San Diego South Bay Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 619-213-1433 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility maintains an average of 386 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Diego South Bay Detention 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

San Diego South Bay Detention Facility in-person Social Visits
619-213-1433

Schedule an In-person Visit

• In-person social visit reservations can be scheduled by calling 619-213-1433 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.

San Diego South Bay Detention Facility In-Person Visitation Times

• Register by calling 619-213-1433, during the hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm. 
• Make sure you know your inmate's unit prior to calling.
• Reservations must be made one day in advance.
• Check in 30 minutes in advance of visit.
• EACH UNIT IS GIVEN CERTAIN TIME SLOTS ON CERTAIN DAYS (click)

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 619-213-1433, 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

San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 619-213-1433, 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Diego South Bay Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in San Diego South Bay Detention 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.
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• Select California.
• Select San Diego South Bay Detention Facility
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 619-213-1433 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

San Diego South Bay Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071

San Diego South Bay Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Booking #
San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

San Diego South Bay Detention Facility Commissary and Money Deposits

Friends and family of inmates in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility 

Friends and family of inmates in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Diego South Bay Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Every San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility

Every San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the San Diego South Bay Detention 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 South Bay Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 619-213-1433 for further assistance.

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