Search the Vancouver Jail Record Without Using the Wrong State
This page covers Clark County, Washington and the Main Jail in Vancouver—not the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas.
Follow the official roster path, match the correct CFN and verify court, bail, release, visits, calls, mail, money, property and records before taking action.
Jump to the Help You Need
The jail roster, court, recent-release list, GettingOut, Access Corrections, WA VINE and public-record portal each answer different questions.
Choose the Correct Official System
Do not type a real name into this helper. It only points you to the official system that answers your question.
Clark County WA Source Finder
Jurisdiction check: official Washington pages use clark.wa.gov. Las Vegas detention records belong to Clark County, Nevada.
How to Search the Clark County WA Jail Roster
The official page is a long roster with a book-date filter. It does not currently present a standard first-name and last-name search form.
Confirm Vancouver, Washington
Look for Clark County Jail Services, Vancouver, Washington and the official county domain before trusting the page.
Open the Live County Roster
Use the official Clark County Washington Jail Roster, not an old screenshot or mugshot directory.
Use Find on Page for the Last Name
Windows: press Ctrl+F. Mac: press Command+F. On a phone, open the browser menu and choose Find in Page.
Search the last name first. Try a maiden name, hyphenated version or spelling variation when necessary.
Use the Book-Date Filter When Known
Enter an approximate start and end date when you know when the booking occurred. A narrow date range makes the roster easier to review.
Match the CFN and Full Entry
Compare the CFN, full legal name, book date, location, release-date field and charge descriptions. Do not rely on a common name alone.
Verify the Court and Release Separately
The roster is a custody snapshot. Use the court docket for the case and the recent-release or Jail Services pages for current release information.
Fast mobile trick: copy the last name without punctuation, use the browser’s Find in Page option, and then compare the CFN before opening payment, mail or visitor services.
What the Current Roster Fields Mean
| Public field | Practical meaning | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| CFN | Clark County jail control-file number used to identify the inmate. | It is not the same as a court case number. |
| Name | The legal name displayed in the current jail record. | A name-only result is the correct person. |
| Book Date | The date associated with the active booking. | It is the arrest time or conviction date. |
| Location | A housing or custody-location code. | Letters such as A–H are street addresses or courtrooms. |
| Release Date | A scheduled, calculated or recorded release-related date when shown. | It guarantees a precise pickup time. |
| Charges | Charge wording connected with the custody record. | It proves guilt or shows the final court outcome. |
Confidentiality: Clark County states that information displayed on the Jail Register is public. Other records concerning a person confined in jail are generally confidential unless an authorized disclosure rule applies.
Clark County WA Mugshots Are Not the Main Lookup Tool
The current official roster displays CFN, name, book date, location, release date and charges. It does not display a public mugshot column.
- Use the official roster to check current custody.
- Use CFN and booking details to avoid a wrong-name match.
- Do not substitute a Nevada booking photo.
- Do not treat an old third-party image as a current record.
- Do not treat a mugshot or charge as proof of guilt.
Paid-search warning: unofficial mugshot and background-check pages may mix old bookings, unrelated jurisdictions and subscription offers. Basic current custody lookup should begin with the free county roster.
What to Do When the Name Is Missing
No-Result Troubleshooter
Urgent Custody Check
Call Clark County Jail Services at 564-397-4996. The county lists this information number as available 24 hours a day.
Check Recent Releases
A person may have been booked and released before your current-roster search.
Check the Court Date After Finding a Roster Match
The roster does not provide the complete filed case, hearing history or final outcome. Determine whether the matter belongs to District Court, Superior Court or another jurisdiction.
| Question | Use this source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| What is the next hearing? | Washington Courts or Clark County docket | Hearing times can change after booking. |
| Is this a Superior Court case? | Clark County Clerk and Odyssey Portal | Felony and other Superior Court records are handled through the Clerk. |
| Was the charge amended or dismissed? | Current court record | Roster charge wording may reflect an earlier stage. |
| What are the release conditions? | Court order, attorney or court staff | Conditions may not appear completely on the roster. |
Use the official Washington Courts website to find court-date and case-search tools.
Use the Clark County Clerk Access to Records page for Superior Court records and Odyssey Portal guidance.
Review the official Superior Court daily docket when a current session matters.
Deadline warning: confirm same-day hearings, warrants, no-contact orders, filing deadlines and release conditions directly with the court or a licensed attorney.
How Clark County Bail and Release Processing Works
Clark County states that the full bail amounts for all charges must be paid before an eligible person can be released. A “no bail” charge generally requires court action before release.
Where Bail Is Paid
During courthouse business hours
Bail is paid at the Clark County Courthouse.
After courthouse hours
The county directs bail payments to Clark County Jail Records.
- Confirm the full legal name and CFN.
- Confirm every current charge and bail amount.
- Ask whether any charge is marked no bail.
- Ask whether another county, state or federal hold exists.
- Confirm where payment must be made at that hour.
- Save every receipt and transaction record.
Official Release-Time Guidelines
| Release situation | County guideline | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Bail posted or fines paid | Approximately 2–4 hours after payment | Other holds or processing may extend the time. |
| Court release ordered between 8 a.m. and noon | Late afternoon | This is a guideline, not an appointment. |
| Court release ordered between noon and 5 p.m. | Early evening | After-hours releases are processed in order. |
| Day sentence complete | Approximately 7–8 a.m. | Housing and security needs can delay processing. |
| Sentence shorter than four days | Around the same time of day the person was booked | Verify the actual release before travelling. |
Read the official Clark County inmate release information before paying or arranging pickup.
Bail or Release Call Script
“I am calling about [full legal name], CFN [number if known]. Please confirm the current charges, full bail required, any no-bail charge or outside hold, where payment must be made now, and whether transportation should be arranged yet.”
Video Visits, Phone Calls and Voicemail
Wait 72 Hours Before Trying to Visit
Clark County states that inmates must be in custody for 72 hours to allow processing before any type of visiting is permitted.
Personal Visits Are Currently Online
Personal visiting is limited to online video. One person may use an available lobby kiosk, or visitors may connect remotely through GettingOut.
- Confirm the person remains in custody.
- Wait until the 72-hour processing period has passed.
- Create the visitor account with accurate legal information.
- Check available dates, fees and device requirements.
- Confirm the inmate accepted the scheduled video visit.
- Follow no-contact and protection-order restrictions.
Use the official Clark County Personal Visitors page before creating or funding an account.
Phone and Voicemail Details
| Service detail | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Phone availability | Daily, generally 7 a.m.–10 p.m., subject to housing rules. |
| Incoming personal calls | Not accepted. |
| Call length | Up to 15 minutes. |
| Voicemail | A paid three-minute message may be left through the provider. |
| Monitoring | Calls are recorded except qualifying attorney calls. |
| Three-way calls | Not permitted. |
| GettingOut support | 866-516-0115 |
One-time transfer rule: Clark County says an incarcerated person may make one request per incarceration to transfer added commissary funds to the phone account after booking.
After reviewing the county rules, use GettingOut for the current video, prepaid phone and voicemail services.
How to Put Money on an Inmate Account
Cash carried at booking is deposited into the inmate commissary account. Friends and family can add funds through the lobby kiosk, Access Corrections website, telephone or official app.
| Deposit method | What to know | Before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Main Jail lobby kiosk | Cash only. | Check current lobby hours and holiday closure. |
| Online | Uses Access Corrections. | Confirm Clark County, full name and CFN. |
| Telephone | Provider service fees may apply. | Write down the confirmation number. |
| Mobile app | Use the official Access Corrections app. | Avoid lookalike applications or sponsored websites. |
- Copy the name and CFN from the live roster.
- Confirm the person remains in custody.
- Check transaction fees and deposit limits.
- Confirm whether money is for commissary or telephone service.
- Save the receipt and provider reference number.
Release detail: Clark County says remaining inmate-account funds are provided on a debit card attached to the person’s release paperwork and property.
Use the official Clark County Inmate Money page before opening Access Corrections.
Access Corrections customer service is listed as 636-888-7004.
Use the Correct Clark County Inmate Mailing Address
Personal Letters, Pictures and Drawings
Personal mail is scanned and digitally delivered through available kiosks and tablets. Personal mail sent directly to the jail is returned.
Clark County Jail, WA[Inmate Full Name], CFN #[Number]
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
- Include “Clark County Jail, WA.”
- Include the full inmate name.
- Include the correct CFN.
- Include the sender’s complete name and return address.
- Use an envelope no larger than 4½ by 9½ inches.
- Check every enclosure against the current mail rules.
Legal Mail, Publisher Publications and Account Payments
[Inmate Full Name], CFN #[Number]Clark County Jail Services
PO Box 1147
Vancouver, WA 98666
This Vancouver address is used for incoming legal mail, approved publisher-sent publications, cashier’s checks and money orders.
Common Mail Rejection Reasons
| Item or content | Why it may be rejected |
|---|---|
| Cash or personal checks | They are not accepted through personal mail. |
| Polaroids or photos/cards larger than 8 by 10 inches | They exceed the listed photo rules. |
| Padded, electronic, musical or laminated cards | These formats are prohibited. |
| Stamps, stationery, blank envelopes, glitter or stickers | These are listed as restricted mail items. |
| Books from an unapproved third-party marketplace seller | Publications must come from an approved publisher, bookstore or recognized seller route. |
| Threats, coded messages, gang material or security plans | The content creates safety, legal or facility-security concerns. |
Contraband warning: the county states that controlled or unidentified substances, weapons and information concerning criminal activity may be placed into evidence and investigated.
Read the official Clark County inmate mail rules immediately before sending anything.
How Inmate Property Release Works
Property is itemized and stored at the facility during housing preparation. The inmate must authorize the person who will collect it.
| Situation | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| First 72 hours in custody | Certain small items such as house keys, jewelry, wallet and money credited to the account may be released. |
| After 72 hours | Release of property requires approval by authorized jail staff. |
| Large items, clothing or shoes | Emergency release requires staff approval. |
| Prescription medication | Will not be released to anyone other than the person for whom it was prescribed. |
| Authorized pickup | The collector needs valid picture identification and should expect to wait. |
| Transfer from the jail | Unclaimed property may be disposed of or donated after 60 days. |
Use the official property-release page before travelling to collect anything.
After release: if property appears missing after the person leaves, Clark County directs users to contact the arresting agency rather than assuming the jail retained it.
Urgent Health, Mental Health and ADA Help
For an urgent inmate safety, communication or disability concern, Clark County lists 564-397-2207 as a 24-hour contact.
Emergency or Crisis
Call immediately, identify the inmate by full name and CFN, and state the factual concern clearly. Do not rely on email for an urgent issue.
Non-Emergency Medical Request
The 2024 handbook tells inmates to submit a Health Care Request for routine medical, dental or mental-health services.
Medication Verification
The handbook says medication used outside custody must be verified. The medication prescribed inside may be a different brand and is dispensed by medical staff.
Communication and Disability Assistance
Clark County lists ASL interpretation, VRI, VRS, TTY and other effective-communication assistance according to individual needs.
- Call 564-397-2207.
- Complete a Health/Safety Form at the facility.
- Email CorrectionsECC@clark.wa.gov for non-urgent effective-communication concerns.
- Remember that the ECC email is not monitored 24 hours a day.
- The inmate may notify an officer or submit an electronic or paper request.
Use the official Jail Services ADA page for the current accommodation process.
Medical privacy: family members may provide useful information, but staff may be unable to disclose confidential health details without authorization.
Inmate Grievances and Public Misconduct Complaints
The 2024 handbook describes an inmate grievance process for jail rules, specific oppression or alleged staff misconduct in administering jail rules. Current policies may change and control over the handbook.
What the Handbook Tells the Inmate to Do
- Attempt to resolve the issue informally with an employee.
- Submit an electronic or paper Grievance/Appeal Form when it remains unresolved.
- Use a civil, specific description rather than threats or general venting.
- Submit within the listed deadline.
- Preserve the original form and follow each appeal level.
Handbook timing: the revised handbook lists seven days from the event for a grievance and 48 hours after receiving a response to appeal to the next level. Confirm current policy inside the facility because live rules may supersede these deadlines.
The handbook says group grievances and grievances submitted on behalf of another inmate are not accepted. A family member can report a safety concern but should not assume they can complete the inmate grievance process for the person.
Complaint From a Member of the Public
Anyone may report alleged employee misconduct to an on-duty supervisor or the Jail Services Internal Affairs Unit.
- Main Jail supervisor: 564-397-2207
- Internal Affairs: 564-397-2019 or 564-397-3201
- Email: jsia@clark.wa.gov
Read the official complaint or recognition instructions before submitting a public complaint.
Register for WA VINE Notifications
WA VINE is a free statewide custody-information and notification service. Anyone may register, although its primary purpose is victim notification.
Ways to Access VINE
Phone, website or mobile app. Notifications may be delivered by text, app, email, telephone or TTY.
24-Hour Telephone
Safety warning: Clark County says WA VINE does not provide advance release notifications and should not be the only part of a personal safety plan. Call 911 during immediate danger.
Use the official Clark County WA VINE page to register through the correct service.
How to Request Jail or Court Records
The online roster is the public Jail Register. It is not the complete inmate file, arrest report, medical file or certified court record.
| Record needed | Correct source | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Current custody entry | Official Jail Roster | Shows only the current public register fields. |
| Jail public record | Clark County Public Records Request Portal | Confidential inmate information may be withheld. |
| The inmate’s own jail records | Jail Services records request | Identity and authorization requirements apply. |
| Superior Court case documents | Clark County Clerk or Odyssey Portal | Sealed or restricted documents are not public. |
| Statewide criminal-history search | Washington State Patrol WATCH | This is different from current jail custody. |
Use the official Jail Services contact page to access the jail public-record request portal.
Use the Clark County Clerk records page for Superior Court case-record options.
Clear Records Request Wording
“I am requesting the releasable existing record identified as [specific document], concerning [name and CFN or case number], for approximately [date]. Please advise which department holds the record and notify me of estimated fees before processing.”
Check Another Washington Custody System
Washington DOC
Use the state incarcerated-person search after sentencing or transfer into Washington prison custody.
Federal Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when a federal sentence or federal transfer may be involved.
King County Jail
Use this guide when the person may be held in Seattle, Kent or another King County adult-detention location.
Pierce County Jail
Use this guide when the arrest, transfer or court matter may involve Tacoma or Pierce County.
SCORE Regional Jail
SCORE is a separate regional facility serving participating south King County cities.
Spokane County Jail
Use the Spokane guide only when the arrest or transfer occurred in eastern Washington.
Clark County Main Jail Contact
Clark County Main JailClark County Law Enforcement Center
707 West 13th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Jail information, 24 hours: 564-397-4996
Safety, communication or ADA concerns: 564-397-2207
County main line: 564-397-2000
General Jail Services email: cntyjailservicesadmin@clark.wa.gov
General mailing address:
PO Box 5000
Vancouver, WA 98666
Lobby planning: Clark County currently lists lobby hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:45 a.m. and 12:45–4:30 p.m., closed on holidays. Recheck before driving because construction, security or operating changes may affect access.
Clark County WA Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Clark County Washington jail roster by name?
Open the official Clark County Washington Jail Roster. Use your browser’s Find on Page feature to search the last name, or use the roster’s book-date filter when the approximate booking date is known. Compare the CFN, full name, booking date, location and charges before relying on a match.
Is this the Clark County jail in Las Vegas?
No. This guide covers Clark County, Washington and the Main Jail in Vancouver. Las Vegas is in Clark County, Nevada and uses a different detention-center inmate search.
Does the Clark County WA jail roster show mugshots?
The current public roster lists CFN, name, book date, location, release date and charges, but it does not display a mugshot column. Do not use an old third-party booking photo as proof of current custody or guilt.
What if a recently arrested person is not on the roster?
The person may still be in transport, identification review, medical screening or booking. They may also have been released, transferred or listed under another legal name. Search again and call 564-397-4996 when urgent custody confirmation is needed.
How do I check whether someone was released?
Check Clark County’s official Recent Releases page and call Jail Services at 564-397-4996 when timing matters. A roster release date is not a guaranteed pickup time because court orders, holds and facility processing can change release timing.
How do I visit someone at Clark County Jail?
The inmate must generally be in custody for 72 hours before visiting is allowed. Personal visiting is currently online through GettingOut, with one person also able to use an available jail lobby kiosk. Check the live visitor page before scheduling.
How do I add money to a Clark County inmate account?
Use the Main Jail lobby kiosk, Access Corrections online service, telephone service or official app. The lobby kiosk accepts cash only. Confirm the inmate’s full name and CFN and review provider fees before paying.
What address should I use for Clark County inmate mail?
Personal letters, pictures and drawings use the digital-mail address: Clark County Jail, WA; inmate name and CFN; PO Box 247; Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail, publisher-sent publications, cashier’s checks and money orders use Clark County Jail Services, PO Box 1147, Vancouver, WA 98666.
Are all Clark County inmate records public?
No. Clark County states that the information displayed on the Jail Register is public, while other inmate records are generally confidential under Washington law unless an authorized release rule or written permission applies.
Can I register for Clark County custody notifications?
Yes. WA VINE is free and available by phone, website and mobile app. It can provide custody-status notifications, but Clark County warns that it does not provide advance release notification and should not be the only part of a personal safety plan.
Final Verification Checklist
- The page is for Clark County, Washington—not Nevada.
- The official roster was refreshed recently.
- The name matches the CFN and booking date.
- The court and hearing were verified separately.
- Every charge, bail amount and hold was confirmed before payment.
- Release was confirmed before arranging transportation.
- The visitor waited through the 72-hour processing period.
- The official GettingOut or Access Corrections route was used.
- The correct Phoenix or Vancouver mail address was selected.
- No roster entry, charge or mugshot is being treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Clark County Jail, the roster, courts, GettingOut, Access Corrections or WA VINE. Current official records and instructions control whenever information differs.