Address:
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:
916-874-6752
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6752
DAYS | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
MONDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
TUESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
THURSDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
FRIDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
SATURDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons:
• It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the Sacramento County Main Jail money.
• It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility.
• It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail.
• While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim.
• Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy.
Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.
Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone.
Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.
If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.
You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.
There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:
These are the companies in alphabetical order:
CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Correct Solutions Group
Correct Pay
Ctel
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Canteen
Inmate Sales
iwebvisits
JailATM
Jpay
Gettingintouch (netvisit)
NCIC
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tiger Services
Visitel
In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sacramento County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Sacramento County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
There are five ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Sacramento County Jail system:
To use any of these methods, you need:
- Main Jail Facility Location Number: 257501
- Inmate’s name
- Inmate’s X-reference number
1. Mailing a Payment
Sending an inmate a Money Order or Cashiers Check by mail... no government checks, personal checks, etc.
**Important Notes**
The money order must be payable to the Inmate's Name AND X-Reference Number. It must have this number!
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department reserves the right to decline or return deposits that violate Department Policies.
Mailing Address:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
2. Dropping off a payment - Depositing money in the Jail Lobby Kiosk
When dropping off an inmate's money in person, the Sacramento County Main Jail kiosk will only accept:
Location to drop off inmate money:
Sacramento Main Jail Lobby
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
3. Online Deposit Using Touchpay - Visa, Mastercard only.
4. Deposit over the phone using Touchpay by calling 866-232-1899 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
5. Depositing Money in a Touchpay Retail Machine (Machine Locator)
For inmates receiving mail in the Sacramento County Main 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 Sacramento County Main Jail:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
For more complete instructions on how to email, what to expect, how long it takes for your inmate to receive your email, and more... check out our Inmate Email page.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Sacramento County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sacramento County.