Plumas County Correctional Center

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Plumas County Correctional Center Information

Plumas County Correctional Center is a 67-bed facility based in Quincy, Plumas County, California. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 530-283-6267.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Plumas County Correctional Center at 530-283-6267 for assistance.

Phone: 530-283-6267

Physical Address:
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Plumas County Correctional Center?

To search for an inmate in the Plumas County Correctional 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 530-283-6267 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Plumas County and every other county in California.

Plumas County Correctional Center Inmate Search

The Plumas County Correctional Center maintains an average of 67 offenders in custody on any given day. The Plumas County Correctional 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 Plumas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,140 offenders.

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About the Plumas County Correctional Center

The 67-bed Plumas County Correctional Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Plumas County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 530-283-6267, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Plumas County Correctional Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Plumas County Correctional Center

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Plumas County Correctional Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Plumas County Correctional Center:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Plumas County Correctional Center at 530-283-6267.

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Directions / Map to the Plumas County Correctional Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Plumas County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Plumas County Correctional Center in Quincy, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 530-283-6267 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Plumas County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Plumas County, California, visit the Plumas County Correctional Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Plumas County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Plumas County Correctional Center ON-SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-6267

  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call  530-283-6267 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 530-283-6267 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES  
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM FEMALES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - NOON MALES
SUNDAY NOON - 1:00PM PC
SUNDAY 3:00PM - 4:00PM AD SEG
WEDNESDAY 6:00PM - 8:00PM FEMALES
WEDNESDAY 8:00PM - 10:00PM MALES
WEDNESDAY NOON - 2:00PM PC
WEDNESDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM AD SEG
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM FEMALES
SATURDAY 1:00PM  4:00PM MALES
SATURDAY NOON - 1:00PM PC
SATURDAY 11:00AM - NOON AD SEG

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center
  • 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

Plumas County Correctional Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-6267

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20-30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Plumas County Correctional Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plumas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 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 Plumas County Correctional Center?

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center
  • 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 Plumas County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Plumas County Correctional Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Plumas County Correctional Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Plumas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Plumas County Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Plumas County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Plumas County Correctional Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plumas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Plumas County Correctional Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Plumas County Correctional Center?

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

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center
  • 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 Plumas County Correctional Center, 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 Plumas 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 Plumas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Plumas County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center 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 & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971



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 Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center 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 & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Plumas County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Plumas County Correctional Center
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971


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 Plumas County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center.
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 Plumas County Correctional Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Plumas County Correctional Center'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 Money to an Inmate in Plumas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Plumas County Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Plumas County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Plumas County Correctional Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plumas County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Plumas County Correctional Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Plumas County Correctional Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Plumas County Correctional Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Plumas County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Plumas County Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Plumas County Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Plumas County Correctional Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Plumas County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plumas County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Plumas County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center

Plumas County Correctional Center 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 Plumas County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-283-6267 for further assistance.

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