Federal Way 72 Hour Booking
Federal Way 72 Hour Booking records show arrests made by the Federal Way Police Department in the past three days. The city contracts with the SCORE Regional Jail in Des Moines for jail services. SCORE keeps a public inmate lookup, and the Federal Way Police records team handles the case files. This page covers where to search the booking log, how the SCORE roster works, what shows up on a record, and how to file a public records request when you need the full report behind a booking.
Federal Way Booking Overview
Where Federal Way Booking Records Live
Federal Way does not run a city jail. The city contracts with the South Correctional Entity, known as SCORE, at 2041 S. 200th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198. SCORE is the holding jail for Federal Way Police bookings. You can reach the jail at (206) 870-5700.
Federal Way Police Department sits at 33325 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Records staff answer at (253) 835-6700. The same building also houses Federal Way Municipal Court, which handles cases for charges that fall under city law. Felony bookings move to King County Superior Court at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent or at the main downtown courthouse in Seattle.
The link below points to the city site so you can confirm contact info and request forms. View the Federal Way Police Department page.
Use the city site to find a public records request form and to look up the records desk hours before you visit.
Using the SCORE Inmate Lookup
SCORE runs the JILS lookup tool at jils.scorejail.org. You can search by first and last name to see if a person is in custody. The roster shows the booking date, charges, and projected release info. Records refresh often, so the list is fairly current.
SCORE houses people for Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, Burien, Tukwila, and a few other cities. So when you search the jail roster, you may see people who were arrested by other agencies. The booking record always names the arresting agency, which helps you spot Federal Way cases.
If a person does not show up on the SCORE roster, they may have been moved to King County Jail, released, or never booked at all. In that case, call Federal Way Police Records for the next step.
Note: The SCORE roster is the fastest way to confirm a current booking. The case file at the police department holds more detail about the arrest itself.
What a Federal Way Booking Record Shows
The standard booking record lists the inmate name, age, booking date and time, charges, and the agency that made the arrest. Most records also show a booking photo, a case number, and the holding facility. Bail or bond may be listed if set by the court. The basic content of a jail record is set out in RCW 70.48.100.
Common fields you may see:
- Full legal name and aliases
- Booking date and time
- Charges and bond amount
- Holding facility
- Court date if scheduled
The booking log does not include the full police report. For the report, file a public records request with Federal Way Police. Reports may be redacted under RCW 10.97.
Court Records and Hearings
Most Federal Way arrests start at the Federal Way Municipal Court at 33325 8th Avenue S. Felony cases move to King County Superior Court. You can search court records online through the Odyssey Portal or the wider Washington Courts site. To find a hearing by name, use Find My Court Date.
Court files are public under RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act. The court can charge fees for copies of orders or full case files.
Public Records Requests in Federal Way
You can file a public records request with Federal Way Police Records by phone, mail, or in person. There is no need to give a reason for the request. The city must reply within five business days. Larger requests are released in installments with a fee estimate up front.
Send the request to Federal Way Police Records at 33325 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Include the names, dates, and case number if you have one. The MRSC public records guide covers your rights under state law and notes when records may be held back under RCW 4.24.550.
For a wider check, the WSP criminal history site pulls from a statewide system. WSP charges a small fee per check. The state inmate locator at DOC inmate search covers people sent to prison after a long sentence. For warrants, try the DOC warrant search.
Note: Some Federal Way booking data feeds the JBRS system run by WASPC, which shapes many public roster tools today.
Federal Way Jail Transport and Holding
Federal Way Police do not run a long term holding cell. After booking at the city station, most arrestees are moved to SCORE in Des Moines. SCORE is the main holding spot for several south King County cities and keeps the live custody data for Federal Way cases. Transport time is short. The drive from the Federal Way Police station to SCORE takes about 15 minutes by car.
For people held briefly at the city before transport, the booking record still ends up at SCORE. So even if a person spends a few hours at the Federal Way PD station, the booking log lands in both spots. Always check SCORE first if you want a live status. The city is the right call for the police report and for any property held during the arrest.
Bail bond agents work with both offices. Most bonds are posted at SCORE, since that is where the person is held. Check with the court first to confirm the amount and case number. Court orders may add a no contact rule or other terms tied to release.
The records desk at Federal Way Police can also tell you which court will hear the case. Most city arrests stay at the Federal Way Municipal Court for low level charges. Felonies move to King County Superior Court at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Federal Court Records
Federal cases run through PACER. If a Federal Way arrest leads to a federal charge, the file moves to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle.
Tips for Searching Federal Way Booking Records
Start with a name and a rough date. The SCORE roster works best when you know how the person spells their first and last name. If you only have a nickname, the search may miss them. Use the full legal name when you can.
If you cannot find a name on the SCORE list, try the Federal Way Police records desk next. Staff can confirm an arrest even when the person is no longer at SCORE. They can also point you to the right court for the case file. Keep notes as you go, since you may need to move between the jail, the city, and the court to track a single booking from start to finish.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also use SCORE or King County Jail for 72 Hour Booking holds.