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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Sacramento County Main Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.

How to Deposit Money in a Sacramento County Main Jail Inmate's Account

There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Sacramento County Jail system:

• Mailing a payment - Money Orders or Cashiers Checks only.
• Cash or Credit Card Deposit by Kiosk in Jail Facility Lobbies.
• Online Deposits Using Touchpay.
  
• Deposit by Phone Using Touchpay - Call 866-232-1899 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Depositing Money in a Touchpay Retail Location 

To use any of these methods, you need:

- Main Jail Facility Location Number: 257501
- Inmate’s name
- Inmate’s X-reference number

1.  Mailing a Payment
Sending an inmate a Money Order or Cashiers Check by mail... no government checks, personal checks, etc.

**Important Notes**
The money order must be payable to the Inmate's Name AND X-Reference Number. It must have this number!
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.

Mailing Address:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

2.  Dropping off a payment - Depositing money in the Jail Lobby Kiosk
When dropping off an inmate's money in person, the Sacramento County Main Jail kiosk will only accept:

• Cash (nothing smaller than $5 bill)
• Visa, Mastercard

Location to drop off inmate money:

Sacramento Main Jail Lobby
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

• To either deposit money into an Inmate’s Trust Account that is incarcerated in the Sacramento County Main Jail or to pick-up money from an inmate’s account in person, you MUST bring a valid governmental issued ID with photo) with you.

3. Online Deposit Using Touchpay - Visa, Mastercard only.

4. Deposit over the phone using Touchpay by calling 866-232-1899 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

5. Depositing Money in a Touchpay Retail Machine (Machine Locator)

Sacramento County Main Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sacramento County Main Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Sacramento County Main Jail:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

Every Sacramento County Main Jail inmate is allowed to send and receive one digital messages per day, totalling no more than one page.
Do not send pictures or attachments.

Instructions for emailing an inmate

1. Search for the inmate on Inmate Information site using the incarcerated person’s name.
2. You must use the exact spelling the inmate gave when booked into jail.
3. Next, do the Captcha code to verify you are not a bot.
4. You should see a list with one or more names. Click on the last name of the correct person to view the inmate's page in the Inmate Information system.
5. Halfway down the page, and to the right, you will see an envelope icon you can click in order to send a message. Follow the instructions on submitting your email address.
   You will then see a page that looks like this:
   
6. You need to verify your email, and do the Capcha Code check to get into the system and be able to send an electronic message.
7. You will be sent an email approving you.
8. Then open your email account, click on the link and send your message.
9. If you can't find your inmate online, call the jail at 916-874-6752.

For more complete instructions on how to email, what to expect, how long it takes for your inmate to receive your email, and more... check out our Inmate Email page.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Sacramento County Main Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Sacramento County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select California.
• Select Sacramento County Main Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 916-874-6752 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Sacramento County Main Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Sacramento County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Sacramento County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Sacramento County.
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• Choose California, then Sacramento County Main Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Sacramento County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Sacramento County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sacramento County.