Search Klickitat County Inmate Population

Klickitat County inmate population records are managed by the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, which publishes a publicly accessible daily roster through the county website. The jail in Goldendale holds people booked on charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, and each record in the roster includes classification codes that indicate the type of offense. This page explains how to access and read the current roster, how to request records under Washington law, and how to use state and victim notification tools when searching for someone in or beyond the Klickitat County jail system.

Klickitat County Jail Inmate Records

The Klickitat County Jail is located at 205 S Columbus Ave in Goldendale, the county seat. The facility is operated by the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office, which also oversees the county's Department of Corrections. The jail's main phone is 509-773-3666 and the fax is 509-773-2361. Klickitat County is a rural area in south-central Washington, and the jail handles bookings from the Sheriff's Office, Washington State Patrol, tribal law enforcement, and other agencies operating within the county.

The roster uses classification codes to identify the type of charge associated with each booking. These codes appear in the daily PDF roster and help distinguish between charge levels at a glance. The codes are: F for Felony, AF for A Felony, BF for B Felony, CF for C Felony, M for Misdemeanor, GM for Gross Misdemeanor, and DOC for individuals held on behalf of the Department of Corrections. Knowing these codes helps you read the roster more quickly, especially if you are trying to determine the general nature of someone's charges without pulling the full court record.

The county's inmate lookup page provides the primary web-based access point for checking the current jail population. The screenshot below shows that page as it appears on the official Klickitat County website.

The lookup page links to both the live roster and the downloadable PDF version. The PDF is a practical option if you want to save or print the list, or if you prefer to search through a document rather than a web page.

How to Search the Klickitat County Inmate Roster

The Klickitat County inmate lookup is available at klickitatcounty.gov. From there you can access the daily roster PDF directly at klickitatcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1416. The PDF is updated on a regular basis and lists all current inmates alphabetically by last name. Because the roster is a PDF rather than a searchable database, the easiest way to find a specific person is to open the file and use your PDF viewer's search function (usually Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) and type in the last name.

Each entry includes the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and a classification code. The code tells you the charge category: misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or one of three felony levels. DOC indicates someone being held on a state Department of Corrections warrant or detainer, which is handled differently from standard county bookings. Knowing the code can save time if you are trying to understand the general nature of the charges before pulling court records.

The Klickitat County Department of Corrections page provides additional background on how the jail operates. The screenshot below shows that page as it appears on the county site.

If someone is not listed on the current Klickitat County roster, they may have been released, moved to a neighboring county, or transferred to state custody. The Washington State DOC search tool covers people serving felony sentences in state facilities and is a good second step.

Visitation at the Klickitat County Jail

Visits at the Klickitat County Jail are available on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and again from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Inmates must be in the facility for at least 72 hours before they are eligible to receive visitors. Each inmate may have up to six pre-selected visitors on their approved list. If someone you want to visit is not on that list, you will need to contact the jail at 509-773-3666 to request approval before visiting. Arriving without being on the list will result in being turned away.

Public Records Requests in Klickitat County

Under RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act, the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office is required to respond to public records requests within five business days. That response may provide the records, give an estimated timeline for fulfillment, or request more information. Booking records, incident reports, and jail rosters are generally public documents. Exceptions include records that could harm an ongoing investigation or those protected by specific statutes.

Under RCW 70.48.100, local jails must keep and make available records of all persons confined. The Klickitat County jail roster is published under this requirement. The basic details on each entry, name, booking date, charges, and classification code, are public records by law.

To submit a records request, call the Klickitat County Jail at 509-773-3666 or write to the jail at 205 S Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620. For court records tied to specific criminal cases, contact County Clerk Renea Campbell at 205 S. Columbus Ave Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620, or call 609-773-5744. Court records and booking records are maintained separately, so you may need to contact both offices depending on what you need.

VINE Victim Notification for Klickitat County

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free notification service for anyone who needs to track the custody status of an inmate in Klickitat County or elsewhere in Washington. You can register to receive automatic alerts by phone, text, or email whenever an inmate is released, transferred, escapes, or has a court date. Registration is completely anonymous, and the service is free of charge.

Sign up at VINELink.com. The service works across Washington jails and state prisons, so if an inmate is moved from Klickitat County to a state facility, VINE will still track them and continue sending you alerts. This is especially useful for victims who want to stay informed without having to call the jail directly on a regular basis.

State-Level Inmate Search Resources

If you cannot find someone on the Klickitat County roster, Washington State offers a set of tools to extend the search. The Washington State Department of Corrections runs a free incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This tool covers individuals currently serving state sentences in Washington prisons. When someone held in Klickitat County is sentenced on a felony and transferred to state custody, they will appear here rather than on the county roster.

For Washington criminal history records including arrests and convictions statewide, the WATCH system is available at watch.wsp.wa.gov. A fee applies for WATCH searches. For court case records tied to Klickitat County, use the Washington Courts portal at courts.wa.gov, which provides free access to Superior and District Court records by name or case number.

Cities in Klickitat County

Klickitat County is a rural county in south-central Washington along the Columbia River. Goldendale is the county seat and the main service hub for the county. Other communities include White Salmon, Bingen, Lyle, and Wishram. None of the cities in Klickitat County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All jail bookings are processed through the Klickitat County Jail in Goldendale.

Nearby Counties

Klickitat County shares borders with several Washington counties and sits along the Oregon border. If the person you are searching for is not in the Klickitat County system, check the nearby county rosters below.