Whatcom County Jail

In order to assist with reducing the threat of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), both Whatcom County Corrections facilities have enacted restricted access to the Public Lobby and Reception windows. The Whatcom County Downtown Jail and Work Center have closed their public windows for all but essential services. The lobbies of both facilities will be open on weekdays. Bail and money may be deposited at the jail only by using the on-site kiosk or online services. Please see the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections page for information on how to access the online services. Reception at both facilities will still be answering phone calls (360-778-6500) and providing information to members of the public during business hours (seen on the right). At this time, we are still planning on very limited offender visitation at the Downtown Jail on the weekends. Offenders will be allowed 1 visitor for 1 hour. Other family or friends will no longer be allowed to wait in the lobby, due to the social distancing requirements that have been ordered to reduce transmission of the novel (new) coronavirus. Please check back here before visiting as this may suddenly change due to new information or State/Federal requirements.