Bellevue Inmate Population Lookup
Bellevue inmate population records are split between two jail systems depending on the level of charge. The Bellevue Police Department contracts with SCORE for misdemeanor jail services, so most short-term bookings appear on the SCORE inmate roster in Des Moines. Felony arrests in Bellevue go to the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle, where you can search through the JILS inmate lookup system. This page explains how to find current Bellevue custody records, use VINE for custody notifications, and request records from the Bellevue Police Department under Washington public records law.
Bellevue Jail Overview
Where Bellevue Arrests Are Processed
The Bellevue Police Department books misdemeanor arrestees at SCORE. The SCORE facility at 20817 17th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 is an 802-bed regional jail serving multiple South King County cities. Bellevue contracts with SCORE for jail services, which means most non-felony Bellevue arrests end up at this facility for booking, holding, and any short-term sentence.
Felony arrests are a different matter. People taken into custody on felony charges in Bellevue are processed through the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in downtown Seattle. The KCCF is the county's main jail and handles the bulk of felony pre-trial detention and longer county sentences for King County residents and arrestees.
| Misdemeanor Facility | SCORE, 20817 17th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 |
|---|---|
| Felony Facility | King County Correctional Facility, Seattle |
| Bellevue Police | 450 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98009 |
| Police Phone | (425) 452-6917 |
| Police Website | bellevuewa.gov/police |
| SCORE Website | scorejail.org |
If you are not sure which facility holds a specific person, start with SCORE for recent low-level arrests and JILS for anything that might involve a felony charge. When in doubt, VINE can confirm current location across both systems.
Searching the Bellevue Inmate Population
For misdemeanor bookings, visit scorejail.org and use the inmate lookup tool. You search by last name. Results show name, booking date, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and scheduled release date. Because Bellevue contracts with SCORE, all Bellevue Police misdemeanor bookings will show the Bellevue Police Department as the arresting agency in the SCORE roster.
For felony cases, the King County JILS system is the right tool. The JILS subject lookup portal searches by name and returns current custody details for King County Correctional Facility inmates. The system covers pre-trial felony detainees held at the downtown Seattle facility. If someone was recently sentenced and transferred to state prison, they will not appear in JILS but will show up in the Washington DOC inmate search.
The Bellevue Police Department public records page is the place to go for arrest and incident report requests. The Bellevue Police public records center handles requests through a Public Records Center portal. This is where you submit requests for copies of police reports, incident records, and arrest documentation related to Bellevue cases.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State DOC search tool, which covers Bellevue residents sentenced to state prison after a felony conviction in King County.
The Bellevue Police Department public records page is shown below. Requests for arrest reports and police records from Bellevue incidents are submitted through this portal.
Note: Bellevue Police misdemeanor arrests go to SCORE; felony arrests go to King County Correctional Facility. Check both systems if you are unsure of the charge level.
Public Records Requests in Bellevue
Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) applies to all city and county agencies in Washington, including the Bellevue Police Department. The public has the right to request records without stating a reason. Agencies must respond within five business days. That response can fulfill the request, provide a timeline, or ask for clarification. Some records tied to active investigations may be temporarily withheld.
Under RCW 70.48.100, jails must maintain and disclose a public register of all confined persons. This is why SCORE publishes its inmate roster online. The register must include each person's name, the date and time of booking, and the manner of release. This requirement applies to all member cities including Bellevue.
To submit a records request to the Bellevue Police Department, use the Public Records Center linked from the Bellevue Police public records page. For SCORE-related records, contact SCORE directly through scorejail.org. For King County jail records on a felony case, contact the King County Sheriff's Office records unit.
VINE for Bellevue Custody Notifications
VINE is a free, automated service that lets you track when an inmate's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, escapes, and scheduled court appearances. It covers inmates at SCORE, the King County Correctional Facility, and all Washington State DOC prisons. If a Bellevue inmate is in any of those systems, VINE can send you an alert.
Register or check inmate status at VINELink.com. You do not need to give your real name to sign up. The service can send alerts by phone, text, or email depending on your preference. For anyone tracking an inmate who might move between the SCORE facility and King County Jail, VINE covers both locations in a single registration.
State-Level Resources for Bellevue Inmate Population
Bellevue residents sentenced to more than one year in state prison will not appear in SCORE or King County Jail records. They move into the Washington State Department of Corrections system. The DOC incarcerated search at doc.wa.gov lets you look up anyone in a state prison by name or DOC number. Results show the current facility location, which you can then use to send mail or contact the facility directly.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov handles broader criminal history checks. WATCH costs $11 per search and uses fingerprint-based records for accuracy. It is the right tool if you need a full picture of arrest and conviction history for a Bellevue individual, not just current custody status.
The Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov is available at no charge and covers both King County Superior Court and District Court. Use it to check how a Bellevue case resolved in court after the initial arrest.
King County Inmate Population Records
Bellevue is in King County. Felony arrests go to the King County Correctional Facility, and the county page has full details on the JILS inmate lookup, facility contact information, and additional resources for King County custody records.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Bellevue and also use King County jail facilities or SCORE for bookings.