Pomona Jail

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Pomona Jail Information

The Pomona Jail is a 25-bed jail located in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 909-620-2131.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Pomona Jail at 909-620-2131 for assistance.

Phone: 909-620-2131

Physical Address:
490 W. Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name-booking #
PO BOX 86164
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0164

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How Do You Find Someone in the Pomona Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Pomona 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 909-620-2131 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Los Angeles County and every other county in California.

Pomona Jail Inmate Search

The Pomona Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pomona 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 Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 529,180 offenders.

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About the Pomona Jail
The Pomona Jail in California has a capacity of 18,500 prisoners per year. It is a full-service jail that can hold inmates for up to a year. The address is 490 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766 and the phone number is (909) 620-2131. It houses inmates of all security levels from general population to high security. Inmates can be searched for online through the Pomona Police Department website. The Pomona City Jail is located at 490 West Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766. The main phone number for the jail is (909) 620-2131. Inmates can be searched online through the Pomona Police Department website, or by calling (909) 620-2155. The Pomona Jail in California has visitation hours from 8:00am to 3:00pm on Sundays, and from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Pomona Jail in California is a temporary holding facility and processing center. Inmates can be searched for using the Templeton website, which provides information such as charges, bond, and disposition. The conditions in the jail have been described as "barbaric" by a federal judge, with allegations that mentally ill inmates were chained to chairs for days and left to sleep without proper care. The Pomona Jail in California is unique in that it is a temporary holding facility and processing center for those who have been arrested. It houses both male and female inmates and provides law enforcement services to the community, such as preserving life and property, enforcing city, county, state, and federal laws. The jail also undergoes an annual detention review conducted by ICE.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Pomona Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Pomona Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Pomona Jail typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 909-620-2131.

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Directions / Map to the Pomona Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Los Angeles County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Pomona Jail in Pomona for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 909-620-2131 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Los Angeles County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Los Angeles County, California, visit the Pomona Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Pomona Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

490 W. Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
909-620-2131

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 909-620-2131 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 909-620-2131 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 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 Pomona Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Pomona Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pomona 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 Pomona 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:
490 W. Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
490 W. Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766



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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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:
490 W. Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pomona Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 909-620-2131 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Pomona Jail" is also known as Pomona Jail, California, Los Angeles.