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WHAT HAPPENS ARREST ARREST TO ARRAIGNMENT

AFTER ARREST Our jail staff books an average of 47

Our jail staff works faithfully around the clock to ensure that JAIL inmates every day, or about 17,155
inmates every year. The average length
Washington County’s only jail is safe and secure for the public, of stay for inmates was just over 13 days
staff and inmates. The area’s first jail was built in 1853. Four in 2017, down from more than 14.5 days
jails and 165 years later, our jail staff prides itself in dedication in 2015. Roughly one-fifth of the daily
population is female.
and compassion. In addition to booking an annual average
of over 17,000 inmates, the jail houses individuals awaiting
trial or serving a sentence less than 365 days in any one of SEARCH
the 572 beds. A common response during jail tours is how PROPERTY INVENTORY

different the jail seems compared to what you may see on TV
or movies. The WCSO jail is a comprehensive system designed BOOKING PHOTO
for safety where individuals are well cared for, receiving FINGERPRINTS
extensive medical care, mental health services, education,
work experience and many other life programs. MEDICAL SCREENING
INTAKE ASSESSMENT

REBECCA PARKER | Jail Services Technician BODY SCANNER
Jail Service Technicians (JST) cover seven different posts throughout
the jail and help support the function of deputies. Depending on RELEASED WITH COURT DATE LODGED IN JAIL
the day, a JST can be assigned to book in new arrests and charges, Individuals released with a court ONGOING ASSESSMENT
control the doors and equipment and help with inmate activities. date meet certain criteria and
They also make sure an inmate’s property is taken care of while are released with particular
they’re in custody, set them up for alternative programs to serve conditions. They may be released
to a responsible party, on their
their sentence (such as work in lieu of jail), answer phone calls from own recognizance or post bail. As JAIL CLOTHING
the public and help support where needed. part of this process they must sign
a release agreement and adhere
to certain conditions while
“Working in the jail is a unique opportunity. Not everyone who awaiting arraignment.
comes through the door is happy to see you, but there are some ARRAIGNMENT HOUSING UNIT
days where you have a family member of somebody who is lodged
here (or even an inmate themselves) thank you for what you’re
doing, your help or even how you treated them while they were in
custody. I also love how every single day can be different, and I’m
constantly learning. There is nothing boring about my job.”
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