The Washington Department of Corrections has a mission to improve public safety and a vision to work together for safe communities. The department values their staff, professionalism, a safe and healthy work environment, respect, open communication, individual growth, and community engagement.

The Washington state DOC website contains an inmate search database that provides information about incarcerated individuals. Inmates can be found by entering their DOC number OR their last name (or a partial part of their last name). One can contact the department for more detailed records on an inmate.

A disclaimer is given that while the department seeks to keep information accurate and updated, it is not guaranteed that all information is accurate and the department does not assume liability for these accuracy or usefulness of the information.