Joshua Tree Jail

The Joshua Tree Jail in California has a capacity of 79 inmates. It is designed for temporary housing and does not have the amenities of a longer-term facility. The jail is part of the San Bernardino County, CA Jail and Prison System, which has seen a jail-building boom in recent years. This contrasts with California State Prisons, which are designed for minimum security and medium security inmates and have a design capacity of 2,200. The Joshua Tree Jail in California is located at 6602 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree CA. The jail's phone number is 760-366-4175 and the anonymous crime tips line is 800-78 CRIME. Inmates can be located by calling 760-366-5746, and visits can be scheduled by calling 909-887-0364 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The Joshua Tree Jail in California allows inmates one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home visitation option. Visiting hours are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on Monday and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday. Certain hours may be restricted based on the housing location of the inmate. Those who choose not to use the home visitation option can schedule a visit by calling (909) 887-0364 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. A former inmate at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department jail in Joshua Tree is suing the county and local deputies after a week in custody due to medical neglect. The Sheriff's Department has faced criticism for its healthcare services, with an inmate dying in his cell due to lack of timely care. Inmates can be located using the Inmate Locator form on the Sheriff's Department website, and those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and other health issues are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus. Joshua Tree Jail in California is unique because it houses male offenders convicted of crimes under both California state and federal laws. It is also located near the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, which is known for its spiritual and scenic beauty. The park is home to the iconic Joshua Trees, which are actually Agave plants that were once used by native people to create baskets and shoes. Inmates at the jail can be located using an online search tool.

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Joshua Tree Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 760-367-9546.

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.

Joshua Tree Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 Joshua Tree 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 San Bernardino 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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.