Cowlitz County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Cowlitz County, Washington (County Seat: Kelso, Population: 110,730). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
County Custody Portal & Roster Directory
Cowlitz County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Cowlitz County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
Cowlitz County Corrections Department
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Cowlitz County.
Cowlitz County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Cowlitz County.
The Cowlitz County Adult Detention Facility in Washington currently reports an active holding census of 176 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 49 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 109 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Wednesday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 30 records (17.0%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Doc Hold (45 cases), Controlled Substance Know Posses (43 cases), and Theft 3Rd Deg (25 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Cowlitz County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. For records with published bail requirements, the median surety or cash bond is set at $3,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $750,000). The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to June 11, 2025, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Cowlitz County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
Brad Thurman
Cowlitz County Corrections Department
Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.
Surrounding County Records in Washington
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Cowlitz County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Cowlitz County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Cowlitz County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 19, 2026, there are 187 individuals listed in Cowlitz County custody. Of these active records, 109 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Cowlitz County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Cowlitz County Corrections Department, located at 1935 1st Ave, Longview, WA 98632. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (360) 577-3094.
How do bail and bond postings work in Cowlitz County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Cowlitz County reflect a median security bond of $3,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the Cowlitz County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Cowlitz County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Cowlitz County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.