Spokane Jail Roster Lookup

The Spokane jail roster is the public booking log for people arrested by Spokane Police and held at the Spokane County Jail. Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington, and the volume of bookings is high. You can search the jail roster online by name to find a current inmate, check a booking date, or see what charges were filed at intake. The Spokane County Sheriff runs the jail, and the city police handle most arrests inside the city limits. This page explains where to search, what the roster contains, and how to get records when the online tools fall short.

Where to Find the Spokane Jail Roster

The Spokane Police Department makes the arrest. The Spokane County Jail at 1100 W Mallon Ave holds the person. The jail roster lives on the Spokane County Sheriff's inmate roster page. Search by last name. The tool returns the booking date, the charges, the bail amount, and whether the person is still in custody.

The sheriff also takes public records requests at Spokane County Public Records. If you need an older booking record or a document that is not on the online roster, file a request there. Under RCW 42.56, the county must reply within five business days.

The Spokane County Jail also ties into the statewide VINE system. VINE sends custody alerts by call, text, or email. It is free.

Spokane Police Records and Arrest Data

The Spokane Police Department keeps the city arrest file. Think of it as the other half of the jail roster. The police file has the incident report, the officer name, and the facts of the stop. The jail file has the booking log. For a copy of a Spokane police report, file a public records request with the city. The city must respond within five business days under the Public Records Act.

Spokane Police handle arrests for crimes that happen inside the city. The Spokane County Sheriff handles the unincorporated areas around the city. Both agencies send bookings to the same county jail, so all names end up on the same roster. If you are not sure which agency made the arrest, search the jail roster first. The booking record usually names the arresting agency.

The screenshot below shows the Spokane Police Department website, which is the starting point for city arrest records.

From the police site, you can reach the public records request form and the links to the county jail system.

Searching the Spokane Jail Roster Online

The sheriff's inmate roster is the fastest way to find someone booked after a Spokane arrest. Go to the inmate roster page and type a last name. The system shows all current inmates with that name. Each entry lists the booking date, the charges, the bail, and the custody status.

If the person does not show up, the booking may still be in progress. Jail intake can take a few hours. There can also be a lag between when the jail processes the booking and when the online roster updates. Call the Spokane County Sheriff's Office at (509) 477-2240 to ask about a recent arrest.

For court data tied to the booking, use the Odyssey court portal. The portal lets you search by name and see upcoming hearings. The Spokane Municipal Court handles city ordinance cases. Felonies and serious crimes go to Spokane County Superior Court.

What Is in the Spokane Jail Roster

Under RCW 70.48.100, the Spokane County Jail must keep a register that is open to the public. The law says the jail must log the name of each person held, the hour and date of the booking, the cause, and the hour, date, and manner of release. This is the core of the Spokane jail roster.

A typical entry on the roster includes:

• Inmate name and age
• Booking date and time
• Charges at intake
• Bail or bond amount
• Housing unit in the jail
• Next court date if scheduled
• Release date or status

The full inmate file is not public. Medical records, mental health records, and security data stay sealed. The roster is the public log. The rest of the file is held in confidence and shared only with criminal justice agencies or with the inmate's consent.

Spokane Jail Roster Laws

Two laws shape the Spokane jail roster. The first is RCW 70.48.100, which requires the jail register. The second is RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act. Together, they say the jail must log each booking, and you can ask for that log at any time. You do not need a reason. You do not need to be a family member or live in Washington.

The five-day rule applies. The jail must respond to a records request within five business days. The response can be the record, a denial with a legal basis, or a time estimate. Copying fees may apply for paper copies. Digital copies are often free or cheaper.

State Prison and Criminal History Tools

The jail roster covers the county jail. It does not cover state prisons. For a person who has been sentenced and moved to a Washington state prison, use the DOC Incarcerated Search. The DOC runs all state prisons under RCW 72.09.

For criminal history conviction data across the state, the WATCH service from the Washington State Patrol is the official source. WATCH is separate from the jail roster. It shows convictions, not current bookings. The DOC also posts a Search Resources page that links to federal and state tools for broader lookups.

Custody Alerts for Spokane Inmates

The VINE system covers Spokane County. Sign up with the inmate's name. VINE sends a call, text, or email when the person is booked, moved, or released. The service is free and runs around the clock. It is managed with help from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

VINE also works for state prison custody through the DOC link. If a Spokane inmate is transferred from the county jail to a state facility, the alert still works. For the most current info, you can call the Spokane County Jail directly. The jail is at 1100 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99260.

Nearby Cities and Counties

Spokane is the county seat of Spokane County. For countywide jail data, see the Spokane County page. Check nearby city jail roster pages below.