How Commissary Ordering Works at Snohomish County Jail: Deadlines, Delivery, and Indigent Policy

Inmates at Snohomish County Jail order commissary once a week. Orders go in each Saturday and get processed Sunday morning. This weekly rhythm matters: if money isn't in the account by the deadline, the next week's order won't go through.

Commissary doesn't arrive on weekends. Delivery happens once per week, Tuesday through Friday, based on the inmate's housing unit. If your loved one gets moved to a different unit, their delivery day may shift - even if they placed their order on the usual Saturday.

Want to help from the outside? Snohomish County Jail lets family and friends order hygiene items, underwear, and writing supplies for an inmate - either online or by phone. To order by phone, call 800-546-6283.

Snohomish County Jail has an indigent policy for hygiene needs. Inmates with $5.00 or less in their account qualify as indigent and can order basic hygiene items once a week at county expense. This ensures everyone has access to essentials, even without funds.

Practical Suggestions

• ✓ Aim to get money into the inmate’s account before the 11:00 pm Saturday deadline so it counts toward commissary the following week.
• ✓ Ask your loved one what housing unit they’re in so you can anticipate which weekday (Tuesday–Friday) commissary is delivered for that unit - and remember it can change if they move.
• ✓ If you’re ordering hygiene/supplies from the outside, use the online option or call 800-546-6283 and place the order early enough that it can be delivered during the next week’s regular commissary delivery.