Search the Spokane County Jail Roster, Then Match the Correct Custody Status
Quick answer: Spokane County Detention Services publishes the official current-custody roster for the downtown Spokane County Jail, Geiger Corrections Center and people shown in Geiger electronic home monitoring. Start with the roster, match the full name and Book Number, then read the Status, Bondable and Total Bond fields before you pay, visit, mail or travel.
The roster is a custody tool, not a certified court record or full criminal history. Court dates, warrants, detailed jail files, medical information and release processing require separate official sources.
Use the Official Source That Owns the Information
Spokane County’s roster, courts, cashier, Securus system and records office answer different questions. Use the route that matches the task instead of treating the roster as a one-stop criminal-record database.
Inmate Roster
Use for current Detention Services custody, Book Number, Status, Bondable and Total Bond.
County Search Portal
Use the county court tools to route District, Superior and Municipal court searches.
Bail or Bond Posting
Use for court-hours payment locations and the jail’s after-hours payment rule.
Video Visitation
Use the current county visitation page and Securus Video Connect instructions before scheduling.
Jail Records
Use for non-roster jail records. Spokane County states specific inmate records are confidential and require additional authorization.
WA VINE
Use for custody-status checks and optional release, escape or transfer alerts. It does not provide advance release notification.
How to Search the Spokane County Inmate Roster
Open the county-operated roster
Use Spokane County Detention Services rather than a copied booking page or mugshot directory. The page lists people currently in Detention Services custody or supervision.
Browse by the first letter of the last name
The roster organizes names alphabetically. If the expected name is missing, check a legal former surname, hyphenated form or spelling variation before assuming there is no custody record.
Match more than the name
Compare the full name, Book Number, Status, Bondable result and Total Bond. Do not make a payment or public identification based on a name-only match.
Open the inmate detail
The county’s Securus guidance says the inmate’s County ID can be found by clicking the person’s name in the roster. Save the identifiers you need for money, phone, court or records questions.
Verify the service location before the next task
Mail for both facilities goes to Mallon Avenue, but physical visits, property or other in-person tasks may depend on whether the person is at the downtown jail or Geiger.
Recheck the correct official source
Use the court for case outcomes and hearings, Detention Services for custody and release processing, and Washington DOC or federal systems only when custody has moved beyond the county.
Spokane County Jail, Geiger and Electronic Home Monitoring Are Different Statuses
Spokane County Jail Inmate
The person is associated with the downtown detention facility at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue. Use the downtown contact, cashier and property instructions when the roster status points there.
Geiger Facility Inmate
The person is housed through Geiger Corrections Center at 3507 S. Spotted Road. Do not send inmate mail to the Geiger street address; county instructions use the Mallon Avenue mailing address.
Geiger Facility EHM
Electronic Home Monitoring participants are supervised in the community through RF or GPS technology. They are not physically housed within a Detention Services facility.
What the Main Roster Fields Tell You
| Roster field | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Name | The name used on the current custody entry. | Identity by itself when people have similar names. |
| Book Number | The identifier tied to the booking. | A court case, warrant or Washington DOC number. |
| Status | Whether the listing points to the downtown jail, Geiger or EHM. | That the location will remain unchanged after the roster update. |
| Bondable | Whether the roster indicates the listed bond may permit release. | That no other hold, sentence or court condition exists. |
| Total Bond | The combined amount displayed when the roster was updated. | Accepted payment method or a guaranteed release. |
Decode Bondable YES, NO or CALL Before Taking Money Anywhere
Roster indicates the listed bond may permit release
Confirm the person, every active case, the current total, any hold or condition, and the correct court or after-hours payment location before paying.
The displayed amount alone does not make the person releasable
A sentence, hold, court restriction or another case may control release. Use the court and Detention Services rather than treating a nonzero amount as a payment instruction.
Detention Services requires direct confirmation
Call 509-477-2278 before taking money anywhere. Ask what prevents an online interpretation of the displayed bond and where the correct next action belongs.
Why a Recently Arrested Person May Not Appear Yet
Police pre-booking is still underway
Verified explanation: Spokane County says police pre-booking can take as long as four hours before a person is brought to the county jail.
Next action: wait for intake to progress, then recheck the official roster. For an urgent custody question, call Detention Services.
Jail intake is still underway
Verified explanation: the county says intake commonly takes about four to six hours and includes medical screening, booking and classification.
Next action: recheck later rather than assuming the arrest information was wrong.
The person was released or moved
Possible explanation: recognizance release, bond, transfer, Geiger placement, EHM or another jurisdiction.
Next action: check current roster status, the court and any known transfer information. Use Washington DOC only when state custody is plausible.
The name does not match the roster form
Possible explanation: former surname, hyphenation, suffix or spelling difference.
Next action: try known legal-name variants, then verify with Book Number or County ID when you have it.
What Happens Between Arrest and a Spokane County Roster Entry
Pre-booking
Police may complete interviews, reports and required testing before the person arrives at the jail. The county says this stage can take up to four hours.
Medical screening
On arrival, staff screen for immediate medical needs and may involve nursing staff when further evaluation is needed.
Booking
The person is searched, photographed and fingerprinted; personal information and charges are entered, bail is calculated and a court date is set.
Release or classification
Some people may be released on recognizance or make bail. Others receive a classification interview for housing.
Use the Correct Spokane Court for Hearings and Case Status
Detention Services states that the jail does not give out inmate court dates. Use the court-search portal or the court that controls the case.
| Court | Verified contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Municipal Court | 509-625-4400 Clerk: 1100 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane | City of Spokane municipal matters and its own case/hearing portal. |
| Spokane County District Court | 509-477-4770 Public Safety Building, 1100 W. Mallon Ave. | County District Court criminal/misdemeanor and other District Court cases. |
| Spokane County Superior Court | 509-477-5790 1116 W. Broadway Ave., 3rd Floor Annex | Superior Court matters, including felony-level proceedings and official Superior Court records. |
Open Spokane County Search Portal
Where to Post Bond and What Happens After a Release Order
| Payment point | Published business hours | County instruction |
|---|---|---|
| District Court | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Spokane County bonds should be posted at the appropriate court during business hours. |
| Municipal Court | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Use the appropriate court during business hours. |
| Superior Court | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Use the appropriate court during business hours. |
| County Jail | When courts are closed | The jail accepts bonds when courts are closed; no checks or credit cards. Cash bonds must be in the full amount. |
Before Paying
- Confirm the legal name and Book Number.
- Read Bondable exactly as displayed.
- Confirm every active case and bond.
- Ask about any hold or sentence.
- Identify the court that receives payment.
- Verify the current accepted payment method.
- Keep the receipt and transaction details.
- Do not assume payment creates an immediate pickup time.
Release timing is not public pickup scheduling
After a court orders release, Detention Services says staff release the person after the required paperwork is received and completed. Employees are not allowed to disclose the date and time of release for someone still in custody and cannot take messages for inmates. The person may make a phone call after release.
Spokane County Uses Non-Contact Securus Video Visitation
The current county visitation page says family, friends, attorneys and public officials use Securus Video Connect for non-contact video visits. Registration requires a photo ID, email address and phone number, and applications are generally screened within about 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
Remote visit setup
- Create a Securus account through the provider linked by Spokane County.
- Use the actual visitor’s identity and photo ID.
- Schedule through an approved computer, phone or tablet application.
- Read the current terms before confirming a paid service.
- Family/friend video visits may be recorded and monitored.
Free facility option
Spokane County states that free visitation booths/kiosks are available in the Spokane County Jail lobby. Current county materials also identify a visiting center at Geiger; confirm the person’s status and current location before travelling.
The general Detention Services lobby is listed as 7 a.m.–9 p.m. with a 5–7 p.m. closure, but a scheduled visit is controlled by the reservation system and facility rules rather than lobby hours alone.
A separate Money & Property page still carries an old COVID-era lobby-closure notice. For visitation, this refresh relies on the county’s current dedicated Visitation page and recommends same-day verification when information conflicts.
Current Spokane County Inmate Mail Rules: Letters, Not Greeting Cards or Postcards
[Inmate First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name]
C/O Spokane County Detention Services
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260-0320
- Include the sender’s first and last name and full return address.
- Do not use address stickers.
- Tape, stickers, crayon, perfume, stains or added items can cause mail to be returned or placed in property.
- Ordinary incoming mail is photocopied in black and white; the copy is delivered and the original is placed in the inmate’s property.
- Greeting cards, greeting-card envelopes and postcards are not accepted under the current webpage rule.
- Photos are accepted only when sent through a third-party photo vendor; privately mailed photos are rejected.
- Paperback books and qualifying publications must come directly from a publisher, bona fide bookstore or retailer; hardback books are not allowed and no more than five books may be sent at one time.
UPS/FedEx publication deliveries use a different address
For businesses sending qualifying publications or books by UPS or FedEx, Spokane County publishes 1307 West Gardner, Spokane, WA 99201. USPS inmate mail continues to use the Mallon Avenue address. Do not use the Geiger physical address for inmate mail.
Money and Commissary Have Different Weekly Cutoffs for Jail and Geiger
Monday cutoff
Funds must be in the inmate’s account by 12:01 a.m. Monday to order commissary that week.
Tuesday cutoff
For Geiger inmates, Spokane County lists 12:01 a.m. Tuesday as the weekly funding cutoff.
Ways the county identifies for inmate funds
- Securus-linked electronic routes for supported account services.
- Cash at the jail cashier window or a kiosk in the Jail Lobby or Geiger visitation area.
- Mailed U.S. Postal money orders, Western Union money orders, U.S. Treasury checks, checks from tribal institutions or other correctional facilities, and cashier’s checks under $500.
- Do not mail cash.
[Inmate First and Last Name]
Attn: Inmate Accounting
1100 West Mallon Avenue
Spokane, WA 99260
Make the payment payable to the inmate and include the purchaser’s full name and address on the instrument and return envelope. Confirm the current inmate identity and County ID before sending money.
Calls, Video and Tablets Use Securus
Spokane County contracts with Securus Technologies for inmate telephone service, video visitation and tablets. County guidance says tablets can support phone service plus books, religious materials, education, job search and entertainment.
Before funding
- Use the Securus route linked by Spokane County.
- Choose the correct person and account purpose.
- Use the County ID from the roster when requested.
- Save the payment confirmation.
Provider support
Spokane County lists Securus customer support at 1-800-844-6591.
Ordinary inmate communications can be subject to monitoring or recording. Do not use a non-privileged family/friend call to discuss confidential legal strategy.
Property Pickup Requires Inmate Approval and Has Time Limits
While the person is in custody
- The inmate must request the property release through the inmate request system.
- The authorized recipient must be named and bring photo ID.
- Spokane County says an in-custody property release must occur within seven days of booking.
- The release is for the inmate’s personal property rather than selected individual items such as only keys or a cellphone.
After release or transfer
Detention Services says out-of-custody property is not stored beyond 30 days after release. A person transferred to prison, shuttle or another agency may trigger email/text instructions for locker pickup.
For Geiger property, the county says prearranged pickup occurs at the A Building.
What may be left for an inmate
The current county property page lists medical items ordered by the jail physician, medical coupons, money, approved court clothing in specified circumstances and prescription eyeglasses. Other items require shift-sergeant preapproval. Outside prescription medication may be accepted for verification, but the inmate is not given medication from the outside source.
How to Share a Medical or Mental-Health Concern
Spokane County says Detention Services provides emergency, acute and basic medical and mental-health care through staff and contracted health professionals. For medication information, call the Jail Information line and ask to speak with medical staff.
Mental-health services include assessment, follow-up care and urgent referrals. The county says patients in crisis are seen immediately and urgent referrals are made within 24 hours.
Useful call wording: “I need to provide medical or mental-health information for [full legal name], Book Number [number]. The concern is [medication, diagnosis, symptoms or safety issue]. I understand you may not disclose protected information; please forward this to the appropriate clinical staff.”
Public Roster Data Is Not the Same as a Detailed Spokane County Jail Record
Spokane County states that jail records are held in confidence under RCW 70.48.100. For specific inmate information beyond what is publicly available, the county says it requires a signed waiver from the inmate or a court order signed by a judge, and valid identification is required.
For jail records
Start with Spokane County’s Public Records process and the Detention Services Jail Records page. Identify the person and record precisely. Family relationship by itself is not listed as automatic authorization for confidential inmate records.
For court records
Use the court of record. The county’s online Court Viewer is reference information and expressly says the official court record is maintained by the court.
Booking photos / mugshots
Do not promise a public Spokane County mugshot lookup. Spokane County’s current exemption log lists jail booking photographs as exempt from disclosure under the cited Washington public-record provisions, with a law-enforcement crime-investigation exception. The public inmate roster and a confidential jail file are different records.
Sentenced Self-Surrender and Short-Stay Rules Use Different Routes
This does not apply to a normal current-custody search, but it matters when someone has already been ordered to report for a sentence. Spokane County says jail self-surrender is made to the Jail Lobby without advance scheduling for all female sentence commitments, all sentenced inmates with more than 30 days, and felony Superior Court book/release or sentence commitments.
For qualifying short-stay males with 1–30 days from Municipal or District Courts, the county directs scheduling through the Geiger program coordinator. Verify the sentencing order and current county instructions before reporting.
Use WA VINE for Custody-Status Notifications, Not Advance Release Promises
Spokane County’s VINE page says VINELink can provide custody status and optional alerts for changes such as release, escape or transfer. The service is free and can send notifications by phone, email, text or TTY.
- WA VINE does not provide advance release notification.
- Toll-free number: 1-877-846-3492.
- Do not rely on VINE as an entire safety plan.
- For immediate danger, call 911.
When Spokane County Is No Longer the Correct Custody Search
Washington DOC
Use the Washington Department of Corrections search when sentencing or transfer may have moved the person to state custody. The current search accepts a name or DOC number.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the federal inmate locator only when federal custody is plausible. County custody and federal custody are separate systems.
Another county
Switch counties only when an arresting agency, court, transfer or known location points there. Avoid random county-by-county searching.
Spokane County Detention and Court Contacts
| Office | Verified contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane County Jail / Detention Services | 1100 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99260 509-477-2278 | Current jail custody, Bondable CALL questions, release processing, medical routing and downtown facility questions. |
| Geiger Corrections Center | 3507 S. Spotted Road, Spokane, WA 99224-9997 509-477-3259 | Geiger physical-facility questions. Do not send inmate mail to this street address. |
| Spokane Municipal Court | 1100 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99260 509-625-4400 | City of Spokane municipal cases, court dates and city-court payment questions. |
| Spokane County District Court | 1100 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane 509-477-4770 | District Court cases, hearings and court-hours bond posting. |
| Spokane County Superior Court | 1116 W. Broadway Ave., 3rd Floor Annex, Spokane 509-477-5790 | Superior Court matters and official Superior Court records. |
Detention Services lists general lobby hours as 7 a.m.–9 p.m. with a 5–7 p.m. closure. A specific service window can have different hours or closures, so the service page controls.
Spokane County Jail Map
The downtown jail and several justice-system offices are on the county/public-safety campus. This map is for orientation to the primary Spokane County Jail address; confirm the service location before travelling because Geiger is a separate physical facility.
Use Spokane County Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest or booking does not establish guilt.
- A listed charge may change and is not the final court disposition.
- Book Number, court case number and Washington DOC number are different identifiers.
- A warrant does not prove current incarceration.
- Bondable status and Total Bond can change.
- Do not use an old screenshot as proof of current custody.
- Use the court of record for authoritative legal outcomes.
- Do not use roster information to harass, threaten, shame or stalk a listed person or their family.
Spokane County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Spokane County jail roster?
Open the official Spokane County Detention Services roster, browse by the first letter of the legal last name, and compare the full name, Book Number, Status, Bondable result and Total Bond. Open the inmate detail when you need the County ID.
Which facilities are included in the Spokane County roster?
The roster covers Spokane County Jail and Geiger Corrections Center custody and can also show people on Geiger electronic home monitoring. EHM participants are supervised in the community and are not physically housed in a Detention Services facility.
What does Bondable YES, NO or CALL mean?
YES indicates the listed bond may make the person release-eligible if all other conditions are satisfied. NO means the displayed amount alone does not make the person releasable. CALL means Detention Services requires direct confirmation before you act.
Why is a recently arrested person missing from the roster?
Spokane County says police pre-booking can take up to four hours and jail intake commonly takes another four to six hours. The person may also have been released, moved to Geiger or EHM, transferred, or listed under another legal-name form.
How do I check a Spokane County inmate court date?
The jail does not provide inmate court dates. Use Spokane County’s Search Portal or contact Spokane Municipal Court, Spokane County District Court or Spokane County Superior Court according to the case.
Can I pay a Spokane County cash bond with a credit card?
When courts are closed and the bond is posted at the jail, Spokane County says the jail does not accept checks or credit cards and a cash bond must be paid in the full amount. During business hours, use the appropriate court.
How does Spokane County video visitation work?
Spokane County uses Securus Video Connect for non-contact visits. Registration requires a photo ID, email address and phone number; applications are generally screened within about 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
What is the Spokane County inmate mailing address?
For both the downtown jail and Geiger, send inmate mail to the person’s name, care of Spokane County Detention Services, 1100 West Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260-0320. Do not send inmate mail to the Geiger physical address.
How do I put money on a Spokane County inmate account?
Use the current county-linked Securus route, a facility kiosk or cashier option, or an accepted mailed payment. Downtown-jail funds must be available by 12:01 a.m. Monday for that week’s commissary order; Geiger’s cutoff is 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Can I request a Spokane County jail mugshot?
Do not assume a booking photo is publicly releasable. Spokane County’s current exemption log lists jail booking photographs as exempt from disclosure under the cited Washington public-record provisions, with a law-enforcement crime-investigation exception.
Before You Pay, Mail or Travel
- The official roster was rechecked.
- The full legal name matches.
- Book Number and County ID were copied accurately.
- Status is Jail, Geiger or EHM.
- Bondable YES, NO or CALL was read correctly.
- The correct Municipal, District or Superior Court was identified.
- Every bond and hold was verified.
- No exact release time is being assumed.
- Current Securus instructions were checked.
- The letters-only mail rule was followed.
- No greeting card, postcard or privately mailed photo was included.
- The Monday or Tuesday commissary cutoff was checked.
- Property release is approved before travel.
- The correct physical facility was confirmed.
- No roster entry is being treated as proof of guilt.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Spokane County Detention Services Inmate Roster — current roster, status, Bondable and Total Bond.
- Spokane County Jail Information — official Detention Services service hub.
- Booking & Classification — pre-booking, intake, medical screening and classification.
- Bail or Bond Posting — court hours and after-hours jail payment rules.
- Release from Custody — paperwork and release-time privacy.
- Visitation — Securus registration, free booths, approval and holiday restrictions.
- Mail & Publications — mailing address, letters, photos, books and carrier-specific publication address.
- Inmate Money — commissary cutoffs, accepted mailed instruments and cash/kiosk routes.
- Securus Funds & Telephone — provider, County ID and support contact.
- Inmate Property — approval, pickup, deadlines and accepted property.
- Medical & Mental Health — health services and medication verification.
- Jail Records — confidentiality and authorization requirements.
- Spokane County Search Portal — court and inmate search routing.
- Courts & Counsel — court contacts and warrant guidance.
- VINE Program Information — custody notifications and limitations.
- Washington DOC Incarcerated Search — state-custody fallback.
Source review date: October 3, 2026. Changeable information such as roster status, bond, visitation availability, provider pricing, release status and service windows should be rechecked on the live official source.