Garfield County

Q: When is Jail Visitation?

A:  Every Wednesday & Saturday from 10 AM-12 PM. Children under age 18 may be allowed to visit with approval from the Sheriff or on-duty deputy as long as they are with an adult. It is the policy of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department that if you have been convicted of a felony you will not be allowed in to visit an inmate.

Q: Can I buy a Calling Card for an inmate?

A:  Yes, but a traditional calling card purchased at a store will not work. We have Inmate Calling Cards available at our office and you may come in anytime to purchase one for an inmate. The costs are $5 for 5 minutes, $10 for 10 minutes, $20 for 20 minutes and must be paid for in cash.

Q: Can I bring food or other items to an inmate?

A:  Yes. All items must be unopened commercially processed items and are as follows: Small Boxes of Fruit Juices with preservatives/no refrigeration, Sacks of Chips, Sacks of Nuts (no shells or hulls), Candy Bars-no foil wrappers, Individual Packets of Kool-Aid, Individual Packets of Coffee, Tea Bags, Packets of Cocoa Mix, Pop, Jerky/Pepperoni, Plastic wrapped Cookies, Plastic wrapped Donuts, “Camper-style” Salt & Pepper shakers, Playing Cards, and Cigarettes.

Q: What do I have to do if I want to get a gun permit?

A:  If you want a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) you will need to come in to our office and fill out the application before a license can be issued. A CPL is good for five years. The cost is $55.25 for an Original License. This price includes the cost of Fingerprinting which will be done in our office. A License Renewal is $32.00, a Late Renewal and Late Penalty Fee is $42.00, and a Replacement Fee (for lost or stolen) is $10.00. For more information about CPL’s please go to: www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms.

Q: Is my Concealed Pistol License legal in any other states?

A:  No.  We do have reciprocity with North Carolina, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Utah, & Michigan, but the handgun must be carried in accordance with the laws of those states. Always be sure to check the laws of any state before traveling there with your handgun.

Q: Can I get a copy of my police or incident report?

A:  Yes.  You will need to fill out a Public Disclosure Form and once it is approved by either the Sheriff or the Prosecuting Attorney you can receive a copy of the report. This procedure could take five days and you may be charged a small fee for copies. If you are not able to come to the office you may call us at 509-843-3494 and request a faxed copy of the Public Disclosure Request Form or download it here [click to download]. You are allowed to fax it back to us.

Q: What is FILE OF LIFE?

A:  The FILE OF LIFE complements the 911 system. It is a mini medical history posted on your refrigerator. The FILE OF LIFE card enabled medics to obtain a quick medical history when a patient is unable to offer one. This card also eliminates the risk of a patient who may be in a frightened state, forgetting to mention something important. The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled FILE OF LIFE lists the patients name, emergency medical contacts, insurance policy, social security number, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgery, religion, and a health care proxy. We also have a smaller version of the FILE OF LIFE card which is made to carry in your purse or wallet. Call us at 509-843-3494 if you are interested in receiving a FILE OF LIFE card.