San Luis Obispo County Jail

Looking for someone in the San Luis Obispo County Jail? The official inmate roster lets you search by name and review their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot. Or call the jail at 805-781-4600 and ask. You can also find courthouse locations for San Luis Obispo County and the rest of California’s counties.

San Luis Obispo County Jail Inmate Search

Want to find out whether there’s a warrant for your arrest in San Luis Obispo County or anywhere in California? Need details on a court case involving a friend or relative? The California Superior Court is a good starting point.

The California Constitution gives most criminal defendants in San Luis Obispo County and across the state a right to bail before trial, except in certain capital and violent felony cases. In a 2021 ruling, the California Supreme Court held that judges must take a defendant’s ability to pay into account and may not hold someone solely because they can’t afford bail unless no less restrictive alternative will protect the public or ensure they appear in court. Rule 4.101 also bars judges from considering whether the defendant has requested a jury trial.

Calling the San Luis Obispo County Jail at 805-781-4600 is the quickest way to find out an inmate’s bail. As long as you know the crime they’re accused of, you can also look up the San Luis Obispo County bail schedule yourself. This county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds.

The San Luis Obispo County Jail has a licensed capacity of 525 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Most city and county jails in California see at least 35-40% of their inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county can remain in one of the San Luis Obispo County facilities far longer.

Approximately 12,940 offenders are arrested and detained by San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agencies every year.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail? What is the Schedule?

San Luis Obispo County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1585 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-781-4600

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• An inmate may have 2 one-hour visits per week. The visiting week is Sunday through Saturday.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• A maximum of one adult is allowed per an On-site video session. Children may accompany the adult.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S JAIL

San Luis Obispo County HONOR FARM

• Each inmate is allowed up to thre adult visitors at a time, and a reasonable number of children.
• Visitors are allowed to briefly kiss and embrace inmates when greeting, and then again while leaving.
• Visitors and inmates are allowed to hold hands above the table while sitting across from each other.

San Luis Obispo County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

San Luis Obispo County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.

Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select San Luis Obispo County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail?

San Luis Obispo County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1585 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-781-4600

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• An inmate may have 2 one-hour visits per week. The visiting week is Sunday through Saturday.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• A maximum of one adult is allowed per an On-site video session. Children may accompany the adult.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S JAIL

San Luis Obispo County HONOR FARM

• Each inmate is allowed up to thre adult visitors at a time, and a reasonable number of children.
• Visitors are allowed to briefly kiss and embrace inmates when greeting, and then again while leaving.
• Visitors and inmates are allowed to hold hands above the table while sitting across from each other.

San Luis Obispo County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in San Luis Obispo County Jail

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

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select California.
• Select San Luis Obispo County Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 805-781-4600 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 Luis Obispo County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for San Luis Obispo County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the San Luis Obispo County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, and what can I send them?

San Luis Obispo County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Luis Obispo County Jail 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 Luis Obispo County Jail 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 & Identification Number
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification Number
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405

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 Luis Obispo County Jail 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 Luis Obispo County Jail 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 & Identification Number
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405

San Luis Obispo County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the San Luis Obispo County Jail 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 Luis Obispo County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification Number
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405

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 Luis Obispo County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, and what can I purchase?

San Luis Obispo County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    San Luis Obispo County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for San Luis Obispo County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in San Luis Obispo County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for San Luis Obispo County.
• 
• Choose California, then San Luis Obispo County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in San Luis Obispo County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in San Luis Obispo County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for San Luis Obispo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

San Luis Obispo County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the San Luis Obispo County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in San Luis Obispo County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Jail follow these steps:

San Luis Obispo County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {San Luis Obispo County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the San Luis Obispo County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in San Luis Obispo County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for San Luis Obispo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the San Luis Obispo County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

San Luis Obispo County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the San Luis Obispo County Jail

San Luis Obispo County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4600 for further assistance.

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