Seattle WA Arrest Records Search | Police & Court
Seattle, Washington · SPD reports, King County jail, Municipal Court, Superior Court and WSP
Follow a Seattle Arrest From Police Booking to the Final Court Record
A Seattle arrest can create several different public records. Seattle Police may hold the incident and arrest report, King County manages adult jail custody, Seattle Municipal Court handles Seattle misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and felony cases generally move to King County Superior Court.
This guide connects those systems so you can find the right person, save the B/A booking number, distinguish a jail allegation from a filed criminal charge, obtain reports and court records, check warrants and verify the final outcome.
SEATTLE RECORD ROUTE
VERIFYING
KING COUNTY CUSTODY
B/A
JAIL
SPD
COURT
COURT DISPOSITION
VERIFIED
BOOKING + CASE MATCHED
An arrest is not a conviction. Police and jail records document allegations, custody and processing. The Seattle City Attorney or King County Prosecuting Attorney may file different charges, decline prosecution or dismiss counts. Verify the final court result before describing someone as convicted.
Jail identifier
King County calls the booking number a B/A or Book of Arrest number.
Seattle jail
500 Fifth Ave. · 206-296-1234.
City misdemeanors
Seattle Municipal Court.
Felony court
King County Superior Court.
WSP WATCH
$11 online name/DOB search.
Which Seattle arrest record answers your question?
KING COUNTY JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Use Subject Lookup to confirm current jail custody, facility and the B/A booking number.
Best first step immediately after an arrest.
SEATTLE POLICE
What happened during the incident?
SPD holds city police incident, arrest, DUI, audio, video and other law-enforcement records it created.
A jail entry does not replace the police narrative.
COURT
What charge actually proceeded?
Use Seattle Municipal Court for city misdemeanors and King County Superior Court for felonies.
The court disposition is the outcome record.
WASHINGTON STATE
Need statewide conviction history?
Washington State Patrol WATCH provides state criminal-history information under Washington dissemination rules.
Do not use a local jail roster as a statewide background check.Find someone booked after a Seattle arrest
Open King County’s official jail lookup page
Use the county source instead of a private inmate directory.
Open King County Subject Lookup instructions
Launch the Subject Lookup Tool
Search the person’s current legal name.
Confirm current custody
The tool is designed to tell you whether an adult is presently in a King County jail.
Check which facility holds the person
King County operates the Seattle jail and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Save the B/A number
King County calls the booking number the Book of Arrest or B/A number.
Use the B/A number for jail services
It is important for mail, money and other custody-related tasks.
Do not ask the jail for the court disposition
King County Adult and Juvenile Detention specifically directs court-date and case questions to the appropriate court.
Move next to Seattle Municipal or King County Superior Court
Which court you need depends on the charge and prosecuting authority.
King County Correctional Facility – Seattle
500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Jail information: 206-296-1234
500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Jail information: 206-296-1234
The KCCF reception desk currently closes daily for a short operational period from approximately 2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Verify access before making a time-sensitive trip.
Understand what the Seattle jail record does—and does not—prove
| Record item | What it establishes | What it does not prove | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| B/A number | King County booking identifier. | Conviction or disposition. | Save it for jail mail, money and records. |
| Custody location | Where the person is currently housed. | Where the criminal case is filed. | Search the correct court separately. |
| Arrest allegation | Why police or a court process led to custody. | The prosecutor filed the same count. | Check prosecutor-filed charge. |
| Bail amount | Current monetary release requirement when ordered. | There are no other holds. | Verify current court order before paying. |
| Release | The person is no longer held under that jail episode. | The criminal case ended. | Read court disposition. |
| Transfer | Custody may have moved to another facility or agency. | Sentence or final legal status. | Check DOC or other agency if appropriate. |
Seattle booking charge vs. filed charge: the arresting officer’s allegation can differ from what the Seattle City Attorney or King County Prosecuting Attorney later files. Always compare the jail event with the court complaint, information or charging document.
Prevent a wrong-person Seattle arrest match
Full legal name matches
Middle name or suffix is consistent
B/A number belongs to the correct person
Age or date of birth is consistent when available
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency fits the incident
Court case follows the same arrest
Final disposition belongs to the same defendant
Never rely on a name or booking image alone. Washington State Patrol also warns that name-and-date-of-birth searches do not positively identify a person; fingerprints are the strongest way to link an individual to a criminal-history record.
Why someone arrested in Seattle may not appear in King County jail
Booking is still being processed
Intake, identification or medical procedures may delay a public custody result.
The person was released quickly
A court case can continue even if the current jail result disappears.
The person received a citation or summons
Not every misdemeanor results in extended county-jail custody.
The person is in another regional jail
King County specifically directs unsuccessful searches to other regional facilities such as SCORE or neighboring counties.
The arrest used a different name
Try aliases, maiden names, former surnames and suffix variants.
The person transferred to Washington DOC
Search the state incarcerated-person database after state correctional custody begins.
The case exists without current custody
Search Seattle Municipal Court and King County court systems separately.
The public record was restricted
Sealed, juvenile and other legally restricted information may not appear publicly.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name]. The arrest may have occurred in Seattle on [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently in King County custody, which facility they are housed at, and the public B/A booking number if available?
How a Seattle arrest moves from police to court
Seattle Police investigation
SPD creates incident, arrest, body-camera, audio, photo and related investigative records when it handles the event.
King County jail booking
Adult detention records custody and assigns a B/A number when the person enters county jail.
Misdemeanor or felony routing
Seattle misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor matters can be referred to the Seattle City Attorney; felony matters are referred to King County prosecutors.
Charging decision
Prosecutors determine what charge, if any, should be filed.
First court appearances
The court addresses counsel, release, hearings and the pending accusation.
Pretrial case activity
Motions, amended charges, discovery, negotiations and warrant activity can change the case.
Plea or trial
A charge can end through dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction or another order.
Judgment and sentence
The final court order becomes the strongest record of the outcome.
State history and record relief
WSP receives criminal-history information, while eligible cases may later qualify for vacation, sealing or deletion of certain non-conviction information.
Request an SPD arrest report, incident report, audio or video
Seattle Police Headquarters
610 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1900
Headquarters: 206-684-5454
Police non-emergency: 206-625-5011
610 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1900
Headquarters: 206-684-5454
Police non-emergency: 206-625-5011
Seattle Police currently distinguishes between simpler report requests through its Public Request Unit and broader Public Disclosure Requests for detailed records such as arrest reports, DUIs, audio and video.
Confirm SPD created the record
Do not send an SPD request for a King County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol or other agency report.
Find the SPD incident or case number
Include it whenever available.
Use the Police Records Request Center
Open SPD Records Request Center
Select Police Records Request or Public Disclosure as appropriate
Detailed arrest records, DUI records, audio and video should use the current disclosure workflow.
Attach identification or authorization
SPD’s current instructions require identification or appropriate documentation for report requests.
Identify the records precisely
Name the arrest report, incident report, body-worn video, 911 audio, photograph or supplement you actually need.
Include arrest and court identifiers
Full name, incident date, location, SPD case number, B/A number and court case number help narrow the search.
Ask for electronic delivery
This generally avoids unnecessary paper production and makes large records easier to review.
SPD states that simpler incident reports generally take approximately 5–7 business days from the incident to become available for release. A more complex Public Disclosure Request may take considerably longer because records must be reviewed for exemptions and redactions.
Copy-ready SPD request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident/offense report, probable-cause documentation and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include SPD case number [number], King County B/A number [number] and court case number [number]. If responsive body-worn video, audio or photographs exist, please identify them and provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount]. Please identify the legal basis for material withheld or redacted.
SPD Public Request Unit
610 Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124
Fax: 206-684-1910
610 Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124
Fax: 206-684-1910
Know the current Seattle Police Public Records fee structure
| Record delivery | Current published charge | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect public records | No charge | SPD does not charge merely to inspect public records. |
| Digital download under 1 GB | $0.02 minimum | Applies to the current digital-delivery fee structure. |
| Digital download over 1 GB | $0.09 per GB | Large audio/video productions can generate additional processing costs. |
| Paper copy | $0.15 per page | Standard printed records. |
| Scan paper to electronic | $0.10 per page | Applies when scanning is required. |
| CD/DVD | $1 per disc | Used when physical media is requested. |
Body-camera redaction can create separate costs under Washington law. Ask for a cost estimate before requesting broad date ranges or “all video” from a large incident.
Search Seattle misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases
Seattle Municipal Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring within the city under the Seattle Municipal Code and certain Washington statutes. Examples include DUI, misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor domestic violence, misdemeanor theft and trespass.
Seattle Municipal Court
Seattle Justice Center
600 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
General information: 206-684-5600
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Seattle Justice Center
600 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
General information: 206-684-5600
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open the Seattle Municipal Court Portal
The public does not need a login simply to search case information.
Open Municipal Court case search
Select Search
Use the court’s current search menu.
Search by defendant name or case identifier
Match the arrest date and legal name carefully.
Open the correct case
Review case information, courtroom calendar and available case records.
Check the charge filed by the City Attorney
Compare it with the original jail allegation.
Review the Hearings tab
The court distinguishes held and active hearings and provides date, time, type and courtroom.
Find the final judgment or disposition
Do not stop at the first docket entry.
Request an older or unavailable record from the Clerk
Email SMC_Copy_Requests@seattle.gov when the needed case record is not online.
Felony warning: do not assume every SPD arrest belongs in Municipal Court. Seattle Police refers felony matters to the King County Prosecuting Attorney, and the felony case is handled through Superior Court.
Search felony cases arising from Seattle arrests
Identify the King County cause number if possible
King County criminal case information uses a nine-digit cause-number format for modern Superior Court cases.
Open KC Script
Search the Superior Court case index and request documents.
Open King County Superior Court records
Create a free account when required for case searching
King County changed KC Script in June 2026 so users must log in to perform a case search.
Search by exact cause number first
This is safer than a common-name search.
If the number is unknown, search the defendant’s name
Compare the filing date and Seattle incident timeline.
Review the filed felony counts
The prosecutor’s Information is more authoritative than the arrest charge for determining what was prosecuted.
Read later orders and judgment
Check amendments, pleas, dismissals and sentencing separately for each count.
Get the actual record when proof matters
A certified court copy is stronger than a docket screenshot.
Adult criminal records filed on or after November 1, 2004 are among the case types that King County makes viewable through the online portal when access is permitted. Sealed or legally restricted documents are not available through ordinary public viewing.
King County Prosecuting Attorney – criminal case information
Seattle records line: 206-477-3735
Published records hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Seattle records line: 206-477-3735
Published records hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Order the final disposition instead of an entire criminal file
| Service | Current charge | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Non-certified copy | $0.50 per page | Ordinary Clerk-assisted copy. |
| Certified copy | $5 first page + $1 each additional page | Formal proof of judgment, dismissal or another filed order. |
| Exemplified copy | $9 first page + $1 each additional page | When exemplification is specifically required. |
| Research | $30 per hour or portion | When Clerk research is required. |
| Expedited service | $40 per case | Added to regular service fees when expedited processing is available. |
Efficient request: if your goal is to prove the arrest outcome, ask for the final judgment, sentencing order, dismissal order or other final disposition instead of ordering every document in the file.
Check the court before relying on an old warrant entry
Seattle misdemeanor warrant
Search the Seattle Municipal Court case. The court provides a Motion to Quash Warrant process and virtual or telephone hearings when appropriate.
King County felony warrant
Search the Superior Court case and verify the current status through the court or King County Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Unit.
Find the criminal case first
Use Seattle Municipal Court or Superior Court depending on the matter.
Read the most recent docket activity
A warrant can later be served, quashed, recalled or otherwise resolved.
For a Seattle Municipal Court warrant, use the Court’s resolution process
Open Seattle warrant-resolution instructions
If unrepresented, use the Motion to Quash procedure
The Municipal Court can respond by email or mail and may schedule a remote hearing.
For a felony warrant, contact the appropriate Superior Court or Sheriff’s Warrants Unit
King County Sheriff Criminal Warrants Unit: 206-477-3113.
Do not go directly to the jail to “turn yourself in” on a warrant
King County states that jail staff are not commissioned officers who can make the warrant arrest; use police or the court’s instructions.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person based on a possible warrant. Verify current status with the court or law enforcement.
Verify the current bail order before bringing money
King County currently accepts adult bail payments from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week at both the Seattle and Kent adult detention facilities.
Find the current jail record
Save the person’s legal name and B/A number.
Check the latest court order
Do not rely on an old bail amount.
Identify every hold or separate case
Payment on one case may not produce release if another authority is holding the person.
Go to the KCCF reception window for a Seattle detainee
500 Fifth Avenue, Seattle.
Use an accepted payment form
King County currently lists cash, cashier’s check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
Expect check verification
Cashier’s checks and money orders require verification before processing, which can delay release.
Keep the receipt
Bail payment does not eliminate the need for the defendant to appear at later court dates.
Do not send money because of an unsolicited call, text or email claiming immediate payment is required. Verify the jail and court independently.
Request a public defender for a Seattle criminal case
King County Department of Public Defense provides representation in King County Superior Court, King County District Court and Seattle Municipal Court for eligible people who cannot afford an attorney.
Department of Public Defense
Dexter Horton Building
710 Second Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Main: 206-296-7662
Financial screening: 206-477-9727
Screening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dexter Horton Building
710 Second Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Main: 206-296-7662
Financial screening: 206-477-9727
Screening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
If you are out of jail, call the financial-screening line
No appointment is currently required for the screening interview.
Answer the financial questions
The screener determines whether you meet King County’s eligibility criteria.
If you are in jail, the case can be assigned before arraignment
Call the DPD main line to identify the assigned defense division.
Save the court case number
This helps the Public Defense office identify the representation assignment.
Keep case discussion confidential
Ordinary jail calls, video visits and emails are not appropriate for defense strategy.
If a financial screener finds that a person can contribute but cannot fully afford private counsel, King County may still assign a public-defense division and require repayment under a promissory arrangement.
Get Seattle felony case support and custody notifications
King County Prosecuting Attorney – Victim Assistance, Seattle
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, E560
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-477-3743
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, E560
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-477-3743
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Save the police case and criminal cause number
Have both available when contacting an advocate.
Call Victim Assistance for an adult felony case
Advocates and victim liaisons can help explain the prosecution process and connect victims with support.
Ask about interpreter services
King County provides interpretation for prosecution-related victim participation.
Register for Washington VINE when custody notifications matter
WA VINE provides custody-status notification services.
Open VINE
Seattle misdemeanor cases are prosecuted by the Seattle City Attorney rather than the King County Prosecutor, so use the actual court case to determine the appropriate victim-service contact.
Visit someone at the Seattle King County jail
King County currently provides limited in-person visitation at the King County Correctional Facility as well as remote video visits through Securus.
In-person KCCF visit
- One 1-hour visit period per week.
- Visiting time depends on housing location.
- First-come, first-served.
- Check in about 15 minutes before the visit.
- Up to 4 visitors at once.
- At least one visitor must be an adult.
Remote video visit
- Uses Securus Video Connect.
- Adults in custody currently receive up to 6 free video visits per week.
- Public video visits are recorded and monitored.
- Lawyer video visits are not recorded.
Confirm the jail location first
Use Subject Lookup because some King County detainees are housed in Kent.
Check the person’s housing-specific visit schedule
KCCF visitation times vary by housing location.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification
Visitors must satisfy current jail identification requirements.
Follow the dress code
King County prohibits revealing clothing, bare midriffs and exposed undergarments and requires shoes.
For remote visits, create a Securus account
Open Securus Video Connect
Do not discuss the criminal case on personal visits
Public video visits can be monitored and recorded.
Use King County’s current personal-mail address
Friends and family mail
[Full name of person in jail + 10-digit booking number]
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-King County
P.O. Box 20245
Tampa, FL 33622
[Full name of person in jail + 10-digit booking number]
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-King County
P.O. Box 20245
Tampa, FL 33622
Look up the current B/A number
King County requires the full 10-digit booking number on the envelope.
Write the person’s full booked name
Use the identity exactly as it appears in custody records.
Use white paper and black or blue ink
These are part of King County’s current personal-mail rules.
Use a white envelope with your return address
Proper addressing reduces returned mail.
Send only through USPS
UPS, FedEx, Amazon delivery and other delivery services are not accepted for ordinary personal mail.
Expect mail to be scanned
Securus scans personal correspondence for delivery through a tablet, kiosk or printed copy.
Do not send money orders in ordinary mail
Use the separate inmate-fund process.
Legal mail uses a different address. Legal correspondence for someone at KCCF should use the person’s full booked name and B/A number at 500 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
King County states that physical personal mail is destroyed 60 days after scanning. After release, a former jail resident currently has a limited period to retrieve scanned mail through the Securus reentry system.
Know what King County jail communication costs and what is recorded
2 free calls/week
King County currently allows adults in jail two free phone calls per week.
$0.05/minute
Additional jail phone calls are currently listed at five cents per minute.
6 free video visits/week
Current remote-video allowance through Securus.
Use Securus for phone and video services
King County contracts with Securus for these communication services.
Adults in jail cannot receive ordinary incoming calls
They must place the call.
Use Securus eMessaging for electronic messages
Messages are screened before delivery to the recipient’s tablet.
Assume ordinary calls and video visits are recorded
King County specifically warns families that prosecutors may review recorded communications.
Attorneys use protected communication procedures
Defense-team numbers can be placed on King County’s Do Not Record list.
Do not discuss admissions, witnesses, evidence or defense strategy during ordinary family calls, eMessages or public video visits.
Send money using the current King County jail account system
Most King County inmate-account deposits are currently processed through Access Corrections.
Find the person’s B/A number first
Confirm the exact inmate identity before paying.
Use Access Corrections online or by app
Open Access Corrections
For phone deposits, call Access Corrections
Current number: 866-345-1884.
Use the jail kiosk for an in-person deposit
Access Corrections kiosks are located in the reception areas of the Seattle and Kent jails.
Cash deposits can also be made at participating retailers
Registration through the provider’s cash-payment system is required.
Money orders and cashier’s checks can be mailed
Include the person’s full name and B/A number. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
Allow extra posting time for larger mailed payments
King County advises allowing up to 10 business days for money orders or cashier’s checks of $50 or more.
Access Securepak is the current care-package provider. King County states that jail residents can receive qualifying packages subject to weekly limits and vendor availability.
Search state custody only after a prison transfer becomes relevant
Use DOC for
- Current Washington state-prison custody.
- DOC number.
- Current correctional location.
- People currently incarcerated under DOC authority.
DOC does not replace
- King County’s live jail search.
- Seattle Police reports.
- Municipal or Superior Court dispositions.
- Washington State Patrol background checks.
Open Washington DOC Incarcerated Search
Search Washington DOC
Use DOC number when known
It is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search first and last name
Compare age and facility.
Return to the court for conviction proof
DOC information is a corrections record rather than the official criminal judgment.
Use WSP for statewide Washington criminal-history information
WATCH is not simply a list of every arrest. Washington State Patrol describes WATCH as the state’s official internet source for Washington criminal-history conviction information. Public results can also include arrests less than one year old when the disposition is still pending.
Decide whether a statewide check is actually necessary
Seattle jail and court records may already answer a local question.
Open Washington State Patrol WATCH
Open WSP WATCH
Search exact legal name and date of birth
Accurate identifiers reduce false matches.
Pay the current $11 online search fee
WSP charges for each name/DOB search regardless of whether the search returns the expected person.
Review candidate matches carefully
WATCH can return no record, no exact match, multiple candidates or an exact match.
Verify important matches using fingerprints
WSP states that fingerprints are the only way to positively connect an individual with a criminal record.
Compare each Seattle conviction with the actual court case
Court documents are the best source for understanding the exact disposition.
Washington State Patrol Criminal Records Division
106 11th Avenue SW, Suite 1300
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360-534-2000
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m.
106 11th Avenue SW, Suite 1300
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360-534-2000
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Public WATCH results exclude certain information under Washington law, including non-conviction information that is not publicly disclosable, vacated cases and sealed records.
Fix the source of an inaccurate Seattle arrest record
Identify the exact mistake
Is the error the person’s identity, arrest date, charge, disposition or record status?
Compare all source systems
Review SPD, jail, Municipal/Superior Court and WATCH information.
Obtain the controlling court document
Get the dismissal, judgment or other final disposition.
Correct the originating source
If SPD or the court is wrong, address that source rather than only disputing a downstream website.
Contact WSP Criminal History Information
Use the State Patrol’s review/correction process when the Washington criminal-history file is inaccurate.
Recheck downstream databases
Confirm that later WATCH or other authorized checks reflect the corrected information.
Correction is not record clearing. Correct an entry when it is factually inaccurate. Vacation, sealing or deletion deals with accurate records that may qualify for legal relief.
Understand vacating, sealing and deleting Seattle criminal records
Washington does not use one universal “expungement” process. A conviction can sometimes be vacated, a court file can sometimes be sealed, and qualifying non-conviction criminal-history information can sometimes be deleted from law-enforcement repositories. These are different legal procedures.
Vacate conviction
The court changes the legal status of an eligible conviction under the applicable Washington statute.
Seal court record
Requires a separate legal basis under Washington court-record rules; vacation does not automatically seal every court file.
Delete non-conviction history
Some qualifying non-conviction information can be removed from criminal-history repositories under Washington law.
Destroy court record
Seattle Municipal Court states that ordinary adult court records cannot simply be expunged or destroyed because a conviction was vacated.
Seattle Municipal Court misdemeanor vacation
Open Seattle Municipal Court’s vacation instructions
Check Seattle vacation eligibility
Review whether the misdemeanor qualifies
Certain offenses and circumstances are excluded.
Complete the Petition to Vacate and proposed order
Follow Seattle Municipal Court’s current forms and instructions.
Submit the completed forms to the court
In person: Clerk’s Office, 600 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor. Mail filing is also available.
The court obtains criminal-history information
Seattle Municipal Court states that it requests WSP and FBI/NCIC information while evaluating the application.
The Seattle City Attorney reviews the request
The court sends the application to the prosecutor for review.
A judge decides the request
The court may resolve it on the paperwork or require a hearing.
If granted, keep the signed vacation order
Seattle Municipal Court notifies the arresting agency and WSP; WSP then processes the criminal-history change and notifies the FBI.
Seattle Municipal Court currently advises waiting about 90 days after receiving the signed vacation order before obtaining a new Washington State Patrol criminal history to verify processing.
King County felony vacation
Check eligibility under RCW 9.94A.640
Not every felony conviction is eligible.
Get the current Washington Courts felony-vacation forms
Open Washington vacating/sealing forms
Gather the King County case documents
King County’s prosecutor currently asks for the Information, Judgment and Sentence, proof of satisfaction/completion and other relevant orders.
Get a recent criminal-history check
King County includes this in its current vacation-request checklist.
Submit the packet to the King County Prosecutor Post-Sentencing Unit when using its review process
Follow the current county instructions.
Keep copies of everything submitted
Include current contact information so you receive the court decision.
King County Prosecuting Attorney – Post-Sentencing Unit
W554 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2316
W554 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2316
Important Washington distinction: a vacated Seattle misdemeanor can still remain visible in the court’s public index with a notation that it was vacated. Vacation and sealing are separate issues.
Seattle arrest, jail and criminal-court contact board
Seattle Police Headquarters
610 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
SPD Non-Emergency
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
DAJD Jail Records
Seattle Municipal Court
600 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
King County Superior Court Clerk
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
Superior Court Criminal Case Info
King County Public Defense
710 Second Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
Public Defender Screening
King County Victim Assistance
516 Third Avenue, E560
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
WSP Criminal Records
Seattle Police Headquarters map
King County Correctional Facility map
Seattle Municipal Court map
King County Courthouse map
What this Seattle arrest guide solves in one page
Recent custody
King County Subject Lookup, jail location, B/A number and no-result troubleshooting.
Police evidence
SPD arrest and incident reports, audio/video requests, identification requirements and current disclosure fees.
Misdemeanor outcome
Seattle Municipal Court portal, City Attorney charging path, hearings and records requests.
Felony outcome
KC Script, King County Superior Court, prosecutor records line and certified-copy workflow.
Jail services
Current bail hours, KCCF visits, Securus digital mail, phone/video rules and Access Corrections deposits.
Record cleanup
WATCH criminal history, source correction, Seattle misdemeanor vacation and King County felony-vacation routing.
Seattle arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Seattle arrest records?
Start with King County’s Subject Lookup Tool to verify current custody and obtain the B/A booking number. Then search Seattle Municipal Court or King County Superior Court for the criminal case and final disposition.
Where can I find someone arrested in Seattle?
Use King County Subject Lookup. It shows whether an adult is currently in a King County jail, the facility and the booking number. The Seattle jail is the King County Correctional Facility at 500 Fifth Avenue.
How do I request a Seattle Police arrest report?
Use the Seattle Police Records Request Center. Detailed arrest reports, DUIs, audio, video and other police records are handled through SPD’s current records and public-disclosure workflow.
Where do I search Seattle misdemeanor cases?
Seattle Municipal Court handles Seattle misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases. Public case information and many case records are available through its online portal.
Where do I search Seattle felony cases?
Felony cases are generally handled by King County Superior Court. Use KC Script and the Superior Court Clerk’s records system to locate the case and obtain documents.
Does a King County jail booking prove conviction?
No. A booking documents custody and an accusation. The prosecutor can file different charges, and the final court disposition determines the case outcome.
How do I check a Seattle warrant?
For Seattle Municipal Court cases, search the case and use the court’s warrant-resolution process. For felony matters, verify the King County Superior Court case and current status through the court or Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Unit.
How much is a Washington WATCH search?
Washington State Patrol currently charges $11 for each online name-and-date-of-birth WATCH criminal-history search.
How do I fix an inaccurate Seattle arrest record?
Determine whether the error came from SPD, jail records, the court or WSP. Obtain the authoritative disposition or corrected source record and then use the appropriate source-agency and state criminal-history correction process.
Can a Seattle arrest or conviction be expunged?
Washington distinguishes vacating convictions, sealing court records and deleting qualifying non-conviction criminal-history information. Seattle Municipal Court specifically notes that vacating a conviction does not automatically destroy or remove the underlying court record.
