Lincoln County Inmate Population
Lincoln County inmate population records are maintained by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and made available through a free online jail roster at the county website. The roster allows the public to search by name and check current custody status for anyone held at the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport. Records include intake dates and charges. This page covers how to use the online search, what details the roster provides, how to request records under Washington public records law, and what state tools are available when an inmate has been transferred out of county custody.
Lincoln County Jail Overview
Lincoln County Jail Inmate Records
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 404 Sinclair St, Davenport, WA 99122. The office is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached at 509-725-3501. The jail holds people arrested by the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies working within Lincoln County. Bookings come from both felony arrests handled through Lincoln County Superior Court and misdemeanor cases processed through District Court.
The jail roster is free for the public to access. Lincoln County publishes the current inmate list online, and residents can search by name to check who is in custody right now. Updates are made on a daily basis, so new bookings and recent releases may not appear immediately. The roster is a starting point for confirming custody, but you should contact the jail directly at 509-725-3501 if you need real-time information about a recent booking or release.
| Facility | Lincoln County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 Sinclair St, Davenport, WA 99122 |
| Phone | 509-725-3501 |
| Hours | 24/7 Service |
| Online Roster | co.lincoln.wa.us/248/Jail |
Lincoln County's warrants division handles both felony and misdemeanor warrant processing. Felony warrants are filed through the Superior Court, while misdemeanor warrants move through District Court. If someone is in custody on an active warrant, that detail may appear in their booking record. The jail also supports video visitation for inmates during their stay.
How to Search the Lincoln County Jail Roster
The Lincoln County online jail roster is at co.lincoln.wa.us/248/Jail. The service is free to use and does not require registration or an account. Once you open the page, you can search by first or last name to find current inmates. The list is updated daily, so it reflects bookings and releases as of the last scheduled refresh. If someone was just booked or released within the past several hours, their status may not yet appear.
Lincoln County's jail page published through the county's official site makes it easy to check custody status without calling the facility. The screenshot below shows the jail portal as it appears on the Lincoln County website.
Each roster entry typically includes the inmate's name, booking date, current charges, and other basic custody details. If you are looking for someone and they do not appear on the Lincoln County roster, they may have already been released, transferred to another facility, or moved to state custody. For state-sentenced inmates, check the Washington State DOC search tool at doc.wa.gov.
- Search by first or last name
- View intake date and current charges
- Check warrant status where listed
- No account or login required
- Free to use for all residents
Note: The Lincoln County Jail roster is updated daily and may not show bookings or releases that occurred within the past several hours.
Lincoln County Public Records and Jail Logs
Washington's Public Records Act, found at RCW 42.56, gives the public the right to request government records including booking logs, incident reports, and jail records. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office must respond to a public records request within five business days. The response may deliver the records, provide a timeline for when they will be ready, or ask for clarification if the request is unclear.
Under RCW 70.48.100, county jails in Washington are required to keep records of everyone they hold and to make those records available to the public. That law is the basis for the online roster Lincoln County publishes. Most standard booking records, including name, charges, and intake date, fall within the scope of public disclosure.
To submit a formal public records request, contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 509-725-3501 or write to 404 Sinclair St, Davenport, WA 99122. Written requests are often the fastest way to get full booking records, arrest reports, or jail logs. The County Clerk's office at 450 Logan St, Davenport, WA 99122 handles court records, which are separate from the jail's booking files. Online access through the clerk is limited, so in-person or written requests may be needed for older court records.
VINE Victim Notification in Lincoln County
VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is a free automated system that tracks inmate custody status and sends alerts when something changes. If you register through VINELink.com, the service will notify you by phone, text, or email when someone held at the Lincoln County Jail is released, transferred, or has a scheduled court appearance. The system is voluntary and anonymous, so you do not have to give your name to sign up.
VINE covers both local jails and state correctional facilities across Washington. If an inmate at Lincoln County Jail is later transferred to a state prison, VINE will continue to track their status and send you updates. This makes it a useful tool for victims, family members, and anyone else who needs to stay informed about custody changes without calling the jail repeatedly.
Note: VINE registration is free, anonymous, and covers custody changes at both the Lincoln County Jail and state facilities statewide.
Lincoln County Court Records
Criminal case records tied to Lincoln County arrests are handled through Lincoln County Superior Court and District Court. The jail's booking records show charges at intake, but they do not reflect what happens after arraignment. To see case outcomes, sentencing records, or court dates, you need to look at the court system separately from the jail roster.
The Washington Courts website at courts.wa.gov offers statewide case lookup by name or case number. Lincoln County Superior and District Court records are included. This tool is free to use. For certified copies of court documents or records not available online, contact the Lincoln County Clerk at 450 Logan St, Davenport, WA 99122. The clerk manages case files and can assist with records requests in person.
State Inmate Search Tools for Lincoln County
When someone is not on the Lincoln County Jail roster, the next step is checking state-level tools. The Washington State Department of Corrections runs a public search at doc.wa.gov that covers all people currently in state prison. If someone was sentenced to more than a year after a Lincoln County arrest, they were likely transferred to DOC custody and will appear in that system instead of the county roster.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State DOC incarcerated person search tool, which covers individuals transferred out of county jails to state facilities.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov is operated by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. It provides access to Washington criminal history records, including arrest and conviction data. WATCH searches require a fee, but the DOC inmate search is free. Together, these two tools cover most situations where someone is not found on the local Lincoln County roster.
Note: The DOC inmate search is free, while WATCH criminal history checks require a fee paid at the time of the request.
Cities in Lincoln County
Lincoln County is a rural county in eastern Washington. Davenport is the county seat and the main hub for county services including the Sheriff's Office and jail. Other towns in the county include Harrington, Sprague, Odessa, and Wilbur. None of the cities in Lincoln County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All jail bookings in the county go through the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport.
Nearby Counties
Lincoln County borders several counties in eastern Washington. If the person you are searching for is not in the Lincoln County system, they may be held in a nearby county.