San Bernardino Central Detention Center

The Official Jail Inmate Roster is the fastest way to find an inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center, check their charges and bond amount, see when they are eligible for visits, or view their mugshot. Prefer to talk to someone? Call the jail at 909-386-0969. For the criminal courts in San Bernardino County or any other California county, use the state’s court finder.

San Bernardino Central Detention Center Inmate Search

Do you have an outstanding warrant in San Bernardino County or anywhere in California? Need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Start by visiting the California Superior Court.

In San Bernardino County, as in every California court, most criminal defendants have a constitutional right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. A California Supreme Court ruling requires judges to consider whether a defendant can afford bail and prohibits holding someone solely because they can’t pay unless no less restrictive option would protect public safety or ensure a court appearance. Under Rule 4.101, whether a defendant wants a jury trial cannot factor into the bail amount.

To find out how much bail an inmate needs, call the San Bernardino Central Detention Center at 909-386-0969. You can also look up the San Bernardino County bail schedule yourself if you know the charge. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.

The San Bernardino Central Detention Center is licensed for 930 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in California turn over their population on this schedule:

• At least 35-40% monthly
• Another 25-30% every 90 days
• Another 15-20% every six months
• About 8-9% remain six to twelve months

Offenders held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the San Bernardino County facilities much longer.

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

What are the bail options in San Bernardino County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to San Bernardino Central Detention Center in San Bernardino for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 909-386-0969 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 909-386-0969.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in San Bernardino County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in San Bernardino County, California, see the San Bernardino Central Detention Center Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

San Bernardino Central Detention Center on site VISITATION SCHEDULE

630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

Jail Phone 909-386-0969 / 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

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

San Bernardino Central Detention Center on site VISITATION SCHEDULE

630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

Jail Phone 909-386-0969 / 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.
• 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in San Bernardino Central Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in San Bernardino County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select California.
• Select San Bernardino Central Detention Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 909-386-0969 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the San Bernardino Central Detention Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for San Bernardino County.

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center?

How does an Inmate at San Bernardino Central Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

Inmates at San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center Lobby Kiosk.  Visa, Mastercard and Cash only.
• Bringing a money order to the the San Bernardino Central Detention Center. US Postal Service or Western Union money orders only.
• Mailing a money order to the the San Bernardino Central Detention Center. US Postal Service or Western Union money orders only.
  Inmate's Name and Booking Number
  San Bernardino Central Detention Center
  630 East Rialto Avenue
  San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center, and what can I send them?

What Kind of Mail can San Bernardino Central Detention Center Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central 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
San Bernardino Central Detention Center
630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

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 San Bernardino Central 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
San Bernardino Central Detention Center
630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

How, What and Where can you Mail Something to an Inmate in San Bernardino Central Detention Center?

Envelopes
The San Bernardino Central 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
San Bernardino Central Detention Center
630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

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
San Bernardino Central Detention Center
630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0025

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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

San Bernardino Central 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.    San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for San Bernardino County.
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• Choose California, then San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the San Bernardino Central 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 San Bernardino Central Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-386-0969 for further assistance.

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

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