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Life On The Inside
The best way for any inmate to get through their sentence will all come down to a question of attitude. A former inmate of the King County Jail summed it up best by saying, "Don't take anything personally. It's not about YOU. Remember, you're there for a reason too, so you DO have something in common will the other people. Just be human and patient." That advice probably can apply to any situation in life.

The King County Jail in Seattle was open in 1986 and employs over 350 staff members to manage and maintain the facility. Inmates are housed on multi-floor cell blocks. The best cellblock to be on is the trustee ward. As far as separation of inmates, it appears that those who are sick or dealing with mental problems are isolated from the rest of the population. For the rest, you could be sharing a cell with a jay-walker or a felon convicted of assault.

There should be no excuse for an inmate being bored at King County Jail based on the number of available programs. Among the programs offered are vocational training, high school equivalency and even creative writing classes. There are also programs offers to help inmates develop better parenting and relationship skills. To "survive" the meal service, inmates are allowed to purchase items from the commissary.

Good Behavior Policy
The good behavior policy for inmates in the state of Washington allows for a one third reduction off their sentence provided they stay out of trouble. Even the simplest thing like getting caught with too many unapproved photographs can threaten good behavior time.

Visitor and Telephone Policy
A big issue concerning nearly every jail with regard to inmate visitation is the dress code of the visitors. The goal is not to wear anything that might "excite" an inmate. This is an obvious restriction to follow. Visitors will also need to present a valid photo ID.

It's up to the inmate to inform their visitor when they'll be able to come by the facility. Whenever that appointment is, make sure to give yourself time to check in properly.

Inmates are given access to phones in their cellblock but they are guaranteed to be working or available every day. The service is set up by PCS Telecom where an inmate needs to set up a pre-paid account to place a call.

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