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Guide to El Dorado County Jail - Placerville Jail, California

Overview of El Dorado County Jail - Placerville Jail

The El Dorado County Jail, also known as the Placerville Jail, serves as the primary correctional facility for El Dorado County, California. It is responsible for detaining individuals who are awaiting trial, serving sentences, or being processed. The facility is overseen by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 300 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, USA
Phone: (530) 621-6000
Website: https://www.edso.org
Email: Not publicly available.

How to Locate an Inmate

Visit the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office website and use the inmate locator or booking log feature to find information regarding an inmate's status and location.

Inmates can be located via the online inmate locator on the El Dorado County Sheriff’s website.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitors must register in advance and all visits are by appointment only. Detailed visitation schedules and rules can be accessed through the jail’s website or by contacting the facility directly.

How to Send Money

Funds can be added to an inmate’s account through the TouchPay online system. Visit TouchPay and enter the facility’s information to send money electronically.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls from the facility. Family and friends can set up a prepaid account through a third-party vendor to receive calls. Video visitation is available and can be scheduled through the jail’s website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The jail offers various programs including educational courses, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs to help inmates reintegrate into society upon release.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals are booked upon arrest, where they are processed and given a case number. Release procedures vary based on the nature of the charges and the judicial process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the visitation rules at El Dorado County Jail?

Visitors must register and schedule visits in advance, are subject to search, and must adhere to the dress code and conduct rules as specified by the jail administration.

How can I contact an inmate?

Inmates at El Dorado County Jail can be contacted via mail, phone, or during scheduled visits. All communication methods are monitored according to regulations.

Note: This guide is intended for informational purposes and may be subject to changes. Always verify information directly with the El Dorado County Jail.

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El Dorado County Jail - Placerville Jail Inmate Searcher

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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

12

Prisons and Jails in California