Prison Information

Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE)

Visitation hours and rules, phone, website, address, driving directions, contact information, and more.

Key Information

Address 1623 East J St, Tacoma, WA 98421-1615
Facility Type Adult
State Washington
Email N/A
Phone 253-396-1611
Phone Carrier Talton Communications
County Pierce
Fax 253-396-1250
Security Level MEDIUM - general
No. of Beds 1575
Mailing Address 1623 East J St, Tacoma, WA 98421-1615

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Brief about Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE)

Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE) is a type of correctional facility in Washington, with 1575 beds. You can be sent to this facility if you get sentenced for a crime in the County of Pierce, Washington.

Facility Type and Security Level

Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE) is an Adult facility with a medium level of security. For visitation, you must fill out an application via , or you can also apply through the printed application.

Contact Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE) Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 253-396-1611

Fax Documents

To Fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 253-396-1250.

How To Contact An Inmate At Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE)

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE) addressed to:

Inmate ID, Inmate Name, Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE), 1623 East J St, Tacoma, WA 98421-1615.
Please note that all incoming mail is subject to inspection for security reasons. Do not include any items considered contraband or contain explicit material in the mail. Additionally, make sure to include a return address.

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE) allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls get managed through Talton Communications, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE)

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in Tacoma Northwest Detention Center - GEO (ICE), you can use any of the following methods:

  1. By Cashier's Check / Money Order
    Inmates in Washington can receive money through checks or money orders. You must include the inmate's full name and their six-digit DOC number on the payee line.
  2. Using Jpay
    Using Jpay, you can send money to an inmate in Washington. Visit the JPay money transfer page and send money by entering your Inmate's DOC number.
  3. Western Union

    Visit the Western Union send money page. Select "Washington Dept Corrections" from the facility select box. Enter the amount you wish to send and click submit. To complete a transaction with Western Union, you need the following list of information handy:

    • City Code: WA DOC
    • State: WA
    • Account Number: Account Number is the Inmate's DOC number combined with the Inmate's last name [e.g.: 002333Bella].

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the to understand the process better.

Visitation Timings

DAYSTIMES
MondayNO VISITS
Tuesday9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
ThursdayNO VISITS
Friday9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

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