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Video visit an adult in jail

Remote video visits are available to communicate with people in custody. You can schedule a video visit through  Securus Video Connect . Adults in jail can have up to 6 free video visits per week. 

For more information call Securus Video Connect at  1-877-573-3658  or  visit their website . 

Please note that public video visits are recorded and are subject to monitoring. Lawyer video visits are not recorded.

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"Video visitations" popular for inmates at King County Jails

by Matt Markovich

KENT - Inmates inside the King County Jail system can now video chat with friends and family located anywhere in the world.

Lawmakers approved the purchase of the system in 2014, after seeing how it can connect inmates with their loved ones.

Securus, one of the largest prison telecommunications companies in the country, installed the video visitation system inside the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center (RJC) in Kent and the King County Jail in downtown Seattle.

Think of it as Skype with law enforcement listening and watching at all times. It offers two main features; the ability to video chat from anywhere in the world via the internet with someone in a King County jail using a smart phone app or using a video terminal inside the jail lobby.

“I think it’s great.” said Lucy Patrick, who’s currently serving 73 months in jail.

“I recently blew out candles with my family,” says Patrick. She said being able to see and share in family events makes jail less lonely.

“Just to know that I'm loved or that someone cares about me enough, I can look at them, I can see them, it makes such a big difference,” says Patrick.

Eight terminals have been installed inside the lobby of the jail entrance of the RJC, with two more at the downtown jail.

Inmates are allowed two free video visits per week from public using the terminals.

Inmates can receive unlimited visits using the remote access by a computer or smart phone app. But, each of those visits is limited to 25 minutes and will cost $5. There’s also a $5 charge for onsite video visits after the two-free-per-week has been reached.

That price is on the low end of what other jail systems are charging across the country.

“It’s not a money saver or money making venture for us,” says Sargent David Richardson, who oversaw the establishment of the video visitation system.

“We have it that we can go up to $12.95, but right now and for the foreseeable future we are still going to be at $5,” says Richardson.

Securus spent nearly $1 million to install the system and is currently earning all the money that is collected. King County does not receive any commission and paid nothing for its installation.

While the video visitation system is proving to be successful in out state, its been controversial in other parts of the country

In some sates, jails are being accused of gouging the poor who can’t afford video calls, with one report of calls costing $24.95.

Some jails have also eliminated face to face visits in lieu of paid video visits, which critics claim is discrimination against people with low incomes.

Since the beginning of the year, paid remote video visits have steadily increased, while the free onsite video visits have decreased. King County says there were 243 remote video visits in January and has climbed steadily every month to 530 in July.

On site video visits declined from 125 in January to just 24 in July.

The Director of King County’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention said he has the authority to raise the price of the video visits until the contract runs out in 2019.

“We want to keep it as low as possible,” said William Hayes. “I have no plans to go higher than $5."

Anyone wishing to use the video terminals or the app will have to set up an account and submit to a criminal background check.

King County to install video system in jails for virtual inmate visits

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Five months pregnant and feeling it, Cierra Rice settled in for a long wait to visit her boyfriend in the King County Jail.

Rice hired a sitter to care for their 18-month-old son and had taken two bus transfers from her home in Renton to get to the downtown Seattle jail. When she arrived she was told the visitation rooms were full and she would have to wait.

Despite the hardship, Rice said face-to-face contact with Jasaan Dowell, who is in jail on drug charges, is important. She doesn’t bring their son because he gets fidgety in the concrete and glass visitation kiosk, and he doesn’t understand why he can’t hug his dad.

“Visiting through the glass is way more personal, but if I couldn’t be here I’d love it,” Rice said about the possibility of visiting via video.

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Rice and the thousands of others who visit jail inmates in Seattle and Kent each year will soon get their wish.

Securus Technologies of Dallas will pay $1 million to install a video visitation system for inmates inside the two King County jails, allowing those on the outside to visit with inmates online. Some of the systems are expected to be in place by the end of the summer, Interim Jail Director William Hayes said.

Securus will recoup the installation cost through system revenues during the first year it is in use, according to the county.

Hayes said the system is fairly simple to use: People outside the jail who are approved for visitations will receive free software from a telecommunications company that they can download on a home computer. That person can book a visitation appointment online and call the jail from the software-equipped computer.

“It’s similar to Skype, but it’s a more secure system,” Hayes said.

At the other end, inmates then will be able to visit online while seated in a visitation booth. The computers they will use will be specially reinforced screens, strong enough to handle a potentially irate inmate, Hayes said. The virtual visits will be scheduled in 25-minute blocks.

Each week, every inmate will be allowed one free 25-minute video call. Each additional video call will cost $12.95, Hayes said. He said the cost is reasonable, noting that some inmate video calls elsewhere can cost as much as $24.95.

As with telephone calls placed from the jail, video visits will be recorded and held for “investigative purposes” for 60 days after the call, jail staff members said. Face-to- face visitations are not recorded.

Video visits between inmates and their lawyers, mental-health experts or other “professional visits” will not be recorded, Hayes added.

Though the jail will still offer in-person visits, Hayes said, they eventually may be phased out.

Video visitations will save the county money by eliminating the extra staffing required for in-person visits.

As of earlier this month, there were more than 1,900 men and women housed in the two King County adult jails; about half of all inmates have in-person visits, Hayes said.

“We’ve had fights in the lobby,” Hayes said, recalling several times that an inmate’s wife and girlfriend both showed up for a visit.

He said video calls will make it easier for visitors who live outside King County to have a conversation with their loved ones.

Eventually, Hayes said, they hope to allow inmates and their loved ones to visit on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other mobile devices.

“You’ve got to maintain that family connection with families and friends,” said Hayes, who noted that inmates who maintain strong family ties are less likely to reoffend.

Video visitations have become common in jails and prisons across the nation. The state Department of Corrections allows for video visits; and SCORE, King County’s misdemeanor jail in Des Moines, already allows inmates to make video visits.

Video visitations will eventually be phased in at the King County Youth Services Center, the juvenile jail.

Peter Wagner, executive director of Prison Policy Initiative, a Massachusetts-based research group that focuses on ending mass incarceration, said video visitations are being established at more and more corrections institutions and should be subject to oversight.

“Video visitation is here. It is not from the future, it is not from ‘The Jetsons,’ ” said Wagner, referring to the cartoon about a futuristic family. “Most jails have this or are actively looking at it.”

Wagner said video visitations are not regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, but that’s something the Prison Policy Initiative wants changed.

He said inmates and their families have long been the target of predatory behavior by prisons, jails and technology companies that charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.

Last year, the Congressional Black Caucus pressed the FCC to cut the costs that inmates and their families pay for phone calls, which it said can be nearly $4 per call, with up to an additional 55 cents a minute for long-distance calls.

The caucus noted the high phone rates disproportionately impact African Americans and Hispanics who make up more than 60 percent of the incarcerated, according to The Associated Press.

In February, the FCC started regulating inmate telephone rates in an effort to end price-gouging.

The prison phone market, which brings in $1.2 billion annually, is dominated by two little-known phone companies: Global Tel-Link, based in Atlanta, and Securus Technologies, according to a story that ran in the Los Angeles Times last year.

King County Jail inmate Francisco Hayward, 29, of Seattle, said he would prefer online visits.

“It’d be awesome. These rooms [the visitation kiosks] get crowded and visitations get cut off because of overcrowding,” said Hayward, who is in jail for investigation of assault and violation of a no-contact order. “It would be easier for friends and family.”

But Kibby Thomas, of Federal Way, said that even if video visits were offered, she would still travel to the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent every week to see her boyfriend. She thinks the video visits will be “mechanical.”

The face-to-face visits are “one step closer to being touched,” she said in the lobby of the Kent jail on a recent afternoon, accompanied by her son Elia Rodriguez, 2, and daughter 6-year-old Ezette Fernandez.

“I think he realized a long time ago that being able to see his kids is important.”

Jennifer Sullivan: 206-464-8294 or [email protected]. On Twitter @SeattleSullivan.

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Video Visits

The Department of Corrections (DOC) recognizes the need to engage families and friends in the reentry process, and visits help incarcerated individuals preserve healthy relationships. However, sometimes physical visits are impossible or inconvenient. Video visitation is a virtual way to talk face-to-face with an incarcerated friend or relative from the comfort of your own home, and it is available at all prison facilities .

Eligibility & Requirements

Conduct & monitoring, fees & scheduling.

Video visits are subject to the same policy and application processes as Prison Visits . To be eligible for a video visitation you must:

• Be on an incarcerated individual's approved visitor list
• You will need the individual's DOC Number to start an account.
• Ensure your first name, last name and date of birth match your legal identification.
• Do not include your middle name or middle initial.
• Have internet access*
• Have a personal computer that includes speakers, microphone, and a webcam*

*Per the video visit expectations (pdf) , visitors must provide their own equipment and the necessary internet connections to participate in video visiting.

If privacy screens are provided, they must be utilized and remain in place for the duration of the visit.

Regular visitation rules apply (see DOC 450.300 Visits for Incarcerated Individuals (pdf) , facility visitor guidelines , and video visit expectations (pdf) ).

A visitor who engages in prohibited conduct may be suspended or terminated from video visiting privileges. Regular visiting privileges may also be suspended/terminated. While a warning may be given as a courtesy for minor violations, warnings are not given to violations that are more significant than nuisance. Allowing an individual who is not an approved visitor to participate in video visiting is be grounds for suspension.

All video visits will be recorded, and designated employees will monitor video visits for compliance with policy and facility rules.

Video visits will be scheduled by the approved visitor through Securus at least 24 hours in advance. Visits will be scheduled in 30 minute increments. Video visits will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Additionally, please keep in mind:

• Incarcerated individuals will not be excused from work or programming to participate in video visits.
• Incarcerated individuals are responsible for requesting visit times that will not conflict with their schedule.
• Video visit hours are determined by each prison facility. See a facility's visitor guidelines for video visiting hours.

See Video Visitation for fees.

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• What time can I visit my inmate at King County Correctional Facility - Seattle (KCCF)?
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• Where can I get a visitation application for King County Correctional Facility - Seattle (KCCF)? - Click to download.
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Visitation Hours

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Times and days are subject to change without notice

• Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
• Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
• Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
• Sunday 10 am - 3:30 pm
• All federal holidays

This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 206-296-1234 for more information, alerts, or scheduling changes.

General Visitation Information

King county correctional facility - seattle division (kccf) - visitation.

Visiting hours are determined by inmate location. If visitors do not check in with jail reception fifteen (15) minutes prior to their scheduled visit, their visit may be canceled. Please follow these steps:

• Determine if the inmate is Ultra Security, if so, their visiting time will not be listed on the chart. Please call 206-296-1234 for those hours.
• On the chart, locate the floor number.
• Next, locate the wing: north, south, east or west.
• Next, locate the tier: upper or lower.
• Next, locate the tank: A, B, C or D.

11th Floor - example 11 floor NUA (N=Wing, U=Tier, A=Tank)

• NUA - Monday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• NUB - Sunday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• NUC - Sunday 9:30 am - 11:00 am; Wednesday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• NLA - Monday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Saturday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• NLB - Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• NLC - Tuesday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 11:00 am
• EUA - Tuesday 8:00 am - 9:30 am; Sunday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• EUB - Monday 8:00 am - 9:30 am; Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• EUC - Wednesday 8:00 am - 9:30 am; Friday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• ELA - Sunday 8:00 am - 9:30 am; Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• ELB - Sunday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Friday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• ELC - Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Thursday 8:00 am - 9:30 am
• NUA - Sunday 7:30 am - 9:00 am; Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• NUB - Sunday 9:00 am - 10:30 am; Wednesday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• NUC - Sunday 9:30 am - 11:00 am; Wednesday 8:00 am - 9:30 am
• NLA - Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Friday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• NLB - Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• NLC - Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Saturday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• EUA - Tuesday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 10:00 am
• EUB - Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:30 am; Saturday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• EUC - Monday 9:00 am - 10:00 am; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Saturday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• ELA - Monday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• ELB - Monday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• ELC - Monday 8:00 am - 9:00 am; Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• SUA - Sunday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
• SUB - Sunday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• SUC - Sunday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 10:30 am
• SUD - Sunday 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Friday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• SLA - Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm; Saturday 7:30 am - 8:30 am
• SLB - Tuesday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• SLC - Thursday 8:30 am - 10:30 am; Saturday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• SLD - Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• NUA - Monday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Friday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• NUB - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm;; Wednesday 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
• NUC - Tuesday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm;; Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• NLA - Monday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm;; Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• NLB - Tuesday 7:30 am - 9:30 am;; Saturday 7:00 am - 9:00 am
• NLC - Sunday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm;; Friday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
• SUA - Tuesday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thursday 7:30 am - 8:30 am; Saturday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• SUB - Monday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• SUC - Thursday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday 11:30 am - 12:30 am; Saturday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• SUD - Thursday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; Friday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• SLA - Sunday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Tuesday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am;
• SLB - Sunday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 am;
• SLC - Sunday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• SLD - Sunday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Monday 7:30 am - 8:30 am; Friday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• EUA - Tuesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• EUB - Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• EUC - Tuesday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm; Friday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• ELA - Sunday 7:30 am - 8:30 am; Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:00 am
• ELB - Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm; Thursday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
• ELC - Monday 8:30 am - 10:00 am; Wednesday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• NUA - Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday 7:30 am - 8:30 am
• NUB - Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm; ; Saturday 8:30 am - 9:30 am
• NUC - Tuesday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; ; Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• NLA - Monday 7:00 am - 9:00 am; ; Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• NLB - Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am; ; Saturday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• NLC - Monday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; ; Saturday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• SUA - Sunday 7:00 am - 8:30 am; Tuesday 8:30 am - 10:00 am; Wednesday 7:30 am - 9:30 am; Thursday 7:00 am - 8:00 am
• SUB - Sunday 8:30 am - 10:00 am; Tuesday 7:00 am - 8:30 am; Wednesday 7:00 am - 8:00 am; Thursday 7:30 am - 9:30 am
• SUC - Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• SUD - Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm;
• SLA - Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Friday 7:00 am - 8:30 am;
• SLB - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm; Friday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm; Saturday 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
• SLC - Sunday 10:00 am - 11:00 am; Tuesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Friday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• SLD - Monday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Wednesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 pm
• EUA - Monday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am
• EUB - Monday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Friday 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• EUC - Monday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• ELA - Wednesday 8:30 am - 9:30 am; Saturday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• ELB - Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am; Saturday 8:30 am - 9:30 am
• ELC - Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am; Friday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• North - Tuesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Women - Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• North - Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Men - Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• SUA - Tuesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• SUB - Sunday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• SUC - Sunday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• SUD - Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• SLA - Monday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• SLB - Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• SLC - Monday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• SLD - Wednesday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• EUA - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 am
• EUB - Sunday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• EUC - Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• ELA - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 am
• ELB - Sunday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
• ELC - Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• 7 West Women (Except Cells E, F, G, H and I) - Monday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• 7 West Men (Except Cells E, F, G, H and I) - Sunday 9:00 am - 10:00 am; Thursday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• 7 West Cells - E, F, G, H and I - Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am; Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visiting Inmates at King County Correctional Facility - Seattle (KCCF)

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Seattle WA location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the King Sheriffs Department . The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.

Visitation Rules

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The King County Correctional Facility - Seattle (KCCF), located in Seattle, WA, plays a crucial role in facilitating successful offender reintegration into the community, a cornerstone of effective crime control strategies. With a focus on rehabilitation and community engagement, the center aims to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into society. However, this process is governed by a multitude of rules and regulations that visitors must adhere to, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.

Visitors to the prison must navigate a complex set of guidelines regarding identification, conduct, and the items they can bring during visits. These rules are in place to maintain order within the facility and to protect both visitors and inmates. For example, visitors are required to present proper forms of identification upon arrival, such as a driver's license or government-issued ID card. This helps to verify their identity and ensure that they are authorized to visit the inmate.

Furthermore, visitors must adhere to strict rules regarding their conduct while inside the facility. Disruptive behavior, the use of loud or obscene language, or engaging in any form of sexual behavior can result in the termination of the visit and may lead to further consequences. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing certain items into the visiting room, including cell phones, cameras, and weapons. These restrictions help to maintain the safety and security of the facility and prevent any unauthorized items from entering the prison.

In addition to these general rules, there are specific guidelines that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with children must ensure that they are supervised at all times and that they do not engage in any inappropriate behavior while inside the facility. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Another important aspect of visiting a prison is understanding the limitations and restrictions that may apply to certain individuals. For example, individuals who have previously been incarcerated, are currently under probation or parole supervision, or are victims of the inmate are typically not permitted to visit. Likewise, individuals who have had their visiting privileges suspended or who have an active protection from abuse (PFA) order against them are also prohibited from visiting the inmate.

Despite these restrictions, there are procedures in place for individuals who wish to visit an inmate but are not permitted under normal circumstances. Inmates can initiate a request to have a prohibited visitor added to their visiting list, and a recommendation from the inmate's unit team may allow the visitor to be approved by the facility manager or designee. However, reinstatement of visiting privileges is not guaranteed, and individuals whose visiting privileges have been suspended must write to the appropriate facility manager seeking reinstatement.

Upon arrival at the prison, visitors are subject to a thorough screening process to ensure that they do not bring any contraband into the facility. This includes a search of their person, their belongings, and their vehicle. Visitors must also pass through a metal detector and may be subject to additional screening measures, such as drug screenings conducted by dogs or special devices. Failure to pass these screenings can result in the denial of the visit and may lead to further consequences.

Once inside the visiting room, visitors must continue to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the prison. This includes refraining from conversing with other inmates or their guests, as well as following any specific instructions given by the visiting room officers. Visitors are also responsible for keeping control of their children and ensuring that they do not engage in any disruptive behavior.

In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific rules that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with infants must adhere to guidelines regarding the types and amounts of baby items they can bring into the visiting room. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Overall, visiting a prison requires careful adherence to a complex set of rules and regulations designed to maintain order and security within the facility. By understanding and following these guidelines, visitors can help to ensure a safe and positive experience for themselves, the inmates, and the staff.

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Maleng Regional Justice Center

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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

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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 - 5/6/2024

King county inmate criminal charges - 5/6/2024.

(many inmates have multiple charges)

King County Inmate Sex - 5/6/2024

King county inmate age - 5/6/2024.

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.

• Jail (Main): 206-296-1234
• Adult Court - Kent: 206-477-2730
• Adult Court - Seattle: 206-477-1334
• Adult Probation - Kent: 206-477-2600
• Adult Probation - Seattle: 206-477-1400
• Arrest Warrants: 206-477-3113
• Crime Victims - Juvenile: 206-296-8871
• Crime Victims - Kent: 206-205-7411
• Crime Victims - Seattle: 206-296-9552
• Drug Court - Kent: 206-477-0788
• Drug Court - Seattle: 206-477-0788
• Juvenile: 206-205-9590
• Juvenile Court: 206-296-1395
• Juvenile Drug Court: 206-205-3364
• Juvenile Probation: 206-205-9590
• Kent Police: 253-856-5800
• Prosecutor - Juveniles: 206-296-9025
• Prosecutor - Kent: 206-205-7400
• Prosecutor - Seattle: 206-296-9000
• Public Defender: 206-296-7662
• Sheriff: 206-296-4155

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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?

• 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              
• Players    
• Black Belt    
• High Times                      
• Ultimate MMA
• Black Man    
• Hustler    
• Skin and Ink    
• Easy Rider     
• Penthouse          
• 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
• 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

• 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 an extensive list of other items NOT allowed, check out out Inmate Mail page.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• 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.

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.
• By phone -  800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111 .
• By email -  [email protected]

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:

• Your King County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
• Call -  800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111 .
• Email -  [email protected]

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

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Idaho college murders case prompts prosecution request for big budget hike

The Latah County prosecutor has requested $135,000 for trial expenses.

Justice may be blind, but it's not cheap.

Prosecutors in Moscow, Idaho, this week said the upcoming prosecution of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four college students last fall, could cost more than eight times their entire annual trial budget.

Meeting with county commissioners Tuesday, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson requested a $135,000 budget, as his team puts together what is expected to be a complicated and high-profile case.

Thompson said they know the trial "is not going to be cheap," according to the minutes from the meeting, obtained by ABC News, acknowledging the request is a significant departure from the $15,000 budget they had maintained "for years and years."

Thompson said his office is trying to keep its projected budget "as conservative as possible," while at the same time "[making] sure the case is handled properly."

MORE: Idaho college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger requests more time to decide offering alibi

Among the anticipated expenses, Thompson's budget request cites "witness travel fees, transcript fees, exhibit display expenses [and] postage fees," as well as "travel associated with case development, expert witnesses and other associated trial expenses," according to the budget request.

Thompson said his office is also proposing to add a "part-time legal assistant" position to the payroll in order to help shoulder the workload, according to the meeting minutes.

One of the commissioners on the board, Kathie LaFortune, suggested an even larger allowance for Thompson's budget, according to meeting minutes, suggesting an increase to $150,000 in order to fully cover potential costs.

Separately, the defense has been augmenting its resources, as well.

Kohberger's lead counsel, the chief public defender in neighboring Kootenai County, Anne Taylor, is receiving $200 an hour -- an amount agreed to by Latah County upon her hiring. Taylor's co-counsel is receiving $180 an hour. Additional further expenses to the case include hiring a private investigator and experts' services to aid their case.

Kohberger, 28, was indicted last month and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. At his arraignment in late May, Kohberger declined to offer a plea, so the judge entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf.

A trial date has been set for Oct. 2.

Kohberger is currently being held in the Latah County Jail in Moscow.

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Prosecutors allege that in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2022, Kohberger, a criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, broke into an off-campus home and stabbed to death four University of Idaho students: Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21.

After a more than six-week hunt, police zeroed in on Kohberger as a suspect, tracking his white Hyundai Elantra, cell phone signal data, and recovering what authorities say was his DNA on a knife sheath found next to one of the victims' bodies, according to court documents. He was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, in Pennsylvania, after driving cross-country to spend the holidays at his family home in Albrightsville.

The quadruple homicide in November rocked Moscow, Idaho, the college town where the killings occurred; the ensuing investigation, and impending trial, strained the city's already slim budget .

Police overtime and other expenses mounted exponentially, with the ongoing need for increased patrols and law enforcement work -- and shouldered by a short-staffed force putting in long hours.

The bottom line, officials said: The ongoing cost of the case has burned through cash that could have gone to benefit the community and fix up city infrastructure.

"Moscow is not awash in a funding excess," Moscow Mayor Art Bettge told ABC News in May. "We run a very, very lean budget, and the impact of the investigation has been felt on the budget."

Even with a suspect in custody, the ongoing investigation had depleted Moscow's coffers and scrambled an already fragile balance sheet, city officials said.

"You budget for fires. You budget for floods. You prepare for natural disasters. This was not natural," Moscow City Council member Sandra Kelly told ABC News. "The cost is astronomical. And of course, you can't skimp on keeping people safe. Yet, this is just not something you budget for -- because it's something you'd never dream could happen."

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Police and public capture runaway zebras in Washington state, but one is still missing

Law enforcement officers and the public in Washington state came together Sunday to take a rare hazard off the roads: runaway zebras.

But even though officers successfully corraled three of them after they busted loose near North Bend, on the eastern outskirts of Seattle, one is still on the run.

Trooper Rick Johnson, public information officer for Washington State Patrol District 2 in King County, said four zebras got loose on Interstate 90 near the North Bend exit.

He posted pictures of the animals as three still roamed free, before troopers and the public came together to secure their capture. "This is a first for me and all [State Patrol] troopers involved," he wrote on X. "Crazy!"

He said the animals escaped while their owner stopped to secure their trailer. The privately owned animals were being taken to Montana.

South Fork restaurant regular Jon-Erick Anes told NBC affiliate KING of Seattle that he thought the zebras were part of an elaborate prank.

"And then I saw some cars try and like get into the, the neighborhoods to fence them in," he said. "They just started hanging out in the grass in somebody’s yard across the street."

Alex Campo, who works in the restaurant off I-90 and who, along with brunch patrons, saw the animals running past, told KING that Sunday would be known as "the day the zebras came into North Bend."

One local who helped to usher one of the zebras into someone's yard posted video on Facebook and wrote: "I can now add zebra wrangler to my resume."

Another video posted to Instagram showed all four zebras stopping traffic in North Bend as bewildered drivers looked on.

The King County Sheriff’s Office was called at 12:52 p.m. and it wasn't until 2:36 p.m. that three of them were captured, KOMO-TV of Seattle reported .

WSP said the community has come together to help contain the loose animals.

The bizarre rescue effort involved a rodeo clown, who happened to be passing, local Whitney Blomquist told KOMO.

"They had a rodeo clown who was on his way, I guess to a rodeo, and they were using him to help corral," Blomquist said. "We got zebras on the loose, we’ve got a rodeo clown. I’m like, 'Cool, we’ve officially turned into a zoo here.'"

King County animal control has asked anyone who sees the missing zebra to report it.

Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.

Moscow Jail - Prison Detail

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• Visit the official website for the county jail and tap on the lookup link.
• Call the jail authorities at 208-883-7054 for queries and requests.

How To Deliver a Package of Mail to Inmates

You are allowed to share a package or mail with inmates given you only deliver the items that fall on the approved list and have obtained prior approval from the specific prison administration. In case of confusion, you can contact 208-883-7054. The package should be addressed to the following location: Inmate Name Inmate ID 118 East 4th Street, Moscow, ID, 83843

How To Sending Money With Someone In Prison

Inmates can receive money from outside to fulfil their needs while serving time. However, they need to have an active commissary account for this transfer. Once the account is active, the prisoner may receive funds through check, cash, or money order. Visitors are also allowed to get in touch with the administrative office and deposit cash directly into the inmate's account if need be. In any case, you have to provide inmate ID and full name for successful transfer of money.

How To Get In Touch With Prisoner Via Phone Call

Although it is not possible to call an inmate yourself, someone in prison can call outside between 7.00 am to 7.30 pm. The call can be for up to 30 minutes but if it is time of rush hours, the duration may be reduced to 10 minutes or less. Moreover, the charges for the call must be beared by the receive.

How To Visit An Inmate In Prison - Visiting Hours

Only the visitors who have registered themselves with the administration are allowed to meet inmates. Consequently, your name needs to be in the approved list of visitors before you go. If there is a confusion, it is better to get in touch with the prison authorities and ensure you are on the list before planning the visit within the given time frame. It is also necessary to bring along a valid government ID. Moreover, a prior felon or a child below 16 who visits without a guardian will not be allowed to enter.

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