Pacific County Jail Inmate Population
Pacific County inmate population records are managed by the Pacific County Sheriff's Office and published through an online jail roster available at the county's official website. The Pacific County Jail in South Bend books adults arrested by local law enforcement agencies across the county, and the public roster displays current custody information including booking numbers, intake dates, arresting agencies, charges, and bond details. This page explains how to use the online roster, how to request records under Washington public records law, and how to track inmates who may have moved to state custody or another facility.
Pacific County Jail Overview
Pacific County Jail Inmate Records
The Pacific County Jail is located in South Bend and is operated by the Pacific County Sheriff's Office. The jail houses adults who have been arrested by the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, and other law enforcement agencies working in the county. Pacific County sits along Washington's southwest coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay, and the jail serves both coastal and inland communities throughout the county.
The online roster at the Pacific County Sheriff's website is notably detailed compared to many rural county systems. Each entry shows booking numbers, intake dates, arrest dates, the arresting agency, the court handling the case, the billing agency, bond type and bond amount, and a full list of charge descriptions. Charges on record have included offenses such as assault, stalking, and sexual exploitation, among others. This level of detail helps members of the public, attorneys, and victim advocates quickly assess the status of a case without calling the jail directly.
| Facility | Pacific County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | South Bend, WA |
| Sheriff Website | co.pacific.wa.us/sheriff |
| Online Roster | co.pacific.wa.us/jail/roster |
| County Clerk | co.pacific.wa.us/clerk |
| County Website | co.pacific.wa.us |
Booking records are a snapshot of what was charged at intake. They do not reflect the outcome of any criminal case. An arrest does not mean the person was convicted. If you need to know whether charges were filed, reduced, or dismissed, that information comes from the court record, not the jail roster.
How to Search the Pacific County Jail Roster
The Pacific County jail roster is hosted at co.pacific.wa.us/jail/roster. The page displays a list of current inmates in the facility. You can scan the roster directly or use your browser's search function to find a specific person. The roster updates in real time, which means it reflects recent bookings and releases more accurately than systems that only update once per day.
Each roster entry includes the inmate's name along with a booking number and intake date. You can also see the arrest date, which may differ from the intake date if there was a delay between arrest and booking. The arresting agency field shows which department made the arrest, whether that was the Pacific County Sheriff's Office, South Bend Police, Raymond Police, or another local or state agency. The court and billing agency fields identify where the case is being handled and which jurisdiction is paying for the detention.
Bond information appears for each charge separately. You can see the bond type (cash, surety, personal recognizance, etc.) and the amount set by the court. Charge descriptions are listed with enough detail to identify the offense. This makes it easier to understand what someone was arrested for without needing to pull up a separate court record.
The Pacific County Sheriff's Office published their online jail roster, which the screenshot below shows as it appears on the county's public web portal.
If the person you are looking for does not appear in the Pacific County roster, they may have been released, transferred to another facility, or moved to state custody. For people serving state sentences, use the Washington State DOC search tool described in the state resources section below.
Note: The Pacific County jail roster updates in real time, so the information reflects the most current custody status available through the online system.
Public Records Requests in Pacific County
Washington's Public Records Act, codified under RCW 42.56, gives the public a broad right to access government records. The Pacific County Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within five business days. That response can fulfill the request, give a timeline for providing the records, or ask for clarification. The law covers booking logs, incident reports, jail rosters, and other law enforcement records, with exceptions for active investigations and certain protected categories.
Under RCW 70.48.100, local jails in Washington are required to keep records of all confined persons and make those records available to the public. This statute is the legal basis for the online roster. Routine booking records fall within the scope of public disclosure under this law. Certain details about juveniles, victims, or sealed matters may be withheld.
To submit a public records request to the Pacific County Sheriff's Office, visit the county website at co.pacific.wa.us or contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Written requests can be mailed or submitted in person. Some records may require a formal written request even if the basic roster is available online without a request. The Pacific County Clerk at co.pacific.wa.us/clerk handles court-related records separately from the Sheriff's Office.
Note: Court records and jail booking records are maintained by separate offices and may require separate requests to access both.
VINE Victim Notification for Pacific County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that tracks inmate custody status and sends automatic alerts to registered users. If you need to know when someone held in Pacific County is released, transferred, or has a scheduled court appearance, VINE is the most direct way to get that information without repeatedly contacting the facility. The service is available statewide and covers both county jails and state correctional facilities.
Registration is available through VINELink.com. You can choose to receive alerts by phone call, text message, or email. The service does not require you to disclose your identity when you sign up, and there is no cost to register. VINE is especially important for crime victims who need real-time custody updates to make safety decisions. It covers Pacific County Jail as part of the statewide Washington network.
Note: VINE notifications are sent automatically when a custody change occurs, so you do not need to check the roster manually once you register.
Pacific County Court and Criminal Case Records
Criminal case records for individuals booked at the Pacific County Jail are handled by the Pacific County Superior Court and District Court. The County Clerk maintains case files, docket information, and court orders. Booking records at the jail show what charges were filed at arrest, but they do not reflect plea agreements, dismissals, sentencing, or any other court outcomes. For that information, you need the actual court record.
The Washington Courts public access system at courts.wa.gov allows you to search case records statewide by name or case number. This tool covers Pacific County Superior Court and District Court filings and is available without any fee for basic searches. If you need certified copies of court records or access to older archived files, contact the Pacific County Clerk at co.pacific.wa.us/clerk directly.
State-Level Inmate Search Resources
When someone does not appear in the Pacific County jail roster, there are several state-level tools that may help. The Washington State Department of Corrections maintains a searchable database of incarcerated persons at doc.wa.gov. This system covers people serving sentences in Washington state prisons and work camps, including those who were transferred from county jails after conviction and sentencing.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov is run by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and provides access to Washington criminal history records. WATCH is useful for reviewing arrest and conviction history beyond just current custody status. It is not free, but it provides a more complete background picture than the jail roster alone.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State DOC inmate search interface, which can help you locate a person who may have left Pacific County custody and entered the state prison system.
Note: The DOC incarcerated person search is free to use, while the WATCH criminal history system charges a fee per search.
Cities in Pacific County
Pacific County is a coastal county in southwest Washington. South Bend serves as the county seat and Raymond is the other main town. Other communities in the county include Long Beach, Ilwaco, and Ocean Park. None of the cities in Pacific County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All adult bookings in the county are processed through the Pacific County Jail in South Bend.
Nearby Counties
Pacific County borders several counties in southwest Washington. If the person you are searching for is not in the Pacific County system, they may be held in a neighboring county facility.