The Blythe Jail - Riverside County is a 115 bed jail in the city of Blythe, Riverside County, California. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 760-921-5780.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 760-921-5780, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Blythe Jail - Riverside County at 760-921-5780 to get it.
Phone: 760-921-5780
Physical Address:
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Mailing Address (personal mail):
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 760-921-5780 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Riverside County and every other county in California.
Blythe Jail - Riverside County Inmate Search
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County maintains an average of 115 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blythe Jail - Riverside County has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Riverside County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 110,940 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBlythe Jail - Riverside County is located in the Sonoran Desert at 260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92226. The jail can be reached at 760-921-5780.
If you need to schedule a visit, call the day before you plan to see your inmate by dialing 951-341-8888. At this facility, you'll only have an opportunity to see an inmate two times in one week. We provide detailed Visitation information if you scroll down.
Be sure to note the difference between the physical address of the jail, the inmate mail address, and the address for legal and subscriptions mail, all stated above. For other Sending Mail to an Inmate information, scroll down or visit our Mail section.
If you're trying to locate an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County, you'll find the Inmate Locater tool helpful. This jail has 115 inmate beds.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, call the jail’s booking line at 760-921-5780.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Blythe Jail - Riverside County Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Riverside County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Riverside County and other California and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Blythe Jail - Riverside County will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, California is a bail state, and Riverside County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.
The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail.
2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Riverside County Clerk of Court supervises this bond.
3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond.
4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond.
5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center.
6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.
For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention.
There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.
For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County? What is the Schedule?
ON-SITE VISITS
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Jail - 760-921-5780 / Visitation Scheduling - 951-341-8888
INMATE | DAY | TIME |
TANK A | SUN | 12:00 - 1:00 PM 1:30 - 2:30 PM 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK A | TUE | 4:30 - 5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK B | TUE | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK B | SAT | 1:30 - 2:30 PM |
TANK C | MON | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
TANK C | SAT | 9:00 - 10:00 AM 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
TANK D-1 | WED | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-1 | SAT | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-2 | WED | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-2 | SAT | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-3 | WED | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK D-3 | SAT | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK E-1 | MON | 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK E-1 | FRI | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK E-2 | MON | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK E-2 | FRI | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK F | SUN | 4:30 -5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK F | THU | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
** Lawyers and Clergy must call 760-921-5780 in order to make visitation arrangements.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
ON-SITE VISITS
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Jail - 760-921-5780 / Visitation Scheduling - 951-341-8888
INMATE | DAY | TIME |
TANK A | SUN | 12:00 - 1:00 PM 1:30 - 2:30 PM 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK A | TUE | 4:30 - 5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK B | TUE | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK B | SAT | 1:30 - 2:30 PM |
TANK C | MON | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
TANK C | SAT | 9:00 - 10:00 AM 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
TANK D-1 | WED | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-1 | SAT | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-2 | WED | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-2 | SAT | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-3 | WED | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK D-3 | SAT | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK E-1 | MON | 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK E-1 | FRI | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK E-2 | MON | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK E-2 | FRI | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK F | SUN | 4:30 -5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK F | THU | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
** Lawyers and Clergy must call 760-921-5780 in order to make visitation arrangements.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Blythe Jail - Riverside County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Riverside County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Riverside County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, and what can I send them?
Envelopes
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County allows only regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates. No postcards or card stock of any type.
Money
US Postal Money Orders can be sent to an inmate by mail. Always put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front of the money order. Cash or personal checks are not accepted via mail. If cash or personal checks are received at a jail facility, the envelope and its contents are marked "Return to Sender" and sent back.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Envelopes
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County allows regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates. You can send up to 10 photos at a time. There are a large number of restictions that are oulined on the Inmate Mail page. Read all these restrictions completely or it is likely your inmate will never receive your letter.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Newspapers, Magazines & Books
Local or national newspapers, news, special interest or sports magazines, and soft cover books may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher or a third party service such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
For complete mail policies of what is allowed and what is NOT allowed, pertaining to inmate mail, newspapers, magazines, books or anything else mailed or shipped to an inmate, check out out Inmate Mail Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Blythe Jail - Riverside County.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Blythe Jail - Riverside County staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Blythe Jail - Riverside County's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Riverside County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
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