Wahkiakum County Jail Mugshots

Wahkiakum County jail mugshots and booking records are held by the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office in Cathlamet. The county is one of the smallest in Washington state, and the jail does not post an online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody, you call the jail direct. Booking photos and arrest reports are public records under state law and can be requested in writing from the Sheriff. This page explains each step: how to check who is in the jail, how to request Wahkiakum County jail mugshots, and what state rules apply.

Wahkiakum County Sheriff and Jail

The Wahkiakum County Sheriff and Jail is at 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612. The jail line is 360-795-3242 and runs 24 hours a day. Sheriff Mark C. Howie leads the office. The jail is a small detention facility located at the courthouse complex, next to the Sheriff's Office. There is no roster on the website. To find out if an inmate is incarcerated in the Wahkiakum County Jail, call the jail direct. Staff can confirm custody status and help with questions about a specific booking.

The jail employs 13 deputies who provide custody and security services. For general county information, the Wahkiakum County main site has contact details for every department.

Note: Because there is no online roster, a phone call is the fastest way to confirm if someone is being held at the Cathlamet jail right now.

The Washington State Patrol WATCH system is the fallback search tool when no county roster exists.

Name based lookups run $11.00 and return results right away.

Requesting Booking Photos

Arrest records and booking information in Wahkiakum County are public records under Washington's Public Records Act at RCW 42.56. Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records and can be requested through the same process. The Wahkiakum County Public Records page has the procedure. Written requests should specify the records sought and may be subject to copying fees.

Most inmate jail records are covered by RCW 70.48.100, which holds certain jail records in confidence. Basic Wahkiakum County jail mugshots and arrest reports are usually released even under that rule. The county has to respond within five business days under RCW 42.56.520. The response can be the records, an installment plan, or a reason why records are held back.

Law enforcement services in Wahkiakum County are primarily provided by the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office. The department covers the whole county, since there are no large city police forces. That makes public records requests simpler. You send the request to one office and get one response.

Jail Visits and Mail

Visiting hours at the Wahkiakum County Jail are 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesdays and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sundays. All visitors must be properly dressed. No gang colors are allowed. Proper ID is required. Visitors under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Inmates have access to collect calls most of the day. Staff will not take phone messages for inmates unless there is a verifiable emergency. All incoming mail is searched. No mail that violates court orders will be given to an inmate.

Court Records and Warrants

The Wahkiakum County Superior Court Clerk maintains court records and warrants issued by the court. Under court rules, these records are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Individuals may verify warrant status in person at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. Proper identification is required for all in-person warrant inquiries. County Clerk Kay Holland runs the office at 64 Main Street, Room 106, PO Box 157, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Phone: 360-795-3558. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Court records are public information under Washington law, with listed exceptions for sealed or confidential matters. The Washington State Courts site has a statewide case search that covers Wahkiakum County Superior Court cases. You can look up a case number that matches a booking and pull the docket.

Arrest authority for Sheriff's deputies runs through RCW 10.31.100. The statute covers when an officer can make an arrest without a warrant, which is how most bookings start. Bookings then get recorded under RCW 70.48.100.

Statewide Search Tools

Because Wahkiakum County does not post an online roster, statewide tools are helpful. Washington State Patrol WATCH provides conviction criminal history records for all Washington counties, including Wahkiakum County. Name-based online searches cost $11.00 with immediate results. Wahkiakum County law enforcement submits arrest data to the statewide system. Results include convictions and pending arrests less than one year old. Fingerprint-based checks are available for $58.00.

For custody alerts on any Wahkiakum County inmate, use VINELink. The national service covers 48 states and 2,900 jails and prisons. You can sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone about status changes, transfers, or release. This is the closest thing to an automatic notification system for a small jail like Wahkiakum's.

Cities in Wahkiakum County

Wahkiakum County includes Cathlamet (county seat), Puget Island, Skamokawa, Grays River, Rosburg, and Naselle. All arrests in the county are booked at the Sheriff's Jail at 64 Main Street in Cathlamet.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wahkiakum County and follow the same Washington state rules for jail mugshots.