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Learn where to send media inquiries for the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) and other frequently requested information.
Jail resident dies in hospital after transfer from the King County Correctional Facility
The 69-year-old passed away on March 16, two days after being transferred to Harborview Medical Center to treat an illness.
DAJD welcomes new Community Corrections director
Aaron Parker will oversee services such as Electronic Home Detention and the Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP).
King County jails will lift remaining misdemeanor booking restrictions
Improved staffing will allow the jails to lift booking restrictions for all partner law enforcement agencies on Feb. 1, 2025.
New programs arrive for detained youth
Youth can learn about healthy relationships, recording music, or how to build a business through new programs at the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center.
King County launches computer tablet program in secure detention
People in custody have access to phone calls, e-books, and educational resources through a secure computer tablet program that went live in the spring of 2024.
Jail resident dies after suffering medical emergency
The 28-year-old man died in the hospital on March 25, 2024, four days after being transported from the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle.
Nance confirmed as DAJD director
The King County Council voted to confirm Allen Nance as DAJD's director on Sept. 6, 2022.