Monterey County Youth Center

Q: Does Monterey County have bail?

Does Monterey County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Monterey County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Monterey County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Monterey County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Monterey County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in Monterey County?

Who can set bail in Monterey County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Monterey County California?

When is bail set in Monterey County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Monterey County Youth Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Monterey County Youth Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Monterey County Youth Center, call the jail’s booking line at 831-755-3782. 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. Monterey County Youth Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Monterey County?

What happens during booking in Monterey 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 Monterey 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Monterey County Youth Center?

What is the booking process like at the Monterey County Youth Center? 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 Monterey 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Monterey County Youth Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 831-755-3782 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Monterey County Youth Center booking process take?

How long does the Monterey County Youth Center 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Monterey County Youth Center? 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 Monterey County Youth Center 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Monterey County Youth Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center, 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 831-755-3782 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Monterey County and every other county in California.

Monterey County Youth Center Inmate Search

The Monterey County Youth Center maintains an average of 85 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monterey County Youth Center 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 Monterey County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 25,980 offenders.

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Question 2

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Monterey County Jail: 831-755-3782
831-759-6700
Adult Probation - Monterey: 831-647-7739
Adult Probation - Salinas: 831-796-1200
District Attorney: 831-755-5070
Juvenile Hall: 831-755-3910
Juvenile Probation: 831-755-3900
Monterey County Inmate Info: 831-755-3700
Monterey Police: 831-646-3914
Public Defender: 831-755-5058
Salinas Police: 831-758-7090
Youth Center: 831-759-6700

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Monterey County Youth Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Monterey County Youth Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Monterey County Youth Center:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 831-755-3782.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Monterey County Youth Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Monterey County Youth Center in Salinas for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Monterey County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 831-755-3782 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Monterey County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Monterey County California, check out the Monterey County Youth Center Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center? What is the Schedule?

Monterey County Youth Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

970 Circle Drive
Salinas, CA 93905
831-755-3782

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 831-755-3782 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 831-755-3782 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 Monterey County Youth Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monterey County Youth Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Monterey County Youth Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monterey County Youth Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 831-755-3782 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Monterey County Youth Center? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Monterey County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Monterey County?

Monterey County County Jails

Monterey County Jail

Monterey County Juvenile Facilities

Monterey County Juvenile Hall Monterey County Youth Center

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monterey County?

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