San Francisco County Juvenile Hall

To search for an inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall, 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 415-753-7800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Francisco County and every other county in California.

San Francisco County Juvenile Hall Inmate Search

The San Francisco County Juvenile Hall maintains an average of 132 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 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 Francisco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,840 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall? What is the Schedule?

San Francisco County Juvenile Hall ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

375 Woodside Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
415-753-7800

• 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 415-753-7800 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 415-753-7800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for San Francisco County Juvenile Hall, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall, and what can I send them?

San Francisco County Juvenile Hall Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 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 San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 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:
375 Woodside Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
375 Woodside Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

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 San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 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 San Francisco County Juvenile Hall 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:
375 Woodside Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the San Francisco County Juvenile Hall have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco County Juvenile Hall’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-753-7800 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding San Francisco County?