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Frequently Asked Questions

Offender Release Notification

Jail
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Jail and Corrections

Chief of Corrections: Don Marlow

The Skagit County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is an around the clock, 24/7 operation. Currently 58 Corrections Deputies, 8 Corrections Sergeants, and 2 Lieutenants are responsible for providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody of the Skagit County Jail, and 2 receptionists who greet the public and enter data. We also have 2 contract vendors for our nutritional and medical needs.

The staff of the jail is also responsible for inmate movement outside of the jail facility, such as court appearances, medical appointments, etc. In addition to the Division's in-house responsibilities, Corrections staff are responsible for peripheral duties which include Medical Liaison, Jail Billing, Court Security, and the Jail Alternatives Program.

Jail Alternatives Program

The Jail Alternatives Program offers alternatives to standard methods of incarceration for those who qualify. Such alternatives include Work Release, Community Service Work and Electronic Home Monitoring.

Further, the Corrections Division employs one civilian working as the Division's Court Coordinator, responsible for facilitating the resolution of cases with multiple charges from multiple jurisdiction.

Mission

To provide the residents of Skagit County with a jail which follows current high professional standards,
allowing inmates quality human existence while awaiting trial or serving a sentence deemed appropriate by our court system.

Jail Visitation Rules

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DUI Release Policy per the Skagit County District Court

It is the policy of the Skagit County District Court that all persons booked on charges of:

  • DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol)
  • Physical Control
  • Or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of booking

Shall not be released until his / her blood alcohol level is below the legal limit of .08

This rule is promulgated pursuant to CrRLJ 3.2 and the delay of release to insure the safety of both the prisoner and the general public.

The Prison Rape Elimination Act is a federal law established to address the elimination and prevent of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and harassment for those who are incarcerated.  The Skagit County Justice center is a Zero Tolerance Facility regarding all forms of sexual misconduct.  A PREA violation can be in any form of written, physical, or verbal misconduct from other inmates or by staff members.

Reporting while Incarcerated
Every Inmate is provided a basic understanding of PREA when they undergo the booking process. There are posters around the facility, a 15 minute educational video is shown on weekends, and an informational pamphlet can be requested at any time. Besides education there is a direct contact line open on all inmate phones to directly reach the CADA 24 hour crisis line for confidential reporting.

Ways to report misconduct as a third party representative or prior inmate
If you or someone else has information regarding a Skagit County Jail Inmate who has been sexually assaulted, abused, or harassed while incarcerated, please call Skagit County Justice Center and request a Supervisor or the PREA Coordinator (360) 416-1960 or call Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services at (360) 336-9591.

To allow the agency to provide you or the victim the best service possible, please gather as much information as possible before you call. Suggested information includes but is not limited to:

  • Names of the individuals involved or may have witnessed the assault.
  • A detailed description of the incident(s).
  • Location and approximate time and date the incident occurred.
  • Your name, phone number, and possibly an address.

The Skagit County Community Justice Center takes all reports very seriously, we will not penalize for making reports for yourself/ or others. Intentional false reports and sexual perpetrators will face disciplinary repercussions and possible criminal charges. 

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Inmates can buy writing materials, underwear, playing cards, hygiene items etc, under our commissary program. Indigent inmates are still permitted to purchase a basic indigent pack, which includes paper, envelopes, etc. An inmate’s family or friends can also purchase items from our commissary vendor and have those items delivered to the inmate.  https://order.outsideinside.com/#

We don’t accept used books.  The book has to be new from the publisher or a book club like Amazon, no used books will be accepted.

No, nutritionally balanced meals are provided three times a day to all inmates. Inmates may also buy other snack type foods on commissary if they have money on their books. You may also use the https://order.outsideinside.com/#  to order food packages for an inmate.

The Skagit County Jail accepts money for inmates 24 hours a day via the kiosk in the jail lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Money orders will be accepted through the mail. All money orders must be made out to "Skagit County Jail". A money order made out to an inmate will be returned to sender. If the inmate owes money to the jail, any money placed on their account will be subject to a 60/40 split, with 40 percent being applied towards monies owed to the jail. The Skagit County Jail does not accept personal checks for application to inmates account, or for bail. Money can also be sent to the inmate’s account online.

Notary services are not provided by the Skagit County Jail. Notaries are usually obtained by an inmate's attorney if needed. 

The inmate's first court appearance will be the first working day following their arrest. The Jail does not keep track of other court dates. You may call the court to find out about additional court dates. 

An Investigative Hold, also known as a 72 hour hold, provides the arresting agency with time in which to investigate and file charges with the Prosecutor's Office. Bail amounts and a filing deadline will be set at the inmate's initial court appearance. The filing deadline is the day and time the inmate is to be released if formal charges are not filed with the court. 

Bail is held by the court until the case is over. If the defendant fails to appear for court, the bail may be forfeited. The Jail does not control what the court does with bail. 

If a bail is bondable, you may contact a bail bond agency to assist you in posting the bail. The fees they charge vary depending on the bail bond agency. If you are paying cash, the entire amount must be paid. Cash is accepted at the kiosk in the jail lobby for bail. 

No. 

This can only be done through an attorney and must be approved by a judge. 

Contact the Public Defenders Office, or contact the inmate. 

Visitation rules are posted on the Skagit County Jail web site. Visitors must comply with these rules. Visitors with warrants or active No Contact or Protection Orders will not be allowed to visit. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Proof of guardianship is required. 

Days and times are posted on the website. 

This information is not released to the public for security reasons. 

Requirements and application procedures are posted on the Jail Alternatives website.

No.

No. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Shift Supervisor. 

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600 South 3rd Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 416-1911

sheriff@
skagitcountywa.gov

Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.