For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 196-bed San Benito County Jail at 831-636-4060.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call San Benito County Jail at 831-636-4060 and ask for it.
Phone: 831-636-4060
Physical Address:
710 Flynn Road
Hollister, CA 95023
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
Other Jails and Prisons
Search for an inmate, view their charges and bond, find out when they can have visits, and see their mugshot, all on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the San Benito County Jail. You can also call 831-636-4060. In addition, you can look up criminal courts for San Benito County or any other county in California.
San Benito County Jail Inmate Search
If you think you may have a warrant in San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito County Jail at 831-636-4060. If you know the charge, you can also look up the standard amount on the San Benito County bail schedule. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are all accepted.
The San Benito County Jail’s license covers 196 inmates, but the jail often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California experience a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% of inmates staying six to twelve months. Those who stay longer than a year usually face serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the San Benito County facilities much longer.
Every year, San Benito County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,320 offenders.
Created with the main building and the new expansion, the San Benito County Jail houses both male and female offenders from San Benito County for the entirety of their incarceration from arrest to the end of their sentence.
The main facility is 28,000 square feet and constructed of concrete bricks, providing housing and opportunities to the inmate workers who are completing tasks and providing community service around the county. It has a top capacity of 124 inmates which is broken into two maximum security modules that house 27 inmates each, two medium security modules with 35 in each, one medium security unit for up to 10 female inmates and a maximum security unit for up to 8 female inmates.
In 2020 the new expansion Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Center opened, and it houses 72 beds in the two story housing unit. Each of the units in the new building, created with glass and grey brick, has a dayroom, showers, storage space, both indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, two classrooms that are used as multipurpose rooms as needed, and a control room.
The building also has a medical suite that provides exam rooms, waiting area, and is staffed with nurses and access to a doctor, along with a booking and release area that has holding cells and rooms for inmates to change in and out of their jail clothes, and a waiting room for those who are visiting or picking up a released inmate.
The San Benito County Jail also operates alternatives to detention including the work program that sees offenders sentenced to under 30 days to be able to arrive at the jail in the morning and work until 3:30pm when they will return home for the evening.
For questions on any of these programs the office can be reached at 831-636-4060. Several programs are provided for the rehabilitation and personal growth including GED, career and personal development, writing workshops, anger management, substance use disorder groups, seeking safety, AA, NA, reentry planning, veteran’s services, ministry services, and others.
Telephone access is provided daily, and calls are made on a collect basis. All calls are monitored. Mail can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
... and it must have a full return address, and they will be checked for a full return address and any contraband will be removed before final delivery.
Visiting hours are provided only to those who have been approved to visit and are actively scheduling a visit, which is done by calling the jail 831-636-4060.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to San Benito County Jail 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 San Benito County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 831-636-4060.
When an individual is arrested and booked at San Benito County Jail in Hollister, 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 831-636-4060 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in San Benito County, California, visit the San Benito County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail? What is the Schedule?
710 Flynn Road
Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-4060
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
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 San Benito County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 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 San Benito County Jail?
710 Flynn Road
Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-4060
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Benito County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail?
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 San Benito County Jail 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 San Benito County Jail 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 San Benito County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Benito County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in San Benito County follow these instructions:
San Benito County 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:
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 San Benito County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 San Benito 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 San Benito County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the San Benito County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The San Benito County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the San Benito County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
For inmates receiving mail in the San Benito County 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 San Benito County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
San Benito County Jail
P.O. Box 920
Hollister CA 95024-0920
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 San Benito County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail, 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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County 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.
To send commissary money to an inmate in San Benito County Jail 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 San Benito County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Benito County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Benito County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask San Benito County 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
To send a secure email message to an inmate in San Benito County Jail follow these steps:
San Benito County 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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for San Benito County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Benito County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the San Benito County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask San Benito County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask San Benito County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask San Benito County 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 San Benito County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-636-4060 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in San Benito County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Benito County?
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