High Desert Detention Center

The High Desert Detention Center makes its roster available online. Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate, review their charges and bond, check visiting eligibility, and view their mugshot, or call the jail at 760-530-9300. You can also search for criminal courts in San Bernardino County and all other counties in California.

High Desert Detention Center Inmate Search

If you need to know about a warrant in San Bernardino County or anywhere in California, or about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, start your search with the California Superior Court.

Every court in California, including those in San Bernardino County, recognizes that most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to pretrial release on bail, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony charges. The California Supreme Court has said judges must consider what a defendant can afford and cannot detain someone solely for being unable to pay unless no less restrictive option would protect public safety or ensure their appearance. Judges are also barred by Rule 4.101 from considering whether the defendant has requested a jury trial.

If you need to know an inmate’s bail, call the High Desert Detention Center at 760-530-9300. Or, if you know the charge, check the bail schedule for San Bernardino County. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond.

The High Desert Detention Center has a licensed capacity of 2100 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Most city and county jails in California see at least 35-40% of their inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county can remain in one of the San Bernardino County facilities far longer.

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

Steps to pay bail in San Bernardino County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 760-530-9300.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 760-530-9300).
• Licensed bail bond agents in San Bernardino County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in San Bernardino County, California, visit the High Desert Detention Center Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

High Desert Detention Center on site VISITATION SCHEDULE

9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301

Jail Phone 760-530-9300 / Visitation scheduling 909-887-0364

• Call 909-887-0364 between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM, Tuesday to Friday, at least one day in advance to schedule your visit.
• Before calling, look up your inmate's booking number, facility, and housing location. You must have this information.
• You can also get the booking number by calling 909-708-8371.
• An inmate can have a maximum of two visits (one hour total) each week.
• Visits are limited to two visitors per inmate.  
• At times the online scheduling form works, which you can access on the Inmate Locator page. If not, you can schedule by calling 909-887-0364.
• Generally, one visitor must be an adult and the second visitor can be an adult or minor.  
• Minor children, at least 12 years old, can visit an incarcerated parent without an adult present.
• Visitors must have identification and are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their visit to allow time to check in and be screened.
• Visitors and inmates will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing at all times, regardless of vaccination status.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center?

High Desert Detention Center on site VISITATION SCHEDULE

9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301

Jail Phone 760-530-9300 / Visitation scheduling 909-887-0364

• Call 909-887-0364 between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM, Tuesday to Friday, at least one day in advance to schedule your visit.
• Before calling, look up your inmate's booking number, facility, and housing location. You must have this information.
• You can also get the booking number by calling 909-708-8371.
• An inmate can have a maximum of two visits (one hour total) each week.
• Visits are limited to two visitors per inmate.  
• At times the online scheduling form works, which you can access on the Inmate Locator page. If not, you can schedule by calling 909-887-0364.
• Generally, one visitor must be an adult and the second visitor can be an adult or minor.  
• Minor children, at least 12 years old, can visit an incarcerated parent without an adult present.
• Visitors must have identification and are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their visit to allow time to check in and be screened.
• Visitors and inmates will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing at all times, regardless of vaccination status.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at High Desert Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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 High Desert Detention Center 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Bernardino County

To send commissary money to an inmate in High Desert Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select High Desert Detention Center, 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 High Desert Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center?

How does an Inmate at High Desert Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

Inmates at High Desert Detention Center are allowed to make collect calls or direct calls paid for with prepaid phone cards they can purchase from commissary. The typical cost for a direct call using a phone card is approximately $0.21 per minute.

Family and friends cannot call an inmate, leave messages, send a text, send an email, or leave a voicemail.  The only way you are going to communicate with an inmate is either by them calling you, or you visiting them. If they have cash on them when they are arrested it will be credited to their commissary account.

You can deposit money for the inmate to purchase phone cards in several ways. You must have the inmate's Booking Number to have any of these deposits credited to their account.

• Depositing money only with Touchpay Deposit Services.
  
• Depositing money at the the High Desert Detention Center Lobby Kiosk.  Visa, Mastercard and Cash only.
• Bringing a money order to the the High Desert Detention Center. US Postal Service or Western Union money orders only.
• Mailing a money order to the the High Desert Detention Center. US Postal Service or Western Union money orders only.
  Inmate's Name and Booking Number
  High Desert Detention Center
  9438 Commerce Way
  Adelanto, CA 92301
  

For complete information on communicating with an inmate using the phone, how much time they can spend on the phone, how much it costs, and more... check out our Inmate Phone page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center, and what can I send them?

What Kind of Mail can High Desert Detention Center Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The High Desert Detention Center allows inmates to receive unlimited pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The High Desert Detention Center allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines.  Letters should arrive in standard letter-sized envelopes and must have a complete return address, including your first and last name and address.

First look up the Inmate's Booking Number. If you can't find it online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 909-708-8371.
Inmate's Name and Booking Number
High Desert Detention Center
9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and must include the inmate’s full name and booking number.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but must be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name and booking number. Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

Books
If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you must have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. 
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the High Desert Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All book shipments must include the inmate's name and booking number. You can also call 909-708-8371 to get the number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Inmate's Name and Booking Number
High Desert Detention Center
9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301

How, What and Where can you Mail Something to an Inmate in High Desert Detention Center?

Envelopes
The High Desert Detention Center allows regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates. You can send up to 10 photos at a time. There are a large number of restictions that are oulined on the Inmate Mail page. Read all these restrictions completely or it is likely your inmate will never receive your letter.

Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Name and Booking Number
High Desert Detention Center
9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301


Newspapers, Magazines & Books
Local or national newspapers, news, special interest or sports magazines, and soft cover books may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher or a third party service such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Name and Booking Number
High Desert Detention Center
9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301

Care Packages
You can only send a care package of commissary items from icaregifts.

For complete mail policies of what is allowed and what is NOT allowed, pertaining to inmate mail, newspapers, magazines, books or anything else mailed or shipped to an inmate, check out out Inmate Mail Page. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

High Desert Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    High Desert Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for High Desert Detention Center

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in High Desert Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for San Bernardino County.
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• Choose California, then High Desert Detention Center, and then 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 San Bernardino County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in San Bernardino County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in High Desert Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for San Bernardino County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the High Desert Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the High Desert Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-530-9300 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in San Bernardino County?

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