The San Juan County Inmate Population
The official sources reviewed do not publish a single daily San Juan County inmate population dashboard. That absence matters because San Juan County does not run a conventional full-service county jail for most continuing custody. The San Juan County Holding Facility is described by the county as a temporary facility in Friday Harbor. People taken into custody locally are held there first. People who remain in custody while awaiting trial or serving a sentence are sent to South Correctional Entity, known as SCORE, in Des Moines.
For population purposes, that means the San Juan County inmate population has several layers. A new arrest can be part of the local holding population, a transferred inmate can be part of SCORE's regional jail population, a state-sentenced prisoner is counted through the Washington DOC system, and a federal or immigration detainee belongs to a separate federal custody channel. A useful San Juan County inmate population page must explain those custody boundaries instead of inventing one unsupported local bed count.
San Juan County Inmate Population Statistics
Research for San Juan County found important limits in the available population data. The county pages reviewed did not publish a holding-facility bed count, daily population, annual bookings, average length of stay, or demographic breakdown. The official SCORE pages reviewed did not publish a current official capacity figure in the captured page text, and the SCORE roster is live and regional, not a San Juan-only daily count.
The most reliable statistic is structural: San Juan County states that people awaiting trial or serving a sentence are sent to SCORE if they remain in custody. The county also publishes an electronic home detention option for some post-sentenced convictions under 365 days, which can keep some sentenced people out of the regional jail population after approval.
| Measure | Figure | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County Holding Facility capacity | Not published in located official sources | Holding Facility page, reviewed July 2, 2026 |
| Local holding daily population | Not published in located official sources | County and Sheriff pages, reviewed July 2, 2026 |
| County transfer practice | Awaiting-trial and sentenced in-custody people sent to SCORE | Holding Facility page, reviewed July 2, 2026 |
| Electronic home detention eligibility | Post-sentenced convictions, jail sentence less than 365 days, approval required | Holding Facility page, reviewed July 2, 2026 |
| DOC prison facilities in San Juan County | None located | Washington DOC prison map and facility pages |
San Juan County Inmate Population Trends
No official San Juan County jail population trend table was located in the source set. The county did publish a news item stating that Sheriff Eric Peter reviewed 2024 crime statistics with the County Council, including dispatch calls, traffic stops, citations, overdose calls, arrests, and other measures. The captured text did not include jail average daily population or booking totals, so those figures should not be stated as known.
The trend that is documented is operational rather than numeric. San Juan County's local custody system relies on short-term holding in Friday Harbor, transfer to SCORE for continued jail custody, electronic home detention for approved post-sentence cases, and DOC placement after qualifying state sentences. Each step can move a person out of one public search system and into another.
| Year | ADP / Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Not located | No official local jail dashboard located. |
| 2023 | Not located | No official local holding-facility ADP located. |
| 2024 | Not located | County news references arrest statistics, but not jail ADP in captured text. |
| 2025 | Not located | No official jail population report located. |
| 2026 | Live roster only | SCORE roster is dynamic and regional, not a San Juan-only count. |
Who Counts in San Juan County Custody
A person counted in the San Juan County inmate population may be in one of several statuses. New arrests begin with the Sheriff's Office and the local holding facility. Continuing pretrial custody and jail sentences usually move to SCORE. Some qualifying post-sentence cases may be served through electronic home detention after application, scoring, and approval. State prison sentences move out of the county or SCORE roster and into DOC custody.
- Temporary local custody: A newly arrested person held at the Friday Harbor holding facility.
- Regional jail custody: A San Juan County inmate transferred to SCORE while awaiting trial or serving a jail sentence.
- Electronic home detention: A post-sentenced option for approved jail sentences under 365 days.
- State prison custody: A sentenced person searched through Washington DOC, not SCORE.
- Federal or ICE custody: A separate federal lookup path outside county and regional jail records.
Laws Governing San Juan County Inmate Records
Washington law affects how much of the San Juan County inmate population can be viewed online or obtained by request. The Public Records Act is broad, but jail records are not open in the same way as a simple agency memo. SCORE's public-records page specifically cites the jail-record rule in RCW 70.48.100 and states that jail records are confidential except for limited jail-register information.
Key statutes:
RCW 42.56 requires Washington agencies to provide nonexempt public records for inspection and copying.
RCW 70.48.100 limits jail-record disclosure to public jail-register information unless another rule permits release.
RCW 70.48.090 authorizes interlocal jail-service contracts, which fits San Juan County's use of SCORE.
RCW 36.28A.040 assigns statewide law-enforcement data and jail booking system duties to WASPC.
How to Search the San Juan County Inmate Population
The correct inmate search depends on timing. A very recent arrest may still be local. A person who remains in custody after the local holding period may appear at SCORE. A sentenced state prisoner will not be found through a county jail roster. Federal and immigration custody require federal tools. The search is easier when the reader treats the San Juan County inmate population as a chain of agencies.
- Call the San Juan County Sheriff's Office for very recent custody or uncertain transfer status.
- Open the SCORE Jail Inmate Lookup System for current roster, recent bookings, recent releases, court events, and search.
- Use last name, first name, middle name, or SCORE name number in the booking history search.
- Read the release field, scheduled release field, and VINE link before assuming the person is still in custody.
- Use DOC, BOP, or ICE locators when the person is no longer in county or regional jail custody.
The SCORE lookup homepage shows the roster, booking, release, court-event, search, and VINE paths used for San Juan County transfers.
That screenshot is important because San Juan County relies on SCORE for much of the searchable jail population after transfer.
Current San Juan County Roster Lookup
The SCORE roster lists current custody entries and related custody data. The search page requires at least one criterion and displays a maximum of 50 results, so common names should be narrowed. Recent bookings and releases cover the last 24 hours and can explain why a person appears or disappears before the booking history search feels complete.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Text | At least one criterion overall | Useful with a common last name. |
| Middle Name | Text | Optional | Can narrow similar names. |
| Last Name | Text | At least one criterion overall | Most common starting point. |
| Name Number | Text or number | Optional unless used alone | SCORE person identifier shown in roster results. |
What a San Juan County Inmate Record Shows
A SCORE roster result can show the name number, booking number, name, booking date and time, release status, scheduled release date, and VINE link. Scheduled court events add event date and court name. The accessible roster text did not confirm housing unit, arresting agency, or booking photo fields, although SCORE states that deeper profile views can include offense and bail information.
| Field | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Name Number | SCORE identity number for the person. |
| Booking Number | Booking event identifier. |
| Date Booked | Date and time of SCORE booking. |
| Date Released / Status | Release time or "In SCORE Custody." |
| Scheduled Release Date | Specific date or "To be determined." |
| VINE Link | Custody notification registration path. |
County Jail vs State Prison Lookup
San Juan County and SCORE are jail custody systems. Washington DOC is a state prison and supervision system. That distinction is one of the most common search errors. A person awaiting trial or serving a local jail sentence may be searched through San Juan County and SCORE channels. A person serving a state prison sentence should be searched through DOC.
| System | Who It Covers | Search Tool |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | New local custody and temporary holding | Sheriff's Office phone and local records channels |
| SCORE | Transferred pretrial and sentenced jail inmates | SCORE roster, booking search, court events, and VINE links |
| Washington DOC | State-sentenced incarcerated people | DOC number, first name, and last name locator |
| BOP / ICE | Federal prison or immigration custody | Federal BOP locator or ICE ODLS |
San Juan County Detention Facilities
The facility map for this project has two pages because the local holding facility and the regional jail both matter. The first is the local intake point. The second is the practical roster and jail-service location for many San Juan County inmates after transfer.
- San Juan County Holding Facility holds people temporarily in Friday Harbor after local custody events, with public visitation limited to attorneys.
- South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is the regional adult jail that receives San Juan County people who remain in custody awaiting trial or serving jail sentences.
San Juan County Jail and Court Records
Jail custody records and court records are related but not the same. The roster can show custody status, booking timing, release status, and VINE notification. Court records show the case filed after arrest. San Juan District Court handles misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, while Superior Court handles felony matters. Washington Courts case search is reference material and should be verified with the court of record.
For local sheriff reports, start with the county public-records request process. For transferred jail records, use SCORE public disclosure. For official copies of court documents, use the Clerk or court process rather than the county public-records officer. That separation keeps the San Juan County inmate population search from being confused with criminal-history reports or background checks.
San Juan County Inmate Population FAQ
How large is the San Juan County inmate population? The located official sources did not publish a local daily count or capacity. The most reliable fact is that local custody starts in Friday Harbor and continued jail custody is routed to SCORE.
Where are San Juan County inmates searched online? Current transferred jail custody is searched through SCORE. A very recent local arrest should be checked first with the Sheriff's Office because the person may not be in SCORE yet.
Does San Juan County have a state prison? No DOC prison facility was located in San Juan County. State-sentenced prisoners are searched through the Washington DOC locator.
Can VINE send San Juan County custody alerts? Yes. SCORE roster entries include VINE links, and Washington DOC also routes users to VINE for custody notifications.
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