Benton County Jail Mugshots Lookup

Benton County jail mugshots and inmate booking records come out of the Benton County Corrections Department in Kennewick. The county runs a daily online jail roster you can search by name, subject number, or booking date. This page walks through how to look up Benton County jail mugshots, how to use the inmate search portal, and where to find related arrest records and court files. It also lists the sheriff's office contacts and the court offices that handle cases tied to these bookings.

Benton County Jail Mugshots Overview

The Benton County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and is the main source for jail records. The office is in the Benton County Justice Center at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Bldg. #A120, Kennewick, WA 99336. The main phone is 509-735-6555 in Kennewick and 509-786-5615 in Prosser. The sheriff also keeps a business office at the Prosser courthouse. The jail itself sits at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Building B.

The jail has a bed capacity of more than 800. Daily population runs around 600 inmates. The corrections department handles bookings for every law enforcement agency in the county. That list includes the Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, and Prosser police departments. The jail also takes in holds from outside agencies on contract.

The sheriff's main site lists office hours and the public records portal.

Use this page to start any records request.

Search Benton County Jail Mugshots Online

Benton County has a live online roster. The Benton County Daily Jail Roster page links to the inmate search portal. The roster is provided under RCW 70.48.100, which sets the rules for jail registers in the state. The register must show the name, cause, and time of confinement for every person held.

The roster page gives a clear jumping-off point to the inquiry tool.

Click through to open the full search tool.

The Benton County inmate inquiry portal lets you search by name, subject number, booking number, booking date range, or housing facility. You can filter to "In Custody" only. Results show name, booking date, charges, bond amount, custody status, and the facility where the person is held. The portal is open 24 hours and needs no login.

The inmate search tool itself is hosted by BIP INTC.

Call 509-783-1451 if the person you need is not in the results.

Fields that help you narrow a jail roster search:

• Full name or partial last name
• Booking number if you have it
• Booking date range
• Housing facility filter
• In-custody status toggle

Note: Mugshots are generally not shown on the public Benton County roster; you must file a records request for the photo itself.

Benton County Corrections and Inmate Services

The Benton County Corrections Department runs the jail at Building B of the Justice Center in Kennewick. Staff handle booking, classification, housing, and release. Inmates get medical, mental health, and dental care. Video visits are handled through IC Solutions. Inmates get two free local video visits per week. You must schedule visits at least 12 hours in advance. Commissary is open and work release slots are available for eligible inmates.

Public records requests go through the sheriff's office records unit. State law under RCW 42.56 covers access. Agencies must respond within five business days. Fees may apply for copies and mail. In-person review of records is free.

Benton County Arrest Records and Courts

Felony cases tied to Benton County arrests go to Benton County Superior Court at 7122 W. Okanogan Pl, Ste A130, Kennewick, WA 99336. The phone is 509-736-3071. District Court sits in the same building and also in Prosser. Use the Washington Courts public case search to look up a case by name or case number. The County Clerk is Josie Delvin. Her phone is 509-735-8388.

For statewide criminal history, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH service. Name-based checks cost $11. Fingerprint checks cost $58. Benton County law enforcement submits all arrest fingerprints to the statewide ID system. Criminal history rules are set under RCW 10.97.

Some Benton County inmates end up in state custody. The Washington DOC Incarcerated Search lets you find a state inmate by name or DOC number. For free custody status alerts, use VINELink. Call 1-877-846-3492 or sign up online for phone, text, or email notices when an inmate is moved, released, or re-booked.

How to Request Benton County Mugshots

To get a booking photo, file a public records request with the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Include the full name, date of birth, and booking date. The records unit will pull the file, check for redactions, and release what the law allows. Sealed files and juvenile records are held back or need a court order first. Fees may apply.

Helpful numbers for related records work:

• Benton County Corrections: 509-783-1451
• Benton County Superior Court: 509-736-3071
• Kennewick Police Department: 509-585-4208
• Washington State Patrol: 360-534-2000

Note: Turnaround on a basic mugshot request runs from five business days to a few weeks for bigger files.

Cities in Benton County

Benton County has two major cities with dedicated pages. Both use the Benton County Jail in Kennewick for booking.

Other communities in the county include Prosser, West Richland, Benton City, and Finley. Their arrest and booking records also flow through the Benton County Corrections Department.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Benton County. If the arrest happened just over the line, check the next county's jail.