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Guide to Santa Barbara County Jail, California

Overview of the Facility

Santa Barbara County Jail, officially known as the Santa Barbara County Main Jail, is a correctional facility located in Santa Barbara, California. It is managed by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and provides detention services for individuals awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or held on other charges.

Contact Information

Address: 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States

Phone Number: (805) 681-4260

Website: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Email: Not publicly available.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Santa Barbara County Jail, you can use the online inmate locator on the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office website. Simply enter the inmate's full name or booking number to obtain their current status and location.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at the Santa Barbara County Jail is by appointment only. Family members must register and schedule visits in advance. Visitation hours vary by the facility area and inmate classification. All visitors are required to present valid photo identification and adhere to the jail’s visitation policies.

How to Send Money

Inmates at Santa Barbara County Jail can receive money through postal money orders or an online payment system. Use the TouchPay service, which can be accessed via the jail’s website, to electronically send funds to an inmate’s account. TouchPay

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make collect calls from inside the facility. Additionally, video visitation options are available that can be scheduled and accessed via the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office website. This allows for remote visitation, reducing the need for travel and waiting times.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Santa Barbara County Jail offers various rehabilitation and educational programs aimed at helping inmates reintegrate into society. These include educational courses, vocational training, substance abuse programs, and mental health services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate at Santa Barbara Jail?

Only letters, money orders, and approved visitor’s identification are allowed. All other items must be approved by the facility administration.

How can I book a visitation?

Visitations can be booked through the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office website where you can schedule a time slot according to the inmate's housing location and available hours.

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General Stats for California

California Total Number of Inmates

176,449

California Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

183,334

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

259

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

110,349

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

40,878

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.14

97,474

Female

3.86

3,915

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

49.75

2,055

Detained

48.58

2,007

Diverted

0.29

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Prisons and Jails in California