Amador County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Amador County

Amador County Jail Information

The Amador County Jail is a 76 bed jail in the city of Jackson, Amador County, California.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 209-223-6521, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 209-223-6521

Physical Address:
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name, block & cell #
​Amador County Jail
​700 Court Street
​Jackson, CA 95642

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Amador County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Amador County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 209-223-6521 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Amador County and every other county in California.

Amador County Jail Inmate Search

The Amador County Jail maintains an average of 76 offenders in custody on any given day. The Amador County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Amador County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.

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About the Amador County Jail

Amador County Jail is located in a county of about 41,000 residents. The jail holds 76 inmates, both female and male. There are 66 staff members that supervise the inmates. This facility is inspected each year by the Sheriff's department to ensure that the inmates are safe and the staffing level is appropriate.

The jail was built in 1984. It is located at 700 Court Street, Jackson, California 95642. The phone number for the jail is 209-223-6500 or 209-223-6522.

Inmates can send and receive mail and order commissary items from a Kiosk on site, such as snacks and toiletries. Family and loved ones can contribute to their accounts using Access Corrections Secure Deposits. For more information, on commissary guidelines, please scroll down.

Visiting rules at Amador County Jail are also available if you scroll down here.

Special programs are offered to inmates at this jail including: Bible Study, weekly alcohol and drug counseling, AA, skills courses for parenting, Library skills, as well as opportunities to further education and acquire a GED.

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Amador County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Amador County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 209-223-6521.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Amador County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Amador County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Amador County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Amador County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Amador County and other California and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Amador County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Amador County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Amador County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Amador County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Amador County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-6521

  • On-site Visits are free, when they have them.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY
MALES

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
FEMALES
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MONDAY No Video Sessions
TUESDAY No Video Sessions
WEDNESDAY No Video Sessions
THURSDAY No Video Sessions
FRIDAY No Video Sessions
SATURDAY
MALES

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SATURDAY
FEMALES
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Amador County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Remote Visits cost $5.95 for a 20 minute visit
  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
TUESDAY 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
THURSDAY 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SATURDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Amador County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Amador County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Amador County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Amador County Jail?

Amador County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-6521

  • On-site Visits are free, when they have them.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY
MALES

12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
FEMALES
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MONDAY No Video Sessions
TUESDAY No Video Sessions
WEDNESDAY No Video Sessions
THURSDAY No Video Sessions
FRIDAY No Video Sessions
SATURDAY
MALES

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SATURDAY
FEMALES
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Amador County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Remote Visits cost $5.95 for a 20 minute visit
  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
TUESDAY 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
THURSDAY 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SATURDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Amador County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Amador County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Amador County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Amador County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Amador County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Amador County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Amador County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Amador County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Amador County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Amador County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Amador County Jail, and what can I send them?

Amador County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Amador County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Amador County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate name, block & cell #
​Amador County Jail
​700 Court Street
​Jackson, CA 95642



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Amador County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Amador County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642

Amador County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Amador County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Amador County Jail:
Inmate name, block & cell #
​Amador County Jail
​700 Court Street
​Jackson, CA 95642


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Amador County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Amador County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select California.
3. Select Amador County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Amador County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Amador County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Amador County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Amador County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Amador County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Amador County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Amador County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Amador County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Amador County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Amador County inmate, do the following:

Amador County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Amador County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Amador County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Amador County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Amador County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Amador County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Amador County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Amador County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Amador County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Amador County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Amador County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Amador County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-223-6521 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Amador County

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Other Jails Nearby

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Search for an Inmate in Amador County

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