King County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Video Visits

King County Correctional Facility

Address:
500 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone:

206-296-1234

King County Correctional Facility - Remote Video Visitation with your Inmate

King County Correctional Facility 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 King County Correctional Facility 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.
King County Correctional Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

King County Correctional Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
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

King County Correctional Facility 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

 

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons:

•    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the King County Correctional Facility money.
•    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility.
•    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail.
•    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim.
•    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy.

Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Correct Solutions Group
Correct Pay
Ctel
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Canteen
Inmate Sales
iwebvisits
JailATM
Jpay
Gettingintouch (netvisit)
NCIC
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tiger Services
Visitel
In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom.

How Do You Post Bail for Someone Arrested and Jailed at the King County Correctional Facility

  • 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.


 

There are five options for putting money on an Inmate's Account.

To begin, you should first have the full name the inmate was booked under, and their B/A Number. If you need assistance with finding this, call 206-296-1234.

Option One



Option Two

  • Deposit Money at the King County Correctional Facility Jail Kiosk. They take Visa, Mastercard and Cash.
  • Kiosks are located in the reception area at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) and the front lobby of the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF). 


Option Three

  • Deposit Money at a Cash Pay Today Kiosk at a Walk-in Retailer. Cash Pay Today Location finder.
  • Register at cashpaytoday.com, get a barcode and make a cash deposit where you shop, including Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS and 7-Eleven.


Option Four

  • Deposit Money with Access Corrections using the telephone. They accept Visa and Mastercard. Call 866-345-1884 to speak with an Agent.


Option Five

  • Mail a Money order or cashier’s check to the King County Correctional Facility. You MUST use the USPS.
  • Do not send cash or personal checks.
  • You must include the inmate’s name and B/A number. You can use Jail Inmate Lookup Service (JILS) to locate the inmate's B/A number (book of arrest number).
  • If possible, include your name and your return address.
  • Allow 10 business days for posting on all money orders and cashier's checks of $50 or more.

    Mail to:

    Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
    B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
    King County Correctional Facility
    500 Fifth Ave.
    Seattle, WA 98104

        For complete information on everything not covered here, including details about maximum and minimum deposits, more options, what will get you suspended and more, check out our Inmate Money page.


 

What Kind of Mail can King County Correctional Facility Inmates Receive?

Envelopes

  • The King County Correctional Facility 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.

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104



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 King County Correctional Facility 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:

Full committed name (name the inmate was booked under)
B/A (book of arrest) number (lookup)
King County Correctional Facility
500 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104



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.

King County Correctional Facility 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.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in King County Correctional Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select King County Correctional Facility, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in King County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in King County Correctional Facility

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.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in King County Correctional Facility

To send a text or email message to a King County inmate, do the following:

King County Correctional Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in King County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your King County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all King County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in King County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for King County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in King County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for King County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in King County

To send commissary money to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, 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 King County Correctional Facility.


 

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in King County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Washington, then select King County Correctional Facility, 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 King County Correctional Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for King County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from King County Correctional Facility

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.


 

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