Snohomish County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Snohomish County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
The Snohomish County Jail in Everett is operated by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau and houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for the county, one of the largest jail populations in Washington state.
Global Tel Link (GTL) provides the inmate telephone service at the jail under a county contract, and video visitation runs through the GTL/GettingOut platform. Families set up an account with the vendor, add the inmate as a contact, and schedule video visits, which are limited to 30 minutes each. Inmates may also use issued tablets for video visits from their cells where the signal allows.
The jail's inmate handbook notes that video visits are on demand and encouraged during recreation times, and that phone or video visit sharing between inmates is prohibited. As with most jails, all calls are monitored, three-way calls are not allowed, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Snohomish County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GTL
Text messaging through the GettingOut service on kiosks and tablets. Fund the family account to exchange messages.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GTL
Video visits through the GTL/GettingOut platform, limited to 30 minutes each. Set up a vendor account and get the connection approved by jail staff.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing is not confirmed. Physical photos by mail follow standard jail mail rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Inmate-initiated calls through GTL. Fund an account before the first call. No incoming calls, no three-way calls.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are not confirmed on the Sheriff's communication pages. Check the Snohomish County Sheriff's corrections pages before sending funds.
Communication Providers at Snohomish County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL provides the inmate telephone service under contract with Snohomish County. Video visitation and messaging run through the GTL/GettingOut platform.
View GTL ServicesCommunication Rules at Snohomish County Jail
- Set up and fund a GTL/GettingOut account before your loved one calls or video visits.
- Video visits are limited to 30 minutes each and work best during scheduled recreation times.
- No sharing of phones, video visits, tablets, or PIN numbers between inmates.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, and three-way calls are prohibited.
- All calls and video visits are monitored under the Corrections Bureau's policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Snohomish County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles phones at Snohomish County Jail?
- Global Tel Link (GTL) provides the inmate telephone service under a county contract. Families set up an account with GTL and fund it before the first call.
- How do video visits work?
- Video visitation runs through the GTL/GettingOut platform. Set up an account, add the inmate, and have the connection approved by jail staff. Visits are limited to 30 minutes each and are encouraged during recreation times.
- Can inmates use tablets for video visits?
- Yes, if issued a tablet with headphones, an inmate may video visit from the cell during lockdown times, though the Wi-Fi signal may not reach every cell.
- Can I message an inmate?
- Text messaging is available through the GettingOut service on kiosks and tablets in the housing units. Fund the family account to send and receive messages.
- How do I send money to an inmate?
- Deposit options are not confirmed on the Sheriff's communication pages. Check the Snohomish County Sheriff's corrections pages for the current approved deposit method.
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