Chelan County Jail Roster: Verify Custody at the Regional Justice Center First
Use the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s official inmate list to check present county-jail custody. The jail is a regional facility in Wenatchee, so the arresting agency, the county operating the jail, and the court handling the case may be different organizations.
Custody, Arrest and Court Are Three Different Questions
Regional Justice Center
The jail decides whether the person is currently housed in the county facility and provides the official inmate list.
Sheriff, city police or partner agency
The agency that made the arrest may be Chelan County Sheriff, a city police department or another contracting jurisdiction. That agency may own the incident report.
The court of record
Chelan County Superior or District Court may handle many local cases, but the regional jail also facilitates appearances for Douglas County courts and East Wenatchee Municipal Court.
Use the Official Source That Answers Your Question
How to Search the Chelan County Jail Roster
Open the County-Operated Inmate List
Start with the Regional Justice Center page, not a copied mugshot site or paid people-search form. The public search provides last-name and first-name fields.
Search the Legal Last Name First
Use the first name to narrow the match. If no result appears, try a former surname, maiden name, hyphenated form or likely spelling variation before concluding the person is not housed there.
Match More Than the Name
The list displays an inmate ID, name, age and birth date. Compare multiple identifiers to avoid confusing people who share a similar name.
Use the “Get Notified” Route When Needed
The official list includes a Get Notified column. Use the notification link attached to the correct official roster entry rather than registering from an unrelated third-party page.
Move to Washington Courts for the Case
The roster establishes county-jail custody. Use the court search for case number, court routing and court-date information, and obtain the official record from the court of record when legal reliance matters.
Refresh Before Paying or Traveling
Custody can change after release, transfer, court action or another hold. Reopen the county roster and verify the specific task before paying bail, funding an account, scheduling a visit or driving to Wenatchee.
What the Official Roster Shows — and What It Does Not Prove
The public result list reviewed for this refresh displays the inmate ID, name, age, birth date and a notification option. Chelan County cites RCW 70.48.100 for maintaining a public jail register with confinement and discharge information.
| Information | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate ID | The jail’s identifier for matching the correct custody record. | It is not automatically the criminal court case number. |
| Name | The name under which the person is listed in the jail register. | A name-only match is not enough when identities are similar. |
| Age / birth date | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | It does not describe the court outcome or sentence. |
| Current listing | The county is publicly showing the person in the current inmate list. | It does not guarantee the person will remain housed there later that day. |
| Cause / case information | Can help route you toward the criminal matter connected with confinement. | A booking allegation is not a conviction or final disposition. |
| Notification link | Provides a supported route for custody-status notifications when available for that entry. | A notification system should not replace direct verification for an urgent decision. |
If the Person Is Not on the Chelan County Inmate List
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next action | Official route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest just occurred | Transport, identity checks, medical clearance or booking may still be underway. | Recheck the roster and call Booking if present custody is urgent. | 509-667-6462 / 509-667-6616 |
| No exact name match | A former surname, hyphenated name, middle name or spelling variation may be in use. | Try reasonable legal-name variants without changing jurisdictions. | CCRJC inmate list |
| Court case exists, but no jail entry | The person may not be in current jail custody. | Use Washington Courts to identify the active court and case. | Washington Courts |
| Arrest happened in East Wenatchee or Douglas County | CCRJC contracts regionally, so the arresting agency and court can be outside Chelan County even when the person is housed here. | Check the roster first, then follow the court or arresting agency shown by the case. | CCRJC + Washington Courts |
| Person was listed earlier | Release or transfer may have occurred. | Check the court record and, if a state sentence/transfer is plausible, Washington DOC. | Court + WA DOC |
| Federal case or transfer | Federal custody may control instead of the county jail. | Use the BOP locator when BOP custody is plausible; recognize that pretrial federal detention is not always a BOP facility. | BOP / responsible federal agency |
Bail, Bond and Release: Verify the Amount Before Bringing Cash
Cash and Full Amount
The current Regional Justice Center visitation page states that bail may be paid through a local bail bondsman or directly to the jail. Bail money paid directly to the jail must be cash and paid in full.
Recheck Every Hold
A listed bail amount does not guarantee immediate release. Court changes, another warrant, a detainer or release processing can affect whether payment results in discharge.
Use the Court for Legal Status
Washington Courts says its statewide search is reference material rather than the official record. For a legally important bail or case issue, verify with the court of record.
Do Not Promise a Release Time
The accessible current county pages reviewed here do not publish a guaranteed public release window. Confirm actual release status with the facility before arranging transportation.
Chelan County Courts and Warrant Routing
The Regional Justice Center can house people whose matters are in different courts. For Chelan County cases, the Washington court directory lists Superior Court at 401 Washington Street, Floor 5, and District Court at 350 Orondo Avenue, Floor 4, both in Wenatchee.
| Court / office | Current contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Superior Court | 401 Washington St, Floor 5, Wenatchee 509-667-6210 | Superior Court case routing, hearings and court-specific questions. |
| Chelan County Clerk | 350 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee 509-667-6380 | Superior Court file documents and Clerk functions. |
| Chelan County District Court | 350 Orondo Ave, Floor 4, Wenatchee 509-667-6600 | District Court cases and misdemeanor-warrant routing. |
| Washington Courts Search | Search Case Records | Finding the case, court or district/municipal court date. |
Current Chelan County Jail Visitation: Video Daily, In-Person Limited
GettingOut: 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Daily
The county says video visits can be scheduled through the GettingOut app between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily. Two lobby monitors provide free video access for people without a computer, but registration and scheduling are still required.
Wednesday or Saturday by Appointment
In-person visits are currently limited to Wednesday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 2–3 p.m.. An incarcerated person is allowed one in-person visit per week across those two days.
| Task | Current rule | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday appointment | Call 10–11 a.m. Wednesday for that evening. | Slots are first-come, first-served. |
| Saturday appointment | Call 10–11 a.m. Friday before the visit. | Appointments cannot be made in person. |
| Appointment phone | 509-667-6539 | Use the visit line for appointment scheduling. |
| Eligibility | The incarcerated person must have been in custody more than 30 days for an in-person visit. | Use video visitation for shorter stays when available. |
| Visitors | Up to three visitors; names given at signup control who may enter. | No substitutions. |
| Check-in | Arrive 20 minutes before the visit. | A late/no-show visitor may be unable to reschedule for seven days. |
| Identification | Acceptable photo ID is required for adult visitors. | Minors must be accompanied by an adult; children with photo ID are encouraged to bring it. |
Phone, Tablet and Commissary Accounts Use Different Services
Phone / Tablet Communication
The county’s phone and commissary page directs communication services to GettingOut and lists 1-866-516-0115. Money can be applied to telephone services by phone, internet or the jail-lobby kiosk.
The visitation page also explains a three-minute voicemail option through GettingOut after an account is funded.
Trust / Commissary
For inmate trust and commissary, Chelan County directs users to ConnectNetwork and lists 1-877-650-4249. The jail says deposits can be made by phone, internet, U.S. mail or lobby kiosk.
Keep phone/tablet funds and trust/commissary funds separate; choose the account type that matches the task before paying.
2026 Mail Change: Incarcerated People No Longer Receive Physical Personal Mail Directly
Chelan County’s June 2026 jail FAQ says the facility changed its mailroom policy because of narcotics being introduced through soaked correspondence. Physical personal mail is now scanned and made available digitally on a tablet instead of being handed to the incarcerated person.
Personal Mail
Confirm the current scanning address and required inmate identifier directly with CCRJC before mailing. Do not send an irreplaceable original when the current process is digital scanning.
Legal Mail
Legal correspondence can follow different handling rules from ordinary personal mail. Attorneys and courts should confirm the current legal-mail procedure directly with the facility rather than applying the personal-mail scanning rule automatically.
Medical and Mental-Health Concerns
Chelan County’s current 2026 FAQ says the jail has 24-hour nursing coverage, a seven-person medical team, medical-sensor cells and intake screening procedures designed to identify people who need hospital clearance or closer monitoring. Those operational details explain why a very recent arrest may not move through intake at the same pace as another booking.
Urgent Concern About Someone in Custody
Call the Regional Justice Center at 509-667-6462 and ask for the appropriate medical or supervisory route. Staff may be limited in what protected health information they can disclose to family members.
Do Not Infer Treatment From the Roster
A missing, delayed or changed public roster entry does not establish a diagnosis, medical condition or treatment status. Use the facility for custody questions and qualified health professionals for medical decisions.
Ask the Office That Actually Owns the Record
Chelan County separates Regional Jail records, Sheriff records and court records. Sending every request to the Sheriff can delay a request that actually belongs to the jail or court.
| You need | Correct starting point | Useful identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Jail / detention record | Chelan County Public Records → Regional Jail; jail Records line 509-667-6283 | Inmate ID, legal name, date range, record type |
| Sheriff incident / arrest report | Chelan County Sheriff Records | Sheriff case number, incident date, location, involved person |
| Superior Court file | Chelan County Clerk / Odyssey Portal | Court case number, party name, requested filing |
| District Court record | Chelan County District Court | Case number, party name, document or hearing |
| State criminal history | Washington State Patrol criminal-history system, not a normal jail-roster request | Follow the state system’s identity requirements |
The county’s public-record policy says the responsible department will take one of several actions within five business days of receiving a request: make records available, provide a link, give a reasonable time estimate, seek clarification or deny the request in whole or part. That is a response requirement, not a promise that every requested record will be produced within five days.
Sentenced Alternative Programs Are a Separate Path From Pretrial Custody
Chelan County offers Work Release, electronic/satellite home monitoring and related alternative programs for qualifying people who have already been sentenced and approved by the sentencing court. These programs are not an automatic way to leave pretrial detention.
Start Within 72 Hours of Sentencing Approval
The county directs an approved person to call program staff at 509-667-6615 within 72 hours. The published application process may take six to eight working days.
Court Approval Does Not Guarantee Program Acceptance
Eligibility can depend on jail classification, risk assessment, criminal history, prior program involvement and other program criteria. Existing jail fees must be paid before acceptance.
| Program charge | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Processing fee | $60 |
| Booking fee | $75 |
| Work Release | $20 per day |
| Electronic Home Monitoring | $15 per day |
| Alcohol Monitoring | $15 per day |
| Alcohol Monitoring with another program | $25 per day |
| School Release | $15 per day |
Recheck eligibility, forms and fees with program staff before relying on these figures; court orders and program rules control the individual case.
When Chelan County Is Not the Final Custody System
Washington DOC
Use the DOC Incarcerated Search after a state-corrections transfer. It supports name and DOC-number searches and shows the current location when public.
Douglas County / East Wenatchee Cases
CCRJC’s regional contracts mean a person can be housed in Wenatchee while the case or arresting agency points to Douglas County or East Wenatchee. Follow the court shown by Washington Courts rather than assuming Chelan County court jurisdiction.
Federal BOP
Use the BOP Inmate Locator when federal prison custody is relevant. A federal charge does not necessarily mean the person has already entered a BOP facility.
Chelan County Jail and Court Contacts by Task
| Office | Contact | Best reason to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Regional Justice Center | 401 Washington St, Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-667-6462 | General jail, custody and facility routing. |
| Booking | 509-667-6462 / 509-667-6616 | Recent booking and intake questions. |
| Regional Jail Records | 509-667-6462 / 509-667-6283 | Jail-record and records-routing questions. |
| In-person visitation appointments | 509-667-6539 | Wednesday/Saturday appointment scheduling. |
| Work Release / EHM | 509-667-6615 | Court-approved sentenced alternative programs. |
| Chelan County Superior Court | 401 Washington St, Floor 5 509-667-6210 | Superior Court case and hearing routing. |
| Chelan County Clerk | 350 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee 509-667-6380 | Superior Court files and copies. |
| Chelan County District Court | 350 Orondo Ave, Floor 4 509-667-6600 | District Court cases and misdemeanor-warrant questions. |
| Chelan County Sheriff Records | 401 Washington St, Level 1 509-667-6875 sheriff.records@co.chelan.wa.us | Sheriff incident and public-disclosure records, not general jail files. |
Regional Justice Center Map
The jail is in the Law and Justice complex at 401 Washington Street in Wenatchee. Confirm the office or service you need before traveling because court, Clerk and jail functions are located on different floors or nearby county buildings.
Use a Jail Roster as Current Custody Information, Not a Criminal Verdict
- Match more than a name before identifying a person.
- An arrest, confinement entry or allegation is not a conviction.
- A court record controls filed charges and legal outcomes; the statewide search itself is reference material, not the official court record.
- A warrant or active court case does not prove present incarceration.
- Refresh the official roster before paying, visiting, mailing or arranging transportation.
- Do not use public custody information for harassment, stalking, threats, intimidation or public shaming.
Chelan County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the official Chelan County jail roster?
Open the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s official Jail Registry / Inmate List. Search by last name and first name, then compare the inmate ID, age and birth date before deciding that a result is the correct person.
Who operates the Chelan County Regional Justice Center?
Chelan County’s current jail FAQ says the facility is owned and operated by the Chelan County Board of County Commissioners. It is a regional jail that also contracts with Douglas County and several cities, so the arresting agency and court may differ from the jail operator.
Why might someone arrested in East Wenatchee appear in the Chelan County jail roster?
The Regional Justice Center contracts with Douglas County and the City of East Wenatchee, and it facilitates appearances for Douglas County courts and East Wenatchee Municipal Court. Housing in Wenatchee therefore does not automatically mean the criminal case belongs to a Chelan County court.
What should I do if a recently arrested person is not on the roster?
Recheck the legal name and allow for booking, transport or medical-clearance processing. If current custody is urgent, call the Regional Justice Center booking route at 509-667-6462 or 509-667-6616. Then use Washington Courts if a case exists but no jail entry appears.
How can bail be paid at Chelan County Regional Justice Center?
The jail’s current visitation page says bail can be handled through a local bail bondsman or paid directly to the jail. Money paid directly to the jail must be cash and paid in full. Verify the current bail amount and all holds before bringing money.
When are Chelan County Jail video and in-person visits?
Video visits can be scheduled through GettingOut from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. In-person visits are limited to Wednesday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 2–3 p.m. by appointment, with one in-person visit per incarcerated person per week.
How do I put money on a Chelan County inmate account?
The county currently directs phone/tablet communication funding to GettingOut and trust/commissary services to ConnectNetwork. Deposits can be made through supported phone, internet, mail or lobby-kiosk channels. Verify which account you are funding before paying.
Where do I send personal mail to a Chelan County inmate in 2026?
Do not rely on an old mailing instruction without checking first. Chelan County says its 2026 policy now scans physical personal mail for tablet viewing rather than handing it directly to the incarcerated person. The current searchable county FAQ does not provide the replacement scanning destination, so call 509-667-6462 for the current address and format before mailing.
Where do I check a Chelan County inmate’s court date or final case outcome?
Use Washington Courts Name and Case Search to identify the court and case. Chelan County Superior Court records may route through the Odyssey Portal. For an official or complete record, contact the court of record or Chelan County Clerk as appropriate.
Where should I search after a transfer out of Chelan County Jail?
Use Washington DOC Incarcerated Search for state-corrections custody. Use the federal BOP locator when federal prison custody is relevant. Because CCRJC is regional, also verify whether the case or agency points to Douglas County or another contracting jurisdiction.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Chelan County Regional Justice Center — Jail Registry / Inmate List: official current roster, search fields and listed identity data.
- Chelan County Regional Justice Center: facility role, regional court appearances and programs.
- Regional Justice Center FAQ: current operator/contract information, 2026 mail-policy change and current health/safety operations.
- Visiting Incarcerated Individuals: bail, video/in-person visitation, appointment and visitor rules.
- Inmate Phone and Commissary Accounts: GettingOut and ConnectNetwork account routes.
- Work Release Program: eligibility, application timing, documents and current published program fees.
- Washington Courts — Chelan County Court Directory: Superior Court, Clerk and District Court contacts.
- Washington Courts — Name and Case Search: statewide case-search scope and official-record limitation.
- Chelan County Public Records Request: department routing and five-business-day response framework.
- Chelan County Sheriff Civil and Records: Sheriff-specific public-record route and copy fees.
- Washington Department of Corrections — Incarcerated Search.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator.
Source review date: October 3, 2026. Custody, bail, visitation, mail, vendor, court and program information can change. Reopen the responsible official source before acting.