Look up a person in jails in King County, including the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Inmates released after completing a jail sentence will be released at midnight on their release date. Inmates may request to be released the next morning, but early releases are prohibited.

Understanding the Context

Navigate to the "Inmate Roster" or "Who's in Jail" section. Use the search bar to input the required details - it may be the first name, last name, or booking number of the inmate. King County Jails, operated by the King County Sheriff’s Office, are essential facilities located in Seattle, WA, dedicated to the incarceration of adults and juveniles in custody. These jails serve individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences.

Key Insights

King County jails are responsible for felony bookings from the entire county as well as misdemeanor bookings from many local jurisdictions, including the City of Seattle. Some local municipalities operate their own jails for misdemeanor bookings. It's intended use is to provide citizens the opportunity to identify current jail inmates, and determine their bail, visiting schedule, and associated booking information. Limited in-person visitation is available at both jails. Schedules and some visitation rules are specific to each jail.

Final Thoughts

Use the Subject Lookup Tool to learn if the person you are visiting is housed at the jail in Seattle or Kent. Visitors must have valid government-issued picture identification.