FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS THAT RELATE TO ALL OF OUR JAILS

Where should I go FIRST for all the Jail information?

Our Public Information Plan is the most comprehensive source of information for family and friends of inmates being held in our detention system.  Just about everything you need to know will be found in this document.

Is there a list somewhere that I can check to see who is in jail?

Yes. Click on the "Who's in Jail?" icon found on the homepage.

How can I visit someone in jail?

Unless suspended, all inmates will have the opportunity to receive two, one-half hour visits weekly. Inmate workers will have two, one-hour visits weekly.

For the security of the institution and for the protection of the public, only those visitors with the following types of photo identification shall be allowed to visit inmates in the custody of the Sheriff.

1. Driver's license
2. State issued identification card (any state)
3. Military identification
4. Passport
5. U.S. Immigration identification (including visas)
6. Border Crossing card issued by U.S.D.O.J.
7. Bus pass (senior citizens/specials)
8. Current high school/college identification

Visitors under the age of 16 years need not have identification, but must be accompanied by an adult listed below who possesses approved identification and is cleared for visits:

1. A parent or
2. A court appointed guardian or
3. Other adult having legal custody.

Visitors must complete a social visit card listing all individuals wishing to visit the inmate. A maximum of three visitors will be permitted per inmate at each visit unless modified by the Watch Commander.

Individuals on parole are excluded from visiting, per California Penal Code 4571. Individuals on probation requesting a visit will be considered on a case by case basis by the Watch Commander. If there are articulable security concerns, the request may be denied. Persons with felony warrants will be arrested and booked.

Questions regarding either inmate or visitor eligibility will be resolved by the Facility Watch Commander.

Can I give money or other items to someone in jail?

No. Inmates may not receive items of any type from visitors. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to food, medicines, clothing, cards and/or packages. Detention facilities shall allow persons to place cash deposits on an inmate's account. However, amounts that would place an inmate's account balance over $200 will not be accepted.

The following documents may be accepted:

The following are Unacceptable checks or money orders:

How many inmates are in the Sheriff's jails?

Click here to view our Inmate Population Report.

What's it like to get to work in jail? Where do I apply?

For more information, visit our Jobs/Employment Opportunities section of our Website.