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QUESTION: Can I bring or send an inmate writing material, clothing, books, etc?
ANSWER: No. Inmates can buy writing materials, underwear, playing cards, hygiene items etc, under our commissary program. Indigent inmates are still permitted to purchase a basic indigent pack, which includes paper, envelopes, etc. An inmate’s family or friends can also purchase items from our commissary vendor and have those items delivered to the inmate. https://order.outsideinside.com/#
We don’t accept used books. The book has to be new from the publisher or a book club like Amazon, no used books will be accepted.
QUESTION: Can I bring cookies (or any other food item) to an inmate?
ANSWER: No, nutritionally balanced meals are provided three times a day to all inmates. Inmates may also buy other snack type foods on commissary if they have money on their books. You may also use the https://order.outsideinside.com/# to order food packages for an inmate.
QUESTION: How can I get money to an inmate?
ANSWER: The Skagit County Jail accepts money for inmates 24 hours a day via the kiosk in the jail lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Money orders will be accepted through the mail. All money orders must be made out to "Skagit County Jail". A money order made out to an inmate will be returned to sender. If the inmate owes money to the jail, any money placed on their account will be subject to a 60/40 split, with 40 percent being applied towards monies owed to the jail. The Skagit County Jail does not accept personal checks for application to inmates account, or for bail. Money can also be sent to the inmate’s account online.
QUESTION: Can an inmate
have something notarized at the jail?
ANSWER: Notary services
are not provided by the Skagit County Jail. Notaries are usually obtained
by an inmate's attorney if needed
QUESTION: When does
an inmate go to court?
ANSWER:
The inmate's first court appearance will be the first working day following
their arrest. The Jail does not keep track of other court dates. You
may call the court to find out about additional court dates
QUESTION: My friend/family
member is being held on an Investigative Hold. What does that mean?
ANSWER: An Investigative
Hold, also known as a 72 hour hold, provides the arresting agency with
time in which to investigate and file charges with the Prosecutor's
Office. Bail amounts and a filing deadline will be set at the inmate's
initial court appearance. The filing deadline is the day and time the
inmate is to be released if formal charges are not filed with the court
QUESTION: What happens
to my money if I post bail?
ANSWER: Bail is
held by the court until the case is over. If the defendant fails to
appear for court, the bail may be forfeited. The Jail does not control
what the court does with bail
QUESTION: How much
money do I have to put up for bail?
ANSWER: If a bail
is bondable, you may contact a bail bond agency to assist you in posting
the bail. The fees they charge vary depending on the bail bond agency.
If you are paying cash, the entire amount must be paid. Cash is accepted at the kiosk in the jail lobby for bail
QUESTION: Can the
Skagit County Jail recommend a bail bondsman or give me advice on what
I should do?
ANSWER: No
QUESTION: How do I
get an inmate released to visit a dying relative or attend a funeral?
ANSWER: This can
only be done through an attorney and must be approved by a judge
QUESTION: How can
I find out who an inmate's attorney is?
ANSWER: Contact
the Public Defenders Office, or contact the inmate
QUESTION: Can I visit
an inmate?
ANSWER: Visitation
rules are posted on the Skagit
County Jail web site. Visitors must comply with these rules. Visitors
with warrants or active No Contact or Protection Orders will not be
allowed to visit. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Proof of guardianship is required
QUESTION: When can
I visit?
ANSWER: Days and
times are posted on the website
QUESTION: How can
I find out when an inmate is being transferred to another jail or prison?
ANSWER: This information
is not released to the public for security reasons
QUESTION: How can
I apply for Electronic Home Monitoring, Work Release, Community Service
or other Jail Alternative Programs?
ANSWER: Requirements
and application procedures are posted on the Jail
Alternatives website
QUESTION: Can an inmate
be released early?
ANSWER: No
QUESTION: Can an inmate
release their keys, cell phone, wallet, etc to me?
ANSWER: No. Exceptions
to this policy must be approved by the Shift Supervisor
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