How to Visit Yakima County Jail, WA (WA)
Visiting someone in jail takes a little planning, especially your first time. Here's what you need to know about visits at Yakima County Jail.
Inmates in general population at Yakima County Jail get two 30-minute visits per week. Keep that limit in mind when deciding which days to request and who will visit.
You must schedule public visits at least two business days ahead by calling 509-574-2929. The scheduling line is open 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closed on weekends and listed holidays.
Visits happen Monday through Friday only. No weekend or holiday visiting, so you'll need to plan around weekday availability for time off work or childcare.
Note: Some housing units have assigned visiting days. For example, 2nd Floor North units G through M have visiting on Monday and Thursday.
Can't make it in person? Yakima County Jail offers Securus Video Visitation for remote visits. You can access it through the Securus Video Visitation option or the Securus mobile app.
- Call to schedule - Public visits must be scheduled at least two business days ahead by calling 509-574-2929.
- Call during scheduling hours - The scheduling line is open 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and it is closed on weekends and listed holidays.
- ✓ Plan your in-person visit for a weekday (Monday through Friday only), since there is no weekend or listed-holiday visiting.
- ✓ Keep the weekly limit in mind: each general population inmate is entitled to two 30-minute visits per week.
- ✓ Confirm whether the inmate’s housing unit has assigned visiting days (some units do).
If traveling to the jail isn't possible, use Securus Video Visitation to visit remotely. You can connect from anywhere through their video visitation option or mobile app.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm you still need to schedule at least two business days in advance.
- ✓ Confirm the scheduling number is 509-574-2929.
- ✓ Confirm the scheduling line hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and that it is closed on weekends and listed holidays.
- ✓ Confirm visits are still limited to Monday through Friday only (no weekends or listed holidays).
Before picking a date, check whether your person's housing unit has assigned visiting days. Some do (2nd Floor North units G through M visit on Monday and Thursday, for example). Also confirm whether anything about their current status affects the standard two 30-minute visits per week.
Planning to visit remotely? Confirm Securus Video Visitation is available for the person you want to see. Check what you need to access it through the video visitation option or the mobile app.
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