Having a friend or family member booked into jail can create confusion and uncertainty, both for the inmate and the loved ones involved. You may have questions about mail, phone calls, visiting, health care, and more. You may find it difficult to contact the person who was arrested for some time after booking, and the nature of the jail system may make it difficult for you to acquire the information you need concerning the arrest.

Important information about the San Diego County Jails and their inmates can be found on these pages and by contacting our helpful staff. 

"Who's In Jail"
This online resource allows you to search for inmates in the Sheriff's custody.  Virtually all public information about the inmate is available in this area of the site.  The inmate's housing location, charges, next court date, and projected release date (if known) are available by visiting Who's in Jail.  It also serves as the entry point to sending electronic messages to inmates. 

Jail Information Online
By selecting from the topics listed to the right, you can learn a great deal about the jail system and the programs and services available to inmates.  In most cases, your questions about mail, visiting, phone calls and more can be answered by visiting these pages. 

Jail Information by Phone
For questions not answered above, please feel free to call any of our jail information offices, or for your convenience you can call one of the following jail information numbers within your area code:

▪  (619) 531-3200
▪  (858) 694-3200
▪  (760) 940-4473