San Francisco County Jail #3

The San Francisco County Jail #3 makes its roster available online. Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate, review their charges and bond, check visiting eligibility, and view their mugshot, or call the jail at 650-266-7500. You can also search for criminal courts in San Francisco County and all other counties in California.

San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmate Search

If you need to know about a warrant in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco County Jail #3 at 650-266-7500. Or, if you know the charge, check the bail schedule for San Francisco County. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.

The San Francisco County Jail #3 has a licensed capacity of 768 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Most city and county jails in California see at least 35-40% of their inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county can remain in one of the San Francisco County facilities far longer.

Approximately 33,840 offenders are arrested and detained by San Francisco County law enforcement agencies every year.

What are the bail options in San Francisco County after an arrest?

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.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 650-266-7500.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in San Francisco County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in San Francisco County, California, see the San Francisco County Jail #3 Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3? What is the Schedule?

San Francisco County Jail #3 ON SITE INMATE VISITATION 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.

• You can schedule on site visits at San Francisco County Jail #3 for inmates at the GTL website.
  
• You need the inmate's SF Number (booking number) to schedule the visit.
• Each inmate can have up to two visitors at any one time. 
• Each visitor has to register and must provide the following information:
  Name
  Date of birth
  Email address
  Home address as printed on your ID; and
  Phone number
• Online scheduling is available for the in-person visits starting at 9AM to midnight the day before the scheduled visit.
• San Francisco County Jail #3 has been given two evening dates (Day 1 and Day 2 schedule) a month.
• You can review the corresponding housing units that have visits for Day 1 and Day 2 schedules listed below. These are subject to change.
• Any individuals in isolation or quarantine cannot have in person visiting until medical clears them.
• Holiday schedules (also listed below) are full day schedules rotating the populations of the jails.
• Visiting slots are limited, can only be made for eligible justice involved individuals and are not guaranteed.  
• Visitors are required to be on site 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled visit. Allow extra time for transportation, traffic and parking.

INMATE SCHEDULING PAGE

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

• Visitors are required to provide proof of complete vaccination and booster if eligible.
• If a visitor does not have proof of vaccination/booster then proof of a negative Covid-19 test dated within 48 hours of the visit must be presented.
• Negative test result must be from official testing location (Color CityTestSF, Walgreens, CVS, health care provider, etc).
• A picture of a home administered test will not be sufficient.
• K/N95 Masks are required for entry to jail grounds; the visiting rooms and for the duration of the visit until you exit the grounds of the jail. If you do not have a K/N95 mask, one will be provided to you.
• Visitors must arrive at the entrance of CJ#2 & #3 at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visiting time to allow time for vaccination/test verification and check in. Anyone arriving late for a visit will be deemed a cancellation.
• Social distancing guidelines will apply at all times at San Francisco County Jails. 
• The TransMetro Shuttle will be in service for County Jail #3.
• Please note the regular visiting rules apply to the in-person visits.  Violations of the jail rules and/or the COVID-19 protocols will result in termination of the visit.

San Francisco County Jail #3 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 San Francisco County Jail #3
• 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 San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmates

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

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select San Francisco County Jail #3
• 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 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.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3?

San Francisco County Jail #3 ON SITE INMATE VISITATION 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.

• You can schedule on site visits at San Francisco County Jail #3 for inmates at the GTL website.
  
• You need the inmate's SF Number (booking number) to schedule the visit.
• Each inmate can have up to two visitors at any one time. 
• Each visitor has to register and must provide the following information:
  Name
  Date of birth
  Email address
  Home address as printed on your ID; and
  Phone number
• Online scheduling is available for the in-person visits starting at 9AM to midnight the day before the scheduled visit.
• San Francisco County Jail #3 has been given two evening dates (Day 1 and Day 2 schedule) a month.
• You can review the corresponding housing units that have visits for Day 1 and Day 2 schedules listed below. These are subject to change.
• Any individuals in isolation or quarantine cannot have in person visiting until medical clears them.
• Holiday schedules (also listed below) are full day schedules rotating the populations of the jails.
• Visiting slots are limited, can only be made for eligible justice involved individuals and are not guaranteed.  
• Visitors are required to be on site 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled visit. Allow extra time for transportation, traffic and parking.

INMATE SCHEDULING PAGE

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

• Visitors are required to provide proof of complete vaccination and booster if eligible.
• If a visitor does not have proof of vaccination/booster then proof of a negative Covid-19 test dated within 48 hours of the visit must be presented.
• Negative test result must be from official testing location (Color CityTestSF, Walgreens, CVS, health care provider, etc).
• A picture of a home administered test will not be sufficient.
• K/N95 Masks are required for entry to jail grounds; the visiting rooms and for the duration of the visit until you exit the grounds of the jail. If you do not have a K/N95 mask, one will be provided to you.
• Visitors must arrive at the entrance of CJ#2 & #3 at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visiting time to allow time for vaccination/test verification and check in. Anyone arriving late for a visit will be deemed a cancellation.
• Social distancing guidelines will apply at all times at San Francisco County Jails. 
• The TransMetro Shuttle will be in service for County Jail #3.
• Please note the regular visiting rules apply to the in-person visits.  Violations of the jail rules and/or the COVID-19 protocols will result in termination of the visit.

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.

How 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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3 by Phone?

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3, and what can I send them?

San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the San Francisco County Jail #3 whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. 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
Ask the San Francisco County Jail #3 whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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. 
Ask the San Francisco County Jail #3 whether hardcover books are accepted.

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

San Francisco County Jail #3 Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Francisco County Jail #3, and what can I purchase?

San Francisco County Jail #3 contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in San Francisco County Jail #3 follow these steps:

• Select California, then select San Francisco County Jail #3, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for San Francisco 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 San Francisco County at any one time.

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.

How 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.

Do Inmates in the San Francisco County Jail #3 have Access to Tablets or Computers?

San Francisco County Jail #3 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 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:

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

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

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at San Francisco County Jail #3

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.

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