Monroe Detention Center

Monroe Detention Center Information

The Monroe Detention Center is a 455 bed jail in the city of Woodland, Yolo County, California.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 530-668-5245, 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.

Phone: 530-668-5245

Physical Address:
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Monroe Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, 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 530-668-5245 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Yolo County and every other county in California.

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Search

The Monroe Detention Center maintains an average of 455 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe Detention Center 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 Yolo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,900 offenders.

The following charts of Yolo County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Yolo County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Yolo County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Yolo County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Yolo County and California state prisons, click the button below.
Yolo County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Yolo County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/19/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 3 0.54%
Black 36 6.49%
Hispanic or Latino 436 78.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 4 0.72%
Asian 69 12.43%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 3 0.54%
Other 4 0.72%
Total 555 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yolo County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/19/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 158 28.47%
Felony (2rd Degree) 112 20.18%
Felony (1st Degree) 7 1.26%
State Jail Felony 67 12.07%
Felony (Uncategorized) 123 22.16%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 88 15.86%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yolo County Inmate Sex - 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 494 89.01%
Female 61 10.99%
Total 555 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Yolo County Inmate Age - 3/19/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 6 1.08%
18-20 36 6.49%
21-24 62 11.17%
25-30 101 18.20%
31-35 74 13.33%
36-40 102 18.38%
41-45 62 11.17%
46-50 37 6.67%
51-55 24 4.32%
56-60 32 5.77%
61-65 11 1.98%
66-75 6 1.08%
76-85 2 0.36%
Total 555 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Monroe Detention Center
The Monroe Detention Center in California has a capacity of 471 inmates, with 313 beds available for male inmates and 62 beds for female inmates. The facility houses prisoners with several different security classifications and is considered a regional medium security jail. It has been operational since 1994 and hosts around 3934 bookings yearly. The Monroe Detention Center in California is located at 140 Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776. Inmates at the Monroe Detention Center in California are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week. Visiting signups begin at 12:00AM Monday morning and visitors must call the Monroe Records at (530) 668-5245 to schedule their visiting time. Visitation policies have been previously cited by the 2017-18 and 2019-20 Yolo Grand Juries for unreasonably limiting visitation and employing a restrictive visitation policy. The Monroe Detention Center in California provides inmates with reasonably fitted, durable and easily laundered and repaired clothing, including socks and footwear. However, the new Monroe County Sheriff has documented inhumane conditions in holding cells where multiple inmates were sleeping on the bare floor without shoes or socks. The facility is used by all Yolo County law enforcement agencies to bring their arrestees, and guards have been known to use aggressive weapons like stun guns and pepper spray to control prisoners. InmateAid.com provides basic information about the facility for those looking for more information. The Monroe Detention Center in California is a medium to maximum security facility rated to house prisoners of virtually every security classification. It has 313 beds and houses about 455 inmates. The facility is equipped with a kitchen, clothing, medical and dental services, and provides full help services for inmates. It is governed by the California Sheriff.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Monroe Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Monroe Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 530-668-5245.

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.

Monroe Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Yolo County?

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 Yolo 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.

What is the booking process like at the Monroe Detention Center?

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 Yolo 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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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 Monroe Detention Center 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.

How long does the Monroe Detention Center Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Monroe Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Yolo County Bail and Bond Information

Yolo County ended cash bail during the COVID pandemic, but has since reimplemented it because they found that zero cash bail for all crimes except for violent felonied did not work.  

In fact, recidivism during an 18-month period was examined for a random sample of 100 arrested individuals who posted bail in 2018 or 2019, compared to a random sample of 100 arrested individuals who were released on zero bail between April 19, 2020, and May 31, 2021. Offender demographics and original offenses were similar for the comparison groups despite the random sample generator process. Recidivism was counted if the individual was arrested anywhere within 18 months, for at least one new crime, after being previously released.

In this study, individuals released on zero bail were subsequently rearrested for a total of 163% more crimes than individuals released on bail.

The average recidivism rate for those released on zero bail was 78% over 18 months, while the average recidivism rate for those released on bail was only 46%. Thus, arrested individuals released on zero bail reoffended at an average rate that was 70% higher than arrestees who posted bail.

  • More new felonies - Individuals released on zero bail committed new felonies 90% more often than those who posted bail.
  • More new misdemeanors - Individuals released on zero bail committed new misdemeanors 123% more often than those who posted bail.
  • More multiple arrests - Individuals released on zero bail were rearrested more than once in eighteen months 148% more often than those released on bail.
  • More new violent offenses - Individuals released on zero bail committed new violent offenses 200% more often than those who posted bail. 

The Yolo County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Yolo County.

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Yolo County, or in some cases the state of California, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Yolo County, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%. 
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 530-668-5245 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Yolo County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Monroe Detention Center ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-5245

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

Monroe Detention Center REMOTE (from home) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
TUESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

Monroe Detention Center ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-5245

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

Monroe Detention Center REMOTE (from home) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
TUESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Monroe Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Monroe Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Monroe Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Monroe Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Monroe Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Monroe Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Monroe Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monroe Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776


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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Monroe Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 Monroe Detention Center.
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 Monroe Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Monroe Detention Center'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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Yolo County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Yolo County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yolo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Monroe Detention Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Monroe Detention Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Monroe Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Monroe Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Yolo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Monroe Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Monroe Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Yolo County

What are the other City and County Jails in Yolo County?

Yolo County County Jails
Yolo County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Yolo County?

Yolo Sacramento Solano Napa Sutter Colusa Lake
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/19/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/19/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Monroe Detention Center" is also known as Main Jail, Yolo County Jail, Yolo County Sheriff, California.