Confirm the Facility Before You Trust the Booking
Aberdeen Police operates its own short-term city jail, but the public Grays Harbor roster system also contains county-jail and Hoquiam records. Checking the facility code first prevents many wrong custody matches.
This guide helps you search current APD inmates and recent bookings, interpret charges and bond rows, check court status, verify bail, handle visitation conflicts, understand mugshot limits and request official police records.
Use the Source That Matches What You Are Trying to Verify
This helper does not ask for a real inmate name or personal information. It routes the user toward the correct official system.
Aberdeen Custody Source Finder
How to Search the Aberdeen WA Jail Roster
Confirm Aberdeen, Washington
This article covers Aberdeen Police Department in Grays Harbor County, Washington—not Aberdeen in South Dakota, Mississippi or another state.
Start From the City Jail Page
The city links users to its jail roster and also publishes the current local bail, mail and visitation guidance.
Confirm the Facility Says APD
The broader Grays Harbor roster environment includes multiple facilities. APD identifies Aberdeen city-jail custody.
Filter the Legal Name
The roster provides a filter across the table. Start with the surname, then compare the full name carefully.
Expand Every Relevant Charge Row
A person can have multiple arrest dates, citation numbers, charge descriptions, court entries and bond rows. Never rely only on the first row.
Verify the Action You Plan to Take
Recheck custody before visiting, contact court for hearing information and confirm current bail before bringing cash or using a bail bond.
Use Recent Aberdeen Bookings for a New Arrest
The Aberdeen system maintains a separate bookings view. It is especially useful when an arrest happened recently and you do not yet know whether the person is still in custody.
Current roster
Use when the question is: “Is this person still listed at APD now?”
Bookings view
Use when the question is: “Was this person recently processed through Aberdeen City Jail?”
Why the Released Column Matters
The bookings table can already contain a release timestamp. A booking therefore does not automatically equal current custody.
- Find the legal name.
- Confirm APD in the Facility column.
- Compare the Booking Date.
- Check whether Released is blank or populated.
- If released, use court records for the ongoing case.
After understanding the difference, open the Aberdeen Jail Bookings page.
Why Someone May Move From APD to Grays Harbor County Jail
Aberdeen Police describes its jail as a small in-house city facility with 18 beds and a maximum population of 24. It houses misdemeanor offenders and short-term felony offenders.
That makes the facility code important. Someone arrested by Aberdeen Police does not necessarily remain at Aberdeen City Jail for the full duration of a case.
APD
Aberdeen Police Department / Aberdeen City Jail.
GHCJ
Grays Harbor County Jail. Use county jail procedures when the facility changes to GHCJ.
HPD
Hoquiam Police Department jail, a separate city custody system.
Important search habit: use the arresting agency to understand who made the arrest, but use the Facility field to understand where the public roster says the person is housed.
What the Aberdeen Jail Roster Fields Mean
| Roster field | What it helps answer | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Who the public custody record identifies. | A name alone proves identity. |
| Number | The roster/custody identifier associated with the person. | It is the municipal court case number. |
| Facility | Which jail system is associated with the entry. | Every Grays Harbor roster record is an Aberdeen inmate. |
| Booking Date | When the listed jail booking occurred. | The person remains in custody. |
| Released | Whether a displayed release time has been recorded. | Release means the criminal case ended. |
| Arrest Date | When a specific arrest or charge event was recorded. | Every charge row has the same arrest date. |
| Arresting Agency | Which agency is connected to that arrest row. | That agency is the current housing facility. |
| Court | Which court appears associated with the charge. | The roster has the authoritative hearing schedule. |
| Warrant / Citation # | A reference number useful for court or staff follow-up. | Every number is a complete case number. |
| Description | The charge wording attached to that roster row. | It is a conviction. |
| Disposition | The custody/court wording reported in the roster. | It is the final case outcome. |
| Bond Type | The type of bond notation connected to the row. | Every charge uses the same bond condition. |
| Bond Amount | The published amount on that particular row. | $0 means automatic release. |
Aberdeen Mugshots: What the Official Roster Actually Shows
The audited official APD roster presents a table with inmate, facility, booking, release, arrest, court, disposition and bond information. A public mugshot/photo column was not present in the roster format reviewed for this guide.
Need identity confirmation?
Use name, roster number, facility, booking date, arresting agency and court information together instead of relying on a copied mugshot.
Need the actual booking photo?
Ask Aberdeen Police Records for the specific existing booking photograph or related arrest record. Release is subject to Washington public-record law and applicable exemptions.
Competitor-page warning: some third-party jail websites claim an Aberdeen mugshot can be viewed directly in the roster. The current official APD table audited here does not support that claim.
After identifying the record, use the official Aberdeen Public Records process.
Do Not Guess From $0, No Bail or Pre-Arraignment
Aberdeen Roster Status Decoder
Multiple rows can share the same warrant/citation but show different bond values. Do not add, subtract or interpret the amounts yourself when release depends on several rows.
Where Aberdeen Bail Is Posted Depends on the Time
| When | Where | Published city instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Aberdeen Municipal Court | The city says bail may only be posted at Municipal Court during these hours. |
| After hours | Aberdeen Police Department | Unless a valid bail bond is used, only cash is accepted. |
Confirm These Details Before Bringing Money
- The person is still in APD custody.
- The correct roster number has been identified.
- Every active charge row has been reviewed.
- The current total bail has been confirmed.
- You know whether another hold prevents release.
- You know whether payment belongs at court or police at that time.
- You know whether cash or a valid bail bond is required.
Bail Verification Call Script
“I am checking current bail for [full legal name], APD roster number [number if known]. The roster shows [amount/status]. Can you confirm the current total, any other holds and whether payment right now belongs at Municipal Court or Aberdeen Police?”
Use the official City Jail page to recheck bail instructions immediately before payment.
Use Washington Courts for the Hearing — Not the Jail Roster
The Aberdeen Jail page specifically tells users to contact Aberdeen Municipal Court for inmate court hearings and appearances because the Police Department does not provide that information.
How to Find an Upcoming Municipal Court Date
- Open Washington Courts.
- Choose Find My Court Date.
- Select Aberdeen Municipal Court.
- Enter the first and last name as it appears on court papers.
- Compare the result with the arrest/citation information.
- Contact the court directly when the date affects a deadline or appearance.
Washington Courts updates search information every 24 hours at about 3:00 a.m., but it expressly says the search site is reference material—not the official court record.
Use the official Washington Courts search after collecting the legal name and available court/citation details.
Aberdeen Municipal Court Contact
Aberdeen Municipal Court210 E. Market St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: 360-533-4100
Fax: 360-537-3247
Use the official Aberdeen Municipal Court page for current local court contact.
Call Before Visiting: Aberdeen’s Official Pages Currently Disagree
The dedicated Aberdeen Jail page currently lists Sunday visitation from 9:00 a.m. to noon with 20-minute visits.
However, the Police Department’s current Investigations and Support Services page states “Visitation Hours: Currently unavailable.”
Do not drive to the jail based only on the Sunday schedule. Call Aberdeen Police at 360-533-3180 before travelling and ask whether in-person visitation is operating that day.
If Visits Are Being Conducted, the Jail Page Lists These Rules
- Visitors may be searched before entering.
- A visitor may refuse a search but then cannot enter.
- The inmate can decline visitation.
- Visitors must provide valid picture identification.
- Visitors must sign in.
- A person under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A visitor cannot have an outstanding arrest warrant.
- A visitor cannot be prohibited from contact by a restraining or protection order.
- A victim or witness in a pending criminal matter involving that inmate will be denied.
- A visitor cannot be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Same-Day Call Checklist
“I am checking whether in-person visitation is operating today for an APD inmate. The Jail page lists Sunday visitation, but another Police page says visitation is currently unavailable. Can you confirm whether visits are being held, the check-in time and required ID?”
Aberdeen Jail Mail Rules and Personal Items
Mail Rules Published by the City
Non-legal inmate mail may be inspected by the on-duty Corrections Officer.
- Do not send cash.
- Do not send checks.
- Do not send money orders.
- Do not send sexually explicit mail.
- Do not send material that could endanger inmates or facility safety.
The city does not publish a separate inmate-mail address on the jail-rules page. Confirm the current mailing address with Aberdeen Police before sending important mail rather than assuming the street address is the correct mail-routing address.
Personal Items the Jail Page Lists as Accepted
New undergarments and socks
Must be sealed in store packaging. The dedicated Jail page lists a limit of two sets.
Prescription medication
Must be properly packaged and identified. Call before bringing medication so staff can explain current acceptance procedures.
Corrections Staff Have Final Control Over Items
The Police Support Services page adds that items brought for an inmate must be transparent and in new/unopened original packaging, and that Corrections staff have discretion over items entering the jail.
Micro-level tip: do not open store packaging to remove price tags or repackage clothing before arriving unless Corrections staff specifically instruct you to do so.
Phone, Commissary and Inmate-Money Information Is Not Published Clearly
The current City Jail and Police pages audited for this refresh do not identify a current public inmate phone provider, commissary vendor or online trust-account portal.
Do not choose a payment site because it ranks for “Aberdeen inmate money.” Commercial jail websites may describe services that are not the current APD vendor.
Ask These Questions Before Paying a Vendor
- Is the person still at APD?
- Do inmates currently receive outgoing phone access?
- What company currently provides inmate calls?
- Is there a trust or commissary account?
- What official vendor handles deposits?
- What inmate identifier is required?
- What transaction fees apply?
For current facility-specific instructions, call 360-533-3180.
How to Request Aberdeen Police Records
Use the Police Records process when you need an existing police report, booking-related record or potentially releasable booking photograph that is not available in the public APD roster.
Information to Include
- Requester name
- Date of request
- Phone, email or mailing address
- Full legal name connected to the record
- Approximate arrest or incident date
- Incident, booking or citation number when known
- Specific record requested
- Whether inspection or copies are requested
What the Five-Business-Day Rule Actually Means
Within five business days of receiving a request—starting with the first working day after receipt—the city says it will take an initial action such as producing the record, identifying an online location, giving a reasonable estimate, asking for clarification or denying the request.
It does not mean every record must be delivered within five business days.
Aberdeen Public-Record Fee Schedule
| Service | Published city fee |
|---|---|
| In-person inspection | No charge |
| Standard black-and-white photocopies up to 20 pages | No charge |
| Paper request exceeding 20 pages | $0.15 per page under the published schedule |
| Records not already electronic and exceeding 20 pages | $0.10 per page |
| Electronic records sent electronically | $0.05 per every four electronic files |
| Records converted to electronic format | $0.10 per GB |
| CD, DVD or flash drive | Actual cost |
| Postage / packaging | Actual cost |
Useful fee detail: the city’s own example says a 21-page paper request costs $3.15, so do not assume only the single page above the first 20 is charged.
After identifying the exact record, use the official Aberdeen Public Records Request page.
Specific Booking-Photo Request
“I am requesting the existing releasable booking photograph, if one exists and is disclosable, associated with [full legal name] and the APD booking dated approximately [date]. The roster number or incident/citation number is [number if known].”
Do Not Use the Aberdeen Roster as a Washington Background Check
Washington Courts itself warns that court-search results should not be used as a criminal-history search. Washington State Patrol maintains the state criminal-history system.
Current WATCH Fees
| Request | Published fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Online name + date-of-birth search | $11 | Charged for every search regardless of search result. |
| Mailed name + DOB request | $32 | Different process from instant online WATCH. |
| Fingerprint-based record | $58 | A full set of fingerprints is required. |
Name-match limitation: WSP says it cannot guarantee that a name/date-of-birth result belongs to the person you intended to search. Fingerprint verification is the method for positive linkage.
Use the official Washington State Patrol WATCH system only when a statewide criminal-history record—not current APD custody—is what you actually need.
What to Do When the Person Is Missing From the Aberdeen Roster
No-Result Troubleshooter
Check Grays Harbor County, Washington DOC or Federal Custody
Grays Harbor County Jail
If the Facility field says GHCJ or the person has moved out of short-term APD custody, use the county workflow.
Washington DOC
Use the state search for a person who may have moved into Washington Department of Corrections custody.
Clallam County
Use this only when the arrest, transport or court information actually points toward Port Angeles or Clallam County.
Federal Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when federal prison custody may be involved.
Transfer gap: a person can leave APD before the receiving facility’s public search fully reflects the transfer. Check both systems when movement is very recent.
Aberdeen Police Department and City Jail Contact
Aberdeen Police Department210 E. Market St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Police: 360-533-3180
After-hours non-emergency dispatch: 360-533-8765
Emergency: 911
Police Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
What to Have Ready Before Calling
- Full legal name
- Roster number when known
- Approximate booking date
- Facility code
- Warrant/citation number when shown
- Exact bond or disposition wording
- The specific question you need answered
Use Booking and Mugshot Information Responsibly
- An arrest is not a conviction.
- A listed charge can change later.
- A booking photograph is not proof of guilt.
- A roster number is not necessarily a court case number.
- A released inmate can still have an active criminal case.
- A $0 bond row is not automatic release.
- Do not use copied mugshot sites as the final source.
- Do not publish booking information for harassment or targeting.
- Use the court of record for authoritative legal outcomes.
Aberdeen Jail Roster FAQs
Which Aberdeen jail roster does this guide cover?
This guide covers Aberdeen City Jail operated by the Aberdeen Police Department in Aberdeen, Washington, in Grays Harbor County.
How do I search the Aberdeen WA jail roster?
Start on the official City of Aberdeen Jail page and open the City of Aberdeen Jail Roster. Confirm that the facility code is APD, then compare the inmate number, booking date, release field and expanded charge information.
What do APD, GHCJ and HPD mean on the roster?
APD identifies Aberdeen Police Department custody, GHCJ identifies Grays Harbor County Jail and HPD identifies Hoquiam Police Department custody.
Does the Aberdeen jail roster show mugshots?
The official APD roster format audited for this guide shows inmate, facility, booking, release, arrest, court and bond information but does not provide a booking-photo column in the public table. A potentially releasable booking photograph can be requested through Aberdeen Police Records.
Can I visit an inmate at Aberdeen City Jail on Sunday?
The dedicated City Jail page currently lists Sunday visitation from 9 a.m. to noon with 20-minute visits, but a separate current Police Support Services page says visitation hours are currently unavailable. Call Aberdeen Police at 360-533-3180 before travelling.
Where do I post bail for an Aberdeen City Jail inmate?
The city says bail may only be posted at Aberdeen Municipal Court Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours, bail may be posted at Aberdeen Police Department, and unless a valid bail bond is used only cash is accepted.
How do I find an Aberdeen Municipal Court date?
Use Washington Courts Find My Court Date and select Aberdeen Municipal Court, or contact Aberdeen Municipal Court directly. Washington Courts search information is reference information and not the official court record.
Can I mail cash or a money order to an Aberdeen inmate?
No. The City Jail page says cash, checks and money orders are not accepted through inmate mail.
How do I request an Aberdeen booking photo or police record?
Use the Aberdeen Police Records request process and identify the person, approximate arrest date, incident or booking number if known, and the specific record requested. Disclosure can depend on Washington public-record exemptions.
Is the Aberdeen jail roster a Washington criminal background check?
No. The jail roster is a local custody and booking source. Washington State Patrol WATCH is the official state internet source for public Washington criminal-history records.
Final Aberdeen Jail Verification Checklist
- You confirmed Aberdeen, Washington.
- You started from the official City Jail page.
- You confirmed APD rather than GHCJ or HPD.
- You compared the roster number and booking date.
- You checked the Released field.
- You expanded every relevant arrest and charge row.
- You did not treat an arrest or charge as a conviction.
- You did not treat $0 as automatic release.
- You confirmed current bail before bringing money.
- You used Washington Courts for court-date questions.
- You called before travelling for visitation because official pages conflict.
- You did not send cash, checks or money orders in inmate mail.
- You confirmed packaging before bringing personal items.
- You did not pay an unverified phone or commissary vendor.
- You used Police Records when a booking photo was actually needed.
- You used WATCH only when a statewide criminal-history search was needed.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Aberdeen City Jail, APD, Grays Harbor County Jail, Washington Courts, Washington DOC or Washington State Patrol. Current official agency information controls whenever a source changes.