Big Bear Jail

The Big Bear Jail roster is available online through the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Search it to find an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail at 909-866-0100. You can also find a criminal court in San Bernardino County or anywhere else in California.

Big Bear Jail Inmate Search

If you’re trying to find out about a warrant for your arrest in San Bernardino County or anywhere in California, or you need information about a court case involving someone you know, the California Superior Court is a good place to begin.

Courts in San Bernardino County and throughout California must honor most criminal defendants’ constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has held that a defendant’s ability to pay must be considered, and that jailing someone only because they can’t afford bail is unconstitutional unless no less restrictive alternative would protect public safety or ensure their appearance. Rule 4.101 adds that judges cannot consider a defendant’s request for a jury trial when setting bail.

The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the Big Bear Jail is a phone call to 909-866-0100. If you know the charge, you can also check the bail schedule for San Bernardino County yourself. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.

Even though the Big Bear Jail is licensed for 50 inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the San Bernardino County facilities much longer.

Approximately 171,960 offenders are arrested and detained every year by San Bernardino County law enforcement agencies.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in San Bernardino County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Big Bear Jail in Big Bear Lake for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or San Bernardino County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 909-866-0100 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 909-866-0100.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in San Bernardino County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in San Bernardino County California, check out the Big Bear Jail Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail? What is the Schedule?

Big Bear Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

477 Summit Bl
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-866-0100

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 909-866-0100 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 909-866-0100 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Big Bear Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Big Bear Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Big Bear Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail?

Big Bear Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Big Bear Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Big Bear Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Big Bear Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Bernardino 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 Big Bear Jail, 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 San Bernardino 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Big Bear Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Big Bear Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Big Bear Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus 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 the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Big Bear Jail.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Big Bear Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in San Bernardino County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your San Bernardino County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all San Bernardino County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Big Bear Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-866-0100 for further assistance.

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