South Lake Tahoe Jail

Is someone you know in the South Lake Tahoe Jail? Check the Official Jail Inmate Roster for their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call 530-573-3030 to ask the jail directly. In addition, you can look up criminal courts for El Dorado County or any other county in California.

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Search

If you think you may have a warrant in El Dorado County or elsewhere in California, or you need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a family member, start with the California Superior Court.

Most people charged with a crime in El Dorado County, and anywhere in California, have a constitutional right to be released on bail before trial, though there are exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. According to the California Supreme Court, judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, and can hold someone who can’t afford bail only if no less restrictive condition would protect public safety or ensure their return to court. Under Rule 4.101, judges also cannot consider whether a defendant has asked for a jury trial.

Find out an inmate’s bail by calling the South Lake Tahoe Jail at 530-573-3030. If you know the charge, you can also look up the standard amount on the El Dorado County bail schedule. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are all accepted.

Licensed for 158 inmates, the South Lake Tahoe Jail often has to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. A typical city or county jail turns over at least 35-40% of its population every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% staying between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because it takes longer to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the El Dorado County facilities much longer.

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

How to post bail for a loved one in El Dorado County

Once booked at South Lake Tahoe Jail in South Lake Tahoe, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 530-573-3030.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 530-573-3030.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in El Dorado County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in El Dorado County, California, visit the South Lake Tahoe Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail? What is the Schedule?

South Lake Tahoe Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-573-3030

• 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.

South Lake Tahoe 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.

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

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

South Lake Tahoe Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-573-3030

• 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.

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in South Lake Tahoe Jail?

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

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

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

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the South Lake Tahoe Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The South Lake Tahoe Jail 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:
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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 South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the South Lake Tahoe Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail:
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

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

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail follow these steps:

• Select California, then select South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail follow these steps:

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the South Lake Tahoe Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ask South Lake Tahoe Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the South Lake Tahoe Jail

Ask South Lake Tahoe Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 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?