San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp

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San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp Information

The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp houses both male and female inmates who have been assigned there by the Superior Court. There are set times for commitment that include 85 days, 130 days, or 240 days for male young offenders and 120 days for females. This facility accepts youth who are aged 13 years old to 18 years old and has four separate dorms to house them. Programs differ by dorm unit, age, gender, and need. Base Camp Dorm has the youngest male youth, and they are usually 13 to 16, Ascent Dorm is for males 16 to 17, Summit Dorm houses the male juveniles 17 to 18, and the Girls Rehabilitation Facility houses all female young offenders. Upon their admittance each resident is assigned an officer who will assist in choosing the programs suited to that resident and ensure they participate, follow treatment requirements, and get the most from their experience. This camp is part of the Youth Transition Campus which is designed to mimic a college campus with housing units and dorms, as well as classrooms and physical education areas. Mail: 2801 Meadowlark Drive San Diego, CA 92123 Phones: Telephones are available in common areas for youth to call their parents or guardians. Visitation: Visits are one hour each and occur Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 9pm by appointment, weekends 9am to 5pm, all visits require scheduling in advance, and virtual visits that are 30 minutes long are available.

Phone: 858-694-4312

Physical Address:
2861 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp?

To search for an inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 858-694-4312 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Diego County and every other county in California. The San Diego County District Attorney also has a helpful website where you can look up an offender's criminal court case online.

The San Diego County Sheriff provides a resource for looking up Active Arrest Warrants for this county.

San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp Inmate Search

This is a link to all of the city and county jails, and juvenile detention facilities in San Diego County.

The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year San Diego County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 131,780 offenders.

The following charts of San Diego County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the San Diego County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in San Diego County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for San Diego County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp?

After arrest, individuals are processed at San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 858-694-4312.

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Directions / Map to the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in San Diego County?

If someone is taken to San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp in San Diego for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 858-694-4312.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in San Diego County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in San Diego County, California, visit the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp? What is the Schedule?

San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2861 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-694-4312

  • 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 858-694-4312 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 858-694-4312 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp, and what can I send them?

San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp 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:
2861 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2861 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123



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
The San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
2861 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp 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 Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 858-694-4312 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the San Diego County Juvenile Urban Camp? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Diego County?

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