Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Screening staff can tell you about the child's detention status and next hearing information: 206-263-9595 (24 hours/7 days a week).

For information on electronic home monitoring, call 206-477-9891.

• Family members may post bail for detained youth at any of King County’s secure detention facilities: the Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center (CFJC) in Seattle, the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. Cash, cashier’s check or money orders are accepted.
• Money orders or cashier's checks must be made out to King County Dept of Adult & Juvenile Detention. Cashier's checks and money orders require verification prior to processing which may result in a delay of the release.
• Bond agencies seeking to post bond for detained youth must go to the Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center at 1211 E. Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122.

Visit King County Juvenile Court for a list of services, including Juvenile Probation.

Youth being detained in secure detention are not allowed to receive phone calls. However, they are allowed to place collect phone calls on a regular basis.

To speak directly with a representative from Juvenile Detention, call 206-477-9890.

You can contact the Detention Manager's Office at 206-477-9916.

Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center map external link
1211 E. Alder St.
Seattle, WA 98122
206-263-9595

From I-5 North: Take the James Street exit; go to the second light and turn right; go about a mile to 12th Avenue and turn right on 12th; go past Jefferson Street; parking lot will be on your left.

From I-5 South: Take the James Street exit; turn left on James Street; go about a mile to 12th Avenue and turn right onto 12th; go past Jefferson Street; parking lot will be on your left.

By bus: Use the King County Metro Trip Planner  to find a bus route and timetable.

Area map: The neighborhood around the Clark Children and Family Justice Center.