishes its jail roster through the county’s own online jail-data system. The roster identifies people currently held in custody by Whatcom County and lets users open individual entries for additional information.
What does the official roster show?
The public roster displays identifying and custody-location information, including fields such as:
Additional information may be available after selecting an inmate entry. The public information displayed can vary depending on the booking and custody record.
How to Search the Whatcom County Jail Roster by Name
Look for the field labeled Search Roster by Name.
Start with the person’s last name. If the search returns several matches, compare the full names and other available identifying details.
Click or tap the matching name to expand the available record.
Confirm whether the entry refers to the Main Jail or the Interim Work Center and review any displayed booking details.
If the person is not currently listed, use the bookings-by-date database or the county’s jail releases resources.
Call 360-778-6500 before making decisions based on custody status, housing assignment, visitation or release.
How to search on a mobile phone
Open the roster in your mobile browser. Tap the name-search field, enter the surname and scroll through the matching entries. Tap a result to expand it. If the page does not load properly, try another browser or open the county’s Corrections Bureau page and follow its Inmate Databases link.
Can I search by booking number?
The public roster prominently offers a name-search field. Booking and inmate identifiers may appear within individual records, but the official roster should not be assumed to support every identifier as a direct search option.
Whatcom County Jail Booking Records & Recent Arrests
Whatcom County provides a separate Jail Bookings by Date database. The Sheriff’s Office states that online booking data is available from 1996 through the current period.
This is particularly useful for finding an older booking that no longer appears on the current inmate roster.
How to search bookings by date
What booking information can the public request?
According to the county’s official jail-records page, information available for public release includes:
| Information | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Inmate name | Identity recorded in the jail record |
| Booking date(s) | When the person was booked |
| Charge descriptions | Alleged offenses associated with custody |
| Offense date(s) | Dates associated with alleged offenses |
| Bail/bond information | Available bail or bond details |
| Arresting agency | Law-enforcement agency associated with the arrest |
Whatcom County Jail Releases: How to Check If Someone Was Released
Whatcom County’s online services include a separate Jail Releases database. Use it when a person was recently listed in custody but is no longer visible on the current roster.
How to check a release
Does release mean the criminal case is over?
No. A person may be released while charges remain pending, after posting bail, after completing a sentence or for another lawful reason. Use official court records to determine the status of the criminal case.
Whatcom County Jail Roster Fields Explained
| Roster field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Person listed in custody | Compare spelling and identifying details. |
| Booking Date | Date associated with the person’s jail admission | Check against the expected arrest period. |
| Facility | Custody facility identified by the county | Distinguish the Main Jail from the Interim Work Center. |
| Floor | Housing floor shown in the roster | Useful when checking the correct visitation schedule. |
| Cell | Housing assignment listed in the record | May change as the person moves within custody. |
| Name ID | Identifier associated with the person’s jail record | Helps distinguish records when names are similar. |
| Charge | Alleged offense listed in booking information | Not proof of conviction. |
| Bail/Bond | Financial release information when available | Verify directly before attempting payment. |
Why is the housing location important?
Whatcom County’s in-person visiting schedule depends on the inmate’s floor and cell group. Check the housing location shown on the roster before choosing a visiting session.
Can the housing assignment change?
Yes. Jail staff may move inmates for classification, safety, medical or operational reasons. Confirm the housing assignment before visiting.
Whatcom County Jail Mugshots & Booking Photographs
The official jail roster is primarily a custody and booking-information service. It should not be treated as a guaranteed public mugshot gallery.
If you need a booking photograph, contact the Sheriff’s Office to ask whether that image is releasable under Washington law and how to submit the request.
How to request a booking photograph
Why Someone May Not Appear on the Whatcom County Jail Roster
What to do if there is no match
What if someone is in a state prison?
Use the Washington State Department of Corrections for state prison information or the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for covered federal custody records.
Whatcom County Jail Bail, Bond & Release
The Sheriff’s Office states that bail may be posted 24 hours a day through the jail lobby kiosk, including after normal lobby hours. For after-hours entry, use the button next to the jail’s main entrance to contact the control room.
Bonding companies are instructed to call the jail before arriving to post a bond.
How to post bail
Use the official jail roster and booking details to identify the correct person.
Call 360-778-6500 to confirm the amount, accepted payment methods and any additional holds.
The county’s inmate handbook states that lobby kiosks can be used for bond payments and that a fee applies.
The Main Jail is at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham. Confirm the correct entrance before traveling.
For after-hours access, use the button at the main entrance to speak to the control room.
Confirm the expected release process and ask whether any other legal holds prevent release.
Why might someone remain in jail after bail is paid?
Another warrant, a hold from another agency, court restrictions or incomplete processing can delay release. Ask jail staff whether all legal requirements have been satisfied.
Whatcom County Jail In-Person Visitation Hours
Whatcom County permits in-person visits at the Main Jail on weekends. The schedule depends on the inmate’s housing area. The county allows one in-person visit per inmate per week, with visits lasting 45 minutes.
| Housing area | Day | Check-in | Visit begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st floor, 3rd floor, trustees | Saturday or Sunday | 7:30–7:45 AM 8:30–8:45 AM 9:30–9:45 AM | 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
| 2nd floor: Cells A, B, C; trustees | Saturday | 12:30–12:45 PM 1:30–1:45 PM 2:30–2:45 PM | 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM |
| 2nd floor: Cells D, E, F; trustees | Sunday | 12:30–12:45 PM 1:30–1:45 PM 2:30–2:45 PM | 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM |
How to prepare for an in-person visit
Visitor rules
All schedules are subject to security and operational changes. Check the official visitation page before traveling.
Whatcom County Jail Video Visitation: Onsite & Remote
Whatcom County offers video visits at both the Main Jail and the Interim Work Center. The county directs visitors to GettingOut for video-visit accounts and messaging.
Published video-visitation hours
| Visit type | Published hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remote video | Daily: 6:00 AM–Noon; 2:00–5:00 PM; 7:00–10:00 PM | Subject to formal counts and availability |
| Main Jail lobby kiosk | Daily: 8:00 AM–Noon; 2:00–5:00 PM; 7:00–10:00 PM | Official inmate handbook schedule; subject to change |
| General onsite kiosk access | County visitation page states 8:00 AM–9:30 PM | Actual visit availability may be narrower during counts |
| Interim Work Center lobby | Daily: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | Worker schedules and facility restrictions may affect access |
How to arrange a video visit
What if my video-visitation account is suspended?
The county posted a May 7, 2026 visitation notice explaining that some visitor accounts had been mistakenly canceled or suspended during security checks. If you encounter an account problem, review the county’s current visitation updates and contact GettingOut support at 866-516-0115.
Whatcom County Jail Inmate Phone Calls & Messages
The county identifies ICSolutions as the inmate telephone provider. Friends and family can fund approved inmate telephone services through the provider or deposit money into an inmate account for permitted purchases and services.
How to fund inmate telephone calls
Can I send electronic messages or photos?
Yes. Whatcom County directs friends and family to GettingOut for approved electronic messages and photos. Account verification, inmate privileges, fees and content screening may apply.
Whatcom County Jail Inmate Mailing Address & Mail Rules
Whatcom County publishes separate inmate-mail guidelines through its Corrections Bureau. Before mailing a letter, verify the currently approved address and any mail-processing requirements.
311 Grand Avenue, B2
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-778-6500
The jail’s published Corrections Policy and Procedure Manual identifies Whatcom County Jail, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 in its inmate-mail instructions. However, confirm whether the current personal-mail process uses this address or an updated mail-processing destination before sending anything.
How to send a letter
Can I send books or packages?
The county’s published Corrections Policy and Procedure Manual states that certain books may be received directly from publishers or approved booksellers and that other packages are generally prohibited. Because mail policies can change, confirm the current requirements before placing an order.
Can I send money through the mail?
Use the jail’s current approved inmate-deposit process rather than enclosing money without authorization. The county identifies Inmate Canteen as a commissary and account-funding resource.
Whatcom County Jail Commissary & Inmate Money Deposits
Whatcom County identifies Inmate Canteen as a provider for inmate commissary accounts and approved tablet-related purchases. The county also states that kiosks at both facilities can be used for certain account funding and bond payments.
How to deposit money
What is the difference between commissary, telephone funds and bail?
| Purpose | Officially identified service | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary | Inmate Canteen | For approved inmate purchases |
| Tablet-related purchases | Inmate Canteen | Availability depends on facility rules |
| Telephone calls | ICSolutions | Telephone-number or inmate-account funding options |
| Video visits and messages | GettingOut | Account verification and applicable charges |
| Bail/bond | Approved jail lobby kiosk or confirmed bond procedure | Confirm current bail and holds before payment |
Whatcom County Jail Inmate Property Release & Pickup
Personal property held during booking may be stored by the jail. Release of property to another person depends on the facility’s authorization, identification and inventory procedures.
How to arrange a property pickup
What if the property is evidence?
Property held as evidence may be handled separately from an inmate’s personal belongings. The Sheriff’s Office lists an Evidence Unit at 360-778-6671. Contact the appropriate unit to determine whether the item is eligible for release.
What if the inmate was transferred?
Ask the jail whether the belongings remained at the original facility or accompanied the inmate during transfer. Do not assume another jail can release property still held by Whatcom County.
Whatcom County Jail Court Records, Charges & Hearing Dates
Booking records identify arrests and detention information, but the appropriate court is the authoritative source for hearing schedules, filed charges and final case outcomes.
Whatcom County inmates may have proceedings in Superior Court, District Court, municipal courts or another jurisdiction, depending on the allegations and legal circumstances.
How to check a court case
Published first-appearance schedules
The Sheriff’s Office inmate orientation handbook provides the following general court schedules. These are operational schedules, not guarantees of a particular inmate’s hearing time.
| Court | Published schedule |
|---|---|
| Whatcom County District Court | Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM |
| Whatcom County Superior Court | Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM |
| Bellingham Municipal Court | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 AM |
| Blaine, Everson & Sumas Municipal Courts | Tuesday, 8:30 AM |
| Ferndale Municipal Court | Tuesday, 10:00 AM |
| Lynden Municipal Court | Tuesday; times vary |
Always confirm a specific hearing with the court because holidays, continuances and judicial orders can change the schedule.
Public defender information
The Sheriff’s Office inmate handbook lists Whatcom County Public Defenders at 360-778-5640. For representation or eligibility questions, contact the appropriate court or public-defense office.
Whatcom County Jail Release Notifications & Washington VINE
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office links to Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) as a resource for available custody-status notifications.
How to register for notifications
Whatcom County Jail vs. Interim Work Center
The Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau operates two facilities in Bellingham: the Main Jail and the Interim Work Center. They have different security functions, addresses and visiting arrangements.
Which facility should I contact?
Check the Facility field in the official jail roster. If the inmate is listed at the Interim Work Center, use that facility’s contact information and video-visitation instructions.
What programs does the Corrections Bureau operate?
According to the county, the Corrections Bureau also oversees alternative corrections programs such as electronic home detention, work crews and work release. Eligibility and participation depend on the court and corrections staff.
Whatcom County Jail Address, Phone & Google Map
Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham, WA 98226
Where is the jail entrance?
The Main Jail is located in the Public Safety Building in downtown Bellingham. The county describes the jail entrance as being off Central Street, on the opposite side of the building from the Sheriff’s Office entrance.
Get directions to Whatcom County Jail →
Interim Work Center map
Official Whatcom County Jail & Public Records Resources
Search people currently held in Whatcom County custody by name and open inmate details.
Search current inmates →County booking records dating from 1996 through the current period.
Search booking dates →Official navigation to jail releases, jail roster search and booking databases.
Find jail releases →Main Jail, Interim Work Center, alternative corrections, inmate services and official contact information.
Visit Corrections Bureau →Current in-person visiting schedules, video visitation, visitor rules, phone funding and bail instructions.
Read visiting procedures →Publicly releasable booking information and procedures for requesting additional records.
Request jail records →Official handbook covering facility rules, visits, inmate services and court schedules.
Read inmate handbook →Official agency contact details, public safety services and VINE resources.
Visit Sheriff’s Office →Approved inmate commissary and account-funding services identified by the county.
Open Inmate Canteen →Inmate telephone accounts and payment assistance.
Manage phone account →Video visitation, electronic messages and photos.
Open GettingOut →Search available court cases and locate the responsible court.
Search court cases →Research basis: Official Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office roster and booking systems, Corrections Bureau, jail-records request page, inmate visitation instructions and inmate orientation handbook. Facility procedures may change; the linked county pages remain the appropriate source for updates.
Whatcom County Jail Roster FAQs
1. How do I search the Whatcom County Jail roster?
Open the official Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office jail roster at apps1.whatcomcounty.us/jaildata/roster.html. Enter the person’s surname in the Search Roster by Name field, then select a matching inmate to view the available custody details.
2. Does the Whatcom County Jail roster show current inmates?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office describes the roster as a list of people currently held in Whatcom County custody. Booking, release and transfer information can change, so call 360-778-6500 when immediate verification is needed.
3. How do I find recent or older Whatcom County Jail bookings?
Use the official Jail Bookings by Date database at apps1.whatcomcounty.us/jaildata/. The county states that online booking data is available from 1996 through the current period. Select a date and open a booking for more information.
4. How can I check whether someone was released from Whatcom County Jail?
Open Whatcom County Online Services and select Jail Releases. Review the available release records, then call the jail if you need to confirm a transfer or current custody status.
5. Are Whatcom County Jail mugshots available online?
The official roster primarily provides custody and booking information and is not a guaranteed public mugshot gallery. Contact the Sheriff’s Office through its jail-records request process to ask whether a specific booking photograph is available.
6. What is the Whatcom County Jail address and phone number?
The Main Jail is located at 311 Grand Avenue, B2, Bellingham, WA 98225. Its telephone number is 360-778-6500. The separate Interim Work Center is at 2030 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226.
7. What are the in-person visiting hours at Whatcom County Jail?
In-person visits take place at the Main Jail on weekends according to the inmate’s housing area. Morning sessions begin at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Certain second-floor groups have afternoon sessions at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 PM on Saturday or Sunday. Each inmate is allowed one 45-minute in-person visit per week, subject to facility rules.
8. How do I arrange a video visit or receive inmate phone calls?
For video visits and messages, create an account through GettingOut and follow the county’s identification instructions. For inmate telephone service, contact ICSolutions at 888-506-8407 or visit icsolutions.com.
9. How do I post bail or send commissary money to a Whatcom County inmate?
Confirm bail requirements with the jail at 360-778-6500. The county states that bail may be posted through the jail lobby kiosk, including after hours. For commissary and approved inmate account funding, use Inmate Canteen or the facility’s authorized kiosk, checking fees before payment.
10. Does appearing on the Whatcom County Jail roster mean a person was convicted?
No. A jail roster or booking record can include people awaiting trial, held on warrants or serving sentences. Arrests and criminal charges are not proof of guilt. Check official Washington court records for the final case outcome.