Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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Sonoma North County Detention Facility Information

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility is a 387 bed jail in the city of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 707-565-1400.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 707-565-1400, 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.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sonoma North County Detention Facility at 707-565-1400 to get it.

Phone: 707-565-1400

Physical Address:
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Other Jails and Prisons

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

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

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 Name
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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Directions / Map to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Sonoma County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Sonoma County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

In California, bail can be denied under the following circumstances:

Capital crimes as with murder, acts of violence or threats to another when the evidence given supports the likelihood that the arrested committed the crime or will act upon the threats. Bail can also be denied if terms of parole, mandatory supervision, post-release orders or felony parole are violated. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Sonoma County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond.  This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Sonoma County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.

Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing.

Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Sonoma County California 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.

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.

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.

When is bail set in 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. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Sonoma County California? 

Yes, your attorney can request a bond reduction if the bail had already been set.

In Sonoma County California, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of California could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Sonoma County California?   

Yes, California does offer online bail payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility for more information about the jails in Sonoma County.

What options are there to pay bail in Sonoma County California? 

Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Some accept a credit card with fees. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted.

Go to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility for more information about posting bail in Sonoma County.  

Will I get all my bond money back in California? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.

If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Sonoma County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in California?  

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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Inmate Visitation

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

  • 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 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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Remote Video Visitation

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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Inmate Money Accounts

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 Name
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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Inmate Phone Contact

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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Mailing an Inmate

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 Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
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 AmazonBarnes & 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 Name
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 Name
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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Inmate Commissary

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

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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

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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Inmate Tablets

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

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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