Access Thurston County Inmate Population Records
Thurston County inmate population records are maintained by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau and are available through an online roster search at the county website. The Thurston County Corrections Facility in Olympia holds an average of approximately 425 inmates at any given time. The roster lets you search by defendant name or display the full current population. Released inmates are not included in the main roster, though a separate daily list shows releases from the past 24 hours. This page explains how to use the corrections roster, how visitation and video visits work, how to request records under Washington public records law, and how to use state tools when someone has moved beyond local custody.
Thurston County Corrections Overview
Thurston County Corrections Facility and Records
The Thurston County Corrections Facility is at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW in Olympia. It is run by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office under the Corrections Bureau, with Trevor Davis serving as Chief of Corrections. The facility serves as the primary detention center for adults arrested in Thurston County by the Sheriff's Office, Olympia Police, and other agencies operating in the county. With an average daily population of around 425, it is a mid-sized county jail by Washington standards.
The facility handles a range of custody levels, from pretrial detainees waiting for court dates to individuals serving shorter sentences. The Sheriff's Records Division is co-located at the 2000 Lakeridge Drive facility and handles public records requests tied to the corrections bureau. For records tied to court cases, the County Clerk handles those separately.
| Facility | Thurston County Corrections Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502 |
| Jail Phone | 360-786-5510 |
| Sheriff Records Division | 360-786-5500 |
| Chief of Corrections | Trevor Davis |
| Online Roster | co.thurston.wa.us - Corrections Roster |
| Corrections Bureau | co.thurston.wa.us - Corrections Bureau |
| County Clerk | co.thurston.wa.us/courts/clerk |
As with all jail booking records in Washington, the presence of a person on the Thurston County roster reflects arrest information only. It does not imply guilt, conviction, or any particular outcome in court.
How to Search the Thurston County Corrections Roster
The Thurston County corrections roster search is available at co.thurston.wa.us/sheriff/bureau-corrections-roster-search.asp. You have two ways to use it. You can enter a defendant name to find a specific person, or you can display the entire current jail population without a filter. The second option is useful when you are not sure of the exact spelling of a name or when you want a broad view of who is currently in custody.
The roster shows only current inmates. Released inmates do not appear in the main search results. However, the system also maintains a separate list of releases from the past 24 hours, which you can access on the same page. This is helpful if you believe someone was released recently and want to confirm it. The screenshot below shows the corrections roster search tool at the Thurston County Sheriff's website.
For background information on the Corrections Bureau, staffing, and programs available at the facility, the bureau's main page has additional detail.
If someone is not in the Thurston County roster and not in the 24-hour release list, they may have been transferred to state custody. Search the DOC system at doc.wa.gov to check.
Note: Released inmates do not appear in the main roster. A separate 24-hour release list is available on the same search page at co.thurston.wa.us.
Visitation at Thurston County Corrections Facility
Thurston County Corrections Facility currently operates on a video visitation model. In-person on-site kiosk visits are unavailable at this time. Remote video visitation is available, and each inmate receives 60 minutes of free remote visitation per week. This means you can conduct a visit from your own device without going to the facility, which is particularly convenient for family members who live outside the Olympia area.
To arrange a remote video visit, check the facility's visitation information through the Corrections Bureau page at co.thurston.wa.us or call the jail directly at 360-786-5510. The facility can explain what platform is used for video visits, how to create an account, and any specific rules that apply. Visits can be restricted for individual inmates based on behavior or facility needs, so confirm availability before scheduling.
Public Records Requests in Thurston County
Under RCW 42.56, Washington's Public Records Act, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within five business days. General booking records, jail logs, and incident reports are typically subject to disclosure. Active investigations and court-sealed records are among the standard exemptions. The Sheriff's Records Division at 360-786-5500 handles public records requests for corrections-related records.
Under RCW 70.48.100, all Washington jails must keep records of confined persons and make them available to the public. This law is why the Thurston County roster is publicly searchable. For records beyond what the roster shows, such as incident reports, internal case notes, or other documents tied to a booking, a written public records request is typically required.
To submit a public records request, download the form from the Sheriff's website or contact the Sheriff Records Division at 360-786-5500 at 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502. For court case records, contact the County Clerk through co.thurston.wa.us/courts/clerk. Response times vary based on request volume and scope. The agency can provide a timeline for large requests.
Records tied to juveniles, sealed court orders, or ongoing investigations are not available under general public records requests. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written reason and you have the right to appeal.
VINE Victim Notification for Thurston County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free automated service that tracks custody changes and sends alerts to anyone who registers. If you are monitoring someone at the Thurston County Corrections Facility, VINE will notify you by phone, text, or email when they are released, transferred to another facility, or have a court-related custody event. Registration is anonymous. You do not have to identify yourself to receive notifications.
Register or look up inmate status at VINELink.com. The service covers Thurston County and all other jails and state correctional facilities across Washington. For people who cannot easily call the jail or check the roster each day, VINE provides a reliable and automatic way to stay informed about custody status changes.
Note: VINE registration is free and anonymous. Notifications are sent by phone, text, or email whenever a monitored inmate's custody status changes.
Thurston County Court and Criminal Case Records
Criminal case records tied to Thurston County bookings are maintained by the Thurston County Superior Court and District Court. The County Clerk handles case filings, dockets, court orders, and certified copies. Booking records at the corrections facility reflect only the charges at intake. They say nothing about what happened in court, whether a person was convicted or acquitted, or what sentence they received. For case outcomes, you need to look at the court record separately.
The Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov is free and covers Thurston County Superior and District Court records. You can search by name or case number and see case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions. Olympia is also the seat of Washington State government, and state agency hearing records may fall under different systems. For county court matters, the Clerk's website at co.thurston.wa.us/courts/clerk has the right contact information.
State-Level Inmate Search Resources
Washington State has several tools for tracking inmates who have moved beyond local custody. The Department of Corrections incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov covers anyone serving a state sentence in a Washington prison. Once a person is sentenced and transferred from the Thurston County Corrections Facility to a DOC facility, they will appear in the DOC system rather than the local roster. The DOC search is free.
The WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov, run by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, provides access to Washington criminal history records including arrests and convictions across the state. WATCH requires a fee for most searches. It goes beyond current custody and covers historical records. Together, WATCH and the DOC tool cover the full range of state and criminal history information available to the public in Washington.
Cities in Thurston County
Thurston County includes several cities that meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site. Olympia is the county seat and the state capital, and the corrections facility is located there. Lacey and Tumwater are neighboring cities that also have dedicated pages.
Nearby Counties
Thurston County borders Pierce to the north, Mason to the west, Lewis to the east, and Grays Harbor to the northwest. Check these county systems if someone may be held in a neighboring jurisdiction.