King County Busted Mugshots
King County busted mugshots and jail roster data come from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. You can search the King County jail roster by name, date of birth, or booking number to find arrest records. The county runs a public Subject Lookup tool that lists current and recent inmates held at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Use the search tool below to look up King County booking photos and arrest records fast.
King County Jail Roster Search
The King County Subject Lookup is the main place to search busted mugshots and jail roster info. Each record holds the booking number, full name, current custody status, facility, charges, book date, release date, and housing unit. The roster is updated through the day. You can find it at dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us. The jail roster is a public record under RCW 70.48.100, which says the name, hour, date, and cause of confinement must be open to the public.
To search the King County jail roster, enter a last name first. You can add a first name, date of birth, race, gender, or facility to narrow it down. The system also lets you search by booking number (BA#) or Universal Control Number. King County booking photos may be limited under state law, but jail roster data and arrest records stay open. Most searches take less than a minute.
Note: King County mugshots are not always shown online, but the jail roster lists every inmate held in the county.
King County Booking Photos and Facilities
Three jail facilities hold inmates booked into King County. The King County Correctional Facility sits at 500 Fifth Avenue in Seattle and serves as the main jail. The Maleng Regional Justice Center at 620 West James Street in Kent holds inmates from south King County. The Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center on East Alder Street handles youth cases. Each booking pulls a mugshot, fingerprints, and a record of charges. All of these feed into the King County jail roster you can search online.
Booking records and busted mugshots flow through the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Once a person is booked, the data shows up on the public roster within hours. Some King County mugshots stay sealed under state rules, but the rest of the record is public.
King County jail visit hours and rules change often. Check the King County Sheriff Records page for current info before you go.
The King County jail and court system handles more bookings than any other county in Washington. The King County Sheriff also serves contract cities like Burien, SeaTac, Sammamish, Shoreline, Maple Valley, and Kenmore. Arrests in those areas show up in King County busted mugshots and the King County jail roster too.
Take a look at the King County Subject Lookup search page below.
View the King County jail subject lookup to start your search for busted mugshots and inmate records.
The King County Subject Lookup page lets you check for current inmates and recent bookings.
King County Court Records and Mugshots
King County Superior Court keeps the case files tied to most arrests. The clerk's office stores criminal cases, civil cases, family law cases, probate cases, and more. To find court records linked to a King County mugshot or booking, you can use the KC Script Portal. Cases filed November 1, 2004 or later are open through the portal. You will need to make an account first. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page online. Certified copies start at $5 for the first page.
The portal sits at dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov. The clerk's office fills most requests within 5 business days. Expedited orders cost $30 and ship in one business day. King County also lets you view records in person at 516 3rd Avenue in Seattle or at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
Below is a screenshot of the King County court records access page.
Visit the King County court records access page for full details on how to pull case files.
The King County clerk's records page walks you through fees, forms, and online access.
Note: Case records and the King County jail roster are kept by different offices, so you may need both to get the full picture.
King County Sheriff Records Requests
The King County Sheriff's Office runs a Public Disclosure Unit that fills records requests under RCW 42.56, the state public records act. You can ask for police reports, body-worn camera files, dispatch logs, and other arrest records. To file a request, send Form E-130 with a clear description of what you need. The unit sits at the King County Courthouse, 516 3rd Avenue, Room W-150, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: 206-263-2103. Email: KCSODisclosure@kingcounty.gov.
Fees follow a simple chart. Paper copies cost $0.15 per page. Scans cost $0.10 per page. Body-worn camera redactions run $55 per hour. Large requests need a 10% deposit up front. The sheriff's records page is at kingcounty.gov sheriff records. Under RCW 10.97 and RCW 10.97.130, some criminal history is shielded, so not all arrest records are open.
You can check the King County sheriff records site below.
Open the King County Sheriff records page to see request forms and contact info.
This page shows the three sheriff units that handle records requests for King County busted mugshots and arrest reports.
King County Court Portal Access
The KC Script Portal gives you a way to view King County Superior Court case files online. Public access accounts are free to make. Attorney accounts get more rights. The system holds adult criminal cases, civil cases (apart from some protection orders), probate, guardianship, family law, and unsealed paternity files. You can search by name or case number once your account is set up.
Note: Some King County records are sealed by court order or state law and will not show up in any search.
Open the King County KC Script Portal to start a court records search.
The KC Script Portal home page is where you log in or set up an account to view King County court files.
King County Cities
Many King County cities handle local arrests through their own police departments before booking goes to the county jail. Use these city pages to find busted mugshots and arrest records for each area.
Nearby Counties
If your search does not turn up the King County mugshots you need, try a nearby county. Some cases get booked across county lines.