Kings County Inmate Search
To obtain information pertaining to inmates or arrestees in Kings County, New York, interested members of the public may perform an inmate search using government-owned or third-party-operated databases. Inmate information is categorized as Kings County, New York Public Record and is disclosable to the public unless otherwise specified by law or judicial order. In Kings County, if an individual commits or is suspected of having committed a crime or an offense, that individual could be arrested, incarcerated, and prosecuted within the county’s criminal justice system.
An arrest initiates the criminal justice process in Kings County. The New York Police Department defines arrest as “taking a person into custody”. Usually, an arrest is carried out pursuant to a warrant of arrest. However, per N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 140.05, an arrest may also be carried out without a warrant of arrest. Furthermore, according to N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 140.10 and 140.30, both police officers and any persons are authorized to make an arrest without a warrant, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include and are not limited to:
- if an individual commits a felony or crime.
- if an individual commits any offense in their presence or when a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that the individual committed the offense.
- If the individual had broken the law somewhere in New York. For acts other than felonies, the person may only be arrested in the county where they committed the offense.
According to N.Y. Penal Law § 10, an “offense” means any conduct that is punishable by imprisonment or payment of a fine as provided by state laws. Furthermore, "A crime" means any misdemeanor or felony offense.
After an arrest in Kings County, the suspect's personal data is requested (sometimes known as a "pedigree") to complete an arrest report. After that, the offender may be sent to central booking where they will go through the booking process or be given a Desk Appearance Ticket (D.A.T.) and released for certain offenses.
After being booked, the offender sent to central booking would be kept in a holding facility while they awaited their arraignment. Meanwhile, if a D.A.T is issued, the offender will need to show up in court at a later date (indicated on the D.A.T) for their arraignment.
During an arraignment, the offender (defendant) would enter a plea of either “guilty”, “not guilty”, or “no contest”. Following that, one of the following scenarios may occur.
- The defendant is offered a plea bargain,
- If the defendant was detained before being arraigned and pleaded "not guilty," they might be asked to post bail and show up again later for a hearing or trial. Otherwise, they would be returned to custody and brought in for their hearing or trial later.
- The defendant would be sentenced at the arraignment if they entered a “guilty” or “no contest” plea.
After sentencing, the offender may be sent to jail or prison to serve their sentence.
Kings County has two adult jails, one juvenile detention center, and one federal prison. Adult jails are primarily for housing offenders serving brief sentences or awaiting arraignment, while the juvenile detention center houses minors for the same purpose. Offenders are usually sent to federal prisons to serve longer sentences.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Kings County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to county crime rates statistics reported by the New York Division of Criminal Justices Services, there were 50,476 crimes committed in kings county in 2021. Of the 50,476 crimes committed, 15,249 were violent crimes, and 35,227 were property crimes. This signifies that property crimes were the most common crime in King's County that year. Additionally, there were 2,365 violent crimes committed with firearms in 2021.
In comparison, in 2020, Kings County reported a crime rate statistics of 50,938. Similar to 2021 statistics, property crime (at 36,348) was the most common crime in 2020. Based on both statistics (2021 and 2020), there was a 0.91% crime decrease in Kings County in 2021.
Kings County Prison System.
The Kings County jail system is operated and maintained by the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). The county jail system is made up of adult and juvenile detention facilities. These facilities include:
- King County Correctional Facility - Seattle
- Maleng Regional Justice Center - Kent
- King County Children and Family Justice Center (Juvenile)
The county’s alternatives to jail
- Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP)
- Electronic Home Detention (EHD)
- Intake Services Unit (ISU)
In addition to maintaining the juvenile detention facility, the DAJD juvenile detention division offers several rehabilitative services. These services are in place to ensure that inmates can attend school and access medical care, drug and alcohol counseling, and other helpful programs while incarcerated.
According to statistics reported in the county’s 2021 DAJD Detention and Alternatives Report, the annual average daily population of adult and juvenile detention facilities in 2020 was 1,515 and 23, respectively. Meanwhile, 2020 statistics recorded 1,666 (adult facilities) and 27 (juvenile facilities) inmates. Thus, there was a 9.4% and 16% decrease in the daily average population of adult and juvenile detention facilities, respectively.
The county jail system is also subject to the New York State Commission of Correction (SCOC). The SCOC acts as a regulatory agency that ensures correctional facilities meet the minimum standards for operation in the state.
How to Find an Inmate in Kings County
Interested persons can easily find inmates detained in Kings County through the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) subject lookup portal. On the portal, inquirers skim through a list of subjects booked in the last 24 hours or search for an inmate using some of their personal details. These details include the subject's name, DOB, race, gender, holding facility, and booking number. Alternatively, interested parties may contact county jails directly to inquire about inmates in their custody.
How Does a Kings County Inmate Search Work?
Kings County inmate records are public records under the New York Freedom of Information Act and are available to the general public upon request. Inmate records are accessible through both government agencies and third-party lookup services. Details about an inmate that are typically available through King County inmate lookup services include:
- The inmate’s full legal name
- Preferred name
- Primary alias
- Housing facility
Court case information
- The court case type
- The presiding court's name
- bail/bond total
- Bail condition
- Case status
Charges information
- Offense
- Charge status
- Release code
Booking information
- Booking number
- Booking status
- Arrest date/time
- Release date/time
Where to Find a Kings County Inmate Locator
An inmate locator is a database lookup service that provides information about the status and location of inmates currently detained in jail/prison facilities in a particular region. Local, state, and federal correctional agencies provide these services to allow the public access to public inmate records.
The King County inmate locator is accessible through the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) website. However, the scope of the inmate locator on the DAJD website is limited to inmates incarcerated within the county jail system.
There are presently no state prisons in Kings County. However, interested parties can locate state prison inmates from neighboring counties through the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Anybody seeking information about offenders confined in state prisons around Kings County must visit the DOCCS incarcerated lookup portal. Users of the portal can search for inmates by name or department ID on the portal.
Meanwhile, those looking for information about individuals housed at federal prisons situated in Kings County, such as the MDC Brooklyn, must use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator. The BOP is the federal agency responsible for operating the U.S. federal prison system. Inquirers can use the BOP inmate locator to look up inmates by their name or BOP registration number.
Additionally, several third-party websites provide paid inmate locator services. Each service provider sets its own independent service costs. Hence, these fees typically vary by service provider. Inquirers can access public inmate records via these services. Some of the most frequently requested search criteria used by these services are the inmate's name and the name of a U.S. state.
How to Send Money to a Kings County Inmate
Loved ones of a Kings County inmate can send money to them via their inmate account. When an inmate is booked, these accounts - also known as "books" - are created. There are several means of sending money to an inmate account, as proved by the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD).
- Internet deposits
By using a credit card and internet-capable devices such as a laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet, interested parties may deposit money into an inmate’s account via third-party websites used by the DAJD. These websites include accesscorrections.com.
- Kiosk
There are over 800 kiosk locations where interested parties may use a credit card to send money to an inmate account. Kiosk locations are available in the reception area at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) and the front lobby of the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF). Depositors should note that the DAJD does not assume responsibility for kiosk deposits.
- Walk in retailers
Cash deposits can also be made to an inmate's account when their loved ones register with a third-party money depositing service (cashpaytoday.com). When registered, users are given a barcode they can use to make a cash deposit to an inmate’s account at any major retailer they shop. These include Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and 7-Eleven.
- Telephone
Interested persons can deposit money into an inmate account using their credit card by dialing the DAJD toll-free line, (866) 345-1884.
- Money orders or cashier’s checks
Funds from money orders and cashier’s checks may be added to an inmate account when sent via US mail at:
King County Correctional Facility (Seattle jail) or Work Release:
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent jail):
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Some guidelines for mailing money orders or cashier’s checks include.
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
- The mail must include the inmate's full name and B/A number (booking number). The Jail Inmate Lookup Service (JILS) can be used to locate an inmate's B/A number.
- Senders should include their name and return address if possible.
- For all money orders and cashier's checks that are $50 or more, allow ten (10) business days for posting.
How to Visit a Kings County Inmate
Currently, the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention's (DAJD) two adult correctional facilities do not allow public visits (including those made via on-site video kiosks). Only professional window visitations and professional face-to-face visits are allowed. Fortunately, online video visitation is now free and available for users.
By signing up on the third-party website employed by the DAJD and its apps for Android and iOS devices, family and friends of inmates can schedule video visitation sessions each week for free. This online visitation service can be used to schedule online inmate visits for inmates at all DAJD adult facilities and the Children and Family Justice Center. For more information, inquirers can
- Call (877) 578-3658
- Visit securushelp.com
- Submit their question to securushelp.com/submit-a-question
How to Send Jail Mail in Kings County
The general public can send jail mail to a King County adult inmate strictly by the U.S. Postal Service. The mailing envelope should be addressed as follows when sending mail:
King County Correctional Facility (Seattle jail) or Work Release:
Full committed name (the name the inmate used during booking)
The inmate's B/A (book of arrest) number
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent jail):
Full committed name (the name the inmate used during booking)
The inmate's B/A (book of arrest) number
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Judge Patricia H. Clark, Children's and Family Justice Center
Youth's Name
c/o King County Juvenile Detention
1211 E. Alder St.
Seattle, WA 98122
All jail mail is opened and searched for contraband and prohibited items by jail staff before being given to inmates. Mailed letters may also be read to prevent criminal activity and intercept messages that could disturb the order or security of a facility.
The DAJD provides a complete list of items and reasons why jail mail may be rejected and returned to a sender in the FAQ section of its website. Some of these items include:
- Food items
- Glued items, glitter, gel pens, metallic ink, confetti, excessive ink, marker, or paint
- Clothing items
- Handmade paper
- Polaroid pictures
- Playing cards
- Plastic, metal items, paper clips, staples, or metal clasps
- Obscene images or language
Kings County Jails and Prisons
Listed below are the addresses and contact information for the jail and prison facilities located in Kings County.
Kings County Jails
King County Correctional Facility (KCCF)
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-1234
Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC)
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (206) 296-1234
Judge Patricia H. Clark, Children's and Family Justice Center (CFJC)
1211 E. Alder Street
Seattle, WA 98122
The federal prison in Kings County
The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Brooklyn
80 29th street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Email: BRO-ExecAssistant-S@bop.gov
Phone: (718) 840-4200
Fax: (718) 840-5005
