Access Spokane Inmate Population Records
Spokane inmate population records are available through the Spokane County online inmate roster, which covers both the Spokane County Jail and the Geiger Corrections Facility. Spokane is Washington's second largest city, and arrests by the Spokane Police Department are processed at the Spokane County Jail at 1100 W Mallon Ave. The county maintains a public roster you can search by name at no cost, and additional jail records are available through formal public records requests.
Spokane Jail Overview
Where Spokane Arrests Are Processed
Spokane Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The department is at 1100 West Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, and the main phone line is 509-625-4000. When officers make arrests in Spokane, those individuals are booked at the Spokane County Jail, which is at the same address on West Mallon Avenue. The jail and police department share a facility in central Spokane.
Spokane County operates two detention facilities that together hold the Spokane inmate population. The first is the Spokane County Jail at 1100 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99260. This is the main facility and handles the bulk of bookings from city and county arrests. The second is Geiger Corrections Facility at 3507 S Spotted Road in Spokane. Geiger is a lower-security facility used for sentenced inmates and work-release programs. The combined average daily population across both facilities exceeds 700 people.
The county's online inmate roster covers both locations in a single search. That means you do not need to know which facility holds the person you are looking for. One search at the Spokane County inmate roster page will return results from both the jail and Geiger.
| Main Jail | Spokane County Jail |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 1100 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99260 |
| Second Facility | Geiger Corrections Facility |
| Geiger Address | 3507 S Spotted Road, Spokane, WA |
| Online Roster | spokanecounty.gov/352/Inmate-Roster |
| Spokane PD | 1100 West Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201; 509-625-4000 |
| Spokane PD Website | spokanecity.org/police |
Spokane Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases filed by Spokane Police within city limits. Felony cases go to Spokane County Superior Court. Both court systems have their own records, separate from the jail booking system. An arrest record shows who was booked and on what charges, but court records show what happened after the arrest.
How to Search Spokane Inmate Population
The Spokane County inmate roster at spokanecounty.gov/352/Inmate-Roster is the main public tool for searching the Spokane inmate population. Last name is required. You can also add first name and date of birth to filter results. The system searches both the Spokane County Jail and Geiger Corrections Facility at once, so a single search covers all current inmates regardless of which facility holds them.
Search results show the person's name, booking number, facility, booking date, charges, bail amount, and scheduled release date. The roster is updated regularly throughout the day as new bookings and releases occur. If you are not finding the person you are looking for, check whether they may have been recently released or transferred to a state DOC facility.
The Spokane County inmate roster page below is where all Spokane city and county arrests appear in the public-facing search system.
For general information about the jail facilities, visiting policies, and inmate services, the Spokane County jail information page is a useful resource.
After finding a name in the roster, you can use the jail records page at spokanecounty.gov/419/Jail-Records-Release to learn more about requesting detailed records for that inmate, including booking sheets and housing history.
Note: If the person you are searching for is not in the Spokane County roster, they may have been released, transferred to a state DOC facility, or held in a different county. Use the Washington State DOC search if you believe they are in state custody.
Spokane County Jail Records and Access
The Spokane County jail records office handles requests for detailed inmate records. Under RCW 70.48.100, county jails must keep a public register of everyone confined. For records beyond the basic public roster, there are some additional steps. Certain jail records may require a signed waiver from the inmate or a court order to access, depending on the type of record being requested.
In-person records requests are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Jail Records Office. Valid photo ID is required. Copies cost $0.15 per page. For public records requests not handled in person, contact the Spokane County Public Records page for information on how to submit a written request.
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 governs all records requests to Spokane County agencies, including the jail. Agencies have five business days to respond. Routine booking data such as name, charge, and booking date is generally available without restriction. More detailed records, such as medical information or active investigation files, may be partially or fully withheld.
VINE Notification for Spokane Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is available for Spokane County jail inmates. You can register at VINELink.com to receive alerts when a specific inmate is released, transferred, or has an upcoming court appearance. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. The service is free and you do not have to give your name to sign up.
VINE covers both the Spokane County Jail and Geiger Corrections Facility. It also covers Washington State DOC facilities, so if a Spokane inmate is later transferred to state prison after sentencing, you can continue to track them through the same VINE account. The service updates approximately every 15 minutes and is operated by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. You can monitor multiple individuals at once.
State Resources for Spokane Inmate Searches
When a Spokane resident receives a felony sentence longer than one year, they are transferred to a Washington State DOC facility. The Washington State DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov covers all state prisons and reentry programs. Search by name or DOC number. Results include the facility name, sentence start date, and projected release date. Use this tool when someone is no longer showing up in the Spokane County roster.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov runs fingerprint-based criminal history searches for $11 per lookup. WATCH is more thorough than a name search because it uses biometric records. It covers all Washington convictions and recent arrests with unresolved dispositions. For a full background check on a Spokane resident, WATCH is the most complete public option available.
Court records for Spokane cases are searchable through courts.wa.gov. Misdemeanor cases filed by Spokane Police are handled in Spokane Municipal Court. Felony cases go to Spokane County Superior Court. The state case search shows charges, court dates, and outcomes. Because jail records and court records are different systems, a person who was arrested and booked may have had their case dismissed or reduced in court.
Spokane County Inmate Population Records
Spokane is the county seat of Spokane County, and all city arrests route through the Spokane County jail system. The county page covers both facilities in full detail, along with the roster search, records office, and additional resources.
Nearby Cities
Spokane Valley is the main neighboring city that also uses the Spokane County jail system for its arrests.