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Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility Guide

Overview of Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility

The Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF) is a county jail in Santa Rosa, California, managed by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. It primarily houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving short-term sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 2777 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone Number: (707) 565-1400
Website: Sonoma County Main Adult Detention
Email: sonomacounty.jail@sonoma-county.org

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility, visit the Sonoma County Sheriff's official website and navigate to the 'Inmate Search' section or use this direct link: Sonoma Inmate Search. You can search by the inmate’s name or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours vary by the inmate’s housing location within the facility. To schedule a visit, you must first register and schedule via the online portal linked through the official website. For detailed information and scheduling, visit Inmate Visitation. All visitors are required to adhere to the facility’s visitation policy, including a dress code and valid ID requirement.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via the online payment system provided by TouchPay. You can access the service by visiting TouchPay. Funds are typically available to the inmate within 24 hours.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at the facility are allowed to make outgoing phone calls using a calling account set up through Securus Technologies. Video visitation services are also facilitated by Securus. For setting up phone or video services, check Securus Technologies.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including educational courses, vocational training, therapy, and counseling to support the rehabilitation of inmates.

Security and Management Information

The facility is equipped with high-level security measures including 24-hour surveillance, controlled access, and a highly trained security staff. It is overseen by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention are entitled to rights as defined by state law and federal law, including the right to humane facilities and conditions, and access to legal representation. Family members are encouraged to understand their loved ones' rights to ensure they are upheld.

Booking and Release Process

An individual's booking into the facility includes photographing, fingerprinting, and obtaining personal information. The release process may involve a court decision, posting of bail, or completion of sentence. Timing can vary based on these factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact an inmate?

You can contact an inmate by sending mail, setting up a phone account, or through video visitation. Details are available on the facility's website.

What items can I send to an inmate?

You can send letters, photos, and money, though there are restrictions on the size, amount, and type of items. Check the facility’s mail policy for more details.

Leave a Review

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.

Sonoma County Main Adult Detention 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
an Inmate

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

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