The SCORE Jail is a 802-bed jail located in Des Moines, King County, Washington. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 206-257-6200.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact SCORE Jail at 206-257-6200 for assistance.
Phone: 206-257-6200
Physical Address:
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the SCORE Jail, 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 206-257-6200 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.
The SCORE Jail maintains an average of 802 offenders in custody on any given day. The SCORE Jail 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSCORE Jail, also known as South Correctional Entity, is part of a movement towards a changing approach to incarceration, one that recognizes the link between substance abuse and crime. In response to the opiood epidemic and other drug and trauma-related inmate challenges, the SCORE jail applied for and received a grant in 2020 to implement a more effective approach to dealing with inmates' circumstances.
The approach includes mental health treatment, the use of medications, and other forms of behavioral guidance in order to stabalize the inmates and help them into a better position for re-entry into the community. There are also educational opportunities for inmates, including college courses offered.
SCORE Jail has inmates who have been arrested in six Washington State cities: Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. If you're trying to find an inmate, you can do an Inmate Search to see who has been booked in the past day, who has been released, and you can see the current inmate roster. You can call this facility at 206-257-6200.
It's necessary to sign up a day in advance for inmate Visitation. On-site video visitation is available in the lobby of SCORE Jail, but you can also do Remote Visitation if that is more convenient. By scrolling down or clicking on these links, you can find additional information about this specific facility about Mail, inmate Phone contact, sending Money, Bail instructions, Commissary, and other services.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the SCORE Jail?
What happens during booking in King County?
What is the booking process like at the SCORE Jail?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the SCORE Jail booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the SCORE Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 206-257-6200.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the SCORE Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 206-257-6200 during business hours.
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.
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 SCORE Jail 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 Do You Visit an Inmate in the SCORE Jail? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with GTL
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | No video sessions |
MONDAY | No video sessions |
TUESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
THURSDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
FRIDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
SATURDAY | No video sessions |
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
MONDAY | No visits |
TUESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the SCORE Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
MONDAY | No visits |
TUESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in King County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the SCORE Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The SCORE Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The SCORE Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The SCORE Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the SCORE Jail 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
For inmates receiving mail in the SCORE Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the SCORE Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Name Number
SCORE Jail
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. SCORE Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for SCORE Jail
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in SCORE Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in SCORE Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for King County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the SCORE Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at SCORE Jail
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at SCORE Jail, such as:
Free services are already available for use on the device at SCORE Jail.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
SCORE Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What It Costs
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.
2. In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SCORE Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 206-257-6200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in King County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding King County?
This facility, known as "SCORE Jail" is also known as South Correctional Entity Multi-jurisdictional Misdemeanant Jail, Houses inmates arrested in the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila.