Skagit County Jail Inmate Population Search
Skagit County inmate population records are maintained by the Skagit County Sheriff's Office at the Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center in Mount Vernon. The facility publishes three separate online reports: a current roster that updates every 15 minutes, a booking report covering the last 26 hours, and a release report covering the past 48 hours. With an average inmate population of 314 and a staff of 52 corrections deputies, this is one of the more active county jail systems in northwest Washington. This page explains how to use all three reports, how to request records under Washington law, and how to use state-level tools when someone has left local custody.
Skagit County Corrections Overview
Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center
The Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center (SCCJC) is located at 600 South Third Street in Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The main phone is 360-416-1960 and the fax is 360-336-9390. You can also reach the facility by email at skagitjail@coskagit.wa.us. The facility is led by Chief of Corrections Don Marlow. Daily operations are handled by a staff of 52 corrections deputies supported by 10 corrections sergeants and one lieutenant.
With an average daily population of 314 inmates, the Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center is a mid-sized facility for Washington State. It holds adults arrested by the Skagit County Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon Police, Burlington Police, Anacortes Police, Sedro-Woolley Police, and other agencies operating within the county. The County Clerk is located separately at 205 West Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, and can be reached at 360-416-1900 for court-related records.
| Facility | Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 South Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 |
| Phone | 360-416-1960 |
| Fax | 360-336-9390 |
| skagitjail@coskagit.wa.us | |
| Chief of Corrections | Don Marlow |
| Staff | 52 corrections deputies, 10 sergeants, 1 lieutenant |
| Average Population | 314 inmates |
| Current Roster | skagitcounty.net - Jail Roster |
| Roster Main Page | skagitcounty.net - Roster Main |
| County Clerk | 205 W Kincaid St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273; 360-416-1900 |
The facility does not include juveniles in its public roster. All public records through the online system reflect adult inmates only. Juvenile detention matters are handled separately under different rules and are not included in the public jail roster data.
How to Search the Skagit County Jail Roster
Skagit County provides three distinct online reports through its jail system, each serving a different purpose. The main roster page at skagitcounty.net/Departments/Jail/jailrostermain.htm explains each report and gives you access to all three. Understanding which report to use depends on what you are trying to find.
The current roster at skagitcounty.net/Reporting/JailRoster is the best place to start when you want to know who is in custody right now. This report updates every 15 minutes, which is more frequent than most county systems in Washington. It reflects real-time changes as bookings come in and releases go out throughout the day. This is useful for family members who want a current status without calling the facility.
The booking report covers the last 26 hours of new arrivals. It is generated once daily by 7 AM and shows everyone who came into the facility during the prior day. If you know someone was arrested recently and want to confirm they are in Skagit County custody, the booking report is the tool to check. Keep in mind it reflects a snapshot from the prior morning, so very recent bookings may not appear until the next day's report.
The release report covers departures from the facility during the past 48 hours. It is generated once daily at 6 AM. This is useful for confirming that someone has been released or for checking whether a specific person was let out of custody during a recent period. It is also a quick way to see general release patterns and timing.
The Skagit County jail roster page shows the current inmate population as it updates in near-real time. The screenshot below was taken from the public-facing roster at skagitcounty.net.
The roster main page, shown below, explains all three available reports and provides links to the booking report and release report in addition to the current roster.
If the person you need is not in any of the three reports, they may have been released more than 48 hours ago, transferred to state custody, or the booking has not yet processed into the system. In that case, calling the jail directly at 360-416-1960 is the fastest way to check.
Note: The booking report generates once daily at 7 AM and the release report generates once daily at 6 AM, so very recent bookings or releases may not appear in those reports until the next generation.
Public Records Requests in Skagit County
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public broad access to government records held by agencies like the Skagit County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office must respond to requests within five business days. That response can fulfill the request, give a timeline for production, or ask for clarification. The law covers booking logs, incident reports, and related records, with limited exceptions for active investigations and protected categories.
Under RCW 70.48.100, local jails must maintain records of all confined persons and make those records available to the public. The three online reports at Skagit County are published under this requirement. They are available at no cost without any formal request. If you need records beyond what is in the online system, such as incident reports, disciplinary records, or older booking data, you need to submit a written public records request to the facility at 600 South Third Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or by email at skagitjail@coskagit.wa.us.
Court records are handled separately by the Skagit County Clerk at 205 West Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, phone 360-416-1900. Jail records and court records are different sets of documents maintained by different offices, and requests for each go to separate offices.
Note: Juveniles are not included in the Skagit County public jail roster, and records related to juvenile detainees are handled separately under different public records rules.
VINE Victim Notification for Skagit County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free statewide service that sends automatic custody notifications to registered users. If you need to know when an inmate leaves the Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center, whether through release, transfer, or escape, VINE will send you an alert by phone, text, or email. The system covers Skagit County as part of the statewide Washington network and also includes state DOC facilities.
Register or look up an inmate at VINELink.com. Registration is free and anonymous. While Skagit County's 15-minute roster update is one of the fastest in the state, VINE provides push notifications rather than requiring you to check the roster repeatedly. For victims, family members, and others who need timely information about custody changes, VINE is the most reliable hands-free option available.
Note: VINE sends push alerts automatically, so even though the Skagit County roster updates every 15 minutes, you do not need to monitor it manually once you register with VINE.
Skagit County Court and Criminal Case Records
Criminal case records for people booked at the Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center are handled by the Skagit County Superior Court and District Court. The jail roster shows charges at booking but does not reflect what happens in court after that. Plea agreements, sentencing outcomes, case dismissals, and other court actions are in the court record, not the jail system.
The Washington Courts public access portal at courts.wa.gov lets you search case records statewide by name or case number at no cost. This covers Skagit County Superior Court and District Court filings. For certified copies or older archived records, contact the Skagit County Clerk at 205 West Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or by phone at 360-416-1900.
State-Level Inmate Search Resources
If someone does not appear in the Skagit County roster or reports, the Washington State Department of Corrections maintains an incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov. This covers individuals who have been sentenced and transferred to state prison from county jails across Washington, including Skagit County. The DOC search is free and updated regularly.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov, operated by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, provides access to Washington criminal history records. WATCH is a paid search tool that covers arrest and conviction records beyond just current custody status. For court records, use the courts.wa.gov portal, which covers all Skagit County court filings at no cost for basic searches.
Note: The DOC incarcerated person search is free, while the WATCH criminal history system charges a fee per search request.
Cities in Skagit County
Skagit County includes several communities in northwest Washington between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound. Mount Vernon is the county seat and largest city. Other cities in the county include Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington. All adult bookings in the county are processed through the Skagit County Corrections Community Justice Center in Mount Vernon.
Nearby Counties
Skagit County borders several counties in northwest Washington. If the person you are looking for is not in the Skagit County system, they may be held in a neighboring facility.