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Guide to San Bernardino County - West Valley Detention Center (WVDC), California

Overview of the Facility

San Bernardino County - West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) is a major detention facility located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It serves as the primary intake institution for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The facility is designed to house both pre-trial and sentenced inmates, offering various programs and services to support the inmates' rehabilitation and reintegration.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at WVDC, visit the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s official website. Utilize the Inmate Locator feature by entering the inmate’s name or identification number. This service is updated daily to provide current inmate status.

Visitation Information

Visitation at WVDC is scheduled according to the inmate's housing location and requires prior approval. Family members must register and schedule visits using the online visitation management system. Visits are typically limited to 30 minutes.

Each inmate is allowed two visits per week. Visitors must bring valid government-issued identification and adhere to the facility’s dress code and rules.

Visitation Hours:

  • Thursday through Monday
  • Morning Session: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sending Money and Online Payment Systems

Family and friends can send money to inmates via an online payment system. Funds can be deposited online through the TouchPay Service.

Phone Calls and Video Visit Options

Inmates at WVDC can make outgoing calls but cannot receive incoming calls. For secure communication, the facility provides a service through Securus Technologies, where phone and video visitation services can be arranged.

Inmate Services and Programs

WVDC offers educational programs, vocational training, work programs, and counseling services to help inmates gain new skills and prepare for reintegration into society.

Security and Management Information

The facility is equipped with advanced security systems and is managed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, ensuring high standards of safety and control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What items can I bring to an inmate at WVDC?

Only letters, money orders, and attorney documents are allowed. Contact the facility for a detailed list of permissible items.

Q: How can I receive updates about an inmate?

Subscribe to VineLink or the local Sheriff's office website updates for notifications and status changes about inmates.

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If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

San Bernardino County - West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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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