Visit an adult in jail
You can visit adults in custody at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent.
Limited in-person visitation is available at both jails. Schedules and some visitation rules are specific to each jail.
Use the Subject Lookup Tool to learn if the person you are visiting is housed at the jail in Seattle or Kent.
Things to know before you visit
Visitors must have valid government-issued picture identification.
Visitors must wear appropriate attire and must wear shoes at all times.
The following dress code shall be followed:
- No miniskirts or similar attire.
- No low-cut or revealing necklines.
- No bare midriff.
- No exposed undergarments.
Visit an adult in Seattle at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF)
In-person visits are available for people housed at the King County Correctional Facility. Copies of the visitation schedule are posted in each housing unit.
- There is a 1-hour visit period each week.
- Visiting times are based on housing location.
- Jail staff admit visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Visitors should check in with jail reception 15 minutes before they hope to visit.
- There are no restrictions on professional visitors.
- Up to 4 visitors at the same time. One must be an adult.
- Visitors under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
If you know the location of the person you intend to visit, view the schedule below. For more information about visiting times and rules, call 206-296-1234.
Current KCCF visiting schedule
KCCF reception desk closes daily
The KCCF reception desk closes daily from 2:20 pm to 2:40 pm.
During this 20-minute period:
- Reception staff will not begin any new business.
- Professional visitors leaving the facility will still be able to exchange their visitor badge for their ID.
Visit an adult in Kent at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC)
Effective June 1, 2024
Visitation at the MRJC is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm with daily closures from 10:15 am to 11 am and 5:15 pm to 7 pm; and
Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 10 pm, with closures from 10:15 am to 11 am and 5:15 pm to 6 pm.
- Each person in custody at the Maleng Regional Justice Center is allowed 2 window visits per week.
- There are no restrictions on professional visitors.
- Visitation days are based on the housing unit. To learn the assigned visitation times for the person you plan to visit, call 206-296-1234.
- Visiting booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not need to schedule a visit in advance.
- Up to 3 visitors allowed at the same time. One must be an adult. (If the visit is for a marriage ceremony, up to 4 visitors are allowed).
- Visitors under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
Please be advised that there may be a wait. Arriving early is recommended. Visitors will not be processed after 8:30 pm.