Monroe Detention Center

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Monroe Detention Center

Looking for inmate information? The 455-bed Monroe Detention Center is available 24 hours a day at 530-668-5245.

People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.

The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.

Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Monroe Detention Center at 530-668-5245.

Phone

530-668-5245

Physical address

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
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Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140A Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140A Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Other Jails and Prisons

The Monroe Detention Center makes its roster available online. Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate, review their charges and bond, check visiting eligibility, and view their mugshot, or call the jail at 530-668-5245. California also lets you look up the courts in Yolo County and every other county in the state.

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Search

Do you need to know whether you have a warrant in Yolo County or anywhere else in California? Or are you looking for information on a court case involving a friend or relative? Begin with the California Superior Court.

In California, including Yolo County, criminal defendants generally have a constitutional right to bail before trial, with limited exceptions for capital cases and certain violent felonies. The California Supreme Court requires judges to consider whether a defendant can afford the bail they set, and to use less restrictive release conditions where those would ensure public safety and the defendant’s return to court. Under Rule 4.101, whether the defendant has asked for a jury trial cannot affect the bail amount.

You can find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Monroe Detention Center at 530-668-5245. If you already know the charge, the Yolo County bail schedule will show the standard amount. Bail here can be paid in cash, through a surety bond, or with a property bond.

Licensed for 455 inmates, the Monroe Detention Center often has to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. A typical city or county jail turns over at least 35-40% of its population every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% staying between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because it takes longer to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Yolo County facilities much longer.

Yolo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,900 offenders each year.

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Every arrest in Yolo County, whether it happens in Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland or the unincorporated areas, ends up at the Monroe Detention Center, 140A Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776. The jail is run by the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office, and its main line is (530) 668-5245 (668-JAIL). The Sheriff’s non-emergency number is (530) 666-8282. Monroe opened in 1988 and is a medium- to maximum-security jail. It has 345 beds after its 2018 expansion and holds men and women both before and after sentencing. It offers medical, mental health and dental care, along with education and vocational programs. Next door, the Leinberger Memorial Center opened in 1992 as a 142-bed jail for lower-level sentenced inmates. It is named for Deputy Walter J. Leinberger, who was killed in the line of duty in 1943. Starting in 2015 it was rebuilt as a 180-bed facility with state SB 863 funding, but the Sheriff’s Office says no one is housed in the new building yet because of staffing shortages. For now, everyone in custody is held at Monroe.

To check whether someone has been booked, use the “See Who’s Been Booked in Jail” page at yolocountysheriff.com or call Monroe Records at (530) 668-5245. Copies of the past week’s arrest reports are also posted on the press board in the Monroe lobby. A person held in custody must see a judge within 48 hours of arrest, not counting Sundays and holidays (Penal Code §825).

California’s Constitution guarantees bail for most charges. The exceptions are capital crimes, certain violent or sexual-assault felonies, and serious felony threats, and judges put public safety first (Art. I, §12 and §28(f)(3)). The Yolo County Superior Court’s bail schedule (Penal Code §1269b) is only a starting point. A judge can change the amount or release the person on their own recognizance or with pretrial supervision, and In re Humphrey (2021) requires the judge to consider what the person can pay. Bail can be posted in cash, as a property bond, or through a licensed bail agent. Call the jail at (530) 668-5245 for the amount and the payment it accepts. For a case that’s already filed, criminal matters are heard at the Yolo County Superior Court courthouse, 1000 Main Street, Woodland. Call the criminal clerk there before you go, and bring the case number. If you suspect a warrant, call the Sheriff’s Office or a defense attorney before turning yourself in.

In-person visits are held every day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Each person gets one 30-minute visit a week with up to two visitors. Sign-ups are taken by phone at (530) 668-5245 from 7:00 a.m. until midnight the day before. You can only book within the same week, and a cancelled visit still counts as that week’s visit. Arrive 30 minutes early with a valid U.S. government photo ID or passport, and leave everything except your ID and one car key in the car. Late arrivals are cancelled. Hats, sunglasses, scarves, sleeveless shirts, short skirts or shorts, low-cut tops and see-through clothing are not allowed. Children must be supervised at all times. Video visits from home cost $3.00 for 30 minutes through ICSolutions at icsolutions.com. They must be booked at least a day ahead, and there are no same-day visits. Monroe also offers one free 30-minute on-site video visit a week, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. during the person’s recreation time. If you’re driving a long distance, call Records to ask whether your visit can be arranged around your trip.

Address letters to the person’s first and last name, Monroe Detention Center, 140A Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776. Put your full name and return address in the top left corner. Books, magazines and newspapers must be prepaid and delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Legal mail is opened only to check for contraband and is not read or scanned. Phone calls cost $0.07 a minute. Families can set up a prepaid account with ICSolutions at (888) 506-8407, or fund the person’s account through Access Corrections, (866) 345-1884. The lobby kiosk is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and takes cash ($5 bills and up, and it doesn’t give change) or credit cards. Mailed deposits must be U.S. Postal money orders with the person’s name on the front. Access Securepak, (800) 546-6283, delivers commissary packages, up to $50 per week per person. Once someone has a tablet, they can also exchange digital messages at $0.25 each.

If your loved one wants to release property or money to you, they must sign a release from inside the jail. Call Records at (530) 668-5245 to find out when to come and what ID to bring. Ask the same office how long property is held after release.

Monroe is on the east side of Woodland near East Gibson Road and County Road 102, a few minutes from Interstate 5. For gas, there’s Aisle 1 at 1813 E. Gibson Road and an ARCO at 450 County Road 102. For a quick meal, try In-N-Out Burger at 2011 Bronze Star Drive or Falafel Corner at 1849 E. Gibson Road. Three hotels sit side by side along Interstate 5 on Freeway Drive: Hampton Inn & Suites at 2060, Holiday Inn Express at 2070, and Comfort Suites at 2080.

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What is the booking process for the Monroe Detention Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Monroe Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Monroe Detention Center:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 530-668-5245.

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Yolo County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Monroe Detention Center in Woodland for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Yolo County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 530-668-5245 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 530-668-5245.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Yolo County.
  • Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Yolo County California, check out the Monroe Detention Center Bail Page.

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Monroe Detention Center ON SITE VIDEO INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-5245

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
  • Scroll down for on-site, person-to-person visit schedule and rules.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
MONDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
TUESDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
THURSDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
FRIDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM
SATURDAY 6:30PM - 10:30PM

Monroe Detention Center ONSITE Non-contact Visits are seven days a week from 1:00 to 3:00PM. Each inmate is allowed one (1) 30-minute visit with up to two (2) people at a time.

  • On-site, in-person visiting sign-ups can be at 7:00 AM and close at midnight the day before the visit by calling 530-668-5245.

 


Monroe Detention Center REMOTE (from home) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Remote visits are $3.00 for 30 minutes.
  • You must book at least one day in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY Check for available time
MONDAY Check for available time
TUESDAY Check for available time
WEDNESDAY Check for available time
THURSDAY Check for available time
FRIDAY Check for available time
SATURDAY Check for available time

Monroe Detention Center uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
•    Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Monroe Detention Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Monroe Detention Center uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
•    Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Monroe Detention Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

Monroe Detention Center uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • IC Solutions shows the price and length of a remote video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
•    Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Monroe Detention Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Monroe Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Monroe Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Monroe Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center, 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 Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Monroe Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Monroe Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Monroe Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Yolo County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Yolo County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yolo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Monroe Detention Center contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


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

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Monroe Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

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

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

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Monroe Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

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

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

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

Emailing Messages & Photos

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

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Monroe Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

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

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Do Inmates in the Monroe Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Monroe Detention Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Monroe Detention Center, 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 Monroe Detention Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Monroe Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Monroe Detention Center

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

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

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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The Monroe Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Yolo County: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland.