Search Shoreline Inmate Population
Shoreline inmate population records are held at King County jail facilities, since the King County Sheriff's Office provides contracted police services for the city. When sheriff's deputies make an arrest within Shoreline, the person is transported to the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle for booking and detention. All Shoreline inmate population data flows through the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention system, and you can search current and recent records using the JILS online lookup tool at no cost.
Shoreline Jail Overview
Where Shoreline Arrests Are Processed
Shoreline does not operate its own police department. The city contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for all law enforcement. Deputies in the Sheriff's Contract Cities Division patrol Shoreline and handle all calls for service, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations. When a deputy makes an arrest in Shoreline, the person is booked into the King County Correctional Facility at 500 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
The King County Correctional Facility, known as KCCF, is a multi-story detention center in downtown Seattle managed by the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, or DAJD. It holds pre-trial detainees, people awaiting sentencing, and those serving sentences up to one year. For Shoreline cases that route to the south county courts, there is also the option of the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, though most Shoreline arrests go to the Seattle facility.
Because Shoreline uses the Sheriff's Office for policing, any records request for a Shoreline arrest will go to the Sheriff rather than a city police department. The Sheriff's Office is at 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. The main phone number is 206-296-3311. Their website is at kingcounty.gov/dept/sheriff.aspx.
| Jail Facility | King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) |
|---|---|
| KCCF Address | 500 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Managing Agency | King County DAJD |
| DAJD Website | kingcounty.gov/dept/dajd.aspx |
| Law Enforcement | King County Sheriff's Office (contract) |
| Sheriff Address | 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Sheriff Phone | 206-296-3311 |
All Shoreline arrests flow through the sheriff's department booking system and then into the DAJD jail. This is the same path used by other contract cities in King County. The inmate's arresting agency will show as the King County Sheriff's Office on any booking record, which is worth noting when you search JILS and see the agency field in the results.
How to Search Shoreline Inmate Population
The King County JILS system is the right starting point for any Shoreline inmate search. Go to dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us and enter the last name of the person you are looking for. That is the only required field. You can refine the search by adding first name, middle initial, date of birth, race, gender, booking number, or a specific facility. The system searches both KCCF and the Maleng Regional Justice Center at once.
Search results include the person's full name, booking number (BA#), the facility where they are held, booking date, projected release date, charges, bail amount, housing unit, and next court appearance. The data updates throughout the day. You can search records going back up to 365 days, so JILS is also useful for finding people who were recently released and are no longer in active custody.
The King County DAJD page below is where Shoreline inmate population records are managed and where public lookup tools are made available.
The DAJD page links to the JILS system, provides visiting information, and explains how to submit formal records requests for jail data. It is worth checking there if you need anything beyond the basic public roster.
Note: If the person you are searching for does not appear in JILS, they may have been released, transferred to a state DOC facility, or held under a different name. Check the DOC search tool if you think they may be in state custody.
Public Records Access for Shoreline Inmate Data
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 gives anyone the right to request records from government agencies, including arrest and booking data. No reason is required. Agencies must respond within five business days. They can release the records, explain any exemptions, or give you a timeline for a larger request.
Under RCW 70.48.100, all county jails in Washington must maintain a public register of every person confined. The register must show the person's name, when they were booked, and how they were released. The JILS system and DAJD daily register satisfy this requirement. Searching the online roster is accessing data that King County is required by law to keep public.
For Shoreline police records, contact the King County Sheriff's Office at 500 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, or call 206-296-3311. Arrest reports and incident records related to Shoreline calls for service are held by the Sheriff. For jail records at KCCF, contact the King County Public Records Office at 516 Third Ave, Room W-116, Seattle, WA 98104, or call 206-296-4155. Written records requests are the standard format for anything not already available in JILS.
VINE Notification for Shoreline Inmates
VINE, or Victim Information and Notification Everyday, lets you register to receive custody alerts for a specific inmate. When the person's status changes, such as a release, transfer, or court appearance, you get a notification by phone, text, or email. Sign up at VINELink.com. The service is free and registration is anonymous. You do not need to give your name.
VINE covers King County jail facilities, so you can track a Shoreline inmate held at KCCF or the Maleng Regional Justice Center. If the person is later transferred to a state DOC facility after a felony conviction, VINE covers that as well. The system updates approximately every 15 minutes and is operated statewide by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. You can monitor more than one person at a time with a single account.
State Resources for Shoreline Inmate Searches
If a Shoreline resident was convicted of a felony and sentenced to more than one year, they serve that sentence in a Washington State DOC facility rather than King County jail. Use the DOC incarcerated person search at doc.wa.gov to find them. Search by name or DOC number. Results show the current facility, sentence details, and expected release date.
The Washington State Patrol WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides fingerprint-based criminal history searches for $11. It covers all convictions in Washington and recent arrests with pending outcomes. Because it is biometric, WATCH is more reliable than a name-only search. Use it when you need a full picture of someone's criminal history beyond just what is in the jail roster.
Court records for Shoreline cases are available through courts.wa.gov. Misdemeanor cases from Shoreline are handled in King County District Court. Felony cases go to King County Superior Court. The public case search shows charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Arrest records and court records are different systems, and an arrest does not mean the person was convicted.
King County Inmate Population Records
Shoreline is in King County, and all arrests route through King County jail facilities. The county page has full details on both jail locations, the JILS lookup, and how to reach the DAJD for records requests.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Shoreline also use King County jail facilities or nearby correctional systems for their arrests.