Find Kirkland Inmate Population Records
Kirkland inmate population records are maintained across two systems. Kirkland operates its own municipal jail at 123 5th Ave for short-term holding, and felony arrests are transferred to the King County jail system. Knowing which system applies to a given arrest is the first step in finding the right record. This page covers both options, explains how to search them, and lists the state-level resources available when the local search comes up empty.
Kirkland Jail Overview
Where Kirkland Arrests Are Processed
Kirkland has its own corrections unit located at the same address as the police department: 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033. The corrections unit phone is 425-587-3470. This facility is a short-term holding jail, not a full county facility. It holds people for a limited period after arrest, typically while they await arraignment or transfer to another facility.
When Kirkland Police make a felony arrest, that person is transferred to a King County jail facility after initial processing. King County operates the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, both run by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). Felony arrests from Kirkland generally end up in one of these two facilities for pre-trial custody.
| Kirkland City Jail | 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 |
|---|---|
| Corrections Phone | 425-587-3470 |
| Kirkland Police | 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| King County DAJD | kingcounty.gov/dept/dajd |
| Kirkland Municipal Court | kirklandwa.gov/departments/municipal-court |
Kirkland Municipal Court handles misdemeanor cases arising within city limits. The court is separate from the jail and police department, though they share an address. Misdemeanor detainees may be held briefly at the city corrections unit before appearing in Kirkland Municipal Court. Some may also be held under contract with King County if city capacity is limited. The arrangement can vary, which is why checking both city and county systems is a good idea.
How to Search Kirkland Inmate Population Records
For felony cases, the King County Jail Information and Lookup System is the primary tool. Use the King County JILS portal to search by name or booking number. The portal shows current location within the King County system, charges, and case status. This covers anyone transferred from Kirkland to either of the two main King County jail facilities.
The screenshot below is from the King County DAJD website, which is the agency that maintains records on Kirkland felony detainees after they are transferred from the Kirkland city holding facility.
Knowing the DAJD structure helps you understand which facility to contact if a name search in JILS returns no results or you need to speak with someone about a specific case.
For short-term holds and misdemeanor cases, contact the Kirkland Corrections Unit directly at 425-587-3470. Because Kirkland's municipal jail handles short-term custody rather than long-term detention, there is not a public online roster for the city facility in the same format as a county jail. For active cases in Kirkland Municipal Court, use the court's case lookup at kirklandwa.gov or search through courts.wa.gov.
Note: If a Kirkland arrest does not appear in JILS, check whether the person may have been released or whether the case was handled through Kirkland Municipal Court without county jail involvement.
Public Records Rights for Kirkland Inmate Population
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public the right to request government records, including jail and arrest data. Both the Kirkland Police Department and King County are covered by this law. You do not need to explain your purpose. Agencies must respond within five business days.
Under RCW 70.48.100, jails must maintain a public register of everyone confined, showing name, booking date, and manner of release. This applies to both Kirkland's city jail and King County facilities. To request records from Kirkland Police or the corrections unit, contact the department at 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, or call 425-587-3470.
For King County jail records, use the DAJD public records process at kingcounty.gov/dept/dajd. Written requests are the most reliable method, especially for older records not shown in the online portal.
VINE Notification for Kirkland Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) tracks custody status at King County detention facilities. If someone arrested in Kirkland has been transferred to a King County jail, you can set up alerts through VINELink.com. Alerts come by phone, text, or email and let you know when someone is released, transferred, or has a court date. Registration is free and anonymous.
VINE also covers Washington State DOC facilities. If a Kirkland case results in a felony sentence and the person is sent to state prison, VINE can track that custody status too. The service updates roughly every 15 minutes for jail events. For municipal jail holds at Kirkland's city corrections unit, VINE coverage may be limited; contact the facility directly at 425-587-3470 for short-term hold inquiries.
Court Records for Kirkland Cases
Kirkland Municipal Court handles city-level misdemeanor cases. The court operates at 123 5th Ave and its website is at kirklandwa.gov/departments/municipal-court. For state-level case searches, use courts.wa.gov, which covers all Washington courts including King County Superior Court, which hears Kirkland felony cases.
A jail record and a court record are two different things. The jail record shows what happened at booking: charges filed, bond set, housing assignment. The court record shows what happened in the courtroom: hearings, motions, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentences. You need both if you want a full picture of a case. The courts.wa.gov portal is free and easy to search by name or case number.
King County Superior Court handles all Kirkland felony cases. Those are heard either at the King County Courthouse in Seattle or at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, depending on the division. District Court handles some misdemeanor cases too. All are searchable through courts.wa.gov.
State Resources for Kirkland Inmate Searches
If someone from Kirkland received a felony prison sentence, they will be at a Washington State DOC facility. Search the Washington DOC incarcerated person lookup by name or DOC number to find their current facility and release date. The DOC system covers all 10 state prisons plus reentry and work release programs.
For criminal history checks, the Washington State Patrol's WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides fingerprint-based statewide records for $11 per search. WATCH covers convictions and recent arrests still pending in court. It is more reliable than a name-only lookup and gives a fuller picture of someone's record in Washington.
The key statutes governing public records and jail registers in Washington are RCW 42.56 and RCW 70.48.100, both available on the Washington State Legislature website.
King County Inmate Population Records
Kirkland is in King County, and felony arrests transfer to the King County jail system. The county page has full details on King County DAJD, JILS, both major jail facilities, and all available search tools for King County inmate records.
Nearby Cities
These Eastside and North King County cities are near Kirkland and route arrests through the King County jail system.