Garfield County Booking Releases

Garfield County booking releases are handled by the small Sheriff's Office in Pomeroy. The county serves around 2,397 people. There is no live jail roster online here. To get booking info or recent release data, you file a public records request with the Sheriff or check the statewide DOC database. The county jail roster is small and turns over fast. Folks looking for a name in custody can call the office or use VINELink for alerts. This page maps out each path you can take to find Garfield County booking releases.

Garfield County Sheriff's Office

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is the main source for booking releases in this rural part of southeast Washington. It sits at 789 Main Street in Pomeroy. The mailing address is PO Box 338, Pomeroy, WA 99347. The phone is (509) 843-3494. The fax line is (509) 843-1347. The general email is dispatch@garfieldcountywa.gov. The agency runs patrol, investigations, civil process, and the small jail. With just eight officers covering the whole county, the office handles a low volume of bookings each year. You can learn more on the Garfield County Sheriff's Office main page.

Because the office is small, online tools are limited. There is no live, searchable roster like the bigger counties have. The Sheriff's site is the official front door for any law enforcement or detention question. Some pages will tell you to call or email for details. Staff can confirm if a person is in the jail right now. They can also point you to the right form to ask for arrest reports or booking logs.

Note: Office hours and call wait times can vary in a small rural agency, so plan to leave a message if no one picks up.

The Sheriff's Office homepage is the best place to start because it links every internal resource the county publishes for the public. We linked the source for a screenshot below.

View the Garfield County Sheriff's Office homepage to see contact info and program links.

The page lists the dispatch email, the phone number, and the basic structure of the office. Use this entry point if you do not know which division to call first.

Public Disclosure for Booking Records

Since Garfield County does not run a live jail roster online, public records requests are the main way to get booking releases data. The Sheriff's Office runs a Public Disclosure Request page that explains the process. You can call (509) 843-3494 or email dispatch@garfieldcountywa.gov with questions. Supporting documents and disclosure forms are available through that page. Booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate custody info all fall under this process. The more detail you give in your request, the better.

Under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, the Sheriff must respond within five business days. The agency can provide the records, give a reasonable timeframe, or deny the request with a specific exemption. Read the rule on the official RCW Chapter 42.56 page. Provide the full name, the date of birth, and an approximate arrest date when you submit. That helps staff find the file fast.

Booking photos in Washington have limits. Under state law, booking photos are exempt from disclosure unless they are used to assist with a current investigation or unless a registered sex offender is being released into the community. Knowing this rule up front saves time.

Here is a quick checklist of what to include in a Garfield County booking releases records request:

• Full legal name of the subject
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate date of arrest or booking
• Type of record you want (booking log, arrest report, release record)
• Your contact info and delivery method

You can read the policy and find the form on the Garfield County Sheriff Public Disclosure Request page. We grabbed a screenshot of the page below.

The page shows the contact info and outlines what the office will and will not release. It is the only formal channel for older booking files in Garfield County.

Note: A request that names a specific case or date will move faster than a broad records dump request, which the office can lawfully reject.

State Tools for Garfield County Booking Releases

Statewide tools fill the gap when local Garfield County booking releases data is thin. The Washington State Department of Corrections runs an Incarcerated Search at the DOC Incarcerated Search portal. People arrested in Garfield County who get sentenced to prison will land in this database. You can search by name or DOC number. Results show the DOC number, name, age, and current location in the state prison system. This is a key tool because the county jail is small and most long-term inmates move on to state custody.

VINELink is the second key tool. It is a free statewide victim notification service. Visit vinelink.com to search for an offender by name. You can sign up to get an alert by phone, text, or email when custody status changes. Garfield County residents lean on VINELink because the local jail roster does not show up online in real time. It fills the live-status gap.

The DOC also runs a Wanted for Arrest page at the DOC Wanted for Arrest hub. Garfield County is not separately listed there, but the statewide Secretary's Warrants Search and the WSP Most Wanted list cover folks tied to the county. You can submit a tip to DOC at (866) 359-1939 or use the online Tips and Leads form.

Court records can also confirm a recent arrest. The Washington State Courts public access portal lets you search cases statewide, including those filed in Garfield County. Visit courts.wa.gov to look up case numbers, filing dates, charges, and disposition info. We pulled a screenshot of the courts portal below.

Court searches are an indirect route, but they often confirm a booking when the local roster is silent. Pair them with a quick phone call to the Sheriff for the fullest picture.

Booking Releases by Phone or In Person

Sometimes a phone call beats a form. The Sheriff's main line at (509) 843-3494 reaches dispatch and admin staff. Ask if a named person is currently held in the Garfield County jail. Staff can give basic confirmation. They cannot release everything by phone. For arrest reports or release records, you still need a written request. The office is open standard weekday hours.

Walk-ins are also fine in Pomeroy. Bring photo ID. Bring the name and a date if you have it. Staff can pull simple data right at the counter. If the file is older or sealed, they will route you to the disclosure form. Cash or check covers any copy fees. The fee schedule follows the state cap under RCW 42.56.120.

Note: Garfield County is one of the smallest jurisdictions in the state, so call ahead to make sure staff are present before you drive out to Pomeroy.

Legal Help and Support

Several free or low-cost resources help Garfield County residents understand booking releases and arrest records. Northwest Justice Project covers civil legal aid across the state, including help for low-income clients dealing with criminal record fallout. Visit nwjustice.org or call (888) 201-1014 for intake. The Washington State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral line at (206) 443-9722 and a directory at wsba.org.

WashingtonLawHelp at washingtonlawhelp.org has self-help guides on records, sealing, and vacating cases. The state court forms are at courts.wa.gov/forms. These tools are free.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Garfield County. Each one keeps its own booking releases records.