Ferry County Booking Releases
Ferry County booking releases are handled by the Ferry County Sheriff's Office and the Ferry County Jail in Republic. The county posts Daily Booking Logs and Daily Inmate Rosters as PDFs on the Sheriff site. This is a small rural jail, so there is no live interactive search tool. To find Ferry County booking releases, download the latest PDFs from the Jail page. You can also call the Sheriff during business hours or use VINELink for custody alerts.
Ferry County Jail in Republic
The Ferry County Jail sits at 165 N Jefferson, Republic, WA, right next to the Courthouse. The mailing address is PO Box 1099, Republic, WA 99166. You can reach the jail by phone at 509-775-2906 or by fax at 509-775-2127. Email for the Jail Superintendent is ncochrane@co.ferry.wa.us. The office is open 24 hours. Public visiting runs Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Jail Administration is led by Superintendent Nic Cochrane. Corrections Sergeants Ruiz and Hawn and Corrections Deputy Controller Connor round out the command staff. The facility code for the jail is W48. It houses pretrial detainees, short-term sentenced inmates, and people held for other agencies. The jail was built in 1976 with a 92-person capacity and up to 110 in an emergency.
The Corrections Staff includes Deputies Gensler, Baird, Dalton, McKenzie, Moncrief, and Hampton. Ferry County also houses people on community custody (probation) violations under the state Department of Corrections. The jail keeps bed rental contracts with nearby counties.
For the source data, see https://www.ferry-county.com/law_and_justice/sheriff/jail/, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Ferry County office uses to share this information with the public.
Ferry County Booking Releases Document Center
Ferry County maintains its inmate roster as a Document Center rather than a live database. The page has two folders: Daily Booking Log and Daily Inmate Roster. You can download each one as a PDF. The roster covers current inmates. The booking log tracks recent bookings. Both are refreshed by Sheriff staff on a regular basis.
Because the files are PDFs, there is no interactive search form. You have to download the file and read through it. The rosters usually include the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and scheduled release date. The Document Center goes back several years, giving the public a decent archive for Ferry County booking releases.
Note: If the PDF you need is not posted, call the Sheriff at 509-775-3132 during office hours to confirm current status.
For the source data, see https://www.ferry-county.com/law_and_justice/sheriff/jail/inmate_roster.php, which the Sheriff updates as needed.
The page above is the official source the Ferry County office uses to share this information with the public.
Ferry County Sheriff's Office
The Ferry County Sheriff's Office is at 350 E Delaware Avenue, Republic, WA 99166. The phone number is 509-775-3132. The Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated parts of the county. Under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, arrest records and booking info are public records and can be requested from the Sheriff.
Written requests should spell out the records sought. You can submit in person, by mail, or by email. Mugshots and booking photos are generally part of booking records, but processing times vary with staffing. Ferry County does not run a real-time online log, so calling the Sheriff's Office during business hours is often the fastest way to get current arrest info.
Jail Population Research
A Washington State University fact sheet uses Ferry County jail data from January 2016 to August 2021. Key findings show that 61 percent of jail admissions came from community custody violations under DOC supervision (26 percent) or bed rental contracts with other agencies (35 percent). Pretrial admissions were 28 percent of the total.
The leading reason people went to jail pretrial (35 percent) was failure to navigate the local criminal legal system, such as failing to appear in court or not reinstating a driver's license. Assault charges were the second most common reason at 16 percent, and 66 percent of those cases involved domestic violence. About 78 percent of people booked into Ferry County Jail did not return on new charges.
Statewide Search Tools
For state prison data, use the Washington DOC Incarcerated Search. Because Ferry County houses DOC probation violators, this statewide tool is an important complement to the local PDF rosters. For automatic alerts on custody changes, sign up at VINELink. Court records statewide live on the Washington Courts portal. Most jail records beyond the public roster fields are confidential under RCW 70.48.100.
Bail and Release
Bail in Ferry County runs under RCW 10.19. Cash bail or an approved bail bond agent are the standard ways to gain release. The jail does not back any one company. For specific charges, call the court or the Sheriff to confirm the bond amount before you post.
Note: Release times can shift based on court orders, so always confirm with the jail before traveling out.
Ferry County Booking Releases FAQ
How often is the Ferry County jail roster updated? It depends on the facility. Live rosters refresh every few minutes. PDF rosters refresh once a day. Call the jail if you need the freshest status.
Are booking photos public in Ferry County? Under RCW 70.48.100, most jail records beyond the public roster are confidential. Mugshots are usually exempt unless they aid an active investigation or involve a registered sex offender being released into the community. To get one, you usually need an inmate release form or a court order.
Can anyone view Ferry County booking releases online for free? Yes. The public roster fields are open under state law. Name, booking date, charges, court jurisdiction, and release date are free to view. There is no fee to check the roster or to sign up for VINELink release alerts.
What if the person I am looking for is not on the roster? Try a few things. Call the jail during business hours. Check VINELink for recent custody changes. Check the DOC Incarcerated Search if they may have been moved to state custody. Review the Washington Courts portal for a case number.
How do I get older Ferry County booking releases info? Submit a public records request under RCW 42.56. Most county agencies use an online portal. Be specific with names, dates, and the exact records you want. Staff typically respond within five business days.
Note: If you are a victim of a crime, you can register for free release notifications through Washington VINE at 1-877-846-3492 or at vinelink.com. This is usually the fastest way to learn about Ferry County booking releases tied to a specific case.
Does Ferry County post a historical archive of booking releases? Some counties keep an archive going back many years. Others only show the current roster. If the data you need is not on the roster, a public records request is usually the next step. Be clear about the time frame and the names or case numbers involved. Staff can often pull older jail logs from the back office.
What about federal charges tied to Ferry County booking releases? Federal inmates are tracked through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. If someone was arrested in Ferry County but taken into federal custody, they may not show up on the local jail roster. Cross-checking with federal tools can close the gap.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure which county handles a case, check the address. Here are nearby counties to Ferry County.