West County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the West County Detention Facility, 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 510-262-4200 for the information you are looking for. The Jail Roster Report also links to the county arrests for the day as well as the Incident Report, which details all the calls that Contra Costa Sheriff Deputies were called to, and what the outcome was. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Contra Costa County and every other county in California.

West County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The West County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1104 offenders in custody on any given day. The West County Detention Facility 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 Contra Costa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 63,600 offenders.

The following charts of Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

West County Detention Facility INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE & GUIDELINES

5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806
510-262-4200

• Confirm that your inmate is in the jail and able to receive visits.
• If possible, call 510-262-4200 at least 24 hours before the day you want to visit to schedule a visit, however you can schedule a visit same day, but it may take some time to process your request.
• Up to three visitors may visit an inmate at one time, and all visitors must be scheduled and at the facility no later than 30 minutes prior to the end of any visiting block.
• Each visit will be for 45 minutes.
• Each inmate is allowed two visits per week. This is subject to change. 
• Each adult visitor will complete a visitors form before registering for the visit.
• The registration must be complete, legible and include the following:
  Visitor’s name
  Visitor’s address
  Visitor’s date of birth
  Driver’s license number
  Inmate Name and Booking Number
  Visitor’s relationship to inmate
• Parents and/or guardians of minor children will be required to provide a birth certificate or proof of guardianship of minor children during processing of the initial visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility?

West County Detention Facility INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE & GUIDELINES

5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806
510-262-4200

• Confirm that your inmate is in the jail and able to receive visits.
• If possible, call 510-262-4200 at least 24 hours before the day you want to visit to schedule a visit, however you can schedule a visit same day, but it may take some time to process your request.
• Up to three visitors may visit an inmate at one time, and all visitors must be scheduled and at the facility no later than 30 minutes prior to the end of any visiting block.
• Each visit will be for 45 minutes.
• Each inmate is allowed two visits per week. This is subject to change. 
• Each adult visitor will complete a visitors form before registering for the visit.
• The registration must be complete, legible and include the following:
  Visitor’s name
  Visitor’s address
  Visitor’s date of birth
  Driver’s license number
  Inmate Name and Booking Number
  Visitor’s relationship to inmate
• Parents and/or guardians of minor children will be required to provide a birth certificate or proof of guardianship of minor children during processing of the initial visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at West County Detention Facility, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the West County Detention Facility whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at West County Detention Facility

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the West County Detention Facility Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and put their name and Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to:
5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 510-262-4200 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility 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 West County Detention Facility, 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 West County Detention Facility 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 West County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

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

West County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the West County Detention Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The West County 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 & Booking #
West County Detention Facility - 1118
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility
5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806

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
Check the West County Detention Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the West County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility
5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806

West County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the West County Detention Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The West County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility - 1118
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility
5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806

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
Check the West County Detention Facility's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the West County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility
5555 Giant Highway
Richmond, CA 94806

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

West County Detention Facility Inmate Commissary Online Purchases

You can order an inmate commissary or a gift package of snacks and hygiene products online and have them shipped directly to the facility by ordering from MyCarePack.com.

You can learn more about commissary purchases, including what you can purchase, how much it costs, how to deposit money and more on our inmate money and commissary page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

West County Detention Facility Digital Mail Instructions

When you send mail to an inmate in West County Detention Facility (see mailing address below), it gets sent to a third party service that takes the content and scans it, then forwarded to the jail to be printed out and given to the inmate.

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
West County Detention Facility - 1118
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

West County Detention Facility is using this service because all too often, inmates were receiving letters soaked in illegal liquid drugs.

The service, called Pigeonly, accepts non-privileged (legal) mail.

Pigeonly will also process the following non-privileged (personal) mail:

• Letters (including drawings)
• Greeting Cards
• Postcards
• 4x6 Photos (limit of up to 10 per parcel)
• Unbound Newsletters

As an additional service Pigeonly offers a service where you don't even have to use the USPS to send the inmate mail, but can send your letters and photos directly from your phone or computer. There are several plans; monthly and annual, that come with a fee, but save you the trouble of dealing with writing and mailing letters the old school way.

For mailing, emailing and texting an Inmate in the West County Detention Facility use Pigeonly

Pigeonly allows you to physically or digitally send an inmate:

• Letters (including drawings)
• Greeting Cards
• Postcards
• 4x6 Photos (limit of up to 10 per parcel)
• Unbound Newsletters

Pigeonly offers a service where you don't even have to use the USPS to send the inmate mail, but can send your letters and photos directly from your phone or computer. There are several plans; monthly and annual, that come with a fee, but save you the trouble of dealing with writing and mailing letters the old school way.

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For complete information on using pigeonly to mail letters, email letters, cards, photos, articles, as well as find out pricing plans, check out our Inmate Email page or Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the West County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 510-262-4200 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Contra Costa County?