Auburn Inmate Population Records
Auburn inmate population records are accessible through the SCORE regional jail, which has served as Auburn's primary jail facility since January 1, 2011. When Auburn Police make an arrest, the person is transported to SCORE for booking. The SCORE facility in Des Moines holds pre-trial detainees, people serving sentences up to one year, and DOC community supervision violators. You can search the current Auburn inmate population by last name through the SCORE online roster, which displays charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and scheduled release date.
Auburn Jail Overview
Where Auburn Arrests Are Processed
Auburn joined SCORE on January 1, 2011, when the city's standalone jail was folded into the new multi-jurisdictional facility. SCORE stands for South Correctional Entity. It is a joint operation among Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila, plus more than 37 contract cities. The 802-bed facility sits at 20817 17th Ave S in Des Moines.
SCORE holds several categories of inmates. Pre-trial detainees on misdemeanor charges make up a large share of the population. People serving sentences of up to one year for misdemeanor convictions also serve their time here. The facility also accepts individuals who have violated DOC community supervision conditions. Auburn Police transport all arrested individuals to SCORE for booking and processing.
| Facility | SCORE (South Correctional Entity) |
|---|---|
| Address | 20817 17th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 |
| SCORE Website | scorejail.org |
| Auburn Police | 340 E Main St., Suite 201, Auburn, WA 98002 |
| Auburn Police Phone | (253) 931-3080 |
| Member Cities | Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila + 37 contract cities |
Felony arrests in Auburn go to a different facility. When Auburn Police arrest someone on a felony charge, that person is typically booked into the King County Correctional Facility rather than SCORE. SCORE handles misdemeanor-level cases. That split means you may need to check two different systems if you are not sure what level of charge is involved.
How to Search Auburn Inmate Population
There are two main tools for looking up someone in Auburn's inmate population. For misdemeanor cases, SCORE is the right place to start. For felony charges, the King County jail system is where you will find the record.
The SCORE website at scorejail.org has an inmate roster you can search by last name. The roster shows who is currently held at the facility. Each entry displays the inmate's name, booking date, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and scheduled release date. The Auburn city website also has a direct link to this search at the Auburn SCORE jail page, which lets you view all housed inmates or filter by last name.
The screenshot below is from the SCORE jail portal, which Auburn uses for inmate population searches covering misdemeanor and short-term custody cases.
The Auburn city page below shows the local entry point for searching SCORE custody records, with a direct link to the live roster and instructions for residents.
For felony arrests, use the King County JILS system. The King County jail inmate lookup at JILS covers people held at the King County Correctional Facility downtown. The main King County jail page at kingcounty.gov also has directions and additional search options.
Note: If the person you are searching for does not appear in either SCORE or King County, they may have been released or transferred to a Washington State DOC facility.
Public Records Access for Auburn Inmate Population
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public broad rights to request government records, including booking logs and jail rosters. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Agencies must respond within five business days, either fulfilling the request, providing a timeline, or asking for clarification.
Jail registers are specifically governed by RCW 70.48.100, which requires all county jails to maintain a public record of everyone confined. That register must show each person's name, the date and time of confinement, and the manner of release. SCORE's public roster is maintained in part to satisfy this requirement for all member cities, including Auburn.
To request records from Auburn Police, contact the department at 340 E Main St., Suite 201, Auburn, WA 98002, or call (253) 931-3080. For records held at SCORE itself, you can contact the facility through the website at scorejail.org. Written requests are generally preferred for anything beyond basic roster information.
VINE Notification for Auburn Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free service that tracks custody status changes for inmates at SCORE and King County jails. If you need to monitor when an Auburn inmate is released, transferred, or has a scheduled court date, you can register through VINELink.com. The system sends alerts by phone, text, or email and does not require you to give your name to register.
VINE covers both SCORE and the King County Correctional Facility, so you can track an Auburn inmate regardless of which facility holds them. The service is operated statewide by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. It updates approximately every 15 minutes for jail bookings.
Note: VINE registration is free and anonymous. You can set up alerts for multiple individuals at the same time.
Auburn Police Department Records
The Auburn Police Department handles public records requests for police reports, incident records, and arrest data generated within the city. The department is at 340 E Main St., Suite 201, Auburn, WA 98002. Phone: (253) 931-3080. For records about specific incidents or arrests in Auburn, this is the right office to contact.
Arrest records reflect what was known at the time of booking. They do not show what happened in court later. To find out how a case was resolved, you need to check court records through the Washington Courts public case search at courts.wa.gov. King County Superior Court handles felony case records; Auburn Municipal Court and King County District Court handle misdemeanor cases.
Under RCW 42.56, the public has the right to request incident reports and booking records from the Auburn Police Department. Some portions of active investigation files may be withheld, but routine arrest records and jail intake data are generally available.
State Resources for Auburn Inmate Searches
If an Auburn resident was convicted of a felony and sentenced to more than one year, they will serve their time in a Washington State DOC facility rather than a local jail. The Washington State DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov covers all 10 state prisons and reentry centers. You can search by name or DOC number and the system shows the current facility assignment.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides name-based criminal history searches for $11 per lookup. WATCH uses fingerprint-based records, which makes it more reliable than a name-only search. It covers conviction records and arrests less than one year old with pending dispositions. For verified background information on an Auburn individual, WATCH is the most thorough option available to the public.
The full text of Washington's public records and jail statutes is available at the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) online portal. Key statutes include RCW 42.56 on public records access and RCW 70.48.100 on jail registers.
King County Inmate Population Records
Auburn is in King County, and felony arrests go through the King County jail system. The county page has details on the King County Correctional Facility, the JILS inmate lookup, and additional resources for King County inmate searches.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Auburn and also route their arrests through SCORE or King County jail facilities.