Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
At any hour, you can call the 768-bed San Francisco County Jail #3 at 650-266-7500 for information about an inmate.
Offenders arrested in the county for misdemeanors or felonies are transported here for booking and processing. When their charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the conclusion of their trial.
View the list of inmates currently in custody using the inmate search tool.
Inmates convicted and sentenced to under one year serve that time at this facility. Those sentenced to over one year are transferred to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides everything you need to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services, including visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Once you have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, keep it for future communication. If you can’t find it online, call San Francisco County Jail #3 at 650-266-7500.
Phone: 650-266-7500
Physical Address:
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
Other Jails and Prisons
Whether you need an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, you can find it on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the San Francisco County Jail #3. The jail can also be reached at 650-266-7500. The state also offers a court finder for San Francisco County and every other county in California.
San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmate Search
Whether you’re checking for a warrant in San Francisco County or anywhere in California, or looking for details on a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, the California Superior Court is a good first stop.
In California, including San Francisco County, most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. Under a California Supreme Court ruling, judges setting bail must consider the defendant’s ability to pay and look at less restrictive conditions before detaining someone who can’t afford bail. Rule 4.101 prohibits judges from considering whether a defendant has requested a jury trial.
To learn an inmate’s bail amount, call the San Francisco County Jail #3 at 650-266-7500. If you know what the inmate has been charged with, you can also check the bail schedule for San Francisco County on your own. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.
The San Francisco County Jail #3 is licensed for 768 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. 35-40% or more of the inmate population at most city and county jails in California turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the San Francisco County facilities much longer.
San Francisco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,840 offenders every year.
As the newest of the jails for San Francisco County, the San Francisco County Jail #3 is actually located in San Bruno, and is technically in San Mateo County, yet falls under the control of the San Francisco County Sheriff due to a geographic anomaly rooted in the 1930s and the land division at the time.
The San Francisco County Jail #3 consists of 16 housing pods that have 48 beds in each, making for a top capacity of 768 inmates, all males. Both sentenced and those awaiting sentencing are housed here, and they will have access to meals, laundry, academic education, and learning opportunities for both life and social skills, as well as recreation opportunities.
Programs include RSVP, Roads to Recovery, COVER, a charter school that provides basic education, and parenting skills. It also has a Sheltered Living Unit which is created for any inmates with psychiatric needs.
Medical care is available around the clock every day of the week, and the infirmary is staffed constantly. Inmates have access to phones to make outgoing calls during their free hours, and they are able to have money on their account for calls and commissary, and they can have visits. Visits are on weekends and can be accessed on holidays, with segregation visits being 1pm-2pm and general population visits starting after 8am and ending by 11:30am.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at San Francisco County Jail #3. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at San Francisco County Jail #3 include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 650-266-7500.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to San Francisco County Jail #3 in San Bruno for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 650-266-7500 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in San Francisco County, California, see the San Francisco County Jail #3 Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3? What is the Schedule?
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-266-7500
The San Francisco Jail System on site Visitation Schedule is by far, the most confusing thing you will ever try to understand.
We will attempt to explain it, but your best bet is to call the San Francisco County Jail #3 directly at 650-266-7500 to confirm any visitation date and time.
The inmate visitation schedule changes every month... sometimes weekly or even daily... depending on COVID or any other reason the jail has, so you need to make an appointment whenever you want to visit to see what, if anything, has changed.
JAIL #2 & JAIL #3 COVID RESTRICTIONS
Next Steps:
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.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the San Francisco County Jail #3, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3?
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-266-7500
The San Francisco Jail System on site Visitation Schedule is by far, the most confusing thing you will ever try to understand.
We will attempt to explain it, but your best bet is to call the San Francisco County Jail #3 directly at 650-266-7500 to confirm any visitation date and time.
The inmate visitation schedule changes every month... sometimes weekly or even daily... depending on COVID or any other reason the jail has, so you need to make an appointment whenever you want to visit to see what, if anything, has changed.
JAIL #2 & JAIL #3 COVID RESTRICTIONS
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3?
Follow these instructions on communicating with your inmate by phone for free in San Francisco County
The San Francisco Jail System does not charge inmates for making phone calls to friends and family.
For full instructions on the San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, and regulations, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The San Francisco County Jail #3 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 San Francisco County Jail #3 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 & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
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 San Francisco County Jail #3 allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the San Francisco County Jail #3 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's Full Name & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
For inmates receiving mail in the San Francisco County Jail #3 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 San Francisco County Jail #3:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
San Francisco Jail #3
1 Moreland Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
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 San Francisco County Jail #3’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select San Francisco County Jail #3.
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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 San Francisco County Jail #3 staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in San Francisco County Jail #3 follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in San Francisco County Jail #3 check out our Commissary Instructions Page for San Francisco County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3 using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Jail #3’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the San Francisco County Jail #3 have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at San Francisco County Jail #3
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 San Francisco County Jail #3, such as:
Free services are already available for use on the device at San Francisco County Jail #3.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What It Costs
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), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
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 San Francisco County Jail #3’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-266-7500 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in San Francisco County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Francisco County?
This facility, known as "San Francisco County Jail #3" is also known as San Francisco County Jail # 5, San Bruno Complex, San Francisco Criminal Court, San Francisco County Jail # 5 , San Francisco County Jail # 5 , California, San Francisco.
The San Francisco County Jail #3 serves the following cities and towns of San Francisco County: San Francisco.