Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
Within Sonoma County the Probation Department has two juvenile facilities in operation. The Juvenile Hall and the Probation Camp both serve different purposes and house youth who are at different places in their journey through the juvenile justice system. The Sonoma County Juvenile Hall is located within Santa Rosa and opened operations in 2005. There are a variety of housing types and spaces, allowing for youth of all risk levels and security needs to be housed at the facility in a safe and secure manner. With direct supervision the officers throughout the facility are in the units with the youth directly, and each pod has programs that are best suited to the residents in that space, allowing for each individual to get the treatments and services that they require. Behavior management is used to encourage responsibility and growth, schooling is provided by the local school board, medical care, mental health care, couseling, and other services are provided that offer young offenders an opportunity to learn different responses, make better choices, and to take responsibility for their decisions. Drug and alcohol treatment are provided as needed, art classes, book clubs, and fitness programs run regularly, and youth are encouraged to explore their interests. Mail: Mail is delivered through the US Postal Service and is not permitted to be dropped off in any other way. There is no limit to the amount of mail they may receive, but all mail is checked for contraband. Phones: There are phones available within the housing units that allow youth to call their parents or guardians, but incoming phone calls ae not permitted and only approved phone numbers can be contacted. Visitation: Visits are a key part of the rehabilitation of any juvenile offender, and for this reason visiting hours are provided regularly. Parents and guardians are permitted visits and can contact the facility to schedule a time during visiting hours for that housing unit.Inmate Services
Phone
707-565-6300Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
7425 Rancho Los Guilicos Road Dept. A
Santa Rosa, CA 95409-6595
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To track down an inmate in the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall, search the Official Jail Inmate Roster. It shows their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. You can also call 707-565-6300 for more details. Need a courthouse? Look up the criminal courts for Sonoma County or any other California county.
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Inmate Search
For questions about an arrest warrant in Sonoma County or anywhere in California, or about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, begin with the California Superior Court.
The California Constitution gives most criminal defendants in Sonoma County a right to pretrial release on bail, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has ruled that judges must consider a defendant’s ability to pay, and that holding someone only because they can’t afford bail is unconstitutional unless no less restrictive condition would protect public safety or ensure their return to court. Rule 4.101 also bars judges from considering a defendant’s request for a jury trial.
The simplest way to find an offender’s bail is to call the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall at 707-565-6300. If you know the crime they’ve been accused of, you can also check the Sonoma County bail schedule. Bail in this county can be paid with cash, a surety bond, or a property bond.
The Sonoma County Juvenile Hall is licensed for 100 inmates, but weekends in particular often bring in more offenders than that. At most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of the population turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% remaining six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because it takes time to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Sonoma County facilities much longer.
Sonoma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,840 offenders each year.
- Main Adult Facility: 707-565-1400
- Adult Detention Alternatives: 707-578-6042
- Adult Probation: 707-565-2149
- Dispatch: 707-565-2121
- District Attorney: 707-565-2311
- Juvenile Probation: 707-565-6229
- North County Adult Facility: 707-565-1400
- Public Defender: 707-565-2791
- Sheriff: 707-565-2511
How booking works at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Sonoma County Juvenile Hall for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Sonoma County Juvenile Hall at 707-565-6300.
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall 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 Sonoma County Juvenile Hall, 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 Sonoma County Juvenile Hall 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 Sonoma County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-6300 for further assistance.
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The Sonoma County Juvenile Hall serves the following cities and towns of Sonoma County: Cloverdale, Cotati, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Sonoma and Windsor.