Those who are arrested in Alpine County will be sent to either Calaveras County Jail in San Andreas or El Dorado County Jail in Placerville and if they are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time there as well.
Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Alpine County Jail at 530-621-5567 to get it.
Phone: 530-621-5567
Physical Address:
Calaveras County Jail 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive San Andreas, CA 95249
El Dorado County Jail 300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Markleeville, CA
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
CALAVERAS County Jail
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249
or
EL DORADO County Jail, California
PO BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
CALAVERAS County Jail
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249
or
El Dorado County Jail
300 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
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 Alpine County Jail. The jail can also be reached at 530-621-5567. The state also offers a court finder for Alpine County and every other county in California.
Alpine County Jail Inmate Search
Whether you’re checking for a warrant in Alpine 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 Alpine 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 Alpine County Jail at 530-621-5567. If you know what the inmate has been charged with, you can also check the bail schedule for Alpine County on your own. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.
The Alpine County Jail is licensed for 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 Alpine County facilities much longer.
Alpine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 0 offenders every year.
There are no jail facilities in Alpine County. Jail services are contracted to El Dorado County and Calaveras County.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Alpine County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Alpine County Jail:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Alpine County Jail at 530-621-5567.
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Alpine County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alpine County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-5567 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Alpine County?
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