Maleng Regional Justice Center

Maleng Regional Justice Center Information

The Maleng Regional Justice Center is a 1000 bed jail in the city of Kent, King County, Washington.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 206-296-1234, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 206-296-1234

Physical Address:
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 206-296-1234 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in King County or any county in the state of Washington. You can either look up the case by the person's name or the case number. Go here if you want to look up an offender's Court Date at any of the courts in King County or any court in Washington.

Maleng Regional Justice Center Inmate Search

The Maleng Regional Justice Center maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maleng Regional Justice Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year King County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,420 offenders.

The following charts of King County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the King County Corrections Department, the state of Washington Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in King County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for King County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in King County and Washington state prisons, click the button below.
King County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

King County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 4/19/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 853 27.25%
Black 423 13.51%
Hispanic or Latino 824 26.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 111 3.55%
Asian 686 21.92%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 123 3.93%
Other 110 3.51%
Total 3,130 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the King County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

King County Inmate Criminal Charges - 4/19/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 685 21.88%
Felony (2rd Degree) 609 19.46%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 136 4.35%
Felony (Uncategorized) 805 25.72%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 895 28.59%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the King County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

King County Inmate Sex - 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,751 87.89%
Female 379 12.11%
Total 3,130 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the King County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

King County Inmate Age - 4/19/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 14 0.45%
18-20 182 5.81%
21-24 350 11.18%
25-30 517 16.52%
31-35 589 18.82%
36-40 513 16.39%
41-45 433 13.83%
46-50 183 5.85%
51-55 143 4.57%
56-60 114 3.64%
61-65 53 1.69%
66-75 39 1.25%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 3,130 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the King County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Maleng Regional Justice Center

Maleng Regional Justice Center is located in Kent, Washingon and contains local courts and holding facilities for arrestees brought in by law enforcement agencies. This facility was built in 1995.

The holding facility in the jail houses inmates for short-term stays. In-custody visitation is allowed so inmates can have contact with friends and family during their incarceration. MRJC Inmates get transported from the 1,000-bed jail as needed for all appointments and court dates.

in 2023, due to overcrowding and staffing shortages, inmates were moved from the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle, where they closed down an entire floor of the jail building, to Maleng Regional Justice Center, where medication-assisted treatments for incarcerated individuals are being offered, particularly those with substance addiction problems.

You can scroll down or click here for detailed information particular to Maleng Regional Justice Center for Visitation, Mail, Phone services, sending Money, Bail, Commissary and Tablet rental info. Visitation with Tablets becomes increasingly popular when visitation gets restricted due to staffing issues and other health-related directives like Covid-19 protocols.

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Maleng Regional Justice Center, call the jail’s booking line at 206-296-1234.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Maleng Regional Justice Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in King County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in King County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in King County and other Washington and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Maleng Regional Justice Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Maleng Regional Justice Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Maleng Regional Justice Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How Do You Post Bail for Someone Arrested and Jailed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center

  • If you want to keep it simple, post bail with cash. It's faster and easier.
  • You can also use Money Orders and Cashier's Checks, however cashier's checks and money orders require verification prior to processing, which can only be done while the bank is open, which can cause delays.
  • Money orders or cashier's checks must be made out to King County Dept of Adult & Juvenile Detention. 

How it Works:

Bring payment to the reception window at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent.

  • The King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104.
  • The Maleng Regional Justice Center is at 620 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032.

You can always use a Washington State licensed Bail Bond Agency.
NOTE: Minors can only be bailed out by a parent or legal guardian.

How Do You Post Bail for Someone Arrested and Jailed at the Maleng Regional Justice Center

  • If you want to keep it simple, post bail with cash. It's faster and easier.
  • You can also use Money Orders and Cashier's Checks, however cashier's checks and money orders require verification prior to processing, which can only be done while the bank is open, which can cause delays.
  • Money orders or cashier's checks must be made out to King County Dept of Adult & Juvenile Detention. 

How it Works:

Bring payment to the reception window at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent.

  • The King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104.
  • The Maleng Regional Justice Center is at 620 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032.

You can always use a Washington State licensed Bail Bond Agency.
NOTE: Minors can only be bailed out by a parent or legal guardian.

For more information about Posting Bail, Bonds, how long it takes, what your fees and responsibilities are for a bailed inmate and more, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

For Video Visitation Information and Schedules, scroll down past this section and the schedule below these guidelines, and continue scrolling until you see this logo:



Maleng Regional Justice Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
206-296-1234

  • Every inmate has a one-hour period each week when inmates in these housing areas may see friends or family members in person.
  • Copies of the visitation schedule also are posted in each housing unit.
  • Jail staff will admit visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Inmates can have one adult visitor at a time.
  • Visits are not currently available to anyone under the age of 18. We plan to include them in future phases.
  • If you know the location of the inmate you intend to visit, please see the schedule below.
  • Call 206-296-1234 for further information about inmate's location, their visiting times and rules.
  • Each person in jail will only be eligible to visit on specific days of the week, based on their housing unit.
  • Visiting booths will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and do not need to be scheduled in advance at this time.
  • Expect there to be a wait. Arriving early is recommended; visitors will not be processed after 6:30 p.m.
DAY TIME
MONDAY 2:30PM - 5:15PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM
TUESDAY 2:30PM - 5:15PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY 2:30PM - 5:15PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM
THURSDAY 2:30PM - 5:15PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM
FRIDAY 2:30PM - 5:15PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Maleng Regional Justice Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Maleng Regional Justice Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Maleng Regional Justice Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

Maleng Regional Justice Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
620 West James Street
Kent, WA 98032
206-296-1234

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 25 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM

Maleng Regional Justice Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Maleng Regional Justice Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in King County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select Maleng Regional Justice Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maleng Regional Justice Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Maleng Regional Justice Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from King County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your King County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and what can I send them?

What Kind of Mail can Maleng Regional Justice Center Inmates Receive?

Envelopes

  • The Maleng Regional Justice Center allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines. 
  • All letters MUST be written on white paper only, using black or blue ink.
  • All letters MUST be mailed in a white envelope with your name and return address clearly visible (return address labels/stickers are not allowed).
  • All letters MUST come through the U.S. Mail (USPS) and not by any other delivery service.
  • Third-party mailing (sending or receiving a letter to family or friends asking them to forward a letter to another inmate) is NOT allowed.
  • Postcards are NOT allowed.
  • Colored envelopes are NOT allowed.
  • Greeting cards are NOT allowed.
  • For an extensive list of other items NOT allowed, scroll down to the next section.

To mail a letter, you not only MUST use the exact name the inmate was booked under, but you also MUST include their B/A Number, so remember to first look up the Inmate's B/A Number. If you can't find it online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 206-296-1234.

Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032



Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and MUST include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.



Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but MUST be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.
Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

The following is a partial list of other magazines NOT allowed:

  • American Curves              
  • FLAVA     
  • Maxim    
  • Players    
  • Stuff
  • Black Belt    
  • High Times                      
  • OUI    
  • Show    
  • Ultimate MMA
  • Black Man    
  • Hustler    
  • Ozone    
  • Skin and Ink    
  • XXL
  • Easy Rider     
  • King    
  • Penthouse          
  • Smooth    
  • FHM (For HIM)    
  • Low Rider            
  • Playboy/girl                   
  • Sports Illustrated - swimsuit issue

Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:

  • Boxing / wrestling / martial arts
  • ‘R’ and ‘X’ rated materials
  • Tattooing and body piercing
  • Tactical maneuver
  • Weapons or the use of them 
  • Unlawful substances
  • Gang-related symbols / hand gestures / graphics


Books

  • If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you MUST have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. It MUST be the corporate seller... NO books from the Marketplace or third-party sellers.
  • Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
  • In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the Maleng Regional Justice Center standards will be disposed of.
  • Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
  • Urban fiction, also known as street lit is a specific literary genre containing excessive profanity, graphic sex and extreme violence. These depictions are very explicit in urban fiction and this type of writing is prohibited in the jail. As a result, URBAN FICTION IS PROHIBITED and will be returned to sender. 
  • All book shipments MUST include the inmate's name they were booked under, and their B/A Number. You can also call 206-296-1234 to get their number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032



Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They include clothing, snacks, hygeine products and seasonal items.

Maleng Regional Justice Center only allows care packages from Access Securepak.



Money Orders or Cashier's Checks

  • Money orders or cashier's checks may be added to an inmate’s account via the USPS. You must fill it our using the full name the inmate was booked under, and their B/A (book of arrest number) number.  Call 206-296-1234 if you have trouble finding this information.
  • Do not send cash or personal checks.
  • If possible, include your name and your return address on the money order or cashier's check.
  • Allow 10 business days for posting on all money orders and cashier's checks of $50 or more.

 

What Kind of Mail can Maleng Regional Justice Center Inmates Receive?

Envelopes

  • The Maleng Regional Justice Center allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines. 
  • All letters MUST be written on white paper only, using black or blue ink.
  • All letters MUST be mailed in a white envelope with your name and return address clearly visible (return address labels/stickers are not allowed).
  • All letters MUST come through the U.S. Mail (USPS) and not by any other delivery service.
  • Third-party mailing (sending or receiving a letter to family or friends asking them to forward a letter to another inmate) is NOT allowed.
  • Postcards are NOT allowed.
  • Colored envelopes are NOT allowed.
  • Greeting cards are NOT allowed.
  • For an extensive list of other items NOT allowed, check out out Inmate Mail page.

To mail a letter, you not only MUST use the exact name the inmate was booked under, but you also MUST include their B/A Number, so remember to first look up the Inmate's B/A Number. If you can't find it online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 206-296-1234.

Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032



Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and MUST include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.



Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but MUST be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name they were booked under, and their B/A Number.
Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

The following is a partial list of other magazines NOT allowed:

  • American Curves              
  • FLAVA     
  • Maxim    
  • Players    
  • Stuff
  • Black Belt    
  • High Times                      
  • OUI    
  • Show    
  • Ultimate MMA
  • Black Man    
  • Hustler    
  • Ozone    
  • Skin and Ink    
  • XXL
  • Easy Rider     
  • King    
  • Penthouse          
  • Smooth    
  • FHM (For HIM)    
  • Low Rider            
  • Playboy/girl                   
  • Sports Illustrated - swimsuit issue

Also, no magazines or other publications of this type:

  • Boxing / wrestling / martial arts
  • ‘R’ and ‘X’ rated materials
  • Tattooing and body piercing
  • Tactical maneuver
  • Weapons or the use of them 
  • Unlawful substances
  • Gang-related symbols / hand gestures / graphics


Books

  • If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you MUST have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. It MUST be the corporate seller... NO books from the Marketplace or third-party sellers.
  • Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
  • In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the Maleng Regional Justice Center standards will be disposed of.
  • Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
  • Urban fiction, also known as street lit is a specific literary genre containing excessive profanity, graphic sex and extreme violence. These depictions are very explicit in urban fiction and this type of writing is prohibited in the jail. As a result, URBAN FICTION IS PROHIBITED and will be returned to sender. 
  • All book shipments MUST include the inmate's name they were booked under, and their B/A Number. You can also call 206-296-1234 to get their number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
620 W. James St.
Kent, WA 98032



Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They include clothing, snacks, hygeine products and seasonal items.

Maleng Regional Justice Center only allows care packages from Access Securepak.



Money Orders or Cashier's Checks

  • Money orders or cashier's checks may be added to an inmate’s account via the USPS. You must fill it our using the full name the inmate was booked under, and their B/A (book of arrest number) number.  Call 206-296-1234 if you have trouble finding this information.
  • Do not send cash or personal checks.
  • If possible, include your name and your return address on the money order or cashier's check.
  • Allow 10 business days for posting on all money orders and cashier's checks of $50 or more.

For even more information, including an extensive list of what not to mail, where to mail, how to mail, emailing an inmate, and more, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

Maleng Regional Justice Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Washington.
3. Select Maleng Regional Justice Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Maleng Regional Justice Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Maleng Regional Justice Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in King County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select Maleng Regional Justice Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maleng Regional Justice Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maleng Regional Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Maleng Regional Justice Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Maleng Regional Justice Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Maleng Regional Justice Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in King County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select Maleng Regional Justice Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for King County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Maleng Regional Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Maleng Regional Justice Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Maleng Regional Justice Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in King County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your King County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all King County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maleng Regional Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-296-1234 for further assistance.

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 4/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 4/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Maleng Regional Justice Center" is also known as Kent Regional Justice Center, King County Jail System, King County Jail Kent WA, King County Jail Kent WA, Washington, King.