Pasco Inmate Population Records
Pasco inmate population records are maintained by Franklin County, where Pasco serves as the county seat. Arrests made by Pasco Police or the Franklin County Sheriff go to the Franklin County Corrections Center, a 320-bed facility at 1016 N 4th Ave in Pasco. The county publishes an online roster searchable by name or booking number, and public records requests can be submitted directly to the county.
Pasco Jail Overview
Where Pasco Arrests Are Processed
Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County and the largest city in the county. Arrests made by Pasco Police Department are brought to the Franklin County Corrections Center (FCCC) at 1016 N 4th Ave D-102, Pasco, WA 99301. The facility has a rated capacity of 300 inmates and a total of 320 beds. On any given day, the average population is around 200 people.
The FCCC is a regional facility. It does not just hold Franklin County cases. The corrections center also houses inmates for other counties, DOC offenders, and people held on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service. This makes it one of the more active small-county jails in Eastern Washington, even though Franklin County itself has a relatively modest population compared to the Puget Sound region.
Pasco Police Department is at 215 W Lewis St, Pasco, WA 99301. Their phone is 509-628-0333. The department website is at pascopolice.com. For arrests that start with city police, this is the agency to contact for incident reports and related records. For arrests by the Sheriff in the unincorporated parts of Franklin County, the Sheriff's Office handles those records.
| Facility | Franklin County Corrections Center (FCCC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1016 N 4th Ave D-102, Pasco, WA 99301 |
| Corrections Division | franklincountywa.gov/386/Corrections |
| Pasco PD | 215 W Lewis St, Pasco, WA 99301 |
| Pasco PD Phone | 509-628-0333 |
| Bed Capacity | 320 beds (300 rated capacity) |
Pasco is part of the Tri-Cities area, which also includes Kennewick in Benton County and Richland in Benton County. Each city routes arrests through its own county jail. Pasco arrests go to Franklin County. Kennewick and Richland arrests go to Benton County. If you are not sure which county handled a Tri-Cities arrest, the agency name on the booking record will tell you which city made it.
How to Search the Pasco Inmate Population
Franklin County provides an online inmate roster searchable by name or booking number through the Franklin County website at franklincountywa.gov. The roster shows who is currently in custody at the FCCC. Each record includes the person's name, booking number, charges, and booking date.
Public records requests for booking data can go to the Franklin County Corrections Division or to the county's public records office. The public records request portal is at franklincountywa.gov/260/Public-Records-Request. For records of arrests by Pasco Police specifically, you can also submit a request to the Police Department at 215 W Lewis St.
The screenshot below shows the Franklin County Corrections Center page, which is where Pasco inmate population records are maintained.
The Franklin County website also provides the roster directly. The screenshot below shows that search interface.
If someone is not on the Franklin County roster, they may have been released or transferred to a state facility. For felony sentences over one year, DOC takes custody. Use the Washington State DOC incarcerated person search to find state prison placements.
Note: Booking records show arrest and detention data. They are not conviction records. A charge at booking does not mean the person was found guilty in court.
Public Records Access for Pasco Inmate Population
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 entitles anyone to request government records, including arrest logs and booking data. There is no requirement to state why you want the records. The agency has five business days to respond. Responses can include producing records, giving a timeline, or explaining any applicable exemptions.
RCW 70.48.100 specifically governs jail registers. It requires every county jail to maintain a public record of everyone confined. That record must include the person's name, date and time of confinement, and method of release. Franklin County's online roster satisfies this requirement. The publicly searchable version is available at any time without a formal records request.
For records beyond what the online roster shows, submit a request to Franklin County through the public records portal at franklincountywa.gov/260/Public-Records-Request. Requests for police-generated records like incident reports and case files should go to Pasco Police Department at 215 W Lewis St, Pasco, WA 99301, or call 509-628-0333.
VINE Custody Notifications for Pasco Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) covers the Franklin County Corrections Center and sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Register at VINELink.com. The service is free and does not require you to use your real name. You can choose to receive alerts by phone, text, or email.
VINE updates when someone is released, transferred to a different facility, or has a court date approaching. It also links to state DOC facilities, so if a Pasco inmate is transferred from the FCCC to a state prison, you can still get updates. The service is available around the clock. You can track multiple people at the same time. It is a good option for family members, attorneys, and crime victims who need to stay current on someone's custody status without repeatedly checking the county roster.
Note: For time-sensitive inquiries about a specific inmate at the Franklin County Corrections Center, calling the facility directly gives you the fastest answer.
State Resources for Pasco Inmate Searches
Pasco residents convicted of felonies with sentences longer than one year serve their time in a Washington State DOC facility. The DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov covers all ten state prisons and reentry facilities. Search by name or DOC number. The results show the current facility, projected release date, and other basic custody data.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides criminal history searches for $11 per lookup. WATCH is backed by fingerprint records, which makes it more reliable than name-only searches. It covers conviction records and recent arrests with open cases. For a comprehensive background check on a Pasco individual, WATCH is the most complete tool available to the public.
For court records, the Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov lets you look up cases at all court levels. Franklin County Superior Court handles felony cases. Franklin County District Court handles misdemeanor matters. Cases that begin with a Pasco arrest will appear in one of these courts once charges are formally filed by the prosecutor.
Franklin County Inmate Population Records
Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County, and all Pasco arrests are processed at the Franklin County Corrections Center. The county page has full details on the jail facility, online roster access, and public records procedures for Franklin County.
Nearby Cities
Kennewick and Richland are the other Tri-Cities communities. Both are in Benton County and use the Benton County Jail for arrest processing.