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Santa Clara County Jail Guide for Inmate Families

Overview of Santa Clara County Jail

Santa Clara County Jail, located in North California, comprises multiple facilities where individuals are held pre-trial or serving short sentences. The facilities ensure the security and well-being of inmates under the jurisdiction of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 150 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Phone Number: +1 408-299-2306

Website: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

Locating an Inmate

To find an inmate at Santa Clara County Jail, you can use the Inmate Locator online tool. You will need the inmate’s full name or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours vary by facility within the jail. Visitors are required to register online and schedule their visit in advance through the Online Visitation Registration System. A valid ID is required at check-in.

Sending Money to Inmates

You can send money to inmates at Santa Clara County Jail through the ConnectNetwork. Funds are available for the inmate within 24 hours.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at the Santa Clara County Jail can make outgoing calls through a pre-paid account or collect calls. Video visitation can also be scheduled through the Online Visitation System.

Inmate Services and Programs

These include educational programs, mental health services, religious services, and vocational training aimed at aiding inmate rehabilitation and reintegration upon release.

Security and Management

The jail is managed by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, ensuring a high level of security and the smooth operation of inmate services with a dedicated team of corrections officers and administrative staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Santa Clara County Jail have rights to fair and humane treatment, access to legal counsel, and visitation. The jail adheres strictly to state laws and regulations in administering these rights.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process involves recording the inmate's information, fingerprinting, and mugshots. Release processes depend on the case and could involve bail, bond, or a court decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send care packages to an inmate at Santa Clara County Jail?

No, the Santa Clara County Jail does not allow care packages directly from family, but items may be sent through approved vendors.

What items are inmates allowed to receive?

Inmates are allowed to receive letters, photos, and through vendor programs, certain approved items.

Recent News

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Leave a Review

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Santa Clara County Jail - North 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.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
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Click on the 'Submit' button

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