The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm is a 75 bed jail in the city of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 805-781-4643, 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: 805-781-4643
Physical Address:
880 Oklahoma Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, 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 805-781-4643 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Luis Obispo County and every other county in California.
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm Inmate Search
The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm maintains an average of 75 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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 San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,940 offenders.
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The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm in California has a capacity of 135 beds. It houses around 675 inmates and is supervised by over 175 staff members. The facility is 317,000 square feet and can hold inmates for up to 3 years. Information about online and on-ste visitation hours, prison roster, and phone number are available below this section.
The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm is located at 880 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. It can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 805-781-4643. Visiting hours and rules can be found below, or by calling (805) 781-4600. Inmate records can be searched on the State Courts website. Inmates at the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm in California are allowed two one-hour visits per week, with the visiting week running from Sunday to Saturday. Visitation times and schedules for remote visitation with an inmate at the facility are available through NCIC. Detailed schedules of visiting hours for male and female inmates, as well as Honor Farm visitation, can be found below.
The San Luis Obispo County Jail has been found to have violated the rights of mentally ill prisoners and used excessive force on some inmates. Inmates housed on the Honor Farm can have up to three visitors at one time. Nonviolent offenders who are housed at the Women's Honor Farm participate in cognitive-behavioral therapy. The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm in California is unique in that it offers a program called Alternatives to Violence, which provides female inmates with space and resources to help them transition back into society. The facility also has a full service office with kitchen, clothing, medical and dental services.
All the information you need regarding inmate services and communicating with an inmate at this facility can be found below this section.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, call the jail’s booking line at 805-781-4643.
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.
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm Booking Roster
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 Luis Obispo 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.
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 Luis Obispo 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.
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.
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.
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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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.
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.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm? What is the Schedule?
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm?
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation. In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in San Luis Obispo County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in San Luis Obispo County follow these instructions:
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with San Luis Obispo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
For inmates receiving mail in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm 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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification #
San Luis Obispo County Jail
880 Oklahoma Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93405
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 San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for San Luis Obispo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
To send a secure email message to an inmate in San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm follow these steps:
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {San Luis Obispo County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – [email protected]
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm check out our Secure Messaging Guide for San Luis Obispo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm have Access to Tablets or Computers?
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Luis Obispo County Honor Farm’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-781-4643 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in San Luis Obispo County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Luis Obispo County?
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