South Lake Tahoe Jail

To search for an inmate in the South Lake Tahoe 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 530-573-3030 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for El Dorado County and every other county in California.

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Search

The South Lake Tahoe Jail maintains an average of 158 offenders in custody on any given day. The South Lake Tahoe 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 El Dorado County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,020 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail? What is the Schedule?

South Lake Tahoe Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-573-3030

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• First come, first served.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in-person visits per week, and 1 free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in-person visit per day, 3 total 30-minute in-person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Inmate workers may have unlimited amount of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their work stations for visits.
• Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent.  All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I .D.).  The minor’s ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate’s.  The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent.   

• DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR BATHING SUITS.  NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER.  NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away.
• No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage.  Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit.

South Lake Tahoe Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• An inmate can have one free video visit per week.
• An inmate can have one video visit per day at cost.
• There is a fee for video visits of $0.20 per minute.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

South Lake Tahoe Jail 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

• Register here.  
• Select South Lake Tahoe Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

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 – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

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

South Lake Tahoe Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE

1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-573-3030

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• First come, first served.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in-person visits per week, and 1 free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in-person visit per day, 3 total 30-minute in-person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday).
• Inmate workers may have unlimited amount of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their work stations for visits.
• Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent.  All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I .D.).  The minor’s ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate’s.  The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent.   

• DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR BATHING SUITS.  NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER.  NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away.
• No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage.  Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit.

South Lake Tahoe Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• An inmate can have one free video visit per week.
• An inmate can have one video visit per day at cost.
• There is a fee for video visits of $0.20 per minute.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail?

How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the South Lake Tahoe Jail to Purchase Phone Cards?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the South Lake Tahoe Jail
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
South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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.

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the South Lake Tahoe Jail

• To deposit money online go the NCIC website. 
• To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189. 
• To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the South Lake Tahoe Jail lobby.
• Call the jail at 530-573-3030 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in South Lake Tahoe Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in El Dorado County follow these instructions:

South Lake Tahoe Jail 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:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose California.
• Choose South Lake Tahoe Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 South Lake Tahoe Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. California to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. California to California) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with El Dorado 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail, and what can I send them?

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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's Full Name
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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 South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 South Lake Tahoe 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:
Inmate's Full Name
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

South Lake Tahoe Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
El Dorado County Sheriff Office
1051 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail, and what can I purchase?

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the South Lake Tahoe 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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in El Dorado County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in South Lake Tahoe Jail follow these steps:

• Select California, then select South Lake Tahoe Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for El Dorado County.
• 
• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in El Dorado County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in South Lake Tahoe Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for El Dorado County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the South Lake Tahoe Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

South Lake Tahoe Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in El Dorado County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in South Lake Tahoe Jail follow these steps:

South Lake Tahoe Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {El Dorado 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in South Lake Tahoe Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for El Dorado County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the South Lake Tahoe Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

South Lake Tahoe Jail 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.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the South Lake Tahoe Jail

South Lake Tahoe Jail 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 South Lake Tahoe Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-573-3030 for further assistance.

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