Washington County Inmate Population Overview
Washington County has one mapped local detention facility in the county research: Washington County Correctional Facility. The jail is county owned and county operated, with governance through the Washington County Prison Board. It is not a state prison and it is not run as a federal detention center. Its core local role is to hold people pending disposition of charges and people serving local sentences of two years or less.
The Washington County inmate population count is broader than a list of names. Prison Board materials track sentenced full-time inmates, work release and weekend status where applicable, people awaiting trial or sentencing, sex breakdowns, commitments, releases, average daily population, security trends, and cost figures. That makes the official population reports the main public source for the size and makeup of the jail population, while individual custody details are handled through restricted channels.
Washington County Inmate Population Statistics
The strongest current population figures come from Washington County Prison Board packets and minutes. The April 13, 2026 packet listed the March 2026 month-end population at 313. It broke that total into 63 sentenced full-time inmates and 250 people awaiting trial and/or sentencing. It also listed 265 male and 49 female inmates. The same research file notes that these are aggregate jail figures, not a public inmate profile.
The county has not published a current rated bed count in the accessible official material reviewed. A May 13, 2025 packet stated that Warden Jeffrey Fewell reported the facility remained under its rated maximum capacity, but the number itself was not visible in the captured record. For that reason, capacity should be described as not located rather than guessed.
| Measure | Figure | Source and Date |
|---|---|---|
| Month-end total population | 313 | Washington County Prison Board packet, April 13, 2026 |
| Sentenced full-time inmates | 63 | March 2026 facility population record |
| Awaiting trial or sentencing | 250 | March 2026 facility population record |
| Male / female count | 265 male / 49 female | March 2026 facility population record |
| 2025 average daily population | 353 | 24-month trend report in April 2026 packet |
| Rated capacity | Not located | Minutes say under rated maximum but do not give the number |
The official facility overview screenshot from Washington County Correctional Facility is useful because it shows the county’s own description of the jail’s role and contact block.
That facility page is the local starting point for understanding who the county jail holds before moving to population packets or court records.
Washington County Jail Population Trends
Washington County’s trend material shows a jail population that moved within a moderate band during 2024 through early 2026. The 2025 average daily population was 353, up from 342 in 2024. Commitments rose from 2,086 in 2024 to 2,123 in 2025, while releases rose from 2,178 to 2,277. The average length of stay stayed at 62. These figures matter because they show movement through the jail, not just the count on one day.
Some trend notes require care. The Prison Board material says the maximum-security population increased from 67 to 83 across a 24-month comparison. It also says the male population rose and the female population fell. Hispanic and juvenile counts shifted by large percentages but small raw numbers, so those figures should not be overread. Warden Fewell also reported in April 2025 that many inmates had mental illness and addiction issues, and that diversion and early-release programs were effective.
| Year or Month | Population or ADP | Local Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 ADP | 342 | Reported in 24-month highlights |
| 2025 ADP | 353 | Up 3 percent from 2024 |
| April 2025 month-end | 301 | 42 sentenced full-time, 259 awaiting trial/sentencing |
| January 2026 month-end | 334 | 44 sentenced full-time, 290 awaiting trial/sentencing |
| March 2026 month-end | 313 | 63 sentenced full-time, 250 awaiting trial/sentencing |
Washington County Inmate Categories
The Washington County inmate population is divided by legal status as much as by location. The county jail holds pretrial detainees, people awaiting sentencing, and people serving local sentences of two years or less. Prison Board packets also reference full-time sentenced inmates, work release, weekend inmates, and local maximum-security tracking. Those are population categories inside the county jail system, not separate public-facing detention facilities.
State prison is a different count. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections locator covers state-sentenced inmates and parolees, and the PA DOC 2024 Annual Statistical Report listed 432 people in state prison from Washington County as committing county at Dec. 31, 2024. That figure excludes county and federal inmates. It should not be merged with the local jail total.
- Pretrial detainee
- A person held before final case disposition, often while charges, bail, or hearings are pending.
- Sentenced full-time inmate
- A person serving a local sentence at the county jail rather than waiting for a case outcome.
- Detainer
- A hold from another court or agency that may prevent release even when local bail is posted.
- DOC inmate
- A state-sentenced person in the Pennsylvania prison or parole system, searched outside the county jail.
Washington County Jail Population Laws
Pennsylvania law does not make every jail detail public. It sets a public-record presumption, then carves out protected categories. The Washington County inmate-search notice relies on that balance. It says individual inmate records, booking photos, charges, housing status, and release dates are no longer provided publicly, and that Right-to-Know requests may be denied when records are exempt by law or court order.
Key legal sources:
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law overview explains the public-record presumption and the limits on access.
65 P.S. Section 67.708 lists exemptions that can affect jail and investigative records.
18 Pa.C.S. Section 9121 controls criminal history record information dissemination.
37 Pa. Code Chapter 95 sets county correctional institution standards, including admissions, classification, reporting, inspections, and death-in-custody rules.
Search Washington County Inmates
Washington County does not currently provide a normal public jail roster in the official sources reviewed. The page titled Inmate Search is a restriction notice. It says the Washington County Correctional Facility will no longer release individual inmate records to the public, including booking photos, charges, housing status, and release dates. It also notes that law enforcement and legal representatives may access necessary records through appropriate channels.
That does not mean every search ends. It means the correct channel depends on custody stage. For a current local jail question, call Washington County Correctional Facility and expect privacy and security limits. For court charges after a criminal filing, use UJS. For a state-sentenced person, use PA DOC. For federal prison, use BOP. For immigration custody, use ICE ODLS. For victim notifications, use PA SAVIN/VINE.
| Channel | Best Use | Washington County Limit |
|---|---|---|
| County inmate-search notice | Confirms the no-public-roster policy | No searchable public fields |
| Facility phone | General custody questions | Release may be limited by policy |
| UJS Case Search | Charges and court dates | Not a jail roster |
| PA DOC locator | State prison and parole | Excludes county jail inmates |
| BOP and ICE locators | Federal or immigration custody | Separate systems |
| VINE/SAVIN | Custody notifications | Registration based, not a full roster |
How to Search Washington County Custody
The practical search path starts with the local jail only if the person may be held on county charges or a short local sentence. The county’s official notice should be read first because it explains why a name search does not return public profiles. If the county record is not public, the next useful public source is often the court docket, which may show charges, hearings, and disposition even when jail housing is not shown.
- Check the Washington County inmate-search notice to understand the restricted categories.
- Call Washington County Correctional Facility at 724-228-6845 for general routing, knowing staff may not release individual records.
- Search UJS Case Search by participant name, docket number, OTN, complaint number, or Washington County filter.
- Use Pennsylvania VINE for custody and case notifications when eligible.
- Move to PA DOC, BOP, or ICE only when the facts point to state, federal, or immigration custody.
The county’s restricted notice is a key local fact, not a small footnote. It changes how every Washington County inmate search should be framed.
Washington County Inmate Record Fields
Washington County’s public inmate-search page works as a restricted-field inventory. It names the information people often expect from a roster, then states that those categories will no longer be provided publicly. That makes the county different from jurisdictions that publish booking number, booking date, bond, housing unit, and mugshot fields in a public profile.
| Field or Category | Public Status in County Notice |
|---|---|
| Booking photo or mugshot | Named as restricted individual inmate record information |
| Charges | Named as restricted on the jail record side, while court charges may appear in UJS |
| Housing status | Named as restricted |
| Release dates | Named as restricted |
| Individual inmate record | No longer released publicly under the county notice |
| Law enforcement or legal access | May be available through appropriate channels |
State and Federal Inmate Search
The PA DOC locator is the right tool once a Washington County case results in state prison or parole supervision. It can be searched by last name or inmate number, with first name used to narrow common names. PA DOC states that locator information is updated daily and does not include people incarcerated in county facilities. Nearby state prisons such as SCI Greene and SCI Fayette are regional context, not Washington County facility pages.
The federal path is separate. The BOP inmate locator covers federal prisoners from 1982 to present. The ICE Online Detainee Locator System covers people currently in ICE custody and searches by A-number or biographical data. Federal pretrial detainees may be under U.S. Marshals authority in the Western District of Pennsylvania even before a BOP result exists.
| System | Search Fields | Does It Cover County Jail? |
|---|---|---|
| PA DOC | Last name, first name, inmate number | No |
| BOP | Register number, DCDC, FBI, INS, name, race, sex, age | No |
| ICE ODLS | A-number or name, country of birth, birth date | No |
| UJS | Docket number, participant name, OTN, SID, incident or complaint number | Court records only |
Washington County Detention Facility
The facility map contains one local detention facility. No separate county work-release building, annex, city jail, regional jail, BOP facility, ICE facility, or PA DOC prison physically inside Washington County was located in official sources during the research pass. Work release and weekend counts appear as categories within the county facility, not separate addresses.
- Washington County Correctional Facility holds people pending disposition and people serving local sentences of two years or less.
Washington County Jail Programs
The Washington County Correctional Facility’s official program page lists adult basic education, the inmate worker program, Getting Ahead While Getting Out, domestic violence programming, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, chaplaincy through Good News Jail and Prison Ministries, and Furlough Into Service. These programs help explain the local jail as more than a holding site, although they do not create a public inmate lookup.
Victim notification is separate from programs. Washington County links PA SAVIN/VINE for custody and case notifications. Users can register online through VINELink, call PA SAVIN at 866-972-7284, or contact the Washington County Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Program at 724-229-5922. The research found VINE mobile apps, but no Washington County PA sheriff app with a roster, warrant search, or mugshot feature.
Washington County Inmate Population FAQ
How large is the Washington County inmate population? The April 13, 2026 Prison Board packet listed the March 2026 month-end total at 313. The 2025 average daily population was 353.
Can the public search a Washington County jail roster? No normal public roster was located. The county’s inmate-search page states that individual inmate records, booking photos, charges, housing status, and release dates are no longer released publicly.
Where do court charges appear after an arrest? Washington County criminal case information routes through Pennsylvania UJS Case Search. Dockets are court records, not jail custody records, and recent entries may lag.
When should PA DOC be used? Use the PA DOC locator for state-sentenced inmates and parolees. It does not include people incarcerated in county facilities.
Are there federal or ICE facilities in Washington County? No official BOP or ICE detention facility inside Washington County was located. Use BOP or ICE ODLS only when the custody facts point outside the county jail.