Clallam County Inmate Population
Clallam County inmate population records are available through the county's online inmate search at clallamrecords.us. The Clallam County Corrections Facility in Port Angeles is run by the Sheriff's Office and holds individuals arrested across the county. The public roster shows names, booking information, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates where applicable. Mugshots may also appear subject to legal restrictions. This page covers how to use the inmate search, what the records include, how to submit a public records request, and what state-level tools are available when someone is no longer held locally.
Clallam County Corrections Overview
Clallam County Jail Inmate Population Records
The Clallam County Corrections Facility is at 223 E 4th St in Port Angeles, WA 98362. The facility is operated by the Clallam County Sheriff's Office and holds adults arrested throughout the county. The Corrections division can be reached at 360-417-2458. The facility holds WASC accreditation, which indicates it meets professional standards for county correctional operations.
The facility offers video visitation, which allows visits without requiring physical travel to the jail. Commissary is available through a lobby kiosk or through an online ordering system. Clallam County also runs a Chain Gang community service program that allows some inmates to perform supervised work in the community as part of their sentence. These programs are part of how the facility manages its population and prepares some individuals for release.
| Facility | Clallam County Corrections Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362 |
| Corrections Phone | 360-417-2458 |
| Accreditation | WASC accredited |
| Visitation | Video visitation available |
| Online Inmate Search | clallamrecords.us/inmate-search |
| Corrections Page | clallamcountywa.gov |
| County Clerk | 223 E 4th St, Suite 1, Port Angeles, WA 98362 | 360-417-2233 |
The County Clerk is located in the same building as the corrections facility. For court records connected to a booking at this jail, contact the Clerk at 360-417-2233. Booking records at the jail and court records are separate documents maintained by different offices.
Searching Clallam County Inmate Population Online
The Clallam County inmate search is available at clallamrecords.us/inmate-search. This tool lets you search the current jail population by name or other identifiers. The records returned include the inmate's name, booking information, current charges, bond status, and expected release date where available. Mugshots may be included depending on the booking and any applicable legal restrictions on disclosure.
The inmate search page at clallamrecords.us is a dedicated portal for Clallam County custody information. The screenshot below shows the search interface as it appears when accessed publicly, including the available search fields and the type of information returned in results.
Not all records are fully visible in the online search. Medical and mental health information is protected from public disclosure. Security-related information and juvenile records are also exempt. What you see online is limited to the non-exempt portions of the booking record. For complete records, a formal public records request is required.
Note: Booking records show arrest information only and do not reflect whether charges were later dropped, reduced, or resulted in a conviction.
Public Records Requests for Clallam County Inmate Records
Washington's Public Records Act at RCW 42.56 gives the public the right to access government records including jail logs, booking reports, and custody data. The Clallam County Sheriff's Office must respond to a records request within five business days. The response can either fulfill the request, provide a timeline, or ask for clarification. The law applies broadly, with exceptions for records that are protected under specific statutes.
The local jail records obligation also comes from RCW 70.48.100, which requires county jails to keep records of all confined persons and to make those records public. This is the legal foundation for the published online inmate list. Records that fall outside routine booking data, such as incident reports or detailed investigation files, will generally require a formal written request.
The following types of information are typically exempt from public disclosure at the Clallam County Corrections Facility:
- Medical and mental health records
- Security-related information that could compromise facility operations
- Juvenile records
- Records tied to active investigations where disclosure could harm the investigation
To request records from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office, contact the Corrections Division at 360-417-2458 or write to 223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362. The county's public records process follows the five-business-day response requirement under RCW 42.56.
VINE Victim Notification for Clallam County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that tracks custody status and sends alerts when an inmate's situation changes. If someone you need to monitor is held at the Clallam County Corrections Facility, VINE lets you register to receive notifications by phone, text, or email whenever they are released, transferred, have an escape event, or appear in court. Registration is anonymous and free.
Sign up through VINELink.com. The service covers both county jails and Washington State DOC facilities, so tracking continues if a person is transferred from the local jail to state custody. VINE is a reliable alternative to calling the facility for updates and is available around the clock.
Clallam County Court Records and Case Access
Criminal cases tied to Clallam County bookings are filed in the Clallam County Superior Court and Clallam County District Court. The County Clerk at 223 E 4th St, Suite 1, maintains all court filings, dockets, and orders. Booking records at the jail and court records are separate documents. If you want to know the outcome of a case, you need to check court records, not the jail roster.
The Washington Courts public portal at courts.wa.gov allows free statewide case searches by name or case number. It covers Clallam County Superior and District Court records. For certified copies or older records that are not yet in the online system, contact the County Clerk at 360-417-2233. The courts portal and the jail's online search are separate systems and should both be checked if you need a complete picture of someone's legal situation in Clallam County.
Note: Court case records and jail booking records are maintained by different offices and may show different charges depending on when each record was last updated.
State-Level Inmate Search Tools
When someone is not found in the Clallam County inmate search, two main possibilities exist. They may have been released, or they may have been transferred to a state prison facility after sentencing. The Washington State Department of Corrections offers a free incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This search covers all individuals currently held in state custody and is updated regularly.
The Clallam County Sheriff's corrections page at clallamcountywa.gov provides additional detail about facility operations and services. The screenshot below shows the county's corrections page, which includes program descriptions, contact information, and links to inmate services.
For Washington criminal history records beyond current custody status, the WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides a statewide database of arrest and conviction records for a fee. WATCH is run by the Washington State Patrol and covers all counties in the state.
Cities in Clallam County
Clallam County occupies the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Port Angeles is the county seat and the largest city, home to the county's corrections facility and court system. Other communities include Sequim, Forks, and Port Townsend (which is in Jefferson County). None of the cities in Clallam County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All arrests in Clallam County are processed through the Corrections Facility at 223 E 4th St in Port Angeles.
Nearby Counties
Clallam County borders Jefferson County to the east and Grays Harbor County to the south. If someone is not in the Clallam County system, these neighboring counties are the next places to check.