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How to Contact an Inmate at Yakima County Jail, WA (WA)
Trying to stay in touch with someone at Yakima County Jail? Your main options are remote video visitation, phone-scheduled visits, mail (processed through a vendor), and adding funds to their trust account. Here's what to do, plus details worth double-checking before you start.
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How to Send Money to Yakima County Jail, WA (WA)
Need to put money on someone's account at Yakima County Jail? The jail only accepts deposits through TouchPay, either online or at the lobby kiosk. Here's how it works and what gets turned away.
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Yakima County Jail (Step-by-step)
Scheduling your first visit at Yakima County Jail is straightforward once you have the phone number, hours, and the right information ready. Follow the steps below to lock in your visit without any last-minute surprises.
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Visitation
- Call 509-574-2929 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to schedule visits; the scheduling line is closed on weekends and listed holidays.
- Each general-population inmate is entitled to two 30-minute visits per week.
- Each visit session may include up to two visitors and children count as visitors.
Communication
- Yakima County Jail uses Securus for Video Visitation and offers a Securus mobile app for remote visits.
- Video Visiting is available Monday through Friday and on every holiday except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Visitors must show a government-issued photo ID including date of birth; visits are monitored and may be recorded.
Sending Money
- Yakima County Jail accepts deposits only via TouchPay online/mobile app or the TouchPay kiosk in the Main Jail lobby.
- Cash, personal checks, payroll checks, and money orders are not accepted for inmate deposits at Yakima County Jail.
- Tribal per‑capita checks are the only mailed exception and must be marked 'Attention: Inmate Accounts' and include the inmate’s full name and booking number.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visitation at Yakima County Jail requires planning ahead. All visitors must register using the facility Visitor Registration Form, and only scheduled visitors are allowed. Public visiting runs Monday through Friday only (no weekends or listed holidays). Each general-population inmate gets two 30-minute visits per week, with up to two visitors per session, including children. To schedule in-person or video visits, call 509-574-2929 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The scheduling line is closed on weekends and listed holidays. Video visits must be booked at least two business days in advance. For professional visits and attorney scheduling, use the separate line at 509-574-1652 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Attorneys should submit an Attorney Update Form to keep records current.
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Yakima County Jail uses Securus Video Visitation and the Securus mobile app for remote visits. Video visiting is available Monday through Friday and on every holiday except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each visit allows a maximum of two people, including children. All visits are monitored and may be recorded. You'll need to present a government-issued photo ID showing your date of birth. Securus is not responsible for your internet connection quality or the setup of your computer, webcam, or other hardware when using Video Connect. Inmates charged with domestic violence, court order violations, harassment, or intimidating a witness cannot use Edovo Messenger. Messages are monitored and may be used in disciplinary or legal proceedings.
Read full guideSending Money
Yakima County Jail requires all inmate account deposits to go through TouchPay. You can use the TouchPay website, mobile app, or the kiosk in the Main Jail lobby. No other deposit methods are accepted. Cash, personal checks, payroll checks, and money orders won't work, with one exception: tribal per-capita checks can be mailed. If mailing a tribal per-capita check, mark it "Attention: Inmate Accounts" and include the inmate's full name and booking number, or it may be returned. Funds in an inmate's trust account can be used for commissary purchases and to pay fees or medical obligations. Families can also order ICare care packages online through the commissary vendor. Your TouchPay username is the email you used to create the account or your IVR account number.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I schedule a visit at Yakima County Jail?
Call 509-574-2929 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to schedule a visit. The line is closed on weekends and listed holidays. All public visits must be scheduled in advance, and video visits need to be booked at least two business days ahead.
VisitationWhat ID and paperwork do I need to visit someone at Yakima County Jail?
Bring a valid state- or federal-issued ID card or a passport. You also need to complete the Visitor Registration Form, and only scheduled visitors are permitted entry.
VisitationAre video visits available at Yakima County Jail and how far in advance must I book one?
Yes, video visitation is available by appointment only. You must schedule it through the visitation scheduling line, and it needs to be booked at least two business days in advance.
VisitationHow do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Yakima County Jail?
Schedule through Securus Video Visitation or the Securus mobile app. Visits are offered Monday through Friday and on holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You'll create and verify a vendor account, then book an available time slot.
CommunicationWhat ID is required to visit an inmate at Yakima County Jail?
Bring a government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.
CommunicationAre inmate messages and tablet services monitored or restricted at Yakima County Jail?
Yes, messages and vendor-run services are monitored. Inmates charged with domestic violence, court order violations, harassment, or intimidating a witness are restricted from using Edovo Messenger, and messages may be used in disciplinary or legal proceedings.
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To schedule a visit at Yakima County Jail in Washington, call 509-574-2929. The scheduling line is open 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is closed on listed holidays and weekends.
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