Humboldt County Correctional Facility COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Humboldt County Correctional Facility

Address:
901 5th Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Phone:

707-441-5159

New Visitation Policies in Humboldt County Correctional Facility Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility in Eureka, California, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 707-441-5159 for updates.

Video Visitation at Humboldt County Correctional Facility

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Humboldt County Correctional Facility, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 707-441-5159 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Humboldt County, the state of California and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Humboldt County Correctional Facility Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

Humboldt County Correctional Facility now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.


 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

Questions:

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.


 

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:
Inmate's Full Name
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
901 5th 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.


 

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. 


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Humboldt County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

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

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Humboldt County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Humboldt County.


 

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.


 

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 IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Humboldt County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Humboldt County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Humboldt County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

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