Official State Prison System & DOC Locator

Washington Department of Corrections Inmate Search

The Washington State Department of Corrections (WADOC) administers state prison facilities, work release centers, and community supervision offices across Washington State.

Direct State Database Portal

Search the Official WADOC Offender Database

Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official Washington State Department of Corrections public portal.

Headquarters:7345 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Main Phone:(360) 725-8213
Institutional Facilities

Major Washington State Prisons & Correctional Facilities

Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in Washington.

Washington State Penitentiary

Maximum / Close Security Facility
1313 N 13th Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Walla Walla County)
(509) 525-3610
Capacity: ~2,500 inmates

Monroe Correctional Complex

Multi-Custody Complex (Minimum to Maximum)
16550 177th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272 (Snohomish County)
(360) 794-2600
Capacity: ~2,400 inmates

Washington Corrections Center

State Intake & Receiving / Medium Security
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd, Shelton, WA 98584 (Mason County)
(360) 426-4433
Capacity: ~1,250 inmates

Washington Corrections Center for Women

Female Multi-Custody Facility
9601 Bujacich Rd NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (Pierce County)
(253) 858-4200
Capacity: ~750 inmates
Inmate Services & Accounts

Washington State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules

Inmate Calling Accounts

Telephone services across WADOC institutions are managed by Securus Technologies. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.

Commissary & Trust Fund Deposits

To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor Access Corrections. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington DOC Inmate Search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Washington state prison?

Search the official WADOC Inmate Search locator (doc.wa.gov/information/inmate-search) using the individual's 6-digit DOC Number or legal first and last name to view custody status, facility location, and advance release date.

How do I send money or commissary to a Washington state inmate?

Funds can be deposited online via Access Corrections (secure.accesscorrections.com) or Western Union using the offender's 6-digit WADOC number.

How do post-prison supervision and parole work in Washington State?

Post-sentence community supervision is administered by WADOC Community Corrections Officers (CCO), and parole decisions for pre-1984 indeterminate cases are reviewed by the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB).

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