Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed)
The Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) is located at:
446 Alta Rd., Suite 5300
San Diego, CA 92158
Go to this page for other jails in San Diego County, jails in neighboring counties, and local police jails and juvenile detention centers for young offenders under age 18 in this county.
Unlike the California Department of Corrections, where inmates are sent once convicted of a crime and sentenced to a period of more than a year, the San Diego County Jail System is populated by short-term offenders; those who have just been arrested and awaiting to be bonded out by friends or family, those who cannot afford or get bailed and are awaiting trial, or those who have already been convicted of a crime and sentenced to a term of less than one year. Many of the latter inmates become ‘workers’, who can reduce their sentence by performing jail maintenance or working in the kitchen. An upside to being a worker is they also get paid a small stipend so when they get released, they have a few dollars in their pocket.
When an inmate is convicted and sentenced to a year or more, they are transferred to the California Department of Corrections or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Inmates that are convicted of a misdemeanor and/or sentenced to less than one year of a state crime serve their time in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
Illegal immigrants convicted of a state or federal crime will first do their time, then may be transferred into ICE custody for deportation.
Friends and family of inmates in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) can purchase commissary online and have that shipped directly to an inmate.
Commissary items range from snacks to hygeine products to stationary. You can even deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own items.
To learn everything you need to know about how to deposit money for an inmate, purchase commissary for them, and limits to how much you can deposit, check out our Inmate Money Page.
For inmates receiving mail in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) 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, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed):
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
San Diego Central Jail
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
Every Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) inmate is allowed to send and receive two digital messages per day, each totalling no more than 2,500 text charcters.
Search for the inmate on Who’s in Jail site using the incarcerated person’s name. To prevent conflicts in spelling, you may search using only the first two letters of the first and last name.
Next, do the Captcha code to verify you are not a bot.
For complete instructions on how to exchange emails with an inmate in the San Diego Corrections system, check out our Inmate Email page.
Friends and family of inmates in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) can purchase commissary online and have that shipped directly to an inmate.
Commissary items range from snacks to hygeine products to stationary. You can even deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own items.
To learn everything you need to know about how to purchase commissary for an inmate, and limits to how much you can deposit, check out our Commissary Page.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in San Diego 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 schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:
To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.
Gone are the days where Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) supervised their own phone system, mail system, visitation, commissary and inmate money deposit systems. Jails throughout the United States are now partnering with high tech companies to provide and manage these servives for them and the jail in San Diego County is no different.
Everything from video calls, to messages to visitation, and even digital mail and money deposits can be done from your home computer or personal device. Inmates in Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed), if they don't already, will soon have their own personal tablets for watching movies, TV shows, access to educational and and legal information, and more.
As Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) adds these services, JAILEXCHANGE will add them to our pages, helping you access the services and answering your questions about how to use them and what they cost.
You can check out this information now by going to the: Family Info page, Visit Inmate page, Inmate Mail page, Inmate Phone page, Send Money page, Inmate Bail page, Mugshots page, Text/Email an Inmate page, Commissary page, Remote Visits page, or the Tablet Rental page.
Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed)
| STATE | COUNTY | BEDS |
|---|---|---|
| California | San Diego | 300 |
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
446 Alta Rd., Suite 5300
San Diego, CA 92158
TELEPHONE NUMBER
INMATE MAIL
Inmate's First and Last Name
446 Alta Rd., Suite 5300
San Diego, CA 92158
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How many inmates are in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California?
There are 300 inmates in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California. While that is what they are approved to have incarcerated at any one time, they have on occasion had to add additional beds, even having inmates sleep on the floor when overcrowding becomes an issue. When possible, Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) will temporarily transfer some inmates to a neighboring facility, or if necessary, release some offenders from custody. Learn more about how to search for a specific inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
How many people get arrested and booked into the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California every year?
In 2021, a total of 6000 offenders were booked into the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California. That is less than previous years, mostly due to restrictions related to the COVID pandemic. As of April 2022, the number of arrests and bookings are returning to normal, which means they are running higher than 2021. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
How many people work at the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California?
The Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) maintains a staff of approximately 75. Staff positions include correction officers, maintenance, clerical, kitchen workers and management. California law allows for inmates to work alongside the paid staff during their incarceration, saving the facility money. Even though the inmates are paid, the cost is less than 15% of what a normal worker from the outside would be paid.
Does the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California have an inmate search or jail roster to see who is in custody?
Yes, the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California has an Inmate Search Roster feature. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). When you get to this page click on the big green button that reads 'OFFICIAL Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) INMATE LIST'. After clicking on the link, type in the offender's name and then click 'search'. You can always call and speak to someone on the staff at 619-531-3200 if you are have further questions. In most cases the Inmate Roster provides information about the inmate's bond, criminal charges, mugshot, and even their release date, as long as they are not being sent to a California prison or the US Bureau of Prisons to serve a sentence that is longer than one year.
What is the address and phone number of the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) in California?
The Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) address and phone number is:
446 Alta Rd., Suite 5300
San Diego, CA 92158. Their phone number is 619-531-3200.
To find out the address for sending an inmate mail, sending newspapers, magazines or care packages, learn more about how to mail an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
Where do I found out all the inmate services at Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed), such as visitation policy and schedule, how the inmate phone system works, emailing an inmate, and sending them money to buy things in commissary?
Here is where you get direct access to all the information you need for Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed) inmate services: Learn more about how to visit an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). Learn more about how to get phone calls from an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). Learn more about how to send money to an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). Learn more about how to mail an inmate and what's allowed in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed). Learn more about inmate commissary in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
How do I bail or bond an inmate out of the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed)?
Call 619-531-3200 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule. You will either have to pay a cash bail, or put up a private, surety or a property bond to guarantee to the court that the defendant will return on their assigned court date. Learn more about how to bail or bond out an inmate in the Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed).
This facility, known as "Facility 8 Jail (temporarily closed)" is also known as San Diego County Facility 8 Jail.
