Use the LINX Roster, Then Verify the Next Step
The official Pierce County LINX system lets you display the current jail roster or search current inmates by name and connect booking charges with related Superior Court information.
This guide helps you match the correct record and handle court dates, bail, release, video visits, mail, phone calls, commissary, medical concerns and confidential records safely.
Choose the Pierce County Task You Need
Roster, court, bail, video visitation, mail, phone and public-record systems answer different questions. Use the section that matches your immediate task.
Use the Source That Matches Your Question
LINX is the right starting point for current Pierce County custody and related court connections. Visits, money, mail, records and state custody use separate official pages.
Pierce County Source Finder
Do not combine record types: a current jail roster is not a complete criminal history, court judgment, medical record or guaranteed release schedule.
How to Search the Pierce County Jail Roster
Open the Official LINX Search Page
Start with the county court and jail system rather than a copied roster, social-media screenshot, mugshot page or paid people-search website.
Open the official Pierce County LINX search.
Display the Roster or Search by Name
You can display the complete current Corrections roster or search current jail inmates by name. LINX requests the name in “last name, first name” order.
Compare the Full Entry
Review the name, booking date, charges, charging agency, court jurisdiction, court date, bail or sentence fields and release information.
Open Related Court Information
LINX can connect booking charges with related Superior Court cases. Use the separate court record for filings, hearings, attorneys and outcomes.
Refresh Before Taking Action
Recheck custody before sending money, mailing an original, scheduling video, posting bail or arranging transportation.
Recent arrest delay: transport, identification, medical screening, warrant checks, court processing and booking entry can delay a public roster result.
What the Pierce County Jail Roster Can Show
The Sheriff’s public-record page identifies the following information as available through the public jail roster.
| Roster field | What it helps answer | What still needs verification |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate name | Who the current entry is recorded under. | Identity when similar names appear. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the listed booking. | Arrest time, transport time and later rebooking. |
| Charge | The allegation associated with custody. | Filed charge, dismissal, plea or conviction. |
| Warrant type | Whether a warrant may be connected to custody. | Current warrant status and issuing court. |
| Charging agency | Which agency is linked to the booking charge. | Which agency holds the investigative report. |
| Court jurisdiction | Which court system may control the case. | Exact department, courtroom and hearing location. |
| Court date | A scheduled date shown in the system. | Changes, continuances and remote-hearing instructions. |
| Sentence date or bail | A sentencing or financial-release field. | Current amount, bond type and other holds. |
| Sentence or fine | A listed sentence or financial disposition. | Full judgment, credit for time served and payment terms. |
| Release date | A release-related date when publicly available. | Actual discharge time and pickup readiness. |
Charge is not conviction: public booking information reflects a custody and case stage. Use the court record for the final legal outcome.
Save a Small Pierce County Reference Sheet
Identity
- Full roster name
- Booking number
- Booking date
Court
- Court jurisdiction
- Cause or case number
- Next court date
Action
- Bail or sentence field
- Charging agency
- Time the roster was checked
Keep the sheet private. Booking numbers, court details and dates of birth should not be posted publicly or entered into unofficial helper tools.
Why Someone May Not Appear on the Roster
No-Result Troubleshooter
LINX limitation: the name-search page states that its current-inmate list does not include people who have been released.
For urgent current-custody confirmation, call Jail Booking at 253-798-4590.
Verify Pierce County Court Dates and Case Status
LINX provides Superior Court cases, District Court cases, calendars, current jail inmates and links to related proceedings. Municipal cases may require Washington Courts or the specific city court.
| Your question | Best source | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court felony case | LINX Superior Court search | Search by title or cause number. |
| District Court misdemeanor or criminal traffic | LINX District Court search | Use the correct year range and case type. |
| Municipal court hearing | Washington Find My Court Date or city court | A city case may not be controlled by Pierce County Superior Court. |
| In-custody arraignment | LINX court calendars | Calendars can change after publication. |
| Certified documents | Pierce County Clerk or court | Public online display is not always a certified record. |
Use the official Pierce County LINX court system for Superior Court records and calendars.
For District Court hearing help, review the official Pierce County Court Dates page. The listed court-date help number is 253-798-7487.
Legal deadline warning: verify a hearing, warrant, no-contact order, filing deadline or release condition with the correct court or a licensed attorney.
Understand Pierce County Bail Before Paying
The judge determines bail based on the case and the individual situation. The official county explanation distinguishes a cash bond from a commercial bail bond.
Cash Bond
The full bail amount is paid. If the defendant makes all required court appearances, the bail is generally refunded at the conclusion of the case, regardless of guilt or innocence.
Bail Bond
A percentage is paid to a bonding company and is not refunded. The company may also require collateral and becomes responsible for the bail amount if the defendant fails to appear.
Questions to Ask Before Paying
- Is the displayed bail still current?
- Which court set the bail?
- Is it cash-only or bond-eligible?
- Are there multiple charges or cases?
- Does another county, DOC, federal or immigration hold exist?
- Would payment make the defendant release-eligible?
- Who receives any later cash-bail refund?
Read the official Pierce County Posting Bail explanation before choosing a payment route.
Release is not immediate: even after an eligible bond is posted, court paperwork, other holds, transport and jail processing can affect discharge time.
Is In-Person Visitation Available?
Current county notice: in-person visitation is unavailable, and the public reception desk remains closed.
Pierce County still hosts older unit-based visiting-hour pages, including schedules marked as updated in 2018. Do not drive to the jail based on those old tables while the live visitation page states in-person visits are unavailable.
- Open the current visitation notice before travelling.
- Use video visitation while in-person visits remain unavailable.
- Call Jail Booking or Administration when accessibility or urgent family circumstances require clarification.
- Do not rely on an old saved schedule or search snippet.
Check the current Pierce County Jail Visitation page for status changes.
How Pierce County Video Visitation Works
Create a Securus Account
A photo ID plus an email address or telephone number is required for registration.
Confirm the Inmate and Availability
The inmate is responsible for being available and communicating suitable times.
Review Price Before Scheduling
The person who schedules the video visit is charged. Check current Securus pricing before confirming.
Cancel Early When Necessary
The county states that cancellations or postponements must be made 48 hours in advance to receive credit toward a future visit.
| Video rule | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Weekly maximum | Three video visits per week |
| Listed hours | 8:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., seven days a week and holidays |
| Monitoring | Visits are recorded and monitored |
| Account correction | Allow 48 hours for review after correcting a rejected registration |
| Operational cancellation | Visits may be cancelled without notice due to facility needs |
Conduct That Can End a Video Visit
- Nudity or sexual behavior
- Driving during the visit
- Weapons, drugs, alcohol or related items
- Recording or photographing the session
- Three-way video through another app
- Allowing an unapproved visitor to participate
- Contact that violates a restriction or no-contact order
Review the official Pierce County Video Visitation page before registering with Securus.
How to Send Mail to a Pierce County Inmate
[Inmate Full Name] [Booking ID Number]910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
- Include the inmate’s full legal name.
- Include the exact booking ID number.
- Place the sender’s complete return address on the envelope.
- Use plain white paper and black ink.
- Do not send an irreplaceable original.
- Check classification restrictions before ordering publications.
Originals are destroyed: incoming original mail contents are scanned, scanned copies are forwarded to the inmate and the original contents are shredded.
Items Commonly Rejected by the Official Handbook
| Rejected item or format | Safer alternative |
|---|---|
| Blank paper, blank cards or blank postcards | Send a completed plain-white letter. |
| Padded, bubble-wrap, plastic or Tyvek envelopes | Use a normal paper envelope. |
| Cash, personal checks, payroll checks or government checks | Use the approved inmate-money process. |
| Color paper, colored envelopes or metallic ink | Use plain white paper and black ink. |
| Glitter, glue, perfume, lipstick or scented items | Send an undecorated letter. |
| Paperclips, staples, string, ribbon or metal clasps | Send loose approved pages only. |
| Polaroids or photographs with backing | Use an approved plain photograph format. |
| Hardback books, CDs or DVDs | Use approved publisher-direct softcover material when permitted. |
| Stamps, envelopes or writing paper | The inmate purchases these through commissary. |
| Unauthorized inmate-to-inmate correspondence | Ask Custody whether an exception is allowed. |
Classification restriction: inmates classified at Level 1 or Level 2 cannot receive outside books, magazines, newspapers or clipped articles unless the material directly relates to their cases.
Read the official Jail Mail Service page and the official prohibited-items PDF before mailing.
How to Add Money to a Pierce County Inmate Account
Internet Deposit
Pierce County links to TouchPay for credit-card deposits. Confirm the inmate and booking information before submitting.
Telephone Deposit
Call 1-866-232-1899 and use facility locator number 298402.
Weekly cutoff: money must be received by Sunday at 9:00 p.m. for the inmate’s weekly commissary ordering cycle.
What Commissary Can Include
Available items may include snacks, beverages, cosmetics, writing materials, miscellaneous items and clothing. Classification level affects how many items an inmate can order.
Indigent Items
The county considers an inmate indigent when the account contains less than $1. Indigent ordering is limited to hygiene and writing materials.
Use the official Pierce County Commissary page to open the approved TouchPay route.
Wrong-account warning: verify the exact inmate and booking information before sending money. Keep the receipt and transaction number.
Pierce County Inmate Telephone Help
Inmates cannot receive normal incoming calls. Calls are made through collect or prepaid Securus services.
| Phone rule | Official guidance |
|---|---|
| Maximum call length | Up to 20 minutes |
| Recording | Calls are recorded and may be monitored, except qualifying attorney calls |
| Three-way calling | Not allowed |
| Prepaid account | Can be attached to a specific phone number or inmate |
| Blocking unwanted calls | Follow call prompts, contact Securus or call jail reception during business hours |
For telephone-account funding, the county lists 1-800-844-6591 and Securus online services.
Read the official Pierce County Inmate Telephones page before creating or blocking an account.
Medical and Mental-Health Help in the Jail
Pierce County states that jail healthcare is provided by NaphCare and includes medical, dental and pharmacy services.
- Inmates receive medical screening on arrival.
- Medical staff are on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Emergency needs may use local emergency rooms.
- Non-emergency needs are handled through weekday sick call.
- Mental-health services are part of the Corrections Health Clinic.
Urgent danger: call 911 for an immediate outside emergency. For an inmate healthcare concern, call Jail Booking or Administration and give the inmate’s full name, booking number and a clear description of the concern.
Review the official Pierce County Health Care Services page.
Family Medical Concern Script
“I am calling about a medical or mental-health concern for [full name], booking number [number]. The specific concern is [symptoms, medication interruption or safety issue]. When did staff last assess the inmate, and what information can I provide to help medical personnel?”
How Pierce County Jail Records Requests Work
Most detailed inmate records—including booking photographs—are not generally public. Information already released through the roster should be checked there first.
Records Available Through the Public Roster
Name, booking date, charge, warrant type, charging agency, court jurisdiction, court date, sentence date or bail, sentence or fine and release date may be publicly displayed.
Confidential Inmate Records
Other inmate records may be released directly to the inmate, to a third party with a signed inmate authorization or under a court order.
Healthcare Records
Medical records require a signed Authorization for Release of Inmate Healthcare Records or a judge-signed court order.
| Records detail | Current listed rule |
|---|---|
| Initial agency response | Within five business days: release, acknowledgement, clarification request or denial |
| Paper copies | $0.15 per page |
| Electronic conversion | $0.10 per paper page converted |
| In-person inspection | Free by appointment; copies are charged |
| Abandoned request | May be closed after 30 days without payment, review or response |
Attn: Public Disclosure Unit
3602 Pacific Avenue S. #100
Tacoma, WA 98418
Public Records Officer: 253-798-4800
Fax: 253-798-7366
Use the official Sheriff Public Records Request page for current forms and instructions.
WA VINE and PREA Safety Resources
Custody Notifications Through VINE
WA VINE can provide current custody information and automated notice of release, transfer or escape.
- Call 1-877-846-3492.
- Search using basic inmate information.
- Register a phone number for notifications.
- Create a private PIN for notification confirmation.
- Do not rely on notification technology alone for immediate safety.
Read the official Pierce County VINE page.
Report Sexual Assault or Staff Misconduct
Pierce County Jail PREA CoordinatorPhone: 253-798-4823
Pierce County Sexual Assault Center:
1-800-756-7273
Tacoma local: 253-474-7273
Useful report details include names, locations, witnesses, booking number, incident description, date, time and contact information.
Review the official Pierce County Jail PREA page.
Check Washington DOC, SCORE or Another Jail
Washington State Prison Custody
Use Washington DOC when the person may have transferred into state correctional custody.
SCORE Regional Jail
Use this same-site guide when a South King County city or SCORE facility may be involved.
Spokane County Custody
Use the Spokane guide only when the arrest, court, transfer or listed facility points to eastern Washington.
Federal Custody
Use the Bureau of Prisons locator when the person may be serving a federal sentence.
Pierce County Jail Contact Information
Pierce County Main Jail910 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Jail Booking / Custody: 253-798-4590
Jail Administration: 253-798-4668
Sheriff Administration: 253-798-7530
Public Records: 253-798-4800
Reception status: the live visitation page states that the public reception desk is closed. Confirm the purpose of your trip and the correct entrance before travelling.
Use Pierce County Booking Information Responsibly
- Do not treat an arrest or charge as proof of guilt.
- Do not publish private medical, victim, child or family information.
- Do not harass, threaten or shame a listed person.
- Do not use an old screenshot as current custody proof.
- Do not make employment, housing or financial decisions from a roster alone.
- Use certified court records or a licensed attorney for legal reliance.
Pierce County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Pierce County jail roster?
Open the official Pierce County LINX search page. Display the current Corrections roster or search current inmates using the requested last-name, first-name format.
Does the Pierce County roster show released inmates?
The LINX jail-inmate name search states that its list is for current inmates and does not include people who have been released. Historical release information may require direct jail contact or an authorized records request.
What information can appear on the Pierce County roster?
Public roster information can include inmate name, booking date, charge, warrant type, charging agency, court jurisdiction, court date, sentence date or bail, sentence or fine and release date.
Why is someone missing from the Pierce County jail roster?
The person may still be processing, may have been released or transferred, may be listed under another legal name, or may be held by a city jail, another county, Washington DOC, a tribal facility or federal authorities.
Is in-person visitation currently available at Pierce County Jail?
The current Pierce County Jail Visitation page states that in-person visitation is unavailable and the public reception desk remains closed. Verify the live page before travelling because this status can change.
How does Pierce County video visitation work?
Visitors create a Securus account using photo identification and an email address or phone number. Video visits are limited to three per week, are recorded and monitored, and are generally available between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
What address should I use for Pierce County inmate mail?
Address mail with the inmate’s full name and booking ID number to 910 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Include the sender’s return address.
Are original letters returned after Pierce County Jail scans them?
The jail states that original incoming mail contents are scanned, the scanned copies are forwarded to the inmate and the original contents are shredded.
How do I add money to a Pierce County inmate account?
Pierce County lists TouchPay internet deposits and telephone deposits at 1-866-232-1899 using facility locator number 298402. Commissary money must be received by Sunday at 9 p.m. for that weekly cycle.
How do I receive Pierce County custody notifications?
Use Washington VINE or call 1-877-846-3492 to check custody information and register for automated notifications about release, transfer or escape.
Final Pierce County Verification Checklist
- The official LINX roster was refreshed recently.
- The name matches the intended person.
- The booking number and date were saved.
- The charging agency and court jurisdiction were identified.
- The hearing date was checked through the correct court.
- Current bail and other holds were confirmed before payment.
- The current in-person visitation status was checked.
- The Securus video account uses the correct inmate.
- Mail includes the booking number and return address.
- No irreplaceable original is being mailed.
- TouchPay uses facility locator number 298402.
- The Sunday 9 p.m. commissary cutoff was considered.
- No booking record is being treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate Pierce County Jail, LINX, the court, Securus, TouchPay, WA VINE or Washington DOC. Current official records and rules control whenever information differs.