High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center

To search for an inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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 760-243-3430 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Bernardino County and every other county in California.

High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Inmate Search

The High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center maintains an average of 260 offenders in custody on any given day. The High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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 San Bernardino County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 174,960 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center? What is the Schedule?

High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

21101 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307
760-243-3430

• 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 760-243-3430 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 760-243-3430 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center?

High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in San Bernardino County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select California.
• Select High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 760-243-3430 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for San Bernardino County.

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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, and what can I send them?

High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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:
21101 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
21101 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307

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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center 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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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:
21101 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment 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 High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 760-243-3430 for further assistance.

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