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Jail residents showcase creativity - June 20, 2025
Winning entries from the spring-themed contest now provide public art for visitors at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
DAJD welcomes new Juvenile Division director - June 10, 2025
Chuck Parkins was appointed by Executive Braddock and confirmed by the Metropolitan King County Council to lead DAJD's Juvenile Division.
Resident dies in hospital after transfer from jail - March 18, 2025
The 69-year-old passed away on March 16, two days after being transferred to Harborview Medical Center to treat an illness.
DAJD welcomes new Community Corrections director - March 12, 2025
Aaron Parker will oversee services such as Electronic Home Detention and the Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP).
King County jails will lift remaining misdemeanor booking restrictions - Jan. 24, 2025
Improved staffing will allow the jails to lift booking restrictions for all partner law enforcement agencies on Feb. 1, 2025.
New programs arrive for detained youth - June 18, 2024
Youth can learn about healthy relationships, recording music, or how to build a business through new programs at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center.
King County starts computer tablet program in secure detention - June 5, 2024
People in custody have access to phone calls, e-books, and educational resources through a secure computer tablet program that went live in the spring of 2024.
Jail resident dies after suffering medical emergency - March 26, 2024
The 28-year-old man died in the hospital on March 25, 2024, four days after being transported from the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle.