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The State of Washington has 59 Jails across 39 counties which includes Pierce County, Lewis County, Grays Harbor County, Mason County, Thurston County and others.

Washington state, nicknamed “The Evergreen State,” is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It’s known for its stunning scenery, including mountains, forests, and a picturesque coastline. Olympia, the capital city, offers a blend of government buildings, historical sites, and a vibrant arts scene.

  • Capital City: Olympia
  • Population: As of 2023, Washington’s population is estimated to be around 7.7 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) manages the state’s prison system, which consists of a network of facilities:
    • Institutions: Washington operates 12 adult prisons throughout the state, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs.
    • Work Release Centers: These facilities allow non-violent offenders to hold jobs while incarcerated.
    • Correctional Camps: These minimum-security facilities house lower-risk offenders who participate in work programs.
    • Community Corrections Programs: The DOC offers programs for offenders nearing release, including halfway houses and electronic monitoring.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Washington has 39 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2022, Washington’s prison population was approximately 17,300 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 225 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Washington fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2022, it was likely in the range of over 70,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Washington’s violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, crime rates can vary within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Washington State Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or DOC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.

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