Placerville Jail

To look up an inmate in the Placerville Jail, you have two options: search the Official Jail Inmate Roster online, or call the jail at 530-621-6000. Either way you can learn their charges, bond amount, and when they can receive visits, and see their mugshot. You can also get a list of the criminal courts in El Dorado County and every other county in California.

Placerville Jail Inmate Search

Need to check for a warrant in El Dorado County or anywhere else in California? Want specific information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Start with the California Superior Court.

In El Dorado County and statewide, California law gives most criminal defendants a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has held that judges must weigh a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail and must consider less restrictive alternatives before keeping someone in custody because they can’t afford it. Rule 4.101 prohibits judges from basing bail on whether the defendant wants a jury trial.

To check an inmate’s bail at the Placerville Jail, call 530-621-6000. If you know what they were arrested for, you can also look up the El Dorado County bail schedule. This county accepts payment in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond.

Though licensed for 303 inmates, the Placerville Jail often has to house many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, with another 25-30% turning over every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county are held in one of the El Dorado County facilities much longer.

Law enforcement agencies in El Dorado County arrest and detain approximately 10,020 offenders each year.

Paying bail for someone in El Dorado County

After being arrested and booked into Placerville Jail in Placerville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 530-621-6000 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 530-621-6000.
• Licensed bail bond agents in El Dorado County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in El Dorado County, California, visit the Placerville Jail Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Placerville Jail? What is the Schedule?

Placerville Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
530-621-6000

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• First come, first served.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in-person visits per week, and 1 free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in-person visit per day, 3 total 30-minute in-person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Inmate workers may have unlimited amount of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their work stations for visits.
• Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent.  All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I .D.).  The minor’s ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate’s.  The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent.   

• DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR BATHING SUITS.  NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER.  NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away.
• No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage.  Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit.

Placerville Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• An inmate can have one free video visit per week.
• An inmate can have one video visit per day at cost.
• There is a fee for video visits of $0.20 per minute.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Placerville Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

Ask Placerville Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Placerville Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select Placerville Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Placerville Jail?

Placerville Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
530-621-6000

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• First come, first served.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in-person visits per week, and 1 free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in-person visit per day, 3 total 30-minute in-person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Inmate workers may have unlimited amount of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their work stations for visits.
• Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent.  All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I .D.).  The minor’s ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate’s.  The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent.   

• DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR BATHING SUITS.  NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER.  NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away.
• No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage.  Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit.

Placerville Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• An inmate can have one free video visit per week.
• An inmate can have one video visit per day at cost.
• There is a fee for video visits of $0.20 per minute.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Placerville Jail?

You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit at correctpay.com.
• Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit using the iOS or Android app.

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in El Dorado County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Placerville Jail follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select Placerville Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
• You can deposit money four ways:
• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Placerville Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Placerville Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Placerville Jail?

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

Placerville Jail 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 Placerville Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

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 Placerville Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $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 El Dorado 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 Placerville Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Placerville Jail, and what can I send them?

Placerville Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Placerville Jail 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 Placerville Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
El Dorado County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

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 Placerville Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Placerville Jail, and what can I purchase?

Placerville Jail 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 Placerville Jail.
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 Placerville Jail 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 El Dorado County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Placerville Jail follow these steps:

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

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Placerville Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for El Dorado County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Placerville Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Placerville Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Placerville Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in El Dorado County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Placerville Jail follow these steps:

Placerville Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Placerville Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Placerville Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for El Dorado County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Placerville Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ask Placerville Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Placerville Jail

Ask Placerville Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask Placerville Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Placerville Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-621-6000 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in El Dorado County?

El Dorado County County Jails

El Dorado County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding El Dorado County?