King County Jail

Visitor Policy

Interview with Jenna and Mel


JM: How often could you receive visitors?
Jenna: Twice a week.
Mel: twice a week.

JM: Was the check-in process lengthy for those who came to see you?
Jenna: No. I never heard complaints from my family.
Mel: no cell phones. if you forgot, you had to rent a locker for 50 cents to put your cell phone in.

JM: What was the visiting environment like?
Jenna: Small, dirty, but closed in for privacy.
Mel: behind glass, with telephones to talk with.