South Gate Jail

To search for an inmate in the South Gate 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 323-563-5400 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.

South Gate Jail Inmate Search

The South Gate Jail maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The South Gate 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.

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

South Gate Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

8620 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
323-563-5400

• 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 323-563-5400 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 323-563-5400 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in South Gate Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Los Angeles County follow these instructions:

South Gate 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 Gate 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 Gate 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 Los Angeles 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 Gate Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

South Gate Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The South Gate 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 Gate 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:
8620 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
8620 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280

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 Gate 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 Gate 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:
8620 California Ave
South Gate, CA 90280

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Gate Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the South Gate 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 South Gate Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 323-563-5400 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Los Angeles County?