Humboldt County Correctional Facility

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Humboldt County

Humboldt County Correctional Facility

The 417-bed Humboldt County Correctional Facility has staff available around the clock to provide inmate information at 707-441-5121.

All people arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony are brought here for booking and processing. If their charges call for detention, they are held until they are released on bail, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

The facility’s current roster can be viewed using the inmate search tool.

If sentenced to less than one year, an inmate serves the time in this county. If sentenced to more than one year, the inmate is sent to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains how to find an inmate on the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID on file for mail and communication. If it’s not online, call Humboldt County Correctional Facility at 707-441-5121.

Phone

707-441-5121

Physical address

826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Humboldt County Correctional Facility
826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Humboldt County Correctional Facility
826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Other Jails and Prisons

To search for an inmate in the Humboldt County Correctional 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 707-441-5121 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Humboldt County and every other county in California and the Sheriff publishes an updated list of the county's Arrest Warrants online.

Humboldt County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 417 offenders in custody on any given day. The Humboldt County Correctional 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 Humboldt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,820 offenders.

The following charts of Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.

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The Humboldt County Correctional Facility in California has a rated capacity from the state of 417 beds, although if necessary, adding in medical beds and holding cells, the jail can house up to 441 inmates. It is considered a regional medium security jail that mainly houses pretrial detainees, tose who have been sentenced and are doing their time, and those who are awaiting transport to state prisons or being extradited to other facilities in the state. The five story Humboldt County Correctional Facility was built in 1996, replacing the old jail next door (built in 1946) that now houses the Humboldt County District Attorney's office. The jail, managed and staffed by the county sheriff's office, is known as the ugliest building in town, and rightfully so.

Since 2017 there have been plans to expand the jail, primarily for a Community Re-entry Facility, but politics and government wrangling (and lack of funds) has continuously gotten in the way, but in 2023 it was finally approved. The 28,500 square foot facility will house 44 low-level offenders and 20 additional staff, at an initial cost of $29 million.

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility can be contacted 24 hours a day by calling 707-441-5121. The facility, along with the county courthouse, is located in a one block area bordered by 4th and 5th Streets and I and J Avenues.  Inmates at the jail are assessed and classified before they are assigned to a housing unit. Most are housed in dormitories, however the most violent are kept apart and kept in cells. Unfortunately, the jail has no outside recreation area.

You can go online and look up to see in an inmate is in custody on the Humboldt County Daily Jail Reports, or you can search for an inmate on Vinelink Inmate Search.You can also call the jail at 707-441-5121 to get information about an inmate or any of the inmate services that you can't learn about on this page in the sections below. You can also look up whether you or someone else has an Arrest Warrant.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. You can also send them books, magazines and newspapers, but only directly from the publisher. Friends and family of inmates in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 707-441-5121.

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How booking works at Humboldt County Correctional Facility

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Humboldt County Correctional Facility for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Humboldt County Correctional Facility:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Humboldt County Correctional Facility at 707-441-5121.

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Paying bail for someone in Humboldt County

After being arrested and booked into Humboldt County Correctional Facility in Eureka, 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 707-441-5121 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 707-441-5121.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County, California, visit the Humboldt County Correctional Facility Bail FAQ.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Humboldt County Correctional Facility in-person Inmate Visitation Schedule

826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-5121

  • Inmates are allowed at least two 30-minute visiting sessions per week, unless they have lost their visiting privileges because of a disciplinary sanction.
  • Visiting sessions begin on the hour and half hour.
  • Inmates are only allowed one visiting session per day. Visiting is on a first come, first serve basis.
  • You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid, government issued photo ID.
  • You first have to fill out a Visitor Request Form in the public lobby of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (901 5th St. Eureka, CA) during the inmates scheduled visiting hours. The schedule is based on their housing. Call 707-441-5121 to find their cell #.
  • You can't bring anything into the visit.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATE
HOUSING
DAYS TIMES
N339
Cells 302-306
MON
WED
THU
12:30/1:00 PM
7:00/7:30 PM
12:30/1:00 PM
N339
Cells 307-311
MON
WED
THU
1:30/2:00 PM
8:00/8:30 PM
1:30/2:00 PM
N339
Cells 402-406
MON
THU
3:30 PM
3:00 PM
N339
Cells 407-411
MON
THU
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
N219 SUN
TUE
THU
FRI
SAT
8:30-10:30AM
7:00-9:30PM
7:00-9:30PM
8:30-10:30AM
7:00-9:30PM
N320 SUN
TUE
FRI
SAT
12:30-3:30PM
8:30-10:30AM
7:00-9:30PM
8:30-10:30AM
N334 SUN
MON
THU
SAT
7:00-9:30PM
7:00-9:30PM
8:30-10:30AM
12:30-3:30PM
Medical Unit
Cell 280
TUE
FRI
7:00 PM
1:00 PM
Medical Unit
Cell 282
TUE
FRI
7:30 PM
1:30 PM
Medical Unit
Cell 274
TUE
FRI
8:00 PM
2:00 PM
Medical Unit
​​​​​​​Cell 275
TUE
​​​​​​​FRI
8:30 PM
2:30 PM
Medical Unit
​​​​​​​Cell 277
TUE
​​​​​​​FRI
9:00 PM
3:00 PM
Medical Unit
​​​​​​​Cell 278
TUE
​​​​​​​FRI
9:30 PM
3:30 PM
S377
Cells 371-458
MON
WED
SAT
8:30-10:30 AM
8:30-10:30 AM
12:30-3:30 PM
S377
Cells 459-462
TUE
WED
SAT
8:30-10:30 AM
7:00-9:30 PM
8:30-10:30 AM
Gen S363 SUN
MON
THU
FRI
12:30-3:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
Workers S363 SUN
MON
TUE
THU
FRI
2:00-3:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
2:00-3:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
S385 SUN
MON
THU
FRI
SAT
8:30-10:30 AM
12:30-3:30 PM
8:30-10:30 AM
8:30-10:30 AM
7:00-9:30 PM
S529
Cells 525-528
MON
TUE
SAT
9:00/9:30 AM
7:00/7:30 PM
7:00/7:30 PM
S529 
Cells 535-538
MON
TUE
​​​​​​​SAT
10:00/10:30 AM
8:00/8:30 PM
8:00/8:30 PM
S529
Cells 610-613
TUE
SAT
9:30 PM
9:00 PM
S529
Cells 613-619
TUE
​​​​​​​SAT

9:00PM
9:30PM

S547
Cells 541-546
MON
WED
SAT
7:00-9:30 PM
12:30-3:30 PM
8:30-10:30 AM
S547
Cells 625-630
SUN
WED
FRI
SAT
8:30-10:30 AM
7:00-9:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
12:30-3:30 PM
S555 SUN
TUE
WED
FRI
7:00-9:30 PM
12:30-3:30 PM
8:30-10:30 AM
12:30-3:30 PM

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility uses Homewav for all Video Visitation services.

The information below provides complete instructions regarding:

Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule,
Visitation Rules,
Application & Registration
Inmate Video Visits, and
Jail Visitation Process for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility

Humboldt County Correctional Facility uses HomeWAV for Inmate Video Visitation. 

Off-site remote visits are simple and convenient for both inmates and you. 
Outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling.
HomeWAV is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
HomeWAV is compatible with most major browsers on either PC or Mac computers, but works best with Google Chrome.

 

Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of having trouble-free visits.

How Much does Homewav Cost?

Humboldt County Correctional Facility charges $0.50 cents per minute for video visitation and $1.00 for each video message.  

There is NO minimum talk time. Each ‘call’ can be as short as one minute.

In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. All “Talk to me Funds” can only be used between the inmate and the visitor who owns the account.

How does HomeWAV video visitation work?

1.  Sign Up Here.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Then you just wait for the inmate to call

How Do I add Funds to my account?

1. Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds
2. Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
3. Click “Update” 
4. Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card.)

Can I use HomeWAV on my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, however your HomeWAV account must be first set up online from a computer. 

Once you have added funds to your account, you will need to install the Homewav app onto your phone or tablet.

To receive calls you must log in through the app and wait for the inmate to initiate the call. 

You cannot add funds or make any changes to your account information through the app. These options are only available through the website. 

The app should be solely used for video visitation.

What are the minimum PC requirements?

1. A computer with Windows Operating System. (Note: HomeWAV works best with Chrome.)
2. Speakers or Headphones
3. Camera and microphone

Can I use HomeWAV from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?

Yes, Humboldt County Correctional Facility has a HomeWAV kiosk in their lobby for you to use if you don’t have a computer or smartphone, however due to COVID issues you may be temporarily prohibited entrance into their lobby. 

How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?

1.    Make sure there are funds in your account and that you are marked as “appear online”.
2.    The moment you log in, the HomeWAV screen at the facility will light up green and display the inmates name. This informs the inmate that they have a visitor that is now logged on. 
3.    Once the inmate sees the notification, he or she will initiate the call.
4.    When the inmate initiates the call, a ringing sound will take place and a pop-up box will appear, asking you if you want to accept the call.

Can I transfer funds from one inmate to another?

If you have multiple inmates and would like to transfer your funds to a different inmate, please call HomeWAV at 314-764-2872 or email support@homewav.com and include the following information:
1.    Homewav account holder’s name.
2.    The number of minutes to be transferred.
3.    Facility Name.
4.    From which inmate to who do you want to transfer funds.

How do I get a refund on leftover funds?

Email HomeWAV at refunds@homewav.com with your refund request. 
REFUNDS are subject to a $7.50 processing fee.  *Note* refund requests must be sent from the email address of the registered visitor.

How can I contact HomeWAV if I’m having any problems?

HomeWAV Visitor Support is available 7 days a week during the following hours:

Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST

Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

HomeWAV Customer Service: Call 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.

HomeWAV Video Tutorials

HomeWAV Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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

The information below provides complete instructions regarding Homewav Video Visitation for Humboldt County Correctional Facility:

Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule,
Visitation Rules,
Application & Registration
Inmate Video Visits, and
Jail Visitation Process for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility

Humboldt County Correctional Facility uses HomeWAV for Inmate Video Visitation. 

Off-site remote visits are simple and convenient for both inmates and you. 
Outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling.
HomeWAV is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
HomeWAV is compatible with most major browsers on either PC or Mac computers, but works best with Google Chrome.

 

Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of having trouble-free visits.

How Much does Homewav Cost?

Humboldt County Correctional Facility charges $0.50 cents per minute for video visitation and $1.00 for each video message.  

There is NO minimum talk time. Each ‘call’ can be as short as one minute.

In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. All “Talk to me Funds” can only be used between the inmate and the visitor who owns the account.

How does HomeWAV video visitation work?

1.  Sign Up Here.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Then you just wait for the inmate to call

How Do I add Funds to my account?

1. Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds
2. Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
3. Click “Update” 
4. Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card.)

Can I use HomeWAV on my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, however your HomeWAV account must be first set up online from a computer. 

Once you have added funds to your account, you will need to install the Homewav app onto your phone or tablet.

To receive calls you must log in through the app and wait for the inmate to initiate the call. 

You cannot add funds or make any changes to your account information through the app. These options are only available through the website. 

The app should be solely used for video visitation.

What are the minimum PC requirements?

1. A computer with Windows Operating System. (Note: HomeWAV works best with Chrome.)
2. Speakers or Headphones
3. Camera and microphone

Can I use HomeWAV from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?

Yes, Humboldt County Correctional Facility has a HomeWAV kiosk in their lobby for you to use if you don’t have a computer or smartphone, however due to COVID issues you may be temporarily prohibited entrance into their lobby. 

How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?

1.    Make sure there are funds in your account and that you are marked as “appear online”.
2.    The moment you log in, the HomeWAV screen at the facility will light up green and display the inmates name. This informs the inmate that they have a visitor that is now logged on. 
3.    Once the inmate sees the notification, he or she will initiate the call.
4.    When the inmate initiates the call, a ringing sound will take place and a pop-up box will appear, asking you if you want to accept the call.

Can I transfer funds from one inmate to another?

If you have multiple inmates and would like to transfer your funds to a different inmate, please call HomeWAV at 314-764-2872 or email support@homewav.com and include the following information:
1.    Homewav account holder’s name.
2.    The number of minutes to be transferred.
3.    Facility Name.
4.    From which inmate to who do you want to transfer funds.

How do I get a refund on leftover funds?

Email HomeWAV at refunds@homewav.com with your refund request. 
REFUNDS are subject to a $7.50 processing fee.  *Note* refund requests must be sent from the email address of the registered visitor.

How can I contact HomeWAV if I’m having any problems?

HomeWAV Visitor Support is available 7 days a week during the following hours:

Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST

Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

HomeWAV Customer Service: Call 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.

HomeWAV Video Tutorials

HomeWAV Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Humboldt County Correctional 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 Humboldt County Correctional 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Humboldt County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Humboldt County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Humboldt County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility?

How Do Inmates in Humboldt County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Humboldt County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Humboldt County Correctional Facility uses the services of HOMEWAV.
  • Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639. 
  • Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Humboldt County inmates and their families and friends include prepaid HomeWAV accounts. Ask HomeWAV which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Humboldt County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time 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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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

Humboldt County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility 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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility:
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501


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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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

Humboldt County Correctional Facility 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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility 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 Money to an Inmate in Humboldt County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Humboldt County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Humboldt County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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

Friends and Family can leave Video Messages for Inmates using HomeWAV Video services.

The cost is $1.00 per message. In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. 
How does HomeWAV video messaging (email) work?

1. Sign Up.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Send your video message.

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Humboldt County California or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Humboldt County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Humboldt County Correctional Facility uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  • Register and Sign Up Here.
  • Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Humboldt County Correctional Facility inmate communication services.
  • Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
  • Then you just wait for your Humboldt County inmate to communicate.
    How do you add Funds to your account?
  • Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
  • Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
  • Click “Update”.
  • Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Humboldt County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Humboldt County Correctional Facility will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Humboldt County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Humboldt County Correctional Facility allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Humboldt County Correctional Facility, 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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Humboldt County Correctional Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

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 Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Humboldt County Correctional Facility

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Humboldt County Correctional Facility inmate.
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 Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-441-5121 for further assistance.

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What are the other City and County Jails in Humboldt County?

Humboldt County County Jails

Humboldt County Juvenile Facilities

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Humboldt County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility serves the following cities and towns of Humboldt County: Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Trinidad.