Federal Way Inmate Population Records
Federal Way inmate population records are split across two facilities depending on the charge level. Misdemeanor arrests go to SCORE, the South Correctional Entity at 20817 17th Ave S in Des Moines. Federal Way was one of the founding members when SCORE launched in 2011, replacing the city's previous standalone jail. Felony arrests go to the King County Correctional Facility downtown. Both systems have free online search tools. Knowing which facility holds the person you are looking for depends on the type of charge involved, so this page covers both options.
Federal Way Jail Overview
Where Federal Way Arrests Are Processed
Federal Way Police route arrests to different facilities depending on the charge. Misdemeanor arrests go to SCORE at 20817 17th Ave S in Des Moines. Federal Way was a founding SCORE member city and helped establish the joint corrections model that now serves seven member cities and more than 37 contract agencies. The 802-bed facility is operated by SCORE staff and holds pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of up to one year.
Felony arrests from Federal Way go to the King County Correctional Facility, which sits downtown at 500 Fifth Ave. King County's Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) manages this facility. Felony defendants held pre-trial at King County may stay there throughout their Superior Court case unless bail is posted. The two-facility split means you may need to check both systems if you are not sure what level of charge is involved.
| Misdemeanor Facility | SCORE (South Correctional Entity) |
|---|---|
| SCORE Address | 20817 17th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 |
| SCORE Website | scorejail.org |
| Felony Facility | King County Correctional Facility |
| Federal Way Police | 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98063 |
| Federal Way PD Phone | 253-835-6700 |
| SCORE Member Cities | Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila |
Federal Way is one of the larger cities in King County by population. Federal Way Police handles a high volume of calls and generates a significant number of bookings each year. Federal Way Municipal Court handles lower-level cases from city arrests. King County Superior Court handles felonies. Both systems feed into the jail network described above.
How to Search the Federal Way Inmate Population
Searching for a Federal Way inmate starts with identifying whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony. For misdemeanor cases, search SCORE. For felony cases, search King County. Both are free and available online, and both are accessible without creating an account.
For SCORE, go to scorejail.org and use the inmate roster. You can search by last name. The roster shows current detainees with their booking date, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and release date if scheduled. Look at the arresting agency to confirm the booking came from Federal Way Police rather than another SCORE member city.
For King County felony cases, the JILS system is the right tool. The King County jail inmate lookup lets you search by name or booking number. The King County DAJD page at kingcounty.gov/dept/dajd.aspx has additional information on the facilities and search tools.
The image below shows the Washington State DOC search, which is relevant when a Federal Way felony conviction leads to a state prison sentence rather than local jail time.
If you cannot find a person in either SCORE or King County, check the DOC system next. State prison sentences follow felony convictions when the sentence length exceeds one year. You can also check the VINE system for real-time custody alerts rather than manually searching multiple databases.
Note: SCORE and King County JILS both show only current detainees, so someone released before you search will not appear in either roster.
Public Records for Federal Way Inmate Records
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public the right to access government records including arrest logs, booking data, and incident reports. Agencies must respond to requests within five business days. Federal Way Police, SCORE, and King County DAJD all fall under this law.
The jail register requirement under RCW 70.48.100 requires jails to keep public records of all confined persons. That record must include the person's name, confinement date and time, and method of release. Both SCORE and King County maintain public rosters to satisfy this requirement. Federal Way bookings appear in the SCORE roster for misdemeanor cases and in King County's system for felonies.
To request records from Federal Way Police, contact the department at 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98063. The non-emergency line is 253-835-6700. The department's public information page is at federalwaywa.gov. For SCORE records, use the contact options at scorejail.org. For King County records, contact DAJD through the county portal at kingcounty.gov.
Court records for Federal Way cases are at courts.wa.gov. Federal Way Municipal Court handles misdemeanors and infractions within city limits. King County District Court and Superior Court handle higher-level matters. These records show case outcomes, which are separate from jail booking records.
VINE Notification for Federal Way Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you track Federal Way inmate custody changes without manually checking multiple jail systems. Register at VINELink.com and receive alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date. The service is free and anonymous.
VINE covers both SCORE and the King County Correctional Facility, which is important for Federal Way because the city uses both. You can register once for a specific individual and VINE will track them regardless of which facility holds them. The system updates approximately every 15 minutes. If an inmate is moved from SCORE to King County or transferred to a state DOC facility, VINE will notify you. The statewide VINE program is run by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
Note: VINE registration is free, anonymous, and covers multiple facilities so you do not need to monitor SCORE and King County separately.
State Resources for Federal Way Inmate Searches
When a Federal Way resident is convicted of a felony and sentenced to more than one year, they transfer to a Washington State DOC facility. The DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov covers all state prisons and reentry centers. Search by name or DOC number to find the current facility.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides fingerprint-verified criminal history searches for $11. WATCH is more thorough than a jail roster because it includes both convictions and recent arrests with pending dispositions. It is a good choice when you need complete background information on a Federal Way individual rather than a snapshot of current custody.
The full Revised Code of Washington is available through the state legislature's website. Relevant statutes include RCW 42.56 for public records access and RCW 70.48.100 for jail register requirements. Both apply to Federal Way inmate population records regardless of which facility holds them.
King County Inmate Population Records
Federal Way is in King County. Felony arrests go to the King County Correctional Facility. The county page has full details on the King County jail, JILS inmate lookup, and additional resources for King County inmate searches.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Federal Way in South King County and use SCORE or the King County jail for their arrests.