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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Washington. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Washington, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Washington, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Washington's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in Washington

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in Washington

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in Washington is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across Washington.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in Washington for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within Washington. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in Washington

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Filter Police Station by County

Washington has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Washington. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Adams 2 Asotin 2 Benton 4 Chelan 1 Clallam 4 Clark 6 Cowlitz 5 Douglas 1 Franklin 2 Grant 7 Grays Harbour 10 Jefferson 1 King 29 King; Pierce 3 Kitsap 6 Kittitas 3 Klickitat 2 Lee 1 Lewis 8 Mason 2 Okanogan 6 Pacific 4 Pierce 16 Pierece 1 Skagit 5 Snohomish 16 Spokane 6 Stevens 3 Thurston 6 Walla Walla 2 Whatcom 7 Whitman 5 Yakima 8

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Washington

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Washington is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

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Clyde Hill WA Police Jail 9605 NE 24th St, Clyde Hill, WA 98004
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Covington WA Police Jail 16720 SE 271st St, Suite 100, Covington, WA 98042
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Duvall-Carnation WA Police Jail 26225 NE Stephens St, Duvall, WA 98019
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Enumclaw WA Police Jail 1705 Wells St, Enumclaw, WA 98022
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Federal Way WA Police Jail 33325 8th Ave South, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Issaquah WA Police Jail 130 East Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027
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Kenmore WA Police Jail 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
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Kirkland WA Police Jail 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
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Lake Forest Park WA Police Jail 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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Maple Valley WA Police Jail 22017 SE Wax Road, Suite 100, Maple Valley, WA 98038
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Medina WA Police Jail 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039
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Mercer WA Police Jail 9611 SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Normandy Park WA Police Jail 801 South West 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
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Pacific WA Police Jail 133 3rd Ave South East, Pacific, WA 98047
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Port of Seattle WA Police Jail 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158
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Redmond WA Police Jail 8701 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
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Renton WA Police Jail 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
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Sammamish WA Police Jail 801 - 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
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SeaTac WA Police Jail 4800 South 188 St, SeaTac, WA 98188
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Seattle WA Police Jail 610 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98124
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Shoreline WA Police Jail 1206 North 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
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Snoqualmie WA Police Jail 34825 SE Douglas St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
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Soap Lake WA Police Jail 239 2nd Ave SE, Soap Lake, WA 98851
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Tukwila WA Police Jail 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188
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Aubrun WA Police Jail 340 East Main St, Suite 201, Auburn, WA 98002
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