You can call the 302-bed Mendocino County Correctional Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 707-463-4423.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Mendocino County Correctional Facility at 707-463-4423 for assistance.
Phone: 707-463-4423
Physical Address:
951 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
951 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Other Jails and Prisons
The Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Official Jail Inmate Roster lets you search for an inmate and view their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you’d rather speak with staff, call 707-463-4423. You can also browse the criminal courts for Mendocino County and all other California counties.
Mendocino County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
Do you suspect there’s a warrant for your arrest in Mendocino County or elsewhere in California? Or do you need details about a court case involving a friend or relative? A good place to start is the California Superior Court.
Most criminal defendants in Mendocino County and throughout California have a constitutional right to be released on bail before trial, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony charges. The California Supreme Court has held that a person cannot be kept in jail solely because they can’t afford bail unless no less restrictive condition would protect public safety or ensure their return to court, so judges must consider ability to pay. Under Rule 4.101, judges also cannot consider whether a defendant has asked for a jury trial.
Want to know how much an inmate’s bail is? Call the Mendocino County Correctional Facility at 707-463-4423, or if you know the charge, check the bail schedule for Mendocino County. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond.
The Mendocino County Correctional Facility is licensed for 302 inmates at any given time, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in California, the inmate population turns over like this:
Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Mendocino County facilities much longer.
Every year, Mendocino County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,840 offenders.
The Mendocino County Correctional Facility in California has a capacity of 302 inmates. The facility consists of two main buildings, the first of which was constructed in 1985 and has a capacity of 103 beds. Male and female offenders are housed at the facility, with males making up the majority of inmates.
The Mendocino County Correctional Facility is located at 951 Low Gap Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482. The facility can be contacted by phone at 707-463-4423 or by fax at 707-463-6372. The Willits SubStation of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department can be reached at 707-459-6111.
The Mendocino County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive visitors daily. Visits are between 9AM and 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and friends and family of inmates can make an appointment to visit by calling (707) 463-6330 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed from noon to 1:00 PM).
If you need information about the facility or have questions about bail, furloughs, juvenile hall, mail and telephones, money and property, probation, releases, or visitation, you can find the information detailed below.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office also provides information about how to contact inmates and how to search for them online. The Mendocino County Correctional Facility houses both male and female offenders convicted of state and federal crimes, and also offers inmates a correctional garden for relaxation and rehabilitation. Inmates can also receive mail, make phone calls, receive visits, and be released on furlough or work release.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also 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 707-463-4423.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Mendocino County Correctional Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Mendocino County Correctional Facility:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 707-463-4423.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Mendocino County Correctional Facility in Ukiah, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 707-463-4423 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Mendocino County, California, visit the Mendocino County Correctional Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
Visits are between 9AM and 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Mendocino County Correctional Facility
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Mendocino County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Mendocino County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Mendocino County Correctional Facility:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Mendocino County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Mendocino County Correctional Facility's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Mendocino County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Mendocino County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Mendocino County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Mendocino County Correctional Facility Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Mendocino County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Mendocino County Correctional Facility Phone: 707-463-4423
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility?
How it Works with Viapath/GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Mendocino County Correctional Facility
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The Viapath/GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility?
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 Mendocino 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Mendocino County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Mendocino County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Mendocino County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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 Mendocino County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Mendocino County Correctional Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Mendocino County Correctional 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 & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
951 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Mendocino County Correctional Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
951 Low Gap Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
For inmates receiving mail in the Mendocino 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mendocino County Correctional Facility
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Mendocino County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Mendocino County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Mendocino County Correctional Facility contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Mendocino County Correctional Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
To receive phone calls from inmates in Mendocino County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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 Mendocino County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Mendocino County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Mendocino County Correctional Facility.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Mendocino 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
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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-463-4423 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Mendocino County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mendocino County?
This facility, known as "Mendocino County Correctional Facility" is also known as Mendocino County Jail, Mendocino County Jail & Corrections Facility , Mendocino County Jail & Corrections Facility , California, Mendocino.
