Access Tumwater Jail Roster

The Tumwater jail roster is part of the Thurston County booking log for people arrested in this city just south of Olympia. Tumwater is unique in Thurston County because the county jail sits inside the city limits at 3491 Ferguson St SW. When the Tumwater Police Department makes an arrest, the person goes right to the jail in town. You can search the Thurston County jail roster online to find an inmate by name, see booking details, and check if someone is still in custody. This page explains how to search, what records you can access, and what the law says about the Tumwater jail roster.

Where to Search the Tumwater Jail Roster

The Thurston County jail roster search is the online tool for finding someone booked after a Tumwater arrest. The sheriff runs the jail and posts the roster. Type a last name and the system returns all matches. Each record shows the booking date, the charges, the bail, and the custody status.

The Tumwater Police Department makes the arrest. The Thurston County Jail holds the person. These are two different agencies, but the booking data ends up in the same county system. For the arrest report, contact Tumwater Police. For the booking log, use the county roster search or call the jail at (360) 786-5500.

If the person is not on the roster yet, the booking may still be in progress. There can be a short delay. Wait and check again, or call the jail directly for the most current status.

Tumwater Jail Roster and Thurston County

The Thurston County Corrections Facility is at 3491 Ferguson St SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. It sits inside the Tumwater city limits. This means people arrested anywhere in Thurston County, including Olympia and Lacey, come to the jail in Tumwater. The roster covers all bookings from the whole county, not just Tumwater arrests.

The Tumwater Police Department handles city law enforcement. For crimes outside the city but in the county, the Thurston County Sheriff takes over. Both agencies book into the same jail. The jail register is the same for all of them.

The Tumwater Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations and misdemeanors committed in Tumwater. Pair the jail roster with the court docket to track a case from arrest to hearing. The statewide Odyssey court portal also lets you search Tumwater cases by name.

What the Tumwater Jail Roster Contains

Under RCW 70.48.100, the Thurston County Jail must keep a jail register that is open to the public. The register lists the name of each person held, the hour and date of the booking, the cause, and the hour, date, and manner of release. This applies to all Tumwater bookings.

The Thurston County roster typically shows:

• Inmate name and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• Charges filed at intake
• Bond or bail amount
• Housing facility
• Expected release date if set

The full inmate file is not open. Medical records, mental health data, and security plans are kept sealed. Booking photos may be available through a records request but are not always posted on the online roster.

Tumwater Jail Roster Screenshot

The Thurston County Sheriff posts a jail roster search tool on the county site. The screenshot below shows the search page used for Tumwater and all Thurston County bookings.

Enter a last name in the search field. The results show all current inmates with that name in the Thurston County system. Click a name to see the full booking record.

Public Records and Tumwater Jail Data

The jail register is public under two laws. The first is RCW 70.48.100, which sets the rules for what the jail must log. The second is RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act, which gives the public the right to ask for that log. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to live in Tumwater or in Washington.

File a request with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office for jail records. File a request with the Tumwater Police for arrest reports. Each agency must respond within five business days. The response can be the record, a denial, or a time estimate for a large request. Copying fees may apply, but many agencies send digital copies at no cost.

Custody Alerts and State Tools

The VINE service covers Thurston County. Sign up for free. You get a call, text, or email when an inmate is booked, moved, or released from the Thurston County Jail. VINE runs around the clock.

For state prison data, use the DOC Incarcerated Search. The DOC manages Washington state prisons under RCW 72.09. For criminal history conviction records, the WATCH service from the State Patrol is the official tool. The DOC also runs a Search Resources page that collects federal and state lookup links in one spot.

Tumwater Jail Roster Access Rules

The register is always public. The full file is not. Medical data, mental health data, and security plans are exempt. The rest of the inmate file is held in confidence and shared only with criminal justice agencies, the courts, or with the written consent of the person. Juvenile records have extra protections.

If you want the jail register, just ask for it. The five-day rule under the Public Records Act applies. If the agency does not respond in time, you have the right to file a complaint or seek review. Most requests for a single name go through quickly.

Nearby Cities and Counties

Tumwater is in Thurston County. For the countywide jail roster, see the Thurston County page. Check nearby city jail roster pages below.