King County WA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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King County, Washington · Seattle and Kent jail, warrant, bail and court-record guide

Find a King County Jail Booking and Follow the Case Into Court

Begin with the official Subject Lookup Tool, verify the correct person, facility and Book of Arrest number, then search Superior, District or Municipal Court.

This guide also explains Sheriff reports, warrants, bail, in-person and remote visits, digital mail, calls, deposits, public defense, victim help, WATCH reports and record-vacating options.

Run the official subject search Find the correct court Fix a missing booking
KING COUNTY RECORD FERRY VERIFICATION ACTIVE
SEATTLE OR KENT JAIL
COURT DISPOSITION
IDENTITY + CASE CONFIRMED
An arrest is not a conviction. A King County booking records custody and allegations received during intake. The prosecutor may amend, replace or decline the charge. Verify the person and final disposition before relying on the record.
Two adult jails

KCCF in Seattle and MRJC in Kent.

Search identifiers

Name, DOB, UCN, booking, facility or preferred name.

Bail window

7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Remote visits

Up to six free Securus video visits weekly.

Official review

Local procedures checked August 3, 2026.

Start with the correct system

Which King County record answers your question?

ADULT JAIL Is the person in custody?

Use Subject Lookup for facility, current status, booking number, booking date and arresting agency.

First stop after a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause record or body-camera data from the agency that created it.

The jail does not own every police report.
CRIMINAL COURT What was filed and decided?

Search Superior, District or Municipal Court for formal charges, warrants, hearings, pleas and disposition.

The court charge may differ from booking.
WSP WATCH Do you need statewide history?

Use Washington State Patrol for a Washington conviction-history report or fingerprint-supported record.

A county jail search is not statewide.
Best sequence: Find the booking, record the ten-digit B/A number and UCN, identify the arresting agency, choose the correct court and request only the specific document still missing.

Go directly to the King County task

Official Subject Lookup Tool

How to search King County current and recent bookings

Open King County Subject Lookup Use the county’s official custody tool instead of a paid people-search service. Open Subject Lookup
Begin with the last name Use a broad name search before adding birth date, race, gender or facility filters.
Try the preferred-name field King County provides a separate preferred-name filter that may help identify the correct record.
Add the date of birth Use DOB to separate same-name results when it is known.
Filter by facility Select the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Use current-custody status Separate people presently held from records connected to a prior booking.
Search by booking number or UCN These identifiers are safer than a name-only search.
Review subjects booked in the last 24 hours Use the dedicated recent-booking view when the arrest occurred today.
Open every plausible result Compare the UCN, legal name, preferred name, facility, arresting agency, booking number and date.
Save the ten-digit B/A number You will need it for mail, deposits, bail and many jail questions.
Call when the result is unclear King County’s automated jail information line is available at 206-296-1234.
Continue to the criminal court Determine whether the charge belongs to Superior, District or a city Municipal Court.
Subject Lookup identifies people held in King County’s Seattle and Kent facilities. Someone not listed may be in SCORE Jail, a city jail, another county, Washington Department of Corrections or federal custody.
Search-result decoder

Understand the King County booking fields

A booking field is not the same as a final court finding
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
UCN A unique person-level number in the King County custody system. The result of any criminal charge. Use it to separate same-name records.
Booking or B/A number One Book of Arrest or jail admission. That every allegation became a filed charge. Use the full ten-digit number for jail services.
Booking date When King County intake began. When the alleged offense occurred. Match it to the police incident and court filing.
Facility Whether the person is housed in Seattle or Kent. That housing will not change. Recheck before visiting or sending legal mail.
Arresting agency The police, Sheriff or other agency connected to the booking. DAJD created the arrest report. Request the report from this agency.
Booking charge An allegation or court matter received by the jail. What the prosecutor ultimately filed. Read the charging document and docket.
Bail A release amount for a listed charge or warrant. Payment clears every hold. Confirm all cases and detainers.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. The King County bail amount controls the booking. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Release status Whether the displayed custody episode ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Locate the final disposition.
Preferred name A name recorded separately from the legal booking name. Legal identity without matching identifiers. Match DOB, UCN and booking number.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the correct person before relying on the booking

Full legal name matches
Preferred name or known alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
Booking date matches the incident
Facility is consistent with current information
Arresting agency matches the location
UCN or B/A matches another official record
Court cause number follows the same arrest
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the booking as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a King County booking may not appear

Intake is incomplete Identification, fingerprinting, medical screening and system entry can delay a new result.
The search is too narrow Remove race, gender and facility filters and begin with the surname.
The preferred name differs Search the legal surname, preferred name, former name and spelling variations.
The person was released Change the current-custody filter and search the related court case.
The person was transferred Check SCORE, a municipal jail, another county, state corrections or federal custody.
A city jail holds the person Some municipal arrests do not immediately result in King County jail custody.
The arrest occurred outside King County Search the county where the person was booked, not only their residence.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed or otherwise protected information may not be publicly displayed.
Custody-verification script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held in Seattle or Kent, released, transferred or listed under another name?
King County adult jail information
Phone: 206-296-1234
Booking-to-disposition lifecycle

Follow a King County arrest in the correct order

Law-enforcement incident Seattle Police, a suburban department, the Sheriff, State Patrol, Port Police or another agency creates the investigative record.
Seattle or Kent jail booking DAJD records identity, property, allegations, warrants, bail and agency holds.
First court review A judicial officer addresses probable cause, counsel, release, bail and the next hearing.
Prosecutor decision The King County Prosecuting Attorney handles felonies and certain county cases; city attorneys handle many municipal misdemeanors.
Superior, District or Municipal Court The correct court depends on the offense level and prosecuting jurisdiction.
Pretrial proceedings The docket may include amended charges, motions, warrants, plea hearings and trial settings.
Final disposition Each count can end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Correction, vacation or sealing Wrong information can be challenged, while eligible records may qualify for a separate Washington remedy.
Correct records office

Send the request to the agency that created the record

King County arrest information is divided among several offices
Record needed Likely custodian What to provide Common mistake
Current jail custody King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Name, DOB, UCN or B/A number. Requesting live custody from the court clerk.
Sheriff incident or arrest report King County Sheriff Public Disclosure Unit Case number, date, location and subject name. Requesting a Seattle Police report from KCSO.
Seattle Police report City of Seattle public disclosure SPD case number, date and incident location. Requesting it from the county jail.
Contract-city Sheriff report KCSO when it policed the contract city City, case number and date. Assuming every city has its own police records unit.
SeaTac Airport police report Port of Seattle Police Port Police case number and incident details. Sending an airport report request to KCSO.
Felony court case King County Superior Court Clerk Nine-digit cause number and defendant name. Using District Court for a Superior Court felony.
District Court misdemeanor King County District Court Case number, name or date of birth. Searching only the Superior Court portal.
City misdemeanor Seattle or another Municipal Court City case number or defendant details. Assuming every misdemeanor is in County District Court.
Washington Public Records Act

Request a King County Sheriff arrest report

King County Sheriff Public Disclosure Unit
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Room W-116
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-263-2103
Email: kcsodisclosure@kingcounty.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Confirm KCSO created the record Check the arresting-agency field before submitting a request.
Open the Sheriff records page Select the Public Disclosure request for public or insurance records. Open Sheriff records requests
Name the exact records Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and specific releasable supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers Include the subject, incident date, location, case number, arresting unit and booking number.
Request existing electronic records KCSO does not charge for records already available in electronic format.
Expect an initial response within five business days The response may fulfill, acknowledge, clarify or deny the request.
Ask for a cost estimate Large, paper-heavy or body-camera requests can create copying or redaction charges.
Request the legal basis for redactions The Sheriff must identify the applicable exemption for material withheld.
Copy-ready Sheriff records request
Under the Washington Public Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are KCSO case number [number], King County B/A number [number] and court cause number [number]. Please provide an estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for any withheld or redacted material.

Published KCSO public-record charges

A narrow request can reduce cost and delay
Record service Published charge Important detail
Existing electronic records No fee Applies when the record already exists electronically.
Electronic transmission $0.10 per gigabyte May apply to large electronic productions.
Electronic uploads $0.05 per four uploaded files Applies to email or cloud delivery.
Paper copy $0.15 per page Electronic delivery may avoid paper charges.
Scanning paper records $0.10 per page Applies when paper must be converted.
Body-camera redaction $55 per hour or $0.92 per minute May apply when the requester was not involved in the incident.
Postage and materials Actual cost Ask for electronic delivery when practical.
Court decision guide

Superior Court, District Court or Municipal Court?

Superior Court

  • Handles adult felony prosecutions.
  • Uses a nine-digit King County cause number.
  • Official records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk.
  • Cases may be heard in Seattle or Kent.
  • Felony warrants are enforced by the Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Unit.

King County District Court

  • Handles misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors within its jurisdiction.
  • Provides a free account-based case-access portal.
  • Shows hearing, judgment, sentence and warrant information.
  • Operates at multiple county courthouse locations.
  • Bench-warrant hearings can be requested through the court.

Seattle Municipal Court

  • Handles Seattle misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and city-code cases.
  • Often applies when Seattle Police made the arrest.
  • Maintains a separate city court record.
  • Use the Seattle court case number when available.

Other Municipal Courts

  • Handle cases prosecuted by cities such as Kent, Renton, Bellevue and others.
  • The arresting agency and prosecutor identify the correct city.
  • A county jail booking does not move every case into county court.
Having the nine-digit King County court cause number makes case lookup much faster. Without it, use the defendant’s full name and date of birth.
King County Superior Court

Find a felony charge and final disposition

Identify the King County cause number Save the full nine-digit number from jail, prosecutor or court information.
Open the Superior Court records page Select the KC Script Portal. Open King County Superior Court records
Search the docket without an account Enter the case number or participant name to identify the case.
Create an account for documents An account is required to view, download or request available court documents.
Match the defendant and booking Compare the filed date, arresting agency, charge and location.
Open the Information or charging document Determine which felony counts were formally filed.
Read the docket chronologically Check release conditions, amended counts, warrants, plea, trial and sentencing.
Locate the result for every count Find dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or other resolution.
Order a certified copy when needed A portal summary is not a certified court record.
Adult criminal documents viewable online generally cover cases filed November 1, 2004 or later. Sealed and confidential records cannot be viewed through ordinary public access.
Superior Court Clerk customer service
Phone: 206-296-9300
Email: clerksofficecustomerservice@kingcounty.gov
Phone and live-chat service: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
King County District Court

Search misdemeanor, sentence and warrant information

Open the District Court portal Register for a free account before searching. Open District Court e-Filing and Case Access
Select Case Search Search by case number, name, date of birth, company or filing date.
Confirm the correct defendant Compare case number, filing date, jurisdiction and charge.
Review the upcoming hearing Verify the date, time and courthouse location.
Check warrant status The portal displays filed warrant-status information.
Read judgment and sentence conditions Determine how each charge was resolved.
Use a case token if you are a party Parties need a court-issued token to access eligible case documents.
Request records by email or in person Document access for ordinary public users is more limited than case-information access.
King County District Court
Phone: 206-205-9200
Portal assistance: option 8
Email: kcdcefilinghelp@kingcounty.gov
General records: kcdc.webmaster@kingcounty.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Court document costs

Order the exact King County criminal court record

Ask the recipient whether a plain or certified copy is required
Service Superior Court District Court
Non-certified copy $0.50 per page $0.25 per page
Certified copy $5 first page and $1 each additional page $5 first page and $1 each additional page
Exemplified copy $9 first page and $1 each additional page Varies; starts at $7
Expedited processing $40 per case Confirm with the court
Mail handling $10 without a self-addressed stamped envelope Confirm postage and delivery cost
Copy-ready court-record request
I request a copy of [exact document] in criminal case number [number], State of Washington or [city] v. [defendant]. Please confirm whether a plain electronic copy is available and provide the cost of a certified or exemplified copy before processing.
Warrant verification

Confirm a King County warrant without relying on an old result

Identify the issuing court Determine whether the warrant is from Superior, District or Municipal Court.
Search the current court case Read the newest entry for issue, service, quash, recall or cancellation.
Contact District Court for a District Court warrant Call 206-205-9200 or use the case-access portal.
Ask whether a bench-warrant quash hearing is available The warrant remains outstanding until a judge quashes it.
Contact the felony Warrants Unit when applicable Superior Court warrants are handled through the Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Unit.
Do not walk directly into the jail to surrender King County instructs people to turn themselves in at a police station because jail staff cannot make warrant arrests.
Use legal counsel when the warrant concerns you Counsel can request a hearing and explain bail or surrender procedures.
King County Sheriff Criminal Warrants Unit
Regional Justice Center
401 Fourth Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 206-477-3113
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. A name match, anonymous tip or old docket entry does not independently prove that a warrant remains active.
Bail and bond

Pay King County bail at the correct jail window

Adult bail can be paid at either the Seattle or Kent detention facility from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Confirm the correct subject Match the full name, DOB, UCN and B/A number.
List every charge and court case One booking can contain several bail amounts or no-bail holds.
Identify outside detainers Ask whether another city, county, state or federal agency controls release.
Confirm the current court order Bail can change after the first judicial appearance.
Choose cash, cashier’s check or money order Personal checks are not accepted by the jail.
Prepare a cashier’s check or money order correctly Make it payable to “King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.”
Include all required information Add the person’s name, B/A number and the sender’s name and address.
Expect verification delay Cashier’s checks and money orders require verification before processing.
Use a licensed bail-bond agency only when needed Obtain the fee, collateral, payment plan and refund rules in writing.
Contact the court about a refund The court—not the jail—handles bail refunds after the case is resolved.
Bail-verification script
I am calling about B/A number [number] for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Please confirm every active charge, current bail for each matter, all outside holds and whether payment at the Seattle or Kent jail will satisfy every release condition.
Two adult detention facilities

Confirm whether the person is housed in Seattle or Kent

King County Correctional Facility

500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Downtown Seattle adult jail
  • Facility and visitation information: 206-296-1234
  • Bail accepted from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Reception closes daily from 2:20 p.m.–2:40 p.m.

Maleng Regional Justice Center

620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
  • South King County adult jail
  • Facility and visitation information: 206-296-1234
  • Bail accepted from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • In-person visiting schedule differs from Seattle
Housing can change. Recheck Subject Lookup before visiting, sending legal mail or purchasing transportation.
Limited in-person visitation

Visit the correct King County jail

Seattle: King County Correctional Facility

Find the housing location Visiting time depends on the person’s assigned housing unit.
Review the current KCCF schedule Schedule copies are also posted inside housing units. Open current visitation information
Arrive 15 minutes before the intended visit Visitors are admitted first-come, first-served.
Bring government-issued photo ID Complete the required facility screening.
Limit the group to four visitors At least one visitor must be an adult.
Use the one-hour weekly period The person in custody receives one published visiting period each week.

Kent: Maleng Regional Justice Center

Booths are first-come, first-served; advance scheduling is not required
Day Open hours Daily closures
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 10:15–11:00 a.m. and 5:15–7:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. 10:15–11:00 a.m. and 5:15–6:00 p.m.
Two window visits per week at MRJC
Housing unit controls the visiting day
Maximum three visitors at one time
At least one visitor must be an adult
Minors need direct adult supervision
Visitors are not processed after 8:30 p.m.
Wear shoes and appropriate clothing. King County prohibits miniskirts, revealing necklines, bare midriffs and exposed undergarments.
Free remote visits

Use Securus Video Connect from your own device

Adults in King County jail can receive up to six free remote video visits per week.
Confirm the person remains in King County custody A release or transfer changes the provider and facility.
Create a Securus Video Connect account Use the provider page or mobile app. Open Securus Video Connect
Select the correct King County facility Confirm whether the person is housed in Seattle or Kent.
Match the booked identity Use the full name and B/A number.
Select an available visit Facility operations and housing status control availability.
Test your device Check camera, microphone, browser permissions and internet connection.
Use a private and appropriate location Public visits are recorded and subject to monitoring.
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy Lawyer video visits use separate protected procedures and are not recorded.
Securus video support
Phone: 877-578-3658
Digital mail center

Address King County personal mail correctly

Personal letters go to the Florida digital-mail center—not directly to the Seattle or Kent jail.
Friends-and-family personal-mail format
Full Name of the Person in Jail + Full 10-Digit Booking Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-King County
P.O. Box 20245
Tampa, FL 33622
Confirm the full ten-digit booking number Mail without it is returned.
Use white paper and a white envelope Write in black or blue ink.
Add your complete return address The sender’s name and address must be clearly visible.
Use the U.S. Postal Service Personal mail delivered by UPS, FedEx or another carrier is denied.
Send only letters and permitted photographs Do not include money orders, food, clothing, phone cards or other objects.
Expect scanning Mail is scanned and delivered through a tablet, kiosk or printed copy.
Use Securus eMessaging for faster contact Messages and photo attachments are screened before delivery.

Legal mail and approved publications

Seattle facility

Full Booked Name
B/A Number
500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Kent facility

Full Booked Name
B/A Number
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
Attorneys must send approved legal mail directly to the facility. Paperback books and magazines must come from an approved publisher, distributor or online bookseller through the U.S. Postal Service.
Telephone service

Receive calls from a King County jail resident

Adults in custody receive two free phone calls per week. Additional calls currently cost $0.05 per minute.
Understand that incoming calls are not allowed The person in custody must initiate the call.
Create a Securus account when required The account can fund additional telephone access.
Alternatively fund the jail account The person can use account funds deposited through Access Corrections.
Review the recipient telephone settings Institutional calls may be blocked by a carrier or account setting.
Do not use three-way calling or call forwarding Provider and jail rules may disconnect or restrict the call.
Do not discuss confidential case strategy Calls are monitored and recorded unless an approved defense number is on the Do Not Record list.
Securus telephone support
Phone: 800-844-6591
TTY and accessibility: 877-710-1118
Deposits and care packages

Send money using a King County-approved method

Online or app

Deposit by credit card through Access Corrections.

Jail kiosk

Use an Access Corrections kiosk in the Seattle or Kent reception area.

Retail cash

Register with Cash Pay Today before using a participating retailer.

Telephone

Deposit by credit card through Access Corrections at 866-345-1884.

Confirm current custody and facility Do not deposit after release or transfer.
Obtain the full name and B/A number Match the official Subject Lookup result.
Open Access Corrections Select the correct King County facility and resident. Open Access Corrections
Review the displayed transaction fee The provider must disclose potential fees before completion.
Save the receipt Keep the date, amount, subject, B/A and transaction number.
Use only money orders or cashier’s checks by mail Cash and personal checks are not accepted for mailed deposits.
Allow extra time for larger mailed funds Money orders and cashier’s checks of $50 or more can take ten business days to post.
Access Securepak also provides approved care packages. King County currently limits care-package purchases to $40 per week for each recipient.
King County Public Defense

Request financial screening or urgent attorney advice

Public-defender screening

  • Call 206-477-9727.
  • Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • No appointment is required.
  • Provide income, household and case information.
  • A court determines appointment when required.

Unrepresented on-call help

  • Call 206-477-8899.
  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Applies to certain King County matters.
  • Do not use it when an attorney is already assigned.
Ask for counsel before discussing the facts Make the request at the earliest court appearance.
Complete financial screening Provide accurate income, assets, expenses and household information.
Keep the booking and court numbers ready These identifiers help the screener route the case.
Confirm which defender office is assigned King County Public Defense uses several divisions and assigned-counsel arrangements.
Do not discuss defense strategy on recorded calls Use protected attorney communication.
King County Department of Public Defense
General contact: 206-296-7662
Financial screening: 206-477-9727
Unrepresented on-call attorney: 206-477-8899
Victim and witness support

Get case updates, court support and safety assistance

Keep the police and court numbers A cause number helps the advocate locate the prosecution quickly.
Confirm whether the case is prosecuted in Seattle or Kent Contact the Victim Assistance Unit serving the court location.
Request case-status information Advocates can explain hearings, trial, plea, sentencing and other case events.
Ask for courtroom support Services can include preparation and support during hearings or trial.
Discuss safety planning and protection orders Advocates can provide information and community referrals.
Request Crime Victim Compensation help Advocates can assist with the Washington application process.
Prepare a victim-impact statement Ask the assigned advocate about timing and submission.
Adult felonies — Seattle
King County Courthouse, E560
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

206-477-3743

Adult felonies — Kent
Maleng Regional Justice Center
401 Fourth Avenue North, #2A
Kent, WA 98032

206-477-3757

Open King County victim-advocate services
Washington State Patrol WATCH

Use the statewide criminal-history system correctly

WATCH is a Washington-only criminal-history service. Name-based searching cannot guarantee that a record belongs to the person searched. Fingerprints provide the strongest identity match.
Open the official WATCH portal Use Washington State Patrol—not a commercial background website. Open WSP WATCH
Enter the legal name and date of birth Check middle names, suffixes and spelling carefully.
Review every candidate result An exact or possible match still requires identity verification.
Understand what public WATCH includes Results can include Washington conviction information, arrests under one year old with disposition pending and public registration information.
Understand what is excluded Vacated cases, sealed records, ordinary non-conviction information and misdemeanor traffic violations are excluded from public results.
Order fingerprint-based review when identity matters Fingerprints are the reliable method for positively linking a person to a record.
Compare the result with King County court documents Obtain the final disposition when the state record is incomplete or disputed.

Current Washington criminal-history fees

Fees are charged even when a name search returns no matching record
Service Current fee Important detail
Online name and DOB search $11 Washington conviction-history search.
Online notary request $15 Added when a notarized result is required.
Mailed name request $32 Follow the current WSP mail instructions.
Fingerprint-based check $58 Separate fingerprinting costs may apply.
WSP Olympia fingerprint service $16 Local law-enforcement fingerprint fees vary.
Washington State Patrol WATCH support
Phone: 360-534-2000, option 2
Record correction

Correct a wrong booking, police report or court disposition

Identify which system is inaccurate Compare Subject Lookup, the police report, court record and WATCH result.
Save the incorrect result Record the page, date, UCN, B/A, police case and court cause number.
Obtain controlling proof Use a corrected agency report, certified dismissal, amended judgment or signed court order.
Contact the originating office Booking errors go to DAJD; police-report errors go to the arresting agency; docket errors go to the appropriate clerk.
Challenge Washington criminal-history errors Provide WSP with fingerprints and supporting court or agency documentation when required.
Recheck private screening reports separately A government correction may not automatically update a commercial database.
Correction versus record relief: Correction fixes information that is factually wrong. Vacation, deletion and sealing address accurate information that qualifies for legal restriction.
Washington record relief

Vacate, seal or delete an eligible King County record

Washington does not use one universal “expungement” procedure. The correct remedy may be vacation, sealing, deletion of qualifying non-conviction information, Blake relief or correction.
Vacate conviction

Removes the conviction from ordinary public criminal-history reporting when the court grants relief.

Seal court record

Restricts court-file access under a separate legal standard. Vacation does not automatically seal every document.

Delete non-conviction data

Some qualifying arrest information may be removed from state criminal-history files under Washington law.

Blake relief

Invalid pre-February 2021 simple drug-possession convictions may qualify for vacation and refunds.

General conviction-vacation workflow

Identify the court and case number File in the Superior, District or Municipal Court that entered the conviction.
Determine whether the conviction is eligible Misdemeanor and felony cases use different statutes, waiting periods and exclusions.
Obtain a current criminal-history check The King County Prosecuting Attorney requires a recent WSP history for its review process.
Collect the original criminal documents For a Superior Court felony, gather the Information, Judgment and Sentence, Satisfaction, discharge or termination order and modifications.
Download the correct Washington court forms Misdemeanor and felony vacation forms are different. Open Washington vacating and sealing forms
Prepare the motion and proposed order Complete every case, sentence and eligibility field accurately.
Submit Superior Court material to the Post-Sentencing Unit when appropriate Include the complete packet and current contact information.
File or schedule the motion as directed King County District Court provides local vacation forms and e-filing guidance.
Attend the hearing when required Bring proof of completion, eligibility and rehabilitation.
Obtain a signed order Keep certified copies for WSP, agencies and private background-report disputes.
Verify each public system Recheck the court, WATCH and commercial reports after processing.
King County Prosecuting Attorney Post-Sentencing Unit
W554 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2316

State v. Blake drug-possession relief

King County Superior Court and the Prosecuting Attorney continue processing qualifying pre-February 2021 simple drug-possession convictions. Many King County Superior Court cases are being reviewed without a separate defendant request.
Check the Superior Court file Determine whether a vacation order has already been entered.
Request Public Defense help when urgent DPD may assist with a King County drug-possession conviction, sentence correction or related relief. Open King County Blake assistance
Ask about legal-financial-obligation refunds Refunds use the Washington Blake Refund Bureau process when eligibility requirements are met.
Keep the vacation and refund documents Use them to verify court and WSP updates.
King County Blake contacts
Clerk: 206-477-8084
Clerk email: DJA-BlakeRefund@kingcounty.gov
Public Defense: DPDBlakeRequest@kingcounty.gov
Public Defense phone: 206-296-7662
A request to vacate is not automatically a request to seal the court file. King County’s Prosecuting Attorney instructs applicants not to combine unsupported sealing or “expungement” language with a conviction-vacation packet.
Contacts and maps

King County jail, court and arrest-record contacts

Adult jail information

206-296-1234

Seattle jail — KCCF
500 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Kent jail — MRJC
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
Sheriff Public Disclosure

206-263-2103

kcsodisclosure@kingcounty.gov

Superior Court Clerk

206-296-9300

District Court

206-205-9200

Felony Warrants Unit

206-477-3113

Public Defense screening

206-477-9727

Seattle Victim Assistance

206-477-3743

Kent Victim Assistance

206-477-3757

WSP WATCH support

360-534-2000, option 2

Access Corrections

866-345-1884

King County Correctional Facility map

Maleng Regional Justice Center map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, housing assignment, visit eligibility, court location, bail amount, accepted payment and current operating hours.
Official-source local value

What this King County guide brings into the page

Jail and custody

Subject Lookup filters, B/A and UCN guidance, two jail locations, bail hours, visit rules, six free video visits, digital mail, telephone pricing and deposit methods.

Courts and records

Superior versus District versus Municipal Court routing, KC Script and KCDC workflows, warrants, document-access limits, copy fees and Sheriff disclosure charges.

State history and relief

WATCH fees and limitations, fingerprint verification, correction steps, misdemeanor and felony vacation, sealing distinctions and Blake relief.

Title-related questions

King County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search King County arrest records?

Use the official Subject Lookup Tool. Search by name, date of birth, booking number, UCN, preferred name, facility or current-custody status.

What is the King County B/A number?

It is the Book of Arrest or booking number assigned to a jail admission. Use the complete ten-digit number for mail, money, bail and jail questions.

How do I find a King County felony case?

Use the Superior Court Clerk’s KC Script Portal. Search the cause number or participant, then create an account when you need available documents.

How do I find a King County District Court case?

Create a free account in the District Court e-Filing and Case Access Portal, then search the case number, name, date of birth or filing date.

How do I check a King County warrant?

Search the issuing court’s case and confirm the newest entry. Call District Court at 206-205-9200 or the felony Warrants Unit at 206-477-3113 as applicable.

When can I pay adult bail?

Bail can be paid at the Seattle or Kent jail from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.

How do King County jail visits work?

Seattle provides a housing-based one-hour weekly visiting period. Kent provides two weekly window visits. Remote Securus video visits are free, with up to six visits per week.

Where do I send personal inmate mail?

Send it to the full booked name and ten-digit booking number, care of Securus Digital Mail Center-King County, P.O. Box 20245, Tampa, FL 33622.

How much is a Washington WATCH search?

An online name-and-date-of-birth search currently costs $11. Fingerprint-based and notarized services cost more.

How do I remove an eligible King County criminal record?

Identify whether the correct remedy is correction, non-conviction deletion, conviction vacation, Blake relief or court sealing. Use the forms and court that handled the case.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not King County DAJD, the Sheriff’s Office, Superior Court, District Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Department of Public Defense, Washington State Patrol or a law firm.

Booking, bail, warrants, housing, custody, release, visitation and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 3, 2026.

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