Federal Way Jail Mugshots
Federal Way jail mugshots are booked into the King County Jail in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Federal Way is not a SCORE member city, so arrests made by Federal Way Police almost always go to a King County facility. This page walks you through how to search Federal Way inmate booking photos, how to file a public records request with the city, and which court handles the case. You can use the King County inmate lookup tool, the Federal Way records portal, or the state court search to match a case to a booking.
Federal Way Quick Facts
Federal Way Public Records Portal
The City of Federal Way Public Records page is the main hub for all record requests. The city runs a JustFOIA portal at federalway.justfoia.com. Most records are public under the Washington State Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and the city Public Records Policy. Many records are already in the city Electronic Records Library, so check there first.
The Federal Way public records page above links to the online portal and the forms you need for police report or booking photo requests.
For police records, contact the Federal Way Police Department, Attn: Civilian Operations Manager, 33325 8th Ave. S., Suite 101, Federal Way, WA 98003. The phone is 253-835-6700. For court records, contact the Federal Way Municipal Court at the same address, Suite 102, phone 253-835-3000. Within five business days, staff will provide the record, a link, a cost estimate, ask for more detail, or deny the request.
Fees are standard. Photocopies run $0.15 per page. Scans are $0.10 per page. Electronic files are $0.05 per four files, and electronic file transfer is $0.10 per gigabyte. Body worn camera redaction is $0.83 per minute of redacted video under RCW 42.56.240.
Federal Way Police Department
The Federal Way Police Department serves a city of over 100,000 in south King County. The department is at 33325 8th Avenue South, phone 253-835-6700. Officers run patrol, investigations, and special teams. The police records division takes requests for police reports, arrest records, and booking photos.
The Federal Way Police page above has the records contact, patrol info, and program details. Use it as the first stop for any arrest question.
Arrests made by Federal Way Police are booked into the King County Jail in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Because Federal Way is in south King County, the MRJC is often closer and handles most bookings. The booking photo and charges go on the county jail roster within hours.
Note: Federal Way is not a SCORE member city, so SCORE Jail does not hold Federal Way inmates.
King County Jail Inmate Lookup for Federal Way
The King County Jail inmate lookup is the main search tool for Federal Way jail mugshots. The tool lists all people arrested by Federal Way Police and booked into King County facilities. Search by name to find booking details, charges, bail, and release info. The online roster updates several times a day. The lookup is free and needs no account.
Federal Way arrestees are typically housed at the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. The MRJC handles most south King County bookings, so it is the first place to check. The KCCF takes the rest.
If the person has been released, the record may drop off the live roster within a day. For older Federal Way jail mugshots, you file a records request with the King County Sheriff or with Federal Way PD directly. The RCW 70.48.100 jail register rule keeps the basic booking data open.
Federal Way Municipal Court Records
The Federal Way Municipal Court is at 33325 8th Ave S, Suite 102, Federal Way. The phone is 253-835-3000. The court handles misdemeanors inside the city limits. No separate case search URL is posted, so you contact the court directly or go in person for case lookups. For felony cases, the matter moves to King County Superior Court.
You can also use the Washington Courts case search tool at courts.wa.gov to find Federal Way cases. Type in a party name and the tool returns case numbers and status across the state. Match the case number to the jail booking record for a full record chain.
The state Criminal Records Privacy Act at RCW Chapter 10.97 sets how conviction and non-conviction data stay on file. Adult Federal Way jail mugshots are almost always open.
Tips for Federal Way Inmate Searches
A few steps can save time when you look for Federal Way jail mugshots online:
- Start with the King County inmate lookup by last name
- Check MRJC first, then KCCF
- Do not check SCORE, Federal Way is not a member city
- Use the state courts case search for older cases
- File a public records request for closed case files
Note: Juvenile records, open probe notes, and some victim info are held back under state exemption rules, but most adult Federal Way arrest data stays open.
King County Jail Mugshots
Federal Way is in King County. For the full county jail system, the KCCF, the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and wider county records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities sit near Federal Way and each uses the King County or Pierce County jail system for inmate records.