Grant County Jail
The
Grant County Jail has been operating in its present location since January
1986. There are currently two cooks, three control room operators, three
records specialists, 16 corrections officers, four corporals, four sergeants
and a lieutenant assigned to this facility. The Grant County Jail is a
188 bed facility.
In 1997, the Grant County Jail formed a Corrections Response Team (CRT)
to respond to emergency situations in the jail. These nine officers train
monthly in Defensive Tactics, Riot Control, Cell Extraction Techniques and
Use of Impact Weapons.
In 1999 the
Work Release Center opened to provide housing for minimum
to medium security post-sentence inmates, and to allow local courts the option
of work release as a sentencing alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are visitation hours?
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Evening
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Monday: |
No Visitation
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No Visitation
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No Visitation
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Tuesday: |
No Visitation
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*12:30 pm - 04:00 pm*
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No Visitation
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Wednesday: |
No Visitation
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12:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Thursday: |
08:00 am - 11:30 am
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12:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday: |
08:00 am - 11:30 am
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12:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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No Visitation
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Saturday: |
08:00 am - 11:30 am
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12:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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No Visitation
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Sunday: |
No Visitation
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No Visitation
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5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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*Visitation will not take place on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday
due to court.*
Visitors 18 years of age or older must show photo identification
prior to each visit. Visitors under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent
or legal guardian.
Can my phone be blocked so an inmate at the jail can not call me?
Possibly. By contacting the Grant County Jail you can request a phone block be installed. Keep
in mind that once your phone block has been added it will not be removed.
Can I put money on an inmate's account?
We will take cash or money orders made out to the inmate.
Can I bring in books or magazines for an inmate?
Paperback books and magazines can only be accepted through the mail and
only if mailed directly from the publisher or bookstore. Publications
containing lewd or violent material will not be given to the inmate, but
will be place in their property.
What other items can I bring for an inmate?
In addition to money, the only items we will accept at the front window
are:
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Prescription medications. Medications must be in the original bottle,
the inmate's name must be on the label, and they cannot be expired.
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Prescription eyewear. We will accept one pair of eyeglasses or contacts.
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Court Clothes. Once an inmate has a confirmed trial date,
we will accept one set of clothing for them to wear at trial. No other
clothing will be accepted.
Can I find out a inmate's release date?
Release date information will not be given to the public. If the inmate
wishes you to know their scheduled release date, they must tell you in
person, by phone or by mail.
Can you please pass a message to an inmate?
Corrections personnel will pass on phone numbers for the inmate to call
in the first 24 hours of custody. After 24 hours, the only messages passed
will be in the case of a verifiable medical emergency or death.
Inmates have access to phones which call collect only. If you have a block
on your phone preventing collect calls, the inmate will not be able to
contact you.
Can I do my commitment from another county at the Grant County Jail?
Yes, provided the sentencing court has authorized you to do your time out of county. All out
of county commitments will be charged a $50.00 a day fee by the Grant County Jail. All fees must be paid in full
at the time you start your commitment.
Employment Opportunities:
If you are interested in working for the Corrections Division, contact
Ruth Grigg with the Civil Service Commission at 509-754-2011 extension
441 for information on openings and testing. A listing of the current employment
opening within the county can be found at
Human Resources
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