Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility is a 1473-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 707-565-1400.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility at 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Phone: 707-565-1400
Physical Address:
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult 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 707-565-1400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Sonoma County and every other county in California.
Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility maintains an average of 1473 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sonoma Main Adult 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 Sonoma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 39,680 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, or (MADF), in Sonoma County has a capacity of 1,473, with an expansion opened in 1997 to provide additional housing.
The facility contains a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 790 inmates.
The facility can be contacted by phone at 707-565-1400.
Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility has visitation hours from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. On Wednesdays, the visiting times are 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:10 pm and 2:20 pm. The other days of the week have visitation times of 1:00 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:25 pm. Visitation can be confirmed and scheduled online.
There is also access to phones in common areas so inmates may make outgoing calls to friends and family, which can be funded online.
While incarcerated inmates will receive all basic care and needs including three healthy meals each day, clean laundry, a clean facility, secure housing that is created to be safe for both staff and inmates, and access to contact with their families. Classes are held that will improve basic adult education as well as provide space to learn new life skills each day, and recreational activities are provided to keep inmates engaged and busy throughout their incarceration.
Release programs also aid in finding jobs, housing, and other services when preparing for release, to ease the transition back into the community.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility 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 Main Adult Detention Facility:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility at 707-565-1400.
After being arrested and booked into Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility in Santa Rosa, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 707-565-1400 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Sonoma County, California, visit the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-1400
Maximum of two individuals per visit. Personal Visitation days occur on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Visits are 30 minutes.
Inmates only allowed one visit per visitation day.
Visitors must arrive and check in 20 minutes prior to their visit.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:05pm, 8:45pm |
| SUNDAY | 9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:05pm, 8:45pm |
| MONDAY | 9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:05pm, 8:45pm |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility?
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-1400
| INMATES | DAY | TIME |
| Inmates with Last Name of M - Z |
SUN | 10:15AM, 11:00AM 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3:00PM, 4:25PM, 7:00PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:15PM, 9:50PM |
| Inmates with Last Name of A - L |
MON | 10:15AM, 11:00AM 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3:00PM, 4:25PM, 7:00PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:15PM, 9:50PM |
| Inmates with Last Name of M - Z |
TUE | 10:15AM, 11:00AM 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3:00PM, 4:25PM, 7:00PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:15PM, 9:50PM |
| Inmates with Last Name of A - L |
WED | 10:15AM, 11:00AM 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3:00PM |
| Inmates with Last Name of M - Z |
WED | 4:25PM, 7:00PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:15PM, 9:50PM |
| NO VISITS | THU | N/A |
| NO VISITS | FRI | N/A |
| Inmates with Last Name of A - L |
SAT | 10:15AM, 11:00AM 1:00PM, 1:40PM, 2:20PM, 3:00PM, 4:25PM, 7:00PM, 7:45PM, 8:30PM, 9:15PM, 9:50PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Sonoma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility 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 Main Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sonoma Main Adult 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 Sonoma Main Adult 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 & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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 Sonoma Main Adult 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 Sonoma Main Adult 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 & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
For inmates receiving mail in the Sonoma Main Adult 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 Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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 Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sonoma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message. These can only be sent from the GTL app. (iphone, Android)
The cost to send messages and photos is approximately $1.00, and videos are $3.00.
If you have any questions, call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249.
Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility
You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message.
For all the information you need to know regarding using GTL to send messages, photos and videos, how much it costs, tips and guidelines and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility, such as:
Free services are already available for use on the device at Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What It Costs
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.
2. In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
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 Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Sonoma County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sonoma County?
This facility, known as "Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility" is also known as Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility, Sonoma County Jail, Main Adult Detention, Sonoma County Jail, Main Adult Detention, California, Sonoma.