The Blythe Jail - Riverside County is a 115-bed jail located in Blythe, Riverside County, California. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 760-921-5780.
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 Blythe Jail - Riverside County at 760-921-5780 for assistance.
Phone: 760-921-5780
Physical Address:
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Mailing Address (personal mail):
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, 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 760-921-5780 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Riverside County and every other county in California.
Blythe Jail - Riverside County Inmate Search
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County maintains an average of 115 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blythe Jail - Riverside County 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 Riverside County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 110,940 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBlythe Jail - Riverside County is located in the Sonoran Desert at 260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92226. The jail can be reached at 760-921-5780.
If you need to schedule a visit, call the day before you plan to see your inmate by dialing 951-341-8888. At this facility, you'll only have an opportunity to see an inmate two times in one week. We provide detailed Visitation information if you scroll down.
Be sure to note the difference between the physical address of the jail, the inmate mail address, and the address for legal and subscriptions mail, all stated above. For other Sending Mail to an Inmate information, scroll down or visit our Mail section.
If you're trying to locate an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County, you'll find the Inmate Locater tool helpful. This jail has 115 inmate beds.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Blythe Jail - Riverside County 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 Blythe Jail - Riverside County typically includes the following steps:
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 760-921-5780.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Blythe Jail - Riverside County in Blythe 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 760-921-5780 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Riverside County, California, visit the Blythe Jail - Riverside County Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County? What is the Schedule?
ON-SITE VISITS
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Jail - 760-921-5780 / Visitation Scheduling - 951-341-8888
INMATE | DAY | TIME |
TANK A | SUN | 12:00 - 1:00 PM 1:30 - 2:30 PM 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK A | TUE | 4:30 - 5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK B | TUE | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK B | SAT | 1:30 - 2:30 PM |
TANK C | MON | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
TANK C | SAT | 9:00 - 10:00 AM 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
TANK D-1 | WED | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-1 | SAT | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-2 | WED | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-2 | SAT | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-3 | WED | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK D-3 | SAT | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK E-1 | MON | 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK E-1 | FRI | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK E-2 | MON | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK E-2 | FRI | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK F | SUN | 4:30 -5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK F | THU | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
** Lawyers and Clergy must call 760-921-5780 in order to make visitation arrangements.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
ON-SITE VISITS
260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92226
Jail - 760-921-5780 / Visitation Scheduling - 951-341-8888
INMATE | DAY | TIME |
TANK A | SUN | 12:00 - 1:00 PM 1:30 - 2:30 PM 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK A | TUE | 4:30 - 5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK B | TUE | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK B | SAT | 1:30 - 2:30 PM |
TANK C | MON | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
TANK C | SAT | 9:00 - 10:00 AM 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
TANK D-1 | WED | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-1 | SAT | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK D-2 | WED | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-2 | SAT | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK D-3 | WED | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK D-3 | SAT | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK E-1 | MON | 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
TANK E-1 | FRI | 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK E-2 | MON | 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
TANK E-2 | FRI | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
TANK F | SUN | 4:30 -5:30 PM 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
TANK F | THU | 6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 9:00 - 10:00 PM |
** Lawyers and Clergy must call 760-921-5780 in order to make visitation arrangements.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
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
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Blythe Jail - Riverside County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Riverside County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Riverside County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, and what can I send them?
Envelopes
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County allows only regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates. No postcards or card stock of any type.
Money
US Postal Money Orders can be sent to an inmate by mail. Always put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front of the money order. Cash or personal checks are not accepted via mail. If cash or personal checks are received at a jail facility, the envelope and its contents are marked "Return to Sender" and sent back.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Blythe Jail - Riverside County 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 below.
All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Envelopes
The Blythe Jail - Riverside County allows regular envelopes to be mailed to inmates. You can send up to 10 photos at a time. There are a large number of restictions that are oulined on the Inmate Mail page. Read all these restrictions completely or it is likely your inmate will never receive your letter.
Envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
Newspapers, Magazines & Books
Local or national newspapers, news, special interest or sports magazines, and soft cover books may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher or a third party service such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226
For complete mail policies of what is allowed and what is NOT allowed, pertaining to inmate mail, newspapers, magazines, books or anything else mailed or shipped to an inmate, check out out Inmate Mail Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County, and what can I purchase?
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 Blythe Jail - Riverside County.
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 Blythe Jail - Riverside County staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Blythe Jail - Riverside County'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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Blythe Jail - Riverside County check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Riverside County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Blythe Jail - Riverside County have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blythe Jail - Riverside County’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-921-5780 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Riverside County?
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This facility, known as "Blythe Jail - Riverside County" is also known as Blythe Jail Facility - Riverside County Corrections, Riverside County Jail, Blythe Jail , California, Riverside.