The Sacramento County Main Jail is a 2432 bed jail in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 916-874-6752.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 916-874-6752, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sacramento County Main Jail at 916-874-6752 to get it.
Phone: 916-874-6752
Physical Address:
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sacramento County Main 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 916-874-6752 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Sacramento County and every other county in California. Sacramento County also has a website that allows you to look up a Sacramento offender's criminal court case.
Sacramento County Main Jail Inmate Search
The Sacramento County Main Jail maintains an average of 2432 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sacramento County Main 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 Sacramento County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 91,040 offenders.
The following charts of Sacramento County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Sacramento County Corrections Department, the state of California Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Sacramento County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Sacramento County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Sacramento County Main Jail in California is a 437,000 square foot building with eight floors. It was built in 1989 and has 2,432 inmate beds. Women inmates are housed on the 7th floor and make up ten percent of the jail population. These women were featured in a Netflix streaming reality program called "Jailbirds". The jail is located at 651 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The facility can be contacted by phone at 916-874-6752.
This jail has been under consideration for an expanded number of beds for years. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department that overseas the jail has stipulated that they desperately need a new intake and healthcare facility in order to be compliant with legal Disability Rights requirements. They need to add a medical and psychiatric clinic in order to keep from overusing segregation with mentally ill inmates.
Many in the Sacramento community have fought a jail expansion even though the jail is not compliant with current laws and is not adhering to a court approved settlement. It is thought that the money they want to spend could be more effectively used on prevention and social services outside of a jail system.
Currently, and to some degree because of the physical design of the building, inmates are not housed according to risk classifications or mental health considerations, which can be very problematic when there are staff shortages.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's office offers online e-Services for inmate data. A person arrested in Sacramento County will either be brought to Sacramento County Main Jail or to the other County jail, Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. If you wish to search for an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail, you need to know the person's legal name, and if you have it, you should include the X-Reference Number that's been assigned to the inmate. You can scroll down for more information about searching for an inmate or select Inmate Search.
You can visit an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail after you have officially registered for visitation. Once you've been cleared, you'll be permitted to visit one inmate twice a week. The visits last 45 minutes. There are both daytime and nighttime visitation hours. Scroll down to learn more specifics about visiting someone in Sacramento County Main Jail, or click on Visits.
Scroll down or click on these links to read more specific information rabout inmates services for Sacramento County Main Jail: Phone, Mail, Money, Commissary, Bail, Remote Visits, e-mail, Tablet rentals.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Sacramento County Main Jail 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 Sacramento County Main Jail:
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 916-874-6752.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Sacramento County Main Jail in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 916-874-6752 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Sacramento County California, check out the Sacramento County Main Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail? What is the Schedule?
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6752
| DAYS | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sacramento County Main Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail?
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6752
| DAYS | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30PM, 5:30, 7:30 8:30, 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sacramento County Main Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Sacramento County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sacramento County Main Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Main Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sacramento County Main 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 Sacramento County Main 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:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 Sacramento County Main 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 Sacramento County Main 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:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
For inmates receiving mail in the Sacramento County Main Jail 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 Sacramento County Main Jail:
Inmate’s Name, X-Reference number, Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 "I" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 Sacramento County Main Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Sacramento County Main Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Sacramento County Main Jail
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Sacramento County Main Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sacramento County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sacramento County Main Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sacramento County Main Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Things to know about emailing an inmate:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sacramento County Main Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sacramento County Main 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 Sacramento County Main Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 916-874-6752 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sacramento County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sacramento County?
This facility, known as "Sacramento County Main Jail" is also known as Sacramento County Sheriff, Sacramento County Criminal Court, Sacramento County Jail, Main , Sacramento County Jail, Main , California, Sacramento.
