Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Information

The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention is a 4000 bed jail in the city of Dublin, Alameda County, California.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 925-551-6500, 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: 925-551-6500

Physical Address:
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, 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 925-551-6500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Alameda County and every other county in California.

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Inmate Search

The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention maintains an average of 4000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Alameda County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 91,400 offenders.

The following charts of Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda County and California state prisons, click the button below.
Alameda County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Alameda County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 278 7.75%
Black 728 20.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,260 35.13%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 33 0.92%
Asian 1,184 33.01%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 52 1.45%
Other 52 1.45%
Total 3,587 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Alameda County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 1,196 33.34%
Felony (2rd Degree) 629 17.54%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 293 8.17%
Felony (Uncategorized) 431 12.02%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 1,038 28.94%
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 Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Alameda County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 3,219 89.74%
Female 368 10.26%
Total 3,587 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Alameda County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 21 0.59%
18-20 217 6.05%
21-24 353 9.84%
25-30 656 18.29%
31-35 662 18.46%
36-40 684 19.07%
41-45 468 13.05%
46-50 180 5.02%
51-55 144 4.01%
56-60 119 3.32%
61-65 47 1.31%
66-75 36 1.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 3,587 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Alameda 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention has a capacity of 4,000 inmates. It opened in 1989 and is operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's department. Both female and male inmates are held in the jail.

The facility is located in Dublin, Alameda County, California, a county with about 1.6 million citizens, occupying 813 square miles. The address for the jail is 5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568. and can be contacted by phone on (925) 551-6500.

If you need to locate an inmate in the jail, you can do so by searching on the inmate locator, information the Sheriff's office provides to the public.

Visiting hours are held every day, but visitors must make an appointment at least one day prior to the visit. The in-person visitation schedule is somewhat complicated and can be viewed if you scroll down. Video visitation is from 9am-8pm once you set up an account with ConnectNetwork GTL. Information about video visitation is also below.

In recent years, there have been extensive news reports and advocates' calls for closure of this jail, the fifth largest in the country. Reports cover deaths of inmates, including suicides, while in custody at the jail, poor quality food, unsafe and unsanitary conditions, particularly for those with substance abuse and mental health issues.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 925-551-6500.

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.

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

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 Alameda 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.

Check with Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention by calling 925-551-6500 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that may be used for paying an inmate's Bond or Bail.

Check with Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention by calling 925-551-6500 prior to paying a bond online as this is being rolled out to different facilities slowly.

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention? What is the Schedule?

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE - AT THE JAIL

5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

925-551-6500

  • ALL VISITING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
  • Visitors may schedule an appointment up to three (3) days in advance by internet 24 hours a day.
  • No same day appointments will be given. 
  • Expect to wear your face mask.
  • Each adult visitor (18 years or older) must be registered to make a visiting appointment.
  • When registering you must provide the following information:
    Visitor's name
    Visitor's address (Post Office boxes are not acceptable)
    Telephone Number
    Visitor's date of birth
    Visitor's driver's license number
    Email address
  • To make a visiting appointment you will also need the following:
    Inmate's name
    Inmate's PFN
    Inmate's date of birth

  • Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian. If legal guardian, documentation showing proof is required.

DAY HOUSING UNIT TIME
SUN 1,2,3,4 9:30-10:00AM
SUN 35, 24(E) 12:00-2:30PM
SUN 7,9 6:00-8:00PM
MON 31(DEF), 22(A)
25, 24(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
MON 34(EF), 33 12:00-2:30PM
MON 1,2,3,4 6:00-8:00PM
TUE 34(EF)
31(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
TUE 21(E), 33
34(ABC)
12:00-2:30PM
TUE 21(A), 22(A)
24(D)
6:00-8:00PM
WED NO VISITS NO VISITS
THU 31(DEF),
25, 24(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
THU 21(D), 32,35 12:00-2:30PM
THU 7,9 6:00-8:00PM
FRI 7,9 9:30-10:00AM
FRI 34(D), 33 12:00-2:30PM
FRI 1,2,3,4 6:00-8:00PM
SAT 34(ABC)
31(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
SAT 32, 35 12:00-2:30PM
SAT 21(F), 22(B)
24(F)
6:00-8:00PM


Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - AT HOME

Register with GTL

DAYS TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE - AT THE JAIL

5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

925-551-6500

  • ALL VISITING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
  • Visitors may schedule an appointment up to three (3) days in advance by internet 24 hours a day.
  • No same day appointments will be given. 
  • Each adult visitor (18 years or older) must be registered to make a visiting appointment.
  • When registering you must provide the following information:
    Visitor's name
    Visitor's address (Post Office boxes are not acceptable)
    Telephone Number
    Visitor's date of birth
    Visitor's driver's license number
    Email address
  • To make a visiting appointment you will also need the following:
    Inmate's name
    Inmate's PFN
    Inmate's date of birth

  • Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian. If legal guardian, documentation showing proof is required.

DAY HOUSING UNIT TIME
SUN 1,2,3,4 9:30-10:00AM
SUN 35, 24(E) 12:00-2:30PM
SUN 7,9 6:00-8:00PM
MON 31(DEF), 22(A)
25, 24(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
MON 34(EF), 33 12:00-2:30PM
MON 1,2,3,4 6:00-8:00PM
TUE 34(EF)
31(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
TUE 21(E), 33
34(ABC)
12:00-2:30PM
TUE 21(A), 22(A)
24(D)
6:00-8:00PM
WED NO VISITS NO VISITS
THU 31(DEF),
25, 24(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
THU 21(D), 32,35 12:00-2:30PM
THU 7,9 6:00-8:00PM
FRI 7,9 9:30-10:00AM
FRI 34(D), 33 12:00-2:30PM
FRI 1,2,3,4 6:00-8:00PM
SAT 34(ABC)
31(ABC)
9:30-10:00AM
SAT 32, 35 12:00-2:30PM
SAT 21(F), 22(B)
24(F)
6:00-8:00PM


Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - AT HOME

Register with GTL

DAYS TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 8:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Alameda County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, and what can I send them?

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568



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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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.

Envelopes
The Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568



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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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's Full Name & Inmate PFN#
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention
5325 Broder Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, and what can I purchase?

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention 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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention.
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 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention'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 Alameda County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Alameda 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 Alameda County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Alameda County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

Free services are already available for use on the device at Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs
Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
The subscription services require additional funding.
There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention charges.

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page).

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 925-551-6500 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Alameda County

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

Alameda County County Jails
Alameda County City Jails
Alameda County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Alameda San Mateo Santa Clara Stanislaus San Joaquin Contra Costa
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024 - 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 3/28/2024 - 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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024 - 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 3/28/2024 - 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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 3/28/2024

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 "Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention" is also known as Alameda County Detention & Corrections Division, Alameda County Sheriff's Department, Alameda County Criminal Court, Alameda County Jail, Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County Jail, Santa Rita Jail, California, Alameda.