SCORE Jail

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.

SCORE Jail Inmate Search

King County maintains an average of 4,121 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. 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 6/6/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from King County, the state of Washington, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

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

• Bail is accepted at the reception window in the lobby at 20817 17th Avenue South in Des Moines.
• The reception window is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday.  
• After hours, please use the after-hours intercom next to the main jail lobby entrance.  Someone will be available to assist you.  
• Bail may be posted with cash or a bond from a bail bond company.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the SCORE Jail? What is the Schedule?

SCORE Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
20817 17th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-257-6200

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL

• DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, LOBBY VISITS MAY BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED... CALL 206-257-6200 TO CONFIRM.
• One on-site Visit is free each week (10 minutes).
• Lobby visits are 25 minutes.
• Only 1 visit per inmate may be scheduled per day and no more than 2 per week
• Visitors are required to check in 10 minutes before the scheduled visit.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

SCORE Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are in increments of 10 minutes and 25 minutes.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

SCORE Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select SCORE Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

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.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with SCORE Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select SCORE Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

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.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

SCORE Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visits are in increments of 10 minutes and 25 minutes.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

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.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in SCORE Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in King County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Washington.
• Select SCORE Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 206-257-6200 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the SCORE Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for King County.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SCORE Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the SCORE Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for SCORE Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I send them?

SCORE Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 above.
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

SCORE Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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, newspapers, magazines and books are 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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SCORE Jail, and what can I purchase?

SCORE Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

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.

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 SCORE Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for King County.
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• Choose Washington, then SCORE Jail, and then 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.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in King County 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.

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.

Do Inmates in the SCORE Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

SCORE Jail either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

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:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

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
Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
The subscription services require additional funding.
There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the SCORE Jail charges.

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).

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at SCORE Jail

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.

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