Garfield County Jail Mugshots
Garfield County jail mugshots and inmate booking records are held by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office in Pomeroy. This page walks you through how to look up inmates, how to request records, and what state tools can help. Garfield County is small and does not run a public online roster. You will need to call the jail or file a records request. Read on to learn the right steps to find arrest records and jail mugshots in Garfield County, Washington.
Garfield County Overview
Garfield County Sheriff and Jail
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office runs the Garfield County Jail in Pomeroy. The jail is a small facility that holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. It sits at 789 W Main Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347. The daily inmate count is about 112, which includes contract beds. The jail has three security levels: minimum, medium, and maximum. The sheriff also provides patrol and investigative services for the rest of the county.
Garfield County does not post a public online jail roster. To find an inmate, call the jail at 509-843-3484. This is a 24-hour line. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody and give basic booking info. Some Garfield County inmates may be housed at the Whitman County Jail in Colfax at 411 N. Mill Street. If the local jail is full, people can be moved. Ask the sheriff's office to confirm where a person is held.
Arrest records in Garfield County are public under RCW 42.56. You can ask for them in writing from the Sheriff's Office. Mugshots and booking photos may be held back in some cases. The sheriff's office will tell you if a record is exempt. For criminal history rules, see RCW 10.97.
The sheriff's office homepage shows the jail photo and contact info for records staff.
Use this page as the main entry point to ask about jail mugshots, booking logs, and arrest records in Garfield County.
Jail Visitation in Garfield County
Jail visits happen on Wednesday and Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Video visit booths are in the Jail Reception room on the north side of the building. Booths work on a first-come, first-served plan. Children under 18 can visit if the sheriff's office approves and a guardian comes along.
Inmates can get mail at: Inmate Name, Garfield County Jail, 789 W. Main Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347. Follow the jail rules on what is allowed. Letters need the sender's full name and return address. The sheriff's office can tell you what items are approved. Call first to avoid mail being sent back.
Garfield County Arrest Records Requests
You can request Garfield County arrest records and jail mugshots in writing. Send the request to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, a date range, and your contact info. Staff must respond within five business days under the Public Records Act. Fees may apply for copies.
The jail register law (RCW 70.48.100) says the jail register is a public record. It must show each inmate's name, the hour and date of the booking, the cause of the hold, and the hour and date of release. This applies to Garfield County the same as every county. Booking photos may still be held back under some rules.
Arrest rules tie into RCW 10.31.100. This sets when police can make a warrantless arrest. Most bookings at the Garfield County Jail come from the Sheriff's Office or the small Pomeroy Police Department. Pomeroy Police is the only city agency in the county. For Pomeroy reports, contact the town office directly.
Note: Garfield County is a small jurisdiction, so a simple phone call to the sheriff's records division often gets faster results than a written request for booking records.
Garfield County Superior Court
The Garfield County Superior Court is at 789 W Main St, Pomeroy, WA 99347. Call 509-843-1002 for case info. The District Court shares the same building. Most bookings tie to a case in one of these courts. Use the Washington Courts case search to look up cases by name or number.
Court records can help you track an arrest from booking through sentencing. If a person was booked into the Garfield County Jail, there should be a matching court file. The clerk can help you find it. Court files can show charges, hearing dates, and case status for Garfield County jail inmates.
State Tools for Garfield County Inmate Searches
The Washington State Patrol WATCH program is a key state tool. It gives conviction history for all counties, Garfield included. Name-based searches online cost $11.00 and return quick results. Fingerprint checks cost $58.00. Results show convictions and pending arrests less than one year old. Garfield County law enforcement sends arrest prints to this statewide system.
The Washington Department of Corrections Incarcerated Search lets you look up state prisoners. People first arrested in Garfield County may later end up in state prison. The database shows the current facility, DOC number, and basic info. The DOC updates the data often. Contact the DOC for more details.
VINELink is the state's custody alert system. It is free and anonymous. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-846-3492. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The service covers the Garfield County Jail and every state facility. Victims can track transfers and releases 24 hours a day. Alerts are very useful when a person is moved between jails.
Main state tools for Garfield County arrest data:
- Washington State Patrol WATCH for conviction history
- DOC Incarcerated Search for state prisoners
- VINELink for custody status alerts
- Washington Courts case search for court filings
Tips for Finding Garfield County Booking Photos
Garfield County is rural. Most tools you see in big counties do not exist here. There is no online booking photo page. There is no daily booking log on the web. You will have to make calls and file requests. Plan for a few days of wait time for written requests.
Start with the jail line at 509-843-3484 to confirm custody. Then move to a written request for mugshots and reports. Use Washington Courts case search to find the court case. Check VINELink for release alerts. Use WATCH for conviction history. Together these tools cover most of what you need for Garfield County jail mugshots.
Note: Always verify an inmate's current location before visiting, since Garfield County sometimes houses its inmates at the Whitman County Jail in Colfax.
Cities in Garfield County
Garfield County has only one incorporated town. Pomeroy is the county seat and home to the jail and courts.
Pomeroy does not meet the population threshold for its own page. All bookings for Pomeroy and the rest of Garfield County go to the Garfield County Jail at 789 W Main Street.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Garfield County. If the arrest happened in one of them, check that county's jail roster.