Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Q: Does Sonoma County have bail?

Does Sonoma County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Sonoma County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Sonoma County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sonoma County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Sonoma County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in Sonoma County?

Who can set bail in Sonoma County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Sonoma County California?

When is bail set in Sonoma County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 707-565-1400. 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. Sonoma North County Detention Facility Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Sonoma County?

What happens during booking in Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

What is the booking process like at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? 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 Sonoma 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Sonoma North County Detention Facility will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 707-565-1400 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Sonoma North County Detention Facility booking process take?

How long does the Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

Answer

To search for an inmate in the Sonoma North County 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 North County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility maintains an average of 387 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sonoma North County 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.

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About the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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The Sonoma North County Detention Facility in Sonoma County has a capacity of 250 beds. The facility is considered a regional medium security jail and hosts inmates from multiple counties.

In 2018, the Main Adult Detention Facility had a total capacity of 1,473, with an average length of jail sentences rising to 27 months.

The facility's phone number is 707-565-1400.

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. As of July 1, 2022, the Main Adult Detention Facility personal visitation hours are 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 1:35 pm, and 2:10 pm. On Wednesdays for A-L inmates, visiting times are 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Visitors may confirm visitation hours and plan a visit online.

Phones are located in common areas and permit inmates to contact their support system outside of the jail, improving their mental health and mood and making the building safer. Family or friends who wish to receive calls can create an account and add money online, and will be able to receive calls during the day.

Mail is also one of the ways that they remain in contact with people outside of the jail system, and there are no letters to or from other detention centers permitted. Mail is addressed to the inmate with their full name and ID at:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

... where it will be checked for contraband before being allowed outside of the common area.

Classes and programs run during the day to keep inmates engaged, busy, and learning throughout their incarceration. Support groups and individual counseling are both available, and a medical wing meets the medical needs of inmates. Basic education and GED courses can be taken, and life skills classes and services are offered.

Jail (Main): 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

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Sonoma North County Detention Facility, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Sonoma North County Detention Facility:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 707-565-1400.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in Sonoma County?

If someone is taken to Sonoma North County Detention Facility in Santa Rosa for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 707-565-1400.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Sonoma County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Sonoma County, California, visit the Sonoma North County Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-1400

Appointments are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and can only be made via telephone.
Visitors must call (707) 565-1400 on Tuesday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm to schedule (no same-day sign ups).
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

Sonoma North County Detention Facility offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

Register yourself and all visitors.
Select Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Select your inmate.
Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

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.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

Register yourself and all visitors.
Select Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Select your inmate.
Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Sonoma North County 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 North County 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.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-1400

Inmates housed at the NCDF are allowed one, 60 minute visit per week.
In non-contact visiting for 101, 201, 301 and 501/02, the inmate’s visitors may only use three seats.
Small children (40 inches or smaller) must be held on a visitor’s lap.
Children over 40 inches must occupy a seat and will be counted as a visitor.
In non-contact visiting for 202, 203 and 401, only three visitors may occupy a booth. Rules regarding children for non-contact visiting in these areas are the same as stated above.
All visitors 18 years and older, must have a valid and current state or federal government picture ID. No other forms of identification will be accepted.
Minors (age 17 and under) must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times and may not be left unattended in the lobby.
Convicted felons who wish to visit must have prior written approval.
If you are a recently released inmate of the Detention Division, you must wait 30 days from the day of your release before returning to visit unless you are visiting your spouse.

Non-Contact Visitors for Units 101, 201, 301, 501, 502 MUST sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the start of visiting.
Non-Contact Visitors for Units 202, 203, 401 MUST sign up at least 30 minutes prior to the start of visiting

UNITS	DAY	TIMES
101, 201, 301, 501, 502	SUN	12:30–1:30 PM 2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401	SUN	8:00AM, 9:00AM 10:00AM, 6:00PM 7:00PM, 8:00PM, 9:00PM
202, 203, 401	MON	5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM
202, 203, 401	TUE	5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM
202, 203, 401	WED	5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM
202, 203, 401	THU	5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM
NO VISITS	FRI	N/A
101, 201, 301, 501, 502	SAT	12:30–1:30 PM 2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401	SAT	8:00AM, 9:00AM 10:00AM, 6:00PM 7:00PM, 8:00PM, 9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County 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.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

Answer

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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 North County 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 North County 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 #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Sonoma County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Sonoma County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose California, then choose Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Sonoma County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Sonoma North County 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 North County 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.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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 North County Detention Facility, 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 North County 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 North County 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.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sonoma North County 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 North County 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 #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
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 North County 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 North County 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 #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sonoma North County 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 North County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
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 North County 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.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

Answer

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Search for JailATM services for Sonoma North County Detention Facility.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Sonoma North County Detention Facility.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Sonoma North County 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 North County 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility follow these steps:

Go to JailATM, choose California, then choose Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
Select the products you want shipped to them at Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Sonoma County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Sonoma North County 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 North County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

Answer

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
Select Sonoma North County Detention Facility.
Select your Inmate.
Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

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.

How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
Select Sonoma North County Detention Facility.
Select your Inmate.
Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

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 North County 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.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Sonoma North County 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 North County Detention Facility, 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Sonoma North County 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)

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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

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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 North County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Sonoma County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Sonoma County?

Sonoma County County Jails

Sonoma Main Adult Detention Facility Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Sonoma County Juvenile Facilities

Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Sonoma County Probation Camp

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sonoma County?

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Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Sonoma North County Detention Facility offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmates

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Sonoma North County Detention Facility either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Search for an Inmate in Sonoma County

Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Search for an Inmate in Sonoma County

Sonoma North County Detention Facility

What happens during booking at Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

How do you post bail in Sonoma County?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Sonoma North County Detention Facility offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmates

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Sonoma County

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility by Phone

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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

How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

How to Email an Inmate at the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

Sonoma North County Detention Facility either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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