Walla Walla Inmate Population Records
Walla Walla inmate population records come from two distinct systems, and knowing which one to use matters. Local arrests by Walla Walla Police and the county sheriff go to the Walla Walla County Corrections Facility at 300 W Alder Street. State-level inmates, including those from across Washington serving long felony sentences, are held at the Washington State Penitentiary at 1313 North 13th Avenue, which is a separate DOC facility. The county corrections facility has a free online roster with real-time data. State penitentiary searches require the DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This page explains both systems, how to use them, and what your rights are when requesting additional records.
Walla Walla Jail Overview
Two Facilities, Two Systems: County Jail vs. State Penitentiary
Walla Walla is one of the few Washington cities that has both a county jail and a state prison within its limits. These are completely separate systems run by different agencies. Understanding the difference is the first step to finding the right record.
The Walla Walla County Corrections Facility at 300 W Alder Street handles local arrests. Walla Walla Police and the county sheriff bring people there after arrest. This facility holds pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of up to one year for misdemeanor convictions. The corrections facility phone is 509-524-5430. The Walla Walla County Sheriff is nearby at 240 West Alder Street, phone 509-524-5400. Since March 2023, the facility has also housed inmates from Columbia County, which closed its own jail and contracted with Walla Walla County for detention services.
The Washington State Penitentiary at 1313 North 13th Avenue is a Washington State Department of Corrections facility. It holds inmates from across the state who were convicted of felonies and sentenced to more than one year. It is not a local jail. Walla Walla Police do not book people there. The WSP phone is 509-525-3610. Inmates at the state penitentiary are not listed on the county corrections roster. You need the DOC search to find them.
| County Corrections | 300 W Alder, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
|---|---|
| County Corrections Phone | 509-524-5430 |
| County Roster | wallawallacounty.gov/259/Corrections |
| State Penitentiary | 1313 North 13th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| State Pen. Phone | 509-525-3610 |
| State DOC Search | doc.wa.gov |
| Walla Walla PD | wallawallawa.gov |
How to Search the Walla Walla Inmate Population
The search you run depends on which system holds the person. For recent local arrests, start with the county corrections roster. For long-term felony inmates at the state penitentiary, use the DOC search. If you are not sure which applies, try both.
The Walla Walla County Corrections roster is at wallawallacounty.gov/259/Corrections. You can search by full legal name, booking number, or subject number. The system shows real-time information and is updated as bookings occur. It covers all local arrests brought in by Walla Walla Police, the county sheriff, and contract bookings from Columbia County. If someone was arrested in the city within the past few days and has not yet been released or transferred, they should appear here.
For state penitentiary inmates, the screenshot below shows the Washington State DOC incarcerated person search, which is the only public tool for finding people held at the WSP facility in Walla Walla.
After reviewing the DOC search results, note the current facility shown. The DOC search covers all 10 state prisons, so it will tell you if the person is at WSP in Walla Walla or at a different state facility elsewhere in Washington.
One important point: the county corrections roster and the DOC search do not overlap. A person will appear in one or the other, but not both. County corrections holds people awaiting trial or serving local sentences. DOC facilities hold people serving state sentences. If you search both and find nothing, the person may have been released, may be in a federal facility, or may not have a Washington State record at all.
Note: The Washington State Penitentiary is a DOC facility, not a county jail. Walla Walla Police do not book people there. Bookings from city arrests always go to the county corrections facility first.
Public Records Rights for Walla Walla Inmate Data
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public the right to request government records from any agency. You do not need to give a reason. Jail rosters, booking logs, and police incident reports from Walla Walla Police, the county sheriff, and county corrections are all public records. Agencies must respond within five business days with either the records, a timeline, or a request for clarification about what you need.
Jail registers are specifically covered by RCW 70.48.100, which requires all county jails to maintain a public record of each person booked. The register must show the person's name, the date and time of confinement, and the manner of release. The Walla Walla County online corrections roster is the public-facing version of that legally required record. For records beyond what the online tool shows, contact the Walla Walla County Corrections Facility at 300 W Alder, Walla Walla, WA 99362, or the Sheriff at 240 West Alder Street, phone 509-524-5400.
For state penitentiary records, the DOC has its own public records process separate from county records. State inmate records requests go through the DOC Public Records Office in Tumwater, not through Walla Walla County. The DOC is subject to RCW 42.56 as well, but the specific records available for state inmates differ from county jail records.
VINE Notifications for Walla Walla Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) covers both county jail inmates and state DOC inmates. You can register at VINELink.com to receive free alerts by phone, text, or email when a specific person is released, transferred, or has a scheduled court date. Registration is anonymous. You do not need to explain why you want to monitor a particular inmate.
For local arrests at Walla Walla County Corrections, VINE tracks booking status changes. For state inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary, VINE covers DOC-level custody changes including transfers between state facilities. You can register for both under the same account if you are monitoring people in both systems. The service updates approximately every 15 minutes across both county and state facilities in Washington.
Walla Walla Court Records and Case Outcomes
Arrest and booking records are separate from court records. A booking tells you what someone was charged with at the time of arrest. A court record tells you what the prosecutor actually filed, what happened at hearings, and how the case ended. These can be very different. Always check court records if you want to know the outcome of a case.
The Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov covers all Washington courts in one search. For Walla Walla cases, that includes Walla Walla County Superior Court for felonies, Walla Walla Municipal Court for city misdemeanor cases, and Walla Walla County District Court for county-level misdemeanors. The portal shows hearing dates, charge status, and basic disposition information. Full case documents require a request to the Walla Walla County Clerk at 315 W Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362, phone 509-524-2550.
State Resources for Walla Walla Inmate Searches
The Washington State DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov is the primary tool for finding state prison inmates, including those at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Search by name or DOC number to find current facility assignment, projected release date, and crime of conviction. This search is free and covers all 10 Washington State prisons and reentry centers.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides fingerprint-based criminal history searches for $11 per lookup. WATCH covers statewide convictions and recent arrests with pending dispositions. It is the most thorough background check tool available to the public in Washington. For verified criminal history information on a Walla Walla individual, WATCH is more reliable than a court name search alone because it uses biometric records rather than matching on a name string, which can miss records tied to name variations.
Walla Walla County Inmate Population Records
Walla Walla city arrests are booked at the county corrections facility. The county page has full details on the facility, the online roster, and contacts for Walla Walla County public records requests.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the broader eastern Washington region. Each uses its own county jail system for local bookings.