SCORE Jail

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SCORE Jail Information

The SCORE Jail is a 802-bed jail located in Des Moines, King County, Washington. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 206-257-6200.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact SCORE Jail at 206-257-6200 for assistance.

Phone: 206-257-6200

Physical Address:
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the SCORE Jail?

To search for an inmate in the SCORE Jail, 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 206-257-6200 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.

SCORE Jail Inmate Search

The SCORE Jail maintains an average of 802 offenders in custody on any given day. The SCORE Jail 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.

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About the SCORE Jail

SCORE Jail, also known as South Correctional Entity, is part of a movement towards a changing approach to incarceration, one that recognizes the link between substance abuse and crime. In response to the opiood epidemic and other drug and trauma-related inmate challenges, the SCORE jail applied for and received a grant in 2020 to implement a more effective approach to dealing with inmates' circumstances.

The approach includes mental health treatment, the use of medications, and other forms of behavioral guidance in order to stabalize the inmates and help them into a better position for re-entry into the community. There are also educational opportunities for inmates, including college courses offered.

SCORE Jail has inmates who have been arrested in six Washington State cities: Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. If you're trying to find an inmate, you can do an Inmate Search to see who has been booked in the past day, who has been released, and you can see the current inmate roster. You can call this facility at 206-257-6200.

It's necessary to sign up a day in advance for inmate Visitation. On-site video visitation is available in the lobby of SCORE Jail, but you can also do Remote Visitation if that is more convenient. By scrolling down or clicking on these links, you can find additional information about this specific facility about Mail, inmate Phone contact, sending Money, Bail instructions, Commissary, and other services.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for SCORE Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at SCORE Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at SCORE Jail include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 206-257-6200.

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Directions / Map to the SCORE Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in King County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to SCORE Jail in Des Moines for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 206-257-6200 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in King County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in King County, Washington, see the SCORE Jail Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the SCORE Jail? What is the Schedule?

SCORE Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-257-6200

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL

  • DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, LOBBY VISITS MAY BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED... CALL 206-257-6200 TO CONFIRM.
  • One on-site Visit is free each week (10 minutes).
  • Lobby visits are 25 minutes.
  • Only 1 visit per inmate may be scheduled per day and no more than 2 per week
  • Visitors are required to check in 10 minutes before the scheduled visit.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY No video sessions
TUESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

SCORE Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are in increments of 10 minutes and 25 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY No visits
TUESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM

 

SCORE Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select SCORE Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with SCORE Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select SCORE Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the SCORE Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

SCORE Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are in increments of 10 minutes and 25 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY No visits
TUESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 9:00 PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in SCORE Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in King County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Washington.
  • Select SCORE Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 206-257-6200 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the SCORE Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for King County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for SCORE Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the SCORE Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I send them?

SCORE Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The SCORE Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The SCORE Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The SCORE Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the SCORE Jail 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.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198

SCORE Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the SCORE Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the SCORE Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I purchase?

SCORE Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    SCORE Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for SCORE Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in King County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in SCORE Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for King County.
  • Choose Washington, then SCORE Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in King County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in King County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in SCORE Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for King County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the SCORE Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

SCORE Jail either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at SCORE Jail

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at SCORE Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

Free services are already available for use on the device at SCORE Jail.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
SCORE Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at SCORE Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in King County

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Search for an Inmate in King County

This facility, known as "SCORE Jail" is also known as South Correctional Entity Multi-jurisdictional Misdemeanant Jail, Houses inmates arrested in the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila.