JAIL DIVISION

INFORMATION

CONTACTS

 Visitation Information

 Inmate Phones, Money, & Mail

 Food Services

 Medical Care

 Commissary Services

 Inmate Telephone System

 Volunteer Program

 Inmate Programs

 Inmate Population Statistics

Captains:
Blain Lux
360-577-3094 ext. 2228

Amy Anderson
360-577-3094 ext. 2212

Effective November 17, 2003, L.G. Steck Memorial Clinic became Cowlitz County Jail's contracted medical care provider.  They provide the Jail with a staff experienced in a corrections setting.

Medical Co-Pay Program

A $10.00 Medical Co-Pay is an Administrative fee charged to all inmates seen by medical staff and for each prescription written or refilled. This fee was implemented to help defray the overall rising cost of the Jail medical care program.       

A computerized system allows the Jail to maintain a history of balances due on medical/dental visits, and prescriptions written or refilled for each offender.  This history allows the County to collect for those services rendered as money is received on an offender’s account or if they are released from custody and return at a future date.

As per the National Standards, any inmate needing medical or dental care is not denied this attention due to lack of funds.  

In May 2002, Swanson Commissary Services, Inc. entered into contract with the County to provide commissary services to the Jail.  Inmates may purchase hygiene items, snacks, writing materials, soft beverages and many other items that do not jeopardize the safety and security of the Jail. The profit from this program is used toward inmate programs or items that specifically benefit the offender population. 

The Swanson Commissary system not only provides commissary services but also serves as the inmate banking system.  It maintains current and historical records of all transactions incurred while an offender is in custody.  This allows the County the ability to collect for all debts currently owed as well as past debts.

The inmate telephone system is contracted through Securus Technologies.  The Jail receives a commission rate of 40% of the gross billed.

This system has the ability to automatically record telephone conversations. All parties involved are advised prior to the call acceptance that their conversation will be recorded.

The Corrections Department has a family of dedicated volunteers who are instrumental in maintaining the successful operation of several in house programs available to the Jail population.

Programs range from weekly bible study, Sunday worship services, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Narcotics Anonymous meetings and crisis counseling. 

These volunteers provide an invaluable service to the Jail and the community. They freely provide spiritual as well as emotional counseling on a weekly basis.   Currently there are over 100 active dedicated volunteers.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Cowlitz County Jail, please contact Sergeant Wrzensinski at 577-3094, ext. 2218.