Maleng Regional Justice Center is a 1000-bed jail in Kent, King County, Washington. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 206-296-1234.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Maleng Regional Justice Center at 206-296-1234 for assistance.
Phone: 206-296-1234
Physical Address:
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, 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.
Maleng Regional Justice Center Inmate Search
The Maleng Regional Justice Center maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maleng Regional Justice Center 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessMaleng Regional Justice Center is located in Kent, Washingon and contains local courts and holding facilities for arrestees brought in by law enforcement agencies. This facility was built in 1995.
The holding facility in the jail houses inmates for short-term stays. In-custody visitation is allowed so inmates can have contact with friends and family during their incarceration. MRJC Inmates get transported from the 1,000-bed jail as needed for all appointments and court dates.
in 2023, due to overcrowding and staffing shortages, inmates were moved from the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle, where they closed down an entire floor of the jail building, to Maleng Regional Justice Center, where medication-assisted treatments for incarcerated individuals are being offered, particularly those with substance addiction problems.
You can scroll down or click here for detailed information particular to Maleng Regional Justice Center for Visitation, Mail, Phone services, sending Money, Bail, Commissary and Tablet rental info. Visitation with Tablets becomes increasingly popular when visitation gets restricted due to staffing issues and other health-related directives like Covid-19 protocols.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Maleng Regional Justice Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Maleng Regional Justice Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Maleng Regional Justice Center at 206-296-1234.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 206-296-1234.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in King County, Washington, visit the Maleng Regional Justice Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
DAY | TIME |
MONDAY | 2:30PM - 5:15PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
TUESDAY | 2:30PM - 5:15PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 2:30PM - 5:15PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
THURSDAY | 2:30PM - 5:15PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
FRIDAY | 2:30PM - 5:15PM 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
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 Maleng Regional Justice Center 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.
Maleng Regional Justice Center 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 Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?
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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maleng Regional Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?
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 Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and what can I send them?
Envelopes
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.
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
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:
Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:
Books
Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They include clothing, snacks, hygeine products and seasonal items.
Maleng Regional Justice Center only allows care packages from Access Securepak.
Money Orders or Cashier's Checks
Envelopes
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.
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
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:
Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:
Books
Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They include clothing, snacks, hygeine products and seasonal items.
Maleng Regional Justice Center only allows care packages from Access Securepak.
Money Orders or Cashier's Checks
For even more information, including an extensive list of what not to mail, where to mail, how to mail, emailing an inmate, and more, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and what can I purchase?
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 Maleng Regional Justice Center.
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 Maleng Regional Justice Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Maleng Regional Justice Center'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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maleng Regional Justice Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Maleng Regional Justice Center.
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. Maleng Regional Justice Center 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center 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 Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Maleng Regional Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in King County follow these instructions:
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 Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in King County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding King County?
This facility, known as "Maleng Regional Justice Center" is also known as Kent Regional Justice Center, King County Jail System, King County Jail Kent WA, King County Jail Kent WA, Washington, King.