Grays Harbor County Inmate Population
Grays Harbor County inmate population records are available online through the Grays Harbor County Jail roster, which lists all persons currently in custody at the facility in Montesano. The roster is publicly accessible, shows roughly 110 inmates at a typical point in time, and includes booking dates, release status, and a link to register for VINE custody alerts. This page covers how to search the roster, what information it shows, how to submit a public records request to the Sheriff's Office, and how to use state tools when an inmate has been transferred out of Grays Harbor County.
Grays Harbor County Jail Overview
Grays Harbor County Jail Inmate Records
The Grays Harbor County Jail is located at 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 3, in Montesano. The main jail phone number is 360-249-3711. The facility is operated by the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office and holds adults arrested within the county by the Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies. The typical jail population runs around 110 individuals at any given time, though that number shifts daily based on new bookings and releases.
The online roster is hosted at ghlea.com. It lists all persons currently in custody at the Grays Harbor County Jail, labeled as facility GHCJ. Each entry in the roster shows the inmate's name, their unique booking number, the booking date, and their current release status. Inmates who have already been released are kept on the roster temporarily with a release date shown. A "Notify on Release" link connects each entry to VINE for custody alert registration.
| Facility | Grays Harbor County Jail (GHCJ) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 3, Montesano, WA 98563 |
| Jail Phone | 360-249-3711 |
| Online Roster | ghlea.com - GHCJ Roster |
| County Clerk | 102 W Broadway Ave, Montesano, WA 98563 |
| County Clerk Phone | 360-964-1818 |
| Public Records Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search the Grays Harbor Jail Roster
The quickest way to look up a Grays Harbor County inmate is through the online roster at ghlea.com. The page loads a full list of current and recently released inmates. You can scroll through the list or use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to find a specific name. Each row shows the person's name, booking number, facility code, booking date, and whether they are still in custody or have been released.
For a more guided search, graysharborrecords.us walks through the process step by step: navigate to the Sheriff's site, find the Corrections or Jail section, open the Inmate Roster page, and search by name. Either path leads to the same public data, so choose the one that works best for you.
The screenshot below shows the Grays Harbor County Jail roster as it appears when loaded from the public portal, including the full list of current inmates with booking information.
Note: Released inmates remain visible in the roster with a release date shown, so a name appearing in the list does not always mean the person is still in custody.
Grays Harbor Inmate Search Options
There are two separate portals that provide Grays Harbor County inmate population data. The first is the direct roster link at ghlea.com, which loads all inmates currently or recently held at GHCJ. The second is the guided search portal at graysharborrecords.us, which provides step-by-step navigation instructions for accessing the roster through the Sheriff's website.
If the person you are searching for does not appear in the current Grays Harbor roster, they may have been released, transferred to another county facility, or moved to state prison custody. In that case, the Washington State Department of Corrections search at doc.wa.gov covers state-level custody across Washington. The DOC search is free and does not require an account to use.
Public Records Requests in Grays Harbor County
Under RCW 42.56, the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office must respond to any public records request within five business days. That response may provide the records directly, set a timeline for a larger request, or explain why a specific record is exempt. Booking logs, jail rosters, and most incident reports are disclosable under the Public Records Act, though records tied to active investigations or personal privacy may be withheld.
The basic roster information is free of charge. For more detailed records, written requests can be submitted to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office at 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 3, Montesano, WA 98563 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Some records may require an in-person visit, while others can be sent by mail.
The Grays Harbor County Clerk at 102 W Broadway Ave in Montesano handles Superior Court case records. The Clerk can be reached at 360-964-1818, but note that there is no online case portal for the Clerk's office, so inquiries must be made by phone or email. Criminal case records tied to Grays Harbor arrests are maintained by the Clerk separately from the jail's booking records. The RCW 70.48.100 requirement that jails maintain publicly accessible records is the legal basis for the online roster.
VINE Victim Notification for Grays Harbor County
The Grays Harbor County Jail roster includes a "Notify on Release" link next to each inmate entry. That link connects to the VINE service, which is a free, automated notification system for tracking custody status. VINE sends alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes, or has a court date. Anyone can use VINE, and registration is anonymous.
You can register directly at VINELink.com or by clicking the notification link on the Grays Harbor roster page. VINE covers both the county jail and state correctional facilities in Washington, so alerts continue even if the person is moved out of Grays Harbor. Checking VINE is a low-effort way to stay updated without calling the jail.
Note: The "Notify on Release" link in the Grays Harbor jail roster connects directly to VINE, making it easy to set up custody alerts from the same page where you found the inmate listing.
Grays Harbor County Court and Case Records
Criminal case records tied to arrests made in Grays Harbor County are filed with the Superior Court, and those files are maintained by the County Clerk at 102 W Broadway Ave in Montesano. The Clerk handles dockets, case filings, sentencing records, and certified copies of court orders. Because the jail roster only shows charges at intake, you need to contact the Clerk if you want to know what happened after someone was booked.
The Washington Courts system at courts.wa.gov allows free statewide case searches by name or case number. This covers Grays Harbor County Superior and District Court records. For older or archived records, or for certified copies, contact the Clerk directly at 360-964-1818. The Clerk does not have an online portal, so phone or email is the only way to reach them remotely.
Visitation and Services at the Grays Harbor Jail
The Grays Harbor County Jail offers video visitation for inmates. This allows family and friends to visit remotely without traveling to Montesano. Contact the jail at 360-249-3711 to get current video visitation scheduling and procedures. In-person visitation policies may vary, and visits can be suspended depending on inmate status or facility needs.
Commissary services are available through a kiosk in the jail lobby. Family members or friends who want to deposit funds for an inmate's commissary account can use the lobby kiosk. This provides a straightforward way to support someone in custody without needing to mail cash or coordinate with staff during business hours. Call the jail in advance to confirm the current kiosk availability and deposit options.
State Inmate Search Resources
If someone is not found in the Grays Harbor County roster, the Washington State Department of Corrections maintains an incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This covers individuals serving state sentences in prisons across Washington. When a person is sentenced in Grays Harbor County and transferred to state custody, they appear in this database. The search is free and available without registration.
For background and criminal history, the WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides Washington arrest and conviction records. WATCH charges a per-search fee but gives a broader view of a person's history than the jail roster alone. Both tools work together to cover the full range of state and county custody records in Washington.
Cities in Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor County is located on the southwest Washington coast. Aberdeen is the largest city in the county, though it does not currently have an individual city page on this site. Other communities include Hoquiam, Ocean Shores, Elma, McCleary, and Montesano. All jail bookings in Grays Harbor County are processed through the Sheriff's Office facility in Montesano.
Nearby Counties
Grays Harbor County borders several counties in western Washington. If the inmate you are searching for is not in the Grays Harbor system, they may be held in one of these neighboring counties.