Hayward Police Detention Facility

Searching for an inmate in the Hayward Police Detention Facility? Go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see their criminal charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail directly at 510-293-7043. You can also search for criminal courts in Alameda County and all other counties in California.

Hayward Police Detention Facility Inmate Search

If you need to know about a warrant in Alameda County or anywhere in California, or about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, start your search with the California Superior Court.

Every court in California, including those in Alameda County, recognizes that most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to pretrial release on bail, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony charges. The California Supreme Court has said judges must consider what a defendant can afford and cannot detain someone solely for being unable to pay unless no less restrictive option would protect public safety or ensure their appearance. Judges are also barred by Rule 4.101 from considering whether the defendant has requested a jury trial.

If you need to know an inmate’s bail, call the Hayward Police Detention Facility at 510-293-7043. Or, if you know the charge, check the bail schedule for Alameda County. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.

At any given time, the Hayward Police Detention Facility is licensed to hold 30 inmates, but it is often forced to take in more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Inmates held more than twelve months are typically facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to get ready for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain at one of the Alameda County facilities much longer.

Alameda County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 91,400 offenders every year.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hayward Police Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Hayward Police Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 West Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
510-293-7043

• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visits are by video only.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Video visits only.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location.
• Call 510-293-7043 and get your inmate's times and get the video visit information for your inmate.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 510-293-7043 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hayward Police Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-293-7043 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hayward Police Detention Facility?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Hayward Police Detention Facility?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Alameda County follow these instructions:

Hayward Police Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose California.
• Choose Hayward Police Detention Facility
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Hayward Police Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. California to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. California to California) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Alameda County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hayward Police Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-293-7043 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hayward Police Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Hayward Police Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hayward Police Detention Facility 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 Hayward Police Detention Facility 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
Hayward Police Detention Facility
300 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Hayward Police Detention Facility
300 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544

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 Hayward Police Detention Facility 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 Hayward Police Detention Facility 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
Hayward Police Detention Facility
300 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hayward Police Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-293-7043 for further assistance.

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