July 2008
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department William B. Kolender, Sheriff
Detention Services Bureau A. H. Guerin II, Assistant Sheriff
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview of the San Diego County Jail System
What Happens When a Person is Booked Into County Jail?
Classification and Custody Level
Inmates With Disabilities
Access to Courts and Counsel
Inmate Property
Inmate Accounts
Telephones
Mail
Visitation and Security Social Visits Rules for Descanso, East Mesa and Facility 8 Hospital Visits Marrying in Jail
Inmate Rules and Misconduct
Inmate Grievances
Books, Magazines, Periodicals
Exercise and Recreation
Food Services
Commissary
Medical Services
Mental Health Services
Inmate Programs
Voting
County Parole
Release from Custody
Glossary of Terms
Community Resource Referrals
Reference Books
Qualified Notaries Public (Jail Weddings)
Inmate Medical Information Form
Bail Bond Agencies - San Diego County
Inmate Rules and Regulations
California Code of Regulations - Title 15
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