King County Jail & Sheriff

King County, Texas jail is a correctional facility located in King County, Texas. The jail provides housing and supervision for individuals who have been arrested or sentenced for various offenses. One unique feature of the jail is its relatively small size, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 50 inmates. This limited capacity allows for more focused attention on each inmate's needs and enhances security within the facility.

To ensure inmate safety, the facility must have the appropriate number of jailers present 24 hours a day. Documented, face-to-face observation of all inmates by jailers should occur at least once every 60 minutes. In areas where inmates known to be assaultive, potentially suicidal, mentally ill, or have exhibited bizarre behavior are confined, observation should be performed at least every 30 minutes. Two-way voice communication between inmates and jailers, licensed peace officers, bailiffs, and designated staff is required at all times. While closed circuit television may be used, it cannot replace the required personal observation. Additionally, electronic sensors or cameras capable of recording the necessary personal observations of inmates in high-risk cells or groups of cells should were installed recently.

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the King County Jail & Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the King County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 806-596-4413.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

King County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in King County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in King County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the King County Jail & Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in King County and other Texas and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the King County Jail & Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the King County Jail & Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.