Forks, Washington • city jail and court routing
Forks Jail Roster: Search the City of Forks Inmate List First
The Forks Jail roster is an official City of Forks custody list operated by the Forks Police Department. It covers people incarcerated at Forks Jail and people serving a sentence on certain special programs; it is separate from the Clallam County Jail in Port Angeles and from Washington Department of Corrections prisons near Forks.
Quick Answer: Where to Find the Official Forks Jail Roster
Current Forks city-jail custody
Use the official City of Forks Inmate Roster. The City states that the roster is operated by the Forks Police Department and is intended to identify current jail inmates and their location.
The roster also says that intake and release processing can create a delay between a real-world custody change and what appears online. If your decision is time-sensitive, call 360-374-2223, extension 4.
Do not use the roster as a court record
The City expressly says the roster reflects booking into the Forks jail facility, not a court cause, case or criminal filing. For misdemeanor and traffic matters in the West End, use Clallam County District Court II. Felony matters belong in Clallam County Superior Court.
Washington Courts also provides statewide name and case searches, but its search results are reference information rather than the official court record.
Official Source Router: Roster, Court, Records or Another Jail?
The fastest way to avoid a wrong result is to decide what kind of record you actually need. Forks has a city jail, while Clallam County and Washington DOC maintain separate custody systems.
| What you need | Official route | What it answers |
|---|---|---|
| Current Forks Jail inmate | City of Forks Inmate Roster | Current city-jail listing and the location/status label shown by the City. |
| Jail status, bond or visit question | Forks Police/Corrections 360-374-2223 ext. 4 | Direct confirmation when a roster result may have changed or an action depends on current status. |
| West End misdemeanor / traffic case | Clallam County District Court II | Forks-area criminal and traffic misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions and related limited-jurisdiction matters. |
| Felony criminal case | Clallam County Superior Court / Clerk | Felony criminal filings and Superior Court records in Port Angeles. |
| Washington statewide court search | Washington Courts Name & Case Search | Reference-level case information by name or case number; contact the court of record for the official record. |
| City police / city jail public record | City of Forks Public Records Request | Requests for City-held public records, subject to Washington disclosure law and applicable exemptions. |
| Clallam County Jail custody | Clallam County Jail Roster Guide | Use only when custody has moved to the county facility in Port Angeles or another reliable record points there. |
| Washington state prison custody | Washington DOC Incarcerated Search | People currently incarcerated in Washington DOC custody; search by DOC number or name. |
| Federal custody | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator | Federal inmate records from 1982 to the present. |
How to Search the Forks Jail Roster Correctly
Open the City of Forks roster
Start with the City’s own roster rather than a scraped inmate directory. This is the public list the Forks Police Department identifies as its current jail roster.
Read the full listed name and location/status field
The public format reviewed for this article is compact. It presents the listed person’s name and a second location/status-style field rather than a full booking table with charges, case numbers and bond rows.
Do not infer charges or a court outcome from the roster
The City specifically warns that the roster reflects booking information and does not represent the person’s criminal history or criminal status. Pretrial detainees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Account for booking and release processing
The City warns that intake and release processing takes time and system status can delay public updates. A missing name or still-visible name therefore needs direct verification when timing matters.
Call before paying bail, visiting or arranging pickup
For a specific person’s status, bail/bond amount or visiting schedule, the roster page directs users to 360-374-2223, ext. 4.
What the Forks Roster Tells You — and What It Does Not
It can identify a current Forks Jail listing
The City says the roster lists people incarcerated at Forks Jail and people serving a sentence on special programs. Use it as a custody-location starting point.
It is not a complete booking report
The public roster format reviewed here does not expose the detailed booking-date, charge, case-number, arresting-agency and bail columns commonly found on larger county rosters.
It is not the official court record
The City’s disclaimer expressly separates jail booking information from court causes, cases and criminal filings. Use Washington Courts and the court of record for legal case status.
Forks Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
The current official Forks roster format reviewed for this article is a text list and does not present a dedicated public mugshot or booking-photo column. That means a third-party page promising a Forks mugshot should not automatically be treated as the official source.
If you only need custody confirmation
Use the official roster and the jail status phone line. A photograph is not necessary to determine whether the City currently lists the person in Forks custody.
If you need a specific booking photo or arrest record
Use the City of Forks public-records process and identify the specific existing record you want. Disclosure depends on what the City holds and what Washington law allows to be released; do not assume every booking photo is automatically posted online.
If the Person Is Not on the Forks Jail Roster
Forks Jail Bail: Court by Day, Jail After Hours
Forks has an unusually clear local split for bail payments. The City’s jail page says bail can be paid in person at Clallam County District Court II, 502 E Division St, Forks during the court payment window. At other times, including holidays, bail can be paid directly at Forks Jail.
At District Court II
The Forks Jail page currently states a bail-payment window of Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
However, Clallam County’s current District Court II page lists general court hours as 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Because these two official pages conflict, call 360-374-6383 before traveling with a payment.
At Forks Jail after hours / holidays
The City states that the jail accepts cash only for bail and no other form of payment. The jail also says it does not keep cash on hand, so bring exact change.
Before bringing money, verify the person’s current custody, bail amount and whether another hold or court condition affects release.
Forks Court Records: District Court II vs Superior Court
Clallam County District Court II serves the West End, including Forks, Neah Bay, Clallam Bay, Sekiu and LaPush. The County says it handles criminal and traffic misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, certain protection orders, limited civil cases and small claims.
District Court II — Forks
502 E Division Street
Forks, WA 98331
Phone: 360-374-6383
Fax: 360-374-2100
Use it for applicable West End misdemeanor and traffic matters and for District Court II record requests.
Clallam County Superior Court — Port Angeles
Felony criminal matters are handled at the Superior Court level. Clallam County directs Superior Court record questions to the County Clerk in Port Angeles at 360-417-2231.
Do not assume a Forks Jail booking means the full case remains in District Court II; the charge level controls the court path.
Washington Courts online search
The Washington Courts Name and Case Search can locate case information by person or case number. The state warns that the search site is reference material, updates on a schedule rather than continuously, and is not the official court record. For the complete court record, contact the court where the case was filed.
Forks Jail Visiting Hours
The City currently publishes the same visiting schedule for all Forks Jail inmates:
Thursday
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
The public jail page does not publish a detailed current web checklist for visitor ID, minors, visit length, appointment requirements or property restrictions. For a specific inmate’s visiting schedule, the roster page itself directs users to call 360-374-2223, ext. 4. Confirm before traveling, especially if a visit involves a minor or unusual circumstance.
Sending Mail and Money to a Forks Jail Inmate
Money for inmate use
The City says money for inmate use is accepted through the mail only and only as a money order. Do not send cash or a personal check.
Before sending a large amount, call the jail to confirm that the person is still housed there and that the current money-order procedure has not changed.
Published mailing format
INMATE NAME
C/O Forks Jail
500 E. Division St.
Forks, WA 98331
The City’s current public jail page does not provide a detailed web list of photo, book, envelope or publication limits. Ask the jail about an unusual item rather than relying on a third-party directory.
Forks Jail Inmate Telephone Accounts
The City’s correctional-facility page directs families and friends to Correctional Billing Services to set up an inmate telephone account. Because phone vendors, URLs and fees can change, start from the City’s live jail page rather than paying a provider found through an advertisement or old directory.
Before funding a phone account
- Confirm the person is still in Forks Jail.
- Follow the provider link from the current City page.
- Check the provider’s current fees before payment.
- Do not assume a phone account can be transferred to Clallam County Jail, Washington DOC or another facility.
PREA and Sexual-Safety Reporting at Forks Jail
The City states that Forks Jail has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual violence in custody. A person with information about a possible PREA violation can use the dedicated reporting routes below.
PREA hotline
360-374-2679
The City says callers may leave a detailed message. The hotline is checked Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
PREA email
PREA.forks@forkswashington.org
The City says this inbox is checked on the same weekday schedule. Include enough detail to allow the allegation to be investigated.
Forks Police, Jail and Court Records Requests
Use the record custodian that owns the record. A jail roster entry, city police report and court case file are different public-record systems.
City of Forks public records
The City publishes a Public Records Request Form. The City Clerk manages publicly available City records and can provide process guidance for other City-held records.
City Clerk/Treasurer phone: 360-374-5412 ext. 106.
District Court II records
Clallam County says misdemeanor and traffic records for District Court II can be requested through the District Court records-request process. District Court II is the West End court in Forks.
Superior Court records
For felony criminal cases, the County Clerk of Superior Court handles records in Port Angeles. The County lists 360-417-2231 for Superior Court record information.
When requesting a City-held booking photo, police report or jail-related record, give the full legal name, approximate date, incident/booking number if known and the specific record requested. Do not ask for an entire “background file” when one defined record will answer the question.
Forks Jail vs Clallam County Jail vs Washington DOC
Forks City Jail
500 E Division St, Forks
Operated by the Forks Police Department. Use the City roster for the main intent of this page.
Clallam County Jail
Separate county custody in Port Angeles. Use it when a transfer or another reliable record shows county-jail custody rather than Forks city custody.
Olympic Corrections Center
11235 Hoh Mainline, Forks, WA 98331
This is a Washington DOC state prison, not the City jail. DOC lists its main phone as 360-374-7000.
Washington DOC incarcerated search
Washington DOC lets users search currently incarcerated people by DOC number or by name. The public result can show the person’s DOC number, age, facility location and housing assignment. Use this when reliable information points to state corrections.
WA VINE custody notifications
Washington VINE is a statewide custody-status notification system. Government guidance says it is available 24/7 and users may register for custody-status notifications. The statewide access number published by Washington local-government VINE guidance is 1-877-846-3492. Do not rely on VINE alone for an immediate safety plan or time-sensitive pickup decision.
Federal custody
If the person is in federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator rather than a Washington city or county roster.
Forks Jail, Police and Court Contact Information
| Office | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Forks Police / Corrections | 500 E Division St, Forks, WA 98331 360-374-2223 | Police/corrections contact and Forks Jail questions. |
| Forks Jail status / bail / visiting | 360-374-2223 ext. 4 | Specific inmate status, bail/bond amount and visiting-schedule confirmation. |
| Forks Jail / City Hall general | 500 E Division St, Forks, WA 98331 360-374-5412 | City administrative routing and public-record process questions. |
| Clallam County District Court II | 502 E Division St, Forks, WA 98331 360-374-6383 | West End misdemeanor/traffic court matters, court records and daytime bail-payment verification. |
| Clallam County Clerk of Superior Court | 223 E 4th St, Suite 9, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360-417-2231 | Felony criminal court records and Superior Court file questions. |
| Forks Jail PREA hotline | 360-374-2679 PREA.forks@forkswashington.org | Reporting information about sexual abuse or sexual harassment in Forks Jail custody; not an emergency substitute for 911. |
| Olympic Corrections Center | 11235 Hoh Mainline, Forks, WA 98331 360-374-7000 | Washington DOC prison-facility questions, not Forks City Jail custody. |
Map: Forks Jail / Police & Corrections
Use Forks Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest or jail booking is not a conviction.
- A jail roster is not the person’s complete criminal history.
- A court case can remain active after release from jail.
- A person may move between Forks Jail, Clallam County custody and another correctional system.
- Roster updates can lag behind intake or release processing.
- A booking photograph, when releasable, does not prove guilt.
- Use the court of record for the authoritative legal case and disposition.
- Do not use public jail information to harass, threaten, stalk, shame or impersonate another person.
Forks Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Forks Jail roster?
The City of Forks publishes the official inmate roster on its website. The City says the roster is operated by the Forks Police Department and lists people incarcerated at Forks Jail as well as people serving a sentence on certain special programs.
Is Forks Jail the same as Clallam County Jail?
No. Forks Jail is a City of Forks facility operated by the Forks Police Department at 500 E Division Street. Clallam County Jail is a separate county facility in Port Angeles.
Does the Forks Jail roster show charges and booking details?
The public Forks roster format reviewed for this guide is a compact text list and does not expose the detailed charge, case-number, booking-date and bail columns found on many county rosters. Use the appropriate court or City records process when you need those records.
Does the official Forks roster show mugshots?
The official roster format reviewed for this article does not present a dedicated public mugshot or booking-photo column. For a specific existing booking photo or police record, use the City of Forks public-records process and request the record directly.
Why is a recently arrested person not on the Forks roster yet?
The City warns that intake and release processing takes time and that system conditions can delay public updates. Call 360-374-2223 ext. 4 when current custody needs to be confirmed.
What are the Forks Jail visiting hours?
The City currently lists Thursday 7:00–9:00 PM, Friday 2:00–5:00 PM and Saturday 2:00–5:00 PM for all inmates. Call 360-374-2223 ext. 4 to confirm the schedule for the specific person before traveling.
Where do I pay bail for someone in Forks Jail?
The City jail page says daytime bail can be paid at Clallam County District Court II, 502 E Division Street. After hours and on holidays, bail may be paid at Forks Jail. The jail accepts cash only and asks for exact change. Because official pages currently show conflicting daytime office hours, call District Court II at 360-374-6383 before traveling.
How can I send money to a Forks Jail inmate?
The City says inmate money is accepted through the mail only as a money order. Do not send cash or a check. Address it to the inmate, c/o Forks Jail, 500 E Division St., Forks, WA 98331, and confirm current instructions before sending funds.
Which court handles a Forks criminal case?
Clallam County District Court II serves the West End and handles applicable misdemeanor and traffic cases. Felony criminal matters are handled at the Clallam County Superior Court level in Port Angeles.
What if the person is at Olympic Corrections Center instead?
Olympic Corrections Center is a Washington Department of Corrections state prison near Forks, not the City jail. Use the Washington DOC incarcerated-person search for state-prison custody.
Official Sources Reviewed
Source review performed October 5, 2026. Recheck changeable custody, visitation, bail, provider and mailing information immediately before taking action.