Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Information

The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex is a 2600 bed jail in the city of Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 408-957-5300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 408-957-5300

Physical Address:
701 South Abel Street
Milpitas, CA 95035

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Santa Clara County Department of Corrections
Elmwood Complex
701 South Abel St.
Milpitas, CA 95035

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Santa Clara County Department of Corrections
Elmwood Complex
701 South Abel St.
Milpitas, CA 95035

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

To search for an inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, 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 408-957-5300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Santa Clara County and every other county in California.

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Inmate Search

The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex maintains an average of 2600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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 Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 90,100 offenders.

The following charts of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Santa Clara County and California state prisons, click the button below.
Santa Clara County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Santa Clara County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/29/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 199 5.81%
Black 175 5.11%
Hispanic or Latino 1,353 39.47%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 62 1.81%
Asian 1,503 43.84%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 68 1.98%
Other 68 1.98%
Total 3,428 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Clara County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/29/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 566 16.51%
Felony (2rd Degree) 764 22.29%
Felony (1st Degree) 381 11.11%
State Jail Felony 268 7.82%
Felony (Uncategorized) 1,024 29.87%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 425 12.40%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Clara County Inmate Sex - 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 3,048 88.91%
Female 380 11.09%
Total 3,428 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Clara County Inmate Age - 3/29/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 17 0.50%
18-20 146 4.26%
21-24 305 8.90%
25-30 808 23.57%
31-35 447 13.04%
36-40 687 20.04%
41-45 291 8.49%
46-50 266 7.76%
51-55 214 6.24%
56-60 170 4.96%
61-65 55 1.60%
66-75 22 0.64%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 3,428 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, California Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex in Santa Clara County, California has 2,600 beds although overcrowding can exceed the bed count by a few hundred. It holds male inmates who are under minimum-security and medium-security supervision overseen by 265 Correctional Officers. The facility was established in 1984. The physical address for the jail is 701 South Abel Street, Milpitas, CA 95035. To contact the jail by phone, call 408-957-5300.

To confirm whether a friend or family member has been arrested and processed into Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, you can use the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Inmate Finder. The finder allows you to search for an inmate a few different ways: using their Booking Number (CEN Number), their Person File Number (PFN Number), their legal name and their Date of Birth or their Booking Date. To use the Finder, click on Inmate Search.

If you want to visit your friend or loved one, you first have to register online, or you can mail in a Visitor Registration form. You only have to register once, and once you've completed your registration, you will wait to receive an e-mail granting you permission. If you don't have an e-mail address, you can call after one week to see if you have been approved. For complete information about how the registration works, scroll down or click on Visits.

The average length of stay in Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex is between 75 and 201 days, depending upon the severity of the crime committed. If your friend or loved one is held there, you'll be able to visit them twice in one week for a half hour each time. You can't double up--you can only have a single visit on one day. You have to be sure to schedule your visit first, and you have to do that at least 24 hours in advance. If you want to schedule a visit for the future, you can do so a maximum of three weeks in advance. The schedule is a little complicated, and this facility has a lot of rules that you must pay attention to, so it's best if you really understand how to schedule a visit and what will be required of you. You can find all of that by scrolling down or by clicking on Visits.

It may be that your situation allows you to stay in touch regularly and help your inmate with their legal, their accounts, and their finances. Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex procedures for doing that can be found on Mail, Phone, Money, Bail, e-mail, Commissary, and Tablet rental.

If you want to learn more about the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, you can follow them on their Facebook Page. They oversee this jail and others in the County.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, call the jail’s booking line at 408-957-5300.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Santa Clara County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Santa Clara County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Santa Clara County and other California and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex? What is the Schedule?

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex VISITATION SCHEDULE, POLICIES & GUIDELINES

Men's Visitation Entrance is located at:
945 Thompson Street
Milpitas, CA 95035

Visitation Questions: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–4:30 pm - 408-957-5900

REGISTRATION and APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Everyone wishing to visit a Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex inmate must first register and apply for permission.
  • If you are unable to register online, you must print out, and fill in this form, them mail it in to:
    Department of Correction Elmwood Complex
    Attn: Visiting Office
    701 South Abel St.
    Milpitas, CA 95035
  • The Online Visitor Registration (OVR) system approval process may take up to seven business days to complete. A valid email address must be provided in order for you to receive notification of your application’s approval status.   
    If you do not have a valid email address, call 408-808-2804, after a seven-day waiting period, to check on your application status. Responses by telephone may be delayed.  
  • Scoll down for the section that is titled Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Visitation Application Process for further instructions, as well as reasons for denial, and the appeal process.
  • If you are already registered at one facility, even if it was at a previous time, you can use the same registration to schedule visits here.

INMATE VISITS - Read carefully!

  • Inmates may have up to two 30-minute visits per week and one visit per day (Sunday being the first day of the week), space permitting.
  • Up to two (2) adults may visit. The visits are shared (both adults enter at the same time).
  • Check in is 45 minutes before the scheduled visit. 
  • Adult visitors must have a government picture ID.
  • Children who are 18 years or older will be counted as adults and must have their own account/register in the OVR system.
  • Children must be biologically related to the Adult visitor or the inmate.
    A reasonable number of children may visit as long as they are constantly supervised and remain well behaved.  
    An original and/or notarized birth certificate is required for each child at the time of each visit. 
  • Visitors may bring in one car key, and if with infant – one diaper, a reasonable amount of wipes and one pre-mixed formula/white milk bottle per child. 
  • Don't wear jewelry, a bra with a metal wire, or any metal, as you have to pass through a metal detector.

M2, M3, M4, M5, M8 VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY STARTING TIMES
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
TUESDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
THURSDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
FRIDAY 8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
SATURDAY NO VISITS

MINIMUM CAMP VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY STARTING TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00 am–8:30 am
9:00 am–9:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
1:00 pm–1:30 pm
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
4:00 pm–4:30 pm
MONDAY NO VISITS
TUESDAY NO VISITS
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS
THURSDAY NO VISITS
FRIDAY NO VISITS
SATURDAY 8:00 am–8:30 am
9:00 am–9:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
1:00 pm–1:30 pm
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
4:00 pm–4:30 pm

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex requires all visitors to register prior to visiting an inmate. 

Your application, meaning you, will be reviewed by staff, who will ether approve you or deny you the right to visit an inmate.

Reasons for denial to visit an inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex:

  • You were in our custody within the past 60 days.
  • You have an open or pending court case.
  • You have been convicted of a felony and served time in state prison. It is a felony to be on jail grounds without written consent from the Commander (California Penal Code 4571).
  • You were convicted of a misdemeanor within the past 3 years.
  • You have a No Contact Restraining Order involving the inmate you wish to visit.
  • You are on probation or parole.
  • You have an active warrant.
  • You are currently out on bail for an open or pending court case.
  • You have previous convictions for violence, assaultive behavior, sexual offenses or offenses committed while in custody.
  • Any other factor that causes the Sheriff’s Office to deem granting visitation a risk to facility and staff safety and security.
  • Approval or denial of any visitor is at the discretion of jail administration.

The Santa Clara County Jail Staff can't give you the reason you were denied, but if any of the reasons apply to you but believe you should be given special consideration, you can request reconsideration by writing a letter with explanation to:
Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Jail Commander
County of Santa Clara | Office of the Sheriff | Custody Bureau
150 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, California 95110

In your letter please include your full name, date of birth, driver’s license / ID#, your current address, telephone number. These are the instructions for writing a letter to the Facility Commander 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex VISITATION SCHEDULE, POLICIES & GUIDELINES

Men's Visitation Entrance is located at:
945 Thompson Street
Milpitas, CA 95035

Visitation Questions: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am–12:00 pm, 1:00 pm–4:30 pm - 408-957-5900

REGISTRATION and APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Everyone wishing to visit a Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex inmate must first register and apply for permission.
  • If you are unable to register online, you must print out, and fill in this form, them mail it in to:
    Department of Correction Elmwood Complex
    Attn: Visiting Office
    701 South Abel St.
    Milpitas, CA 95035
  • The Online Visitor Registration (OVR) system approval process may take up to seven business days to complete. A valid email address must be provided in order for you to receive notification of your application’s approval status.   
    If you do not have a valid email address, call 408-808-2804, after a seven-day waiting period, to check on your application status. Responses by telephone may be delayed.  
  • Scoll down for the section that is titled Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Visitation Application Process for further instructions, as well as reasons for denial, and the appeal process.
  • If you are already registered at one facility, even if it was at a previous time, you can use the same registration to schedule visits here.

INMATE VISITS - Read carefully!

  • Inmates may have up to two 30-minute visits per week and one visit per day (Sunday being the first day of the week), space permitting.
  • Up to two (2) adults may visit. The visits are shared (both adults enter at the same time).
  • Check in is 45 minutes before the scheduled visit. 
  • Adult visitors must have a government picture ID.
  • Children who are 18 years or older will be counted as adults and must have their own account/register in the OVR system.
  • Children must be biologically related to the Adult visitor or the inmate.
    A reasonable number of children may visit as long as they are constantly supervised and remain well behaved.  
    An original and/or notarized birth certificate is required for each child at the time of each visit. 
  • Visitors may bring in one car key, and if with infant – one diaper, a reasonable amount of wipes and one pre-mixed formula/white milk bottle per child. 
  • Don't wear jewelry, a bra with a metal wire, or any metal, as you have to pass through a metal detector.

M2, M3, M4, M5, M8 VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY STARTING TIMES
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
TUESDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
THURSDAY 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
FRIDAY 8:00 pm–8:30 pm
9:00 pm–9:30 pm
10:00 pm–10:30 pm
SATURDAY NO VISITS

MINIMUM CAMP VISITING SCHEDULE

DAY STARTING TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00 am–8:30 am
9:00 am–9:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
1:00 pm–1:30 pm
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
4:00 pm–4:30 pm
MONDAY NO VISITS
TUESDAY NO VISITS
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS
THURSDAY NO VISITS
FRIDAY NO VISITS
SATURDAY 8:00 am–8:30 am
9:00 am–9:30 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
1:00 pm–1:30 pm
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
3:00 pm–3:30 pm
4:00 pm–4:30 pm

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex requires all visitors to register prior to visiting an inmate. 

Your application, meaning you, will be reviewed by staff, who will ether approve you or deny you the right to visit an inmate.

Reasons for denial to visit an inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex:

  • You were in our custody within the past 60 days.
  • You have an open or pending court case.
  • You have been convicted of a felony and served time in state prison. It is a felony to be on jail grounds without written consent from the Commander (California Penal Code 4571).
  • You were convicted of a misdemeanor within the past 3 years.
  • You have a No Contact Restraining Order involving the inmate you wish to visit.
  • You are on probation or parole.
  • You have an active warrant.
  • You are currently out on bail for an open or pending court case.
  • You have previous convictions for violence, assaultive behavior, sexual offenses or offenses committed while in custody.
  • Any other factor that causes the Sheriff’s Office to deem granting visitation a risk to facility and staff safety and security.
  • Approval or denial of any visitor is at the discretion of jail administration.

The Santa Clara County Jail Staff can't give you the reason you were denied, but if any of the reasons apply to you but believe you should be given special consideration, you can request reconsideration by writing a letter with explanation to:
Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Jail Commander
County of Santa Clara | Office of the Sheriff | Custody Bureau
150 W. Hedding Street
San Jose, California 95110

In your letter please include your full name, date of birth, driver’s license / ID#, your current address, telephone number. These are the instructions for writing a letter to the Facility Commander 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select California.
  • Select Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 408-957-5300 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Santa Clara 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, and what can I send them?

Postcards

The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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.

Envelopes

The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, but all mail must be mailed through the United States Postal Service. If mailed through another carrier such as UPS or Fed Ex it will be rejected.

To confirm that the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex still allows letters in envelopes call 408-957-5300 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.

Address the envelope as follows:

Santa Clara County Department of Correction

Elmwood Complex

Inmate Name/Booking Number/PIN (Click here to locate the number)

701 South Abel Street

Milpitas, CA 95035

 

You must also write a complete return address on the envelope.

Newspapers

Inmate at this jail can have newspaper subscriptions as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher and include all of the above required information.

Magazines

This jail allows inmates to receive magazine subscriptions that are mailed directly from the publisher to the jail. Magazines cannot contain nudity, pornography, obscenity or the promotion of drug use or violence.

Books

Books can be sent to inmates but must be soft-cover. In addition, they must come directly from the publisher, not a bookstore or a private party.

Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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.

To confirm that the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 408-957-5300.

Care packages

Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.

When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.

Call 408-957-5300 or click here or here to see if the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, and what can I purchase?

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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.    Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex

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

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Santa Clara County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Santa Clara County.
  • Choose California, then Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Santa Clara County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Santa Clara County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Santa Clara County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Santa Clara County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 408-957-5300 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Santa Clara County

What are the other City and County Jails in Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County County Jails
Santa Clara County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara San Benito Merced Santa Cruz San Mateo Alameda Stanislaus
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/29/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/29/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Elmwood Men's Correctional Complex" is also known as Elmwood Correctional Facility for Men - Santa Clara County, Santa Clara County Criminal Court, Elmwood Correctional Facility , Elmwood Correctional Facility , California, Santa Clara.