What kind of people are held in the Washington County Jail?
The jail holds persons arrested or charged with any level of offense from a misdemeanor driving offense to a serious felony as well as people convicted of a crime and serving time on a sentence. Intoxicated persons who may be a danger to themselves or others are occasionally held in the jail temporarily until transportation to a detoxification center is available. The Sheriff’s Office follows an inmate classification process to determine which housing unit would be the best place to house a particular inmate in order to best maintain the safety and security of the facility.
