Renton Inmate Population Records
Renton inmate population records are split between two jail systems depending on the charge level. Misdemeanor arrests made by Renton Police go to SCORE, the South Correctional Entity facility in Des Moines. Felony arrests go to King County Correctional Facility through the King County JILS system. Renton is a founding member of SCORE, and both facilities maintain searchable public rosters.
Renton Jail Overview
Where Renton Arrests Are Processed
Renton Police Department is at 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Phone: 425-430-7500. The full department page is at rentonwa.gov/living/departments/police_department. When Renton officers make a misdemeanor arrest, the person is taken to SCORE at 20817 17th Ave S in Des Moines, WA 98198. Renton was one of the seven founding cities that created SCORE when it opened in January 2011.
SCORE stands for South Correctional Entity. The other founding members were Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, SeaTac, and Tukwila. More than 37 cities now use SCORE on a contract basis. The 802-bed facility holds pre-trial misdemeanor detainees, people serving sentences of up to one year, and DOC community supervision violators. It is operated jointly by its member cities. The SCORE website is at scorejail.org.
When Renton Police make a felony arrest, the process is different. Felony bookings go to the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) rather than SCORE. KCCF is the main King County detention center downtown. It is managed by King County DAJD. The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent at 401 4th Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032 also handles some Eastside-related felony matters and provides a combined courthouse and detention space for that part of the county.
| Misdemeanor Facility | SCORE, 20817 17th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 |
|---|---|
| SCORE Website | scorejail.org |
| Felony Facility | King County Correctional Facility, Seattle |
| King County JILS | dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us |
| Renton PD | 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 |
| Renton PD Phone | 425-430-7500 |
If you are not sure whether a charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, the safest approach is to check both SCORE and King County JILS. The arresting agency and charge description on the booking record will clarify which system has the record. Most routine property crimes and DUIs will show up at SCORE. Serious assaults, robbery, and drug trafficking charges typically end up at King County Correctional Facility.
How to Search the Renton Inmate Population
For misdemeanor cases, start with the SCORE roster at scorejail.org. The roster is searchable by last name and shows current detainees from all SCORE member and contract cities. Each entry shows the person's name, booking date, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and scheduled release date. Because Renton uses SCORE, anyone arrested by Renton Police on a misdemeanor charge will appear on this roster.
For felony cases, use the King County JILS system at dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us. JILS lets you search by name or booking number. Results show which King County facility holds the person and the current charges. The King County DAJD page at kingcounty.gov/dept/dajd.aspx links to JILS and gives background on the full system.
The screenshot below shows the Washington State DOC inmate search, which covers Renton residents who have been convicted of felonies and transferred to state prison.
If someone does not appear in either SCORE or JILS, they may have already been released or moved to state DOC custody. The DOC search at doc.wa.gov is the next place to check. Use name or DOC number for the lookup.
Note: Renton arrests split between SCORE (misdemeanors) and King County JILS (felonies). If you are not sure which applies, check both systems.
Public Records Access for Renton Inmate Population
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives the public the right to request government records including arrest logs, booking records, and incident reports. No reason is required. The agency has five business days to respond with records, a timeline, or an explanation of applicable exemptions.
RCW 70.48.100 requires county jails to keep a public register of all confined persons, showing name, booking date and time, and method of release. The SCORE public roster and King County JILS both satisfy this requirement for their respective portions of Renton's inmate population.
For records about Renton Police arrests, contact the Renton Police Department at 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, or call 425-430-7500. Incident reports, use-of-force records, and related documents are handled by the department's records unit. For SCORE records, contact SCORE through the website at scorejail.org. For King County DAJD records, submit a public records request through King County's public records portal.
VINE Custody Alerts for Renton Inmates
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) covers both SCORE and King County Correctional Facility. Register at VINELink.com for free, anonymous alerts by phone, text, or email. You will get notified when an inmate's custody status changes, including releases, transfers, and court dates.
Because Renton's inmate population is split between two facilities, VINE is a practical way to monitor someone without knowing which system holds them. When you register through VINELink, the service tracks across multiple facilities. If a Renton person starts at SCORE and is later transferred to King County or state DOC, VINE will still send updates. You can track multiple people at once. Registration is free and quick, and no personal identification is needed.
Note: For immediate custody inquiries, call SCORE at the number on their website or King County DAJD depending on the case type. VINE updates may be a few minutes behind real-time status changes.
State Resources for Renton Inmate Searches
When a Renton resident is convicted of a felony and sentenced to more than one year, they leave King County Jail and go to a Washington State DOC facility. The DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov shows current facility placement and projected release date. Search by name or DOC number.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides criminal history searches for $11 per lookup. WATCH uses fingerprint-backed records that are more reliable than name-only searches. It covers convictions and recent arrests with open charges. For a full background check on a Renton individual beyond current custody status, WATCH is the most thorough public tool available.
For court records, use the Washington Courts case search at courts.wa.gov. King County Superior Court handles felony cases. Renton Municipal Court and King County District Court handle misdemeanor and infraction matters. Cases that start as Renton arrests will appear in these courts once formal charges are filed.
King County Inmate Population Records
Renton is in King County. Felony arrests go through the King County jail system. The county page has details on King County Correctional Facility, JILS access, and public records for all of King County.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Renton also use SCORE or King County facilities for arrest processing.