King County Correctional Facility

To search for an inmate in the King County Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 206-296-1234 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in King County or any county in the state of Washington. You can either look up the case by the person's name or the case number. Go here if you want to look up an offender's Court Date at any of the courts in King County or any court in Washington.

King County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The King County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 2000 offenders in custody on any given day. The King County Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year King County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,420 offenders.

The following charts of King County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the King County Corrections Department, the state of Washington Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in King County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for King County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

For Video Visitation Information and Schedules,
scroll down past the 7 different schedules below
until you see  this logo:

King County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-1234

• Every inmate has a one-hour period each week when inmates in these housing areas may see friends or family members in person.
• Copies of the visitation schedule also are posted in each housing unit.
• Jail staff will admit visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Inmates can have one adult visitor at a time.
• Visits are not currently available to anyone under the age of 18. We plan to include them in future phases.
• If you know the location of the inmate you intend to visit, please see the schedule below.
• Call 206-296-1234 for further information about inmate's location, their visiting times and rules.

UNDERSTANDING THE VISITATION CHART BELOW

• On the chart, locate the floor number.
• Next, locate the wing: north, south, east or west (N, S, E or W).
• Next, locate the tier: upper or lower (U or L).
• Next, locate the tank: (A, B, C or D).

For example:  NUB =
North Wing,
Upper Tier,
Tank B
With this information you can see the one hour slot that you can visit your inmate.

10th Floor Visitation Schedule

9th Floor Visitation

8th Floor Visitation

7th Floor Visitation

7 West Visitation

3 West Visitation

2 West Visitation

King County Correctional Facility uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that King County Correctional Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
King County Correctional Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility?

King County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-1234

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 25 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

King County Correctional Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at King County Correctional Facility, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in King County

To send commissary money to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for King County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from King County Correctional Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from King County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your King County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

What Kind of Mail can King County Correctional Facility Inmates Receive?

Envelopes

• The King County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines. 
• All letters MUST be written on white paper only, using black or blue ink.
• All letters MUST be mailed in a white envelope with your name and return address clearly visible (return address labels/stickers are not allowed).
• All letters MUST come through the U.S. Mail (USPS) and not by any other delivery service.
• Third-party mailing (sending or receiving a letter to family or friends asking them to forward a letter to another inmate) is NOT allowed.
• Postcards are NOT allowed.
• Colored envelopes are NOT allowed.
• Greeting cards are NOT allowed.
• For an extensive list of other items NOT allowed, scroll down to the next section.

To mail a letter, you not only MUST use the exact name the inmate was booked under, but you also MUST include their B/A Number, so remember to first look up the Inmate's B/A Number. If you can't find it online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 206-296-1234.

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and MUST include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but MUST be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.
Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

The following is a partial list of other magazines NOT allowed:

• American Curves              
• FLAVA     
• Maxim    
• Players    
• Stuff
• Black Belt    
• High Times                      
• OUI    
• Show    
• Ultimate MMA
• Black Man    
• Hustler    
• Ozone    
• Skin and Ink    
• XXL
• Easy Rider     
• King    
• Penthouse          
• Smooth    
• FHM (For HIM)    
• Low Rider            
• Playboy/girl                   
• Sports Illustrated - swimsuit issue

Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:

• Boxing / wrestling / martial arts
• ‘R’ and ‘X’ rated materials
• Tattooing and body piercing
• Tactical maneuver
• Weapons or the use of them 
• Unlawful substances
• Gang-related symbols / hand gestures / graphics

Books

• If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you MUST have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. It MUST be the corporate seller... NO books from the Marketplace or third-party sellers.
• Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
• In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the King County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
• Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
• Urban fiction, also known as street lit is a specific literary genre containing excessive profanity, graphic sex and extreme violence. These depictions are very explicit in urban fiction and this type of writing is prohibited in the jail. As a result, URBAN FICTION IS PROHIBITED and will be returned to sender. 
• All book shipments MUST include the inmate's name they were booked under, and their B/A Number. You can also call 206-296-1234 to get their number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

What Kind of Mail can King County Correctional Facility Inmates Receive?

Envelopes

• The King County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines. 
• All letters MUST be written on white paper only, using black or blue ink.
• All letters MUST be mailed in a white envelope with your name and return address clearly visible (return address labels/stickers are not allowed).
• All letters MUST come through the U.S. Mail (USPS) and not by any other delivery service.
• Third-party mailing (sending or receiving a letter to family or friends asking them to forward a letter to another inmate) is NOT allowed.
• Postcards are NOT allowed.
• Colored envelopes are NOT allowed.
• Greeting cards are NOT allowed.
• For an extensive list of other items NOT allowed, check out out Inmate Mail page.

To mail a letter, you not only MUST use the exact name the inmate was booked under, but you also MUST include their B/A Number, so remember to first look up the Inmate's B/A Number. If you can't find it online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 206-296-1234.

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and MUST include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but MUST be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.
Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

The following is a partial list of other magazines NOT allowed:

• American Curves              
• FLAVA     
• Maxim    
• Players    
• Stuff
• Black Belt    
• High Times                      
• OUI    
• Show    
• Ultimate MMA
• Black Man    
• Hustler    
• Ozone    
• Skin and Ink    
• XXL
• Easy Rider     
• King    
• Penthouse          
• Smooth    
• FHM (For HIM)    
• Low Rider            
• Playboy/girl                   
• Sports Illustrated - swimsuit issue

Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:

• Boxing / wrestling / martial arts
• ‘R’ and ‘X’ rated materials
• Tattooing and body piercing
• Tactical maneuver
• Weapons or the use of them 
• Unlawful substances
• Gang-related symbols / hand gestures / graphics

Books

• If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you MUST have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. It MUST be the corporate seller... NO books from the Marketplace or third-party sellers.
• Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
• In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the King County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
• Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
• Urban fiction, also known as street lit is a specific literary genre containing excessive profanity, graphic sex and extreme violence. These depictions are very explicit in urban fiction and this type of writing is prohibited in the jail. As a result, URBAN FICTION IS PROHIBITED and will be returned to sender. 
• All book shipments MUST include the inmate's name they were booked under, and their B/A Number. You can also call 206-296-1234 to get their number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

King County Correctional Facility contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Washington.
3. Select King County Correctional Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by King County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the King County Correctional Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in King County

To send commissary money to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for King County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the King County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

King County Correctional Facility allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose King County Correctional Facility.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    King County Correctional Facility charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in King County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in King County Correctional Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for King County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the King County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

King County Correctional Facility now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in King County Correctional Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in King County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your King County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all King County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about King County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding King County?