King County 72 Hour Booking Lookup
King County 72 Hour Booking records are tracked through the Jail Inmate Lookup Service, known as JILS. The county runs two main jails, one in downtown Seattle and one in Kent, and JILS shows bookings from both. You can search by name, date of birth, or booking number. The system is the fastest way to find someone arrested in the past three days anywhere in King County. This page covers how JILS works, what each tab shows, and how to file a public records request when you need the full booking file.
King County Booking Snapshot
JILS King County Subject Lookup
JILS is the public face of the King County jail records system. You open the page, type in a last name, and pick a result. First name and date of birth narrow the list. Booking number works too if you have it. The search is run by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. The data covers both adult facilities. Juvenile records are not in this system.
The results table shows the subject number, last name, first name, middle name, date of birth, race, gender, current status, and facility. Click a name to open a detail page. The detail page has tabs for Subject, Bookings, Charges, and Cases. The Bookings tab is where the 72 hour booking info lives. It lists every booking date, the arresting agency, the facility, the release date if any, and total days in custody. The Charges tab lists the charge code, severity, bail, and case number. The Cases tab links to the court file.
Open the JILS King County subject lookup to search the public booking system.
JILS pulls from both the Seattle jail and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Note: Booking photos are not shown in JILS. Mug shots are restricted under RCW 70.48.100.
King County Sheriff and Jail Facilities
The King County Sheriff's Office is at 516 Third Avenue, Room W-116 in Seattle. The main line is (206) 296-4155. The Sheriff covers unincorporated King County and contracts with several cities. Most city departments, including Seattle Police, Bellevue Police, and Kent Police, also book into the county jails. So a JILS search picks up arrests from many agencies.
The King County Correctional Facility, or KCCF, sits at 500 Fifth Avenue in Seattle. It is the main intake jail for Seattle and north King County and holds up to about 1,200 people. The Maleng Regional Justice Center, or MRJC, is at 620 West James Street in Kent. It serves south King County. Both house male and female inmates. Some people get moved between sites based on classification or court schedule. The jail line for both is (206) 296-1234.
Visit the King County Sheriff's Office page for direct contact info.
The Sheriff page links to records, warrants, and the jail division for follow-up questions.
Public Records Requests for King County Booking Records
For full booking files, file a request with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. The Records Division line is (206) 263-9226. Email DAJDRecords@kingcounty.gov. Include the name, the booking number, and a date range. The agency has five business days to respond under RCW 42.56.
Standard copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies are an extra $5.00 per document. Audio and video records cost the actual price of reproduction. Big requests may need a deposit. Some items are exempt. Booking photos are held back per RCW 70.48.100. Medical info is exempt under HIPAA. Active investigation files are also held back.
If you only want a quick verification, the Sheriff's records desk can help. The Criminal Records Privacy Act, RCW 10.97, controls how arrest and conviction info is shared, and the Sheriff has to follow those rules on every release.
SCORE Jail and South King County
Some south King County cities use the South Correctional Entity, or SCORE jail. Cities served include Des Moines, Federal Way, parts of Auburn, and parts of Renton. SCORE has its own lookup, separate from JILS. If a person was arrested by one of those agencies, they may not show up in JILS. Check both systems. SCORE records sit at jils.scorejail.org.
JILS only shows King County bookings. It does not show federal bookings or arrests in nearby counties. If you do not find someone in JILS, try the DOC Incarcerated Search for state prison cases or PACER for federal cases. The DOC Warrant Search can show open state warrants.
King County Court Cases Tied to Bookings
Most bookings turn into court cases within a day or two. King County Superior Court hears felonies and major civil cases. King County District Court handles misdemeanors and traffic. Both publish hearing data. Use Find My Court Date to look up the next hearing. The Odyssey Portal covers many King County District Court divisions.
Statewide criminal history is held by the Washington State Patrol. Booking data flows up to the WASPC JBRS system, which collects intake data from sheriffs and police across the state. The MRSC public records guide spells out which jail records are open under Washington law.
Note: The Washington Courts website at courts.wa.gov is the main hub for case search across King County and the rest of the state.
Mail, Visits, and Money for King County Inmates
Personal mail to King County inmates goes through Securus Digital Mail Center at P.O. Box 20245, Tampa, FL 33622. Address it with the inmate's full name and booking number. The center scans the mail and delivers it electronically. Money can be added through Access Corrections online, kiosks at the jail, or Cash Pay Today at retail spots like 7-Eleven and Dollar General.
Visits are video only. Schedule them through Securus. Both KCCF and MRJC offer onsite and remote video visits. Inmates must put visitors on an approved list. Phone calls run through the same provider. Families can set up a prepaid account.