San Diego County-Kearny Mesa Inmate Mail Policies

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San Diego County-Kearny Mesa Inmate Mail

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please address your mail as follows:

Juvenile's first and last name
Kearny Mesa Detention Facility
2801 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

All mail sent to an inmate at the San Diego County-Kearny Mesa must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.

Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.

Main Phone: 858-694-4500

The information below provides complete instructions regarding the San Diego County-Kearny Mesa Inmate Mail Policies, Mail Instructions, what type of mail is NOT allowed, Rules for Mailing letters, photos, postcards, emailing an inmate, magazines, newspapers, books and packages to San Diego County-Kearny Mesa in San Diego, California.

Follow these instructions exactly to help ensure that your inmate receives his/her mail and not have it thrown away.

The San Diego County-Kearny Mesa has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.

How to address your Inmate's Postcard or Envelope

Inmate's First and Last Name
Juvenile's first and last name
Kearny Mesa Detention Facility
2801 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

All mail sent to an inmate at the San Diego County-Kearny Mesa must include the senders name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.

Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and discarded.

To confirm the mailing address and/or any new policies regarding inmate mail call 858-694-4500 or check the most recent updates on the jail's website by going here.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from San Diego County-Kearny Mesa

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.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in San Diego County-Kearny Mesa

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

Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
Select California.
Select San Diego County-Kearny Mesa
Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 858-694-4500 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link above.
Enter your billing information and send money.
You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the San Diego County-Kearny Mesa

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, check out our Send Money Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in San Diego County-Kearny Mesa

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

Register and/or log in.
Select San Diego County-Kearny Mesa, then your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in San Diego County.
Schedule your visit.

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.