Find Inmate Population Records in Mason County
Mason County inmate population records are maintained by the Mason County Sheriff's Office, which publishes a public current inmate list through the county website. The Mason County Jail in Shelton holds adults booked by local and state law enforcement agencies, and the online roster gives direct access to current custody information. This page explains how to use the roster, what the facility looks like, how to request additional records under Washington public records law, and how to use state tools when someone may have moved to a state facility.
Mason County Jail Overview
Mason County Jail Inmate Records
The Mason County Jail is located adjacent to the courthouse in Shelton. The facility has a 104-bed capacity. It started as a 45-bed jail built in 1958, was expanded in 1999 to reach its current 104-bed size, and had a jail kitchen added in 2006 with three dedicated kitchen staff. The jail operates with 17 corrections officers and holds WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs) accreditation, which means it meets the state's professional standards for jail operations.
The online current inmate list for Mason County is available at masoncountywa.gov/sheriff/jail/current-inmate-list.php. The list is published in compliance with RCW 70.48.100, which requires local jails to make records of confined persons available to the public. The list includes the names of current inmates along with basic booking details. It is updated on a regular basis and reflects the current inmate population at the facility.
| Facility | Mason County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | Adjacent to courthouse, Shelton, WA |
| Capacity | 104 beds |
| Corrections Staff | 17 officers |
| Accreditation | WASPC accredited |
| Current Inmate List | masoncountywa.gov - Current Inmate List |
| Jail Info Page | masoncountywa.gov - Jail Information |
The Mason County Jail information page provides an overview of the facility, services offered to inmates, and contact details for staff. The screenshot below shows that page as it appears on the county's official website.
The jail's WASPC accreditation is worth noting. It means the facility has gone through an external review process and meets a defined set of professional standards. Not all Washington county jails hold this accreditation, so it reflects a commitment to operations that go beyond minimum legal requirements.
How to Search the Mason County Inmate Roster
The current inmate list for Mason County is posted at masoncountywa.gov/sheriff/jail/current-inmate-list.php. This is a publicly accessible page with no login required. The list shows who is currently in custody at the Mason County Jail. To find a specific person, use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) and type in the last name. The list updates regularly to reflect current custody status.
If the person you are searching for does not appear, there are a few possible explanations. They may have been released recently. They may have been transferred to another county or to state custody. Or they may not have been booked at Mason County at all and could be at a different facility. The Washington State DOC search is the next step for anyone who may have moved to state prison.
The state DOC incarcerated person search tool shown below covers individuals transferred from county jails like Mason's to Washington State prison facilities after sentencing.
Use the DOC search when someone's sentence would likely result in state prison time rather than time served at the county jail level. In Washington, felony sentences longer than one year are typically served in state facilities.
Note: The Mason County current inmate list reflects people in active custody and may not include those released within the past day or two.
Visitation at the Mason County Jail
Visiting hours at the Mason County Jail are on Saturdays and Sundays only, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM and again from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Visits are limited to 20 minutes. Visitors need to arrive at least 25 minutes before the session starts. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before you can visit. Video visitation is available through icsolutions.com if you prefer a remote visit or cannot visit in person. A lobby kiosk is also available at the facility for depositing funds into an inmate's account.
Public Records Requests in Mason County
Under RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act, the Mason County Sheriff's Office must respond to any public records request within five business days. That initial response may fulfill the request, provide a timeline, or ask for more detail about what you need. Booking logs, jail rosters, and most incident reports are generally public documents. Exceptions exist for records that could compromise an active investigation or those protected by another specific statute.
Local jails in Washington are separately required under RCW 70.48.100 to maintain records of all confined persons and make those records available to the public. This statute is the legal basis for the online current inmate list that Mason County publishes. The basic booking record, including name, booking date, and charges, is a public document by law.
To request records from Mason County, contact the Sheriff's Office through the jail information page at masoncountywa.gov/sheriff/jail/index.php. For court records tied to criminal cases, contact the Mason County Clerk's office in Shelton. Court records and jail booking records are separate systems maintained by different offices.
VINE Victim Notification for Mason County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free automated service that tracks inmate custody status across Mason County and all of Washington State. Register once, and you receive alerts by phone, text, or email whenever the inmate is released, transferred, escapes, or has a scheduled court date. Registration is anonymous. You do not need to provide your name or any identifying information.
You can register or look up an inmate at VINELink.com. The service covers the Mason County Jail as well as state correctional facilities. If someone is moved from Shelton to a state prison after sentencing, VINE will continue tracking them and you will still get alerts. This makes VINE more reliable than calling the jail periodically to check on status.
Note: VINE is a free, anonymous service and covers both the Mason County Jail and Washington State prisons, so tracking continues even after a transfer.
State-Level Inmate Search Resources
If you cannot find someone on the Mason County current inmate list, Washington State provides additional search tools. The Department of Corrections maintains a free incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This covers individuals serving state sentences in Washington prisons. People sentenced on felony charges in Mason County are often transferred to state custody, at which point they will appear in the DOC search rather than the county roster.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides statewide criminal history records including arrests and convictions. A fee applies. For free public court record access covering Mason County cases, use the Washington Courts portal at courts.wa.gov. That system lets you search by name or case number for Superior and District Court records.
Note: The DOC search is free to use, but WATCH criminal history searches require a fee for each request made through the system.
Cities in Mason County
Mason County is located on the southern end of the Hood Canal in western Washington. Shelton is the county seat and the only incorporated city. Other communities in the county include Belfair, Union, Hoodsport, and Allyn, which are unincorporated areas. Shelton does not currently meet the population threshold for an individual city page on this site. All jail bookings in Mason County are processed through the Mason County Jail in Shelton.
Nearby Counties
Mason County is surrounded by several counties in western Washington. If the person you are searching for does not appear in the Mason County system, check the neighboring county rosters below.