Des Moines, WA South Correctional Entity View
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is a regional municipal detention facility in Des Moines, Washington. It is operated by the South Correctional Entity, a public agency formed by participating cities, and houses adults arrested or sentenced on local municipal matters. The facility typically holds both pretrial detainees awaiting court action and sentenced inmates serving short local sentences, along with people held for warrants or transport. SCORE’s role is to provide booking, custody, court-related detention, release processing, and other jail services for local law enforcement and courts. Des Moines is in King County; if a San Juan County case is involved, confirm with the arresting agency or court whether the person was transferred or housed here by agreement.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at South Correctional Entity
To find someone who may be held here in connection with a San Juan County matter, use the official inmate search link on this page for the facility roster. Jail rosters usually list people currently in custody and may include the person’s name, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bail or bond information, court dates, and custody status. Records are not always searchable right after arrest because booking, medical screening, identity checks, and data entry can take several hours. If the person does not appear immediately, check again later or contact the facility or the arresting agency for guidance. If a person was arrested in another county, also check with that county’s jail and court because custody may change after transport or release.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at South Correctional Entity?
Check the facility’s current visiting rules before you go, because visits may require advance scheduling and may be offered in person, by video, or both. Visitors are usually screened and must follow dress, conduct, and time-limit rules.
What do I need to bring when visiting South Correctional Entity?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Minors usually must be with a parent or legal guardian, and personal items may need to be left outside the visiting area.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates usually cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may be able to place collect calls or use a prepaid phone account through the facility’s phone provider. Video visits, if available, must normally be scheduled through the approved vendor or facility system.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full legal name and booking number if available, and follow the facility’s mail rules exactly. Mail is commonly inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, Polaroid-style photos, or unauthorized packages are usually rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets inmates buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies if they have money in their account. Family or friends may be able to deposit funds online, by kiosk, or by other approved methods, depending on the facility’s current system.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at South Correctional Entity?
Bail is set by the court, a bail schedule, or a judge, depending on the charge and case status. To post bond, confirm the current amount, accepted payment methods, and release conditions with the facility or court before paying.
What happens during the intake process at South Correctional Entity and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff usually confirm identity, record charges, inventory property, complete health screening, take booking information, and assign housing or release status. Processing can take several hours, so the inmate may not appear in the online system immediately after arrest.