Inmate Guide for Wapato Jail, Washington

Overview of the Facility

Wapato Jail, also known as the Wapato Corrections Facility, is located in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 2004 but has never been used as a functioning jail due to budget constraints and political issues.

Contact Information

Address: 14355 N Bybee Lake Ct, Portland, OR 97203
Phone: N/A
Website: N/A
Email: N/A

How to Locate an Inmate

As Wapato Jail has never been operational, there are no inmates to locate at this facility.

Visitation Information and Hours

There are no visitation hours or policies as the facility is not in use.

How to Send Money

There are no money transfer services available as the facility is not operational.

Phone Calls and Video Options

No phone or video call services are available as the facility is not in use.

Inmate Services and Programs

As the facility has never been operational, there are no inmate services or programs to report.

History of the Facility

Wapato Jail was constructed in 2004 at a cost of $58 million. It was built to address overcrowding in Multnomah County's correctional system. However, due to budget issues and changing priorities, the facility has never been used as a jail. Over the years, various proposals have been made for its use, including as a homeless shelter or treatment center, but none have come to fruition.

Security and Management Information

As the facility is not operational, there is no current security or management information to report.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Since the facility is not in use, there are no specific legal or visitation rights to discuss.

Booking and Release Process

There is no booking or release process as the facility has never been operational.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has Wapato Jail never been used?

Wapato Jail has never been used due to budget constraints and changing priorities in Multnomah County's correctional system. The county has been unable to allocate the necessary funds to staff and operate the facility.

What is the current status of Wapato Jail?

As of the last available information, Wapato Jail remains unused. Various proposals have been made for its repurposing, but none have been implemented.

How much did it cost to build Wapato Jail?

Wapato Jail was constructed in 2004 at a cost of $58 million.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Wapato Jail. If you are have completed a Wapato Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Wapato Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Wapato Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

205 South Simcoe Avenue, Wapato, WA, 98951

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 509-877-4275 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Wapato Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to: