San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

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San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Information

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility is a 760-bed facility based in San Diego, San Diego County, California. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 619-210-0385.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility at 619-210-0385 for assistance.

Phone: 619-210-0385

Physical Address:
446 Alta Rd., Suite 5200
San Diego, CA 92158

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility?

To search for an inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility, 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 619-210-0385 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility maintains an average of 760 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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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About the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility, (EMRF), is situation on 8 acres of land and is located at 446 Alta Rd., Ste. 5200, San Diego, CA 92158. The facility can be contacted by phone at (619) 210-0385. There are 760 inmate beds in six housing units that include spaces for exercise and leisure activities, meals, and educational programming, counseling, training, and rooms for medical-related functions.

Although this is a medium-security jail, the inmates incarcerated here are working towards being prepared to return to the community with greater stability in their lives and with the clear intention of not returning to jail.

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility permits both in-person visits with inmates as well as video visition. Both types of visitation reservations. Details can be found below or at this link.

To search for an inmate at this jail, you can use the Sheriff's search page here.

The following are helpful links to other San Diego County jails.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

After an arrest, the individual is brought to San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility at 619-210-0385.

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Directions / Map to the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in San Diego County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility in San Diego, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 619-210-0385 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in San Diego County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in San Diego County, California, visit the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility? What is the Schedule?

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility in-person Social Visits
619-210-0385

Schedule an In-person Visit

  • In-person social visit reservations can be scheduled by calling 619-210-0385 Wednesday through Sunday, during the hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm.
  • Visitation is available 5 days a week, with no visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  
  • A maximum of 3 visitors, including children, are permitted per visit.
  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent, court appointed guardian or other adult having legal custody.
  • Visitors 18 and over must have valid ID.
  • Social visits are free, and 30 minutes in length.

Central Jail In-Person Visitation Times

 

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY NO VISITS
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS
THURSDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 4:00PM



Schedule a Remote Video Visit

  • Home remote video visitation is available 7 days a week for most housing units.  
  • All Video Calls are free.
  • Video visit reservations can be made by calling 619-210-0385, during the hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm. 
  • Video visits are 30 minutes in length.
  • Visiting schdules can change with no notice.

Register with Securus online prior to calling to make a reservation.




Scheduling Times for Remote Video Visits - 30 Minute Videos

Register with Securus

DAYS TIMES
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility?


Schedule a Remote Video Visit

  • Home remote video visitation is available 7 days a week for most housing units.  
  • All Video Calls are free.
  • Video visit reservations can be made by calling 619-210-0385, during the hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm. 
  • Video visits are 30 minutes in length.
  • Visiting schdules can change with no notice.

Register with Securus online prior to calling to make a reservation.




Scheduling Times for Remote Video Visits - 30 Minute Videos

Register with Securus

DAYS TIMES
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
DAILY 6:00AM - 10:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 619-210-0385 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 Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for San Diego 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 Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility?

All phone calls from San Diego County Sheriff's Department jails are free.

Local, long distance, and international calls are free.

A person can make unlimited phone calls per day.

To give everyone equal opportunity to use the phone, each call will be limited to 15 minutes.

You must first register your inmate with Securus.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility, and what can I send them?

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071



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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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 is to be shipped to the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility
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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility, and what can I purchase?

San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility Commissary and Money Deposits

Friends and family of inmates in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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.





 

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 

Friends and family of inmates in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Every San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility inmate is allowed to send and receive two digital messages per day, each totalling no more than 2,500 text charcters.

Instructions for emailing an inmate

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.

You should see a list with one or more names. Click on the last name of the correct person to view the inmate's page in the Who’s in Jail system
Halfway down the page you will see an envelope icon you can click in order to send a message. Follow the instructions on submitting your email address.
Then open your email account, click on the link and send your message.

How to Email / Text an Inmate in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility

Every San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility inmate is allowed to send and receive two digital messages per day, each totalling no more than 2,500 text charcters.

Instructions for emailing an inmate

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility 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 East Mesa Re-Entry Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-210-0385 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "San Diego East Mesa Re-Entry Facility" is also known as San Diego County Jail - East Mesa Re-Entry Facility.