Inmate Lookup

• Jail inmate lookup service  (Updates every 15 minutes)

Inmate Phone Calls

Inmates only have access to collect call phones.  If your phone line is restricted, you can contact Securus Technologies at 1-800-844-6591 or visit www.securustech.net to set up an account that will allow you to accept collect calls.  There is a fee for this service.

• CITY OF KENT PD
• SITE ID # 53070

If you do not wish to receive any phone calls from inmates at the jail, contact 253-856-5960 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and request to have your phone number blocked.  Please note that once your phone number is blocked, it will permanently restrict calls from any inmate at the Kent Correctional Facility.

Inmates cannot receive phone calls and staff cannot pass messages to inmates.

Jail Programs

The City of Kent Corrections Facility Programs Department offers a variety of jail alternatives for non-violent offenders.

Inmate Court Appearances

Most individuals arrested and booked for misdemeanor charges or warrants in Kent Municipal Court will be scheduled to appear at 1:30 p.m. on the next business day following their arrest.  For more information, contact the Kent Municipal Court at 253-856-5730, Ext. 8.

Most court proceedings take place within the correctional facility.  The public is welcome to view misdemeanor court proceedings via closed circuit television located in the court rooms within the Kent Municipal Court.

Posting Bail/Bond

Bail

During normal business hours, take cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card to the Kent Municipal Court for processing.  The court will notify the jail that the bail has been posted. 

After hours, bring a cashier’s check or money order to the Kent Jail.  The Jail cannot accept cash or credit cards.

Bonds

Licensed bonding agencies authorized by the Kent Municipal Court should deliver bail bonds to the Kent Jail.  The bond must be delivered by the bondsman and have their ID and bonding card available to show jail staff

Releases

Inmates released after completing a jail sentence will be released at midnight on their release date.  Inmates may request to be released the next morning, but early releases are prohibited.

Inmates released by the court or after posting bail will be released as soon as possible after the paperwork is received.  At peak times, this may take longer than expected.  The jail staff works efficiently, giving priority to release paperwork.  We thank you for your patience during this busy time of day.

Mail

Send mail correspondence to: 

(Inmate’s Name)
Kent Correctional Facility
1230 Central Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032

Mail must be no larger than a business sized envelope.  Any mail requiring extra postage will be returned to sender.

All mail will be opened and screened by staff prior to delivery to the inmate. Any mail containing money, money orders, prohibited pictures, stationary, stickers or other prohibited items will be returned to sender. Inmates may receive postage stamps.

Mailing inmates books

Inmates must have prior approval from The City of Kent Jail Administration to receive any books. When, and if, approval is given all books must be sent directly from the publisher to the City of Kent Jail.

Inmate Property

Property will only be handled Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After the inmate has submitted a written request to release property, the person listed on the release may pick up the property after showing valid, government-issued identification.  You may want to call the jail in advance to ensure the proper paperwork has been submitted.

The jail does not accept property or money for inmates in general population.

The jail will accept current prescription medications in the labeled prescription bottle and other prescribed medical items.

Visitation

All visitors are required to complete an application online. Once the application has been completed, please allow at least 72-hours for Officers to screen the application. Visitors must be pre-approved prior to visiting.

You can find the visitor application form here:

Kent Jail Visitation Application

Visitors, 18 years of age and older, are required to check in at the Kent Corrections Facility and provide a valid government-issued photo identification prior to visitation. Accepted government-issued identification includes:

• State issued identification card
• State issued driver's license
• Government issued passport

Visitors 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has been approved for visitation. Legal guardians are required to provide written documentation proving legal guardianship.

Visitors and their possessions are subject to search prior to and after visitation. Any attempt to introduce contraband will result in the person’s arrest and prosecution under section RCW 9A.76.

Cell phones must remain off, at all times, while inside the facility.

Visitors inappropriately dressed may be denied visitation. Clothing that are considered inappropriate include the following but is not limited to:

• Miniskirts
• Low cut or revealing necklines
• Bare midriffs

Visitors who are not immediate family that have been confined in the Kent Corrections Facility in the last 5 years will not be allowed to visit. Immediate family include the following:

• Legal spouse or significant other
• State-registered domestic partner
• Parents (step and in-laws also)
• Siblings (step and in-laws also)
• Children (step and foster also)
• Grandparents (in-laws also)
• Grandchildren (step also)

Visitors with active warrants will not be allowed to visit.

Visiting Schedule (by Inmate Last Name)

Telephone Numbers