San Francisco Intake & Release Center

Q: Does San Francisco County have bail?

Does San Francisco County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and San Francisco County allows bail; however California is among a growing number of states who will attempt to release a defendant under bail conditions and/or a reasonable dollar amount rather than impose a dollar amount that cannot be met.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in San Francisco County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in San Francisco County? The court will consider what type of bonds from the following list depending on the circumstances of the arrest. 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The San Francisco County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of California to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is release on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond. 5. Unsecured bond is where the arrested is released from custody without having to pay a dollar amount upfront. Instead, the arrested and/or surety signs a bond that says that they will pay the full bond amount if they don’t show up to court. Even though there is no money paid, there are usually conditions such as supervised release, curfew, restraining order or attendance at a treatment center. 6. A secured bond is where someone called a surety puts up property with greater value than the bond. A professional bondsperson can be a surety in California or a family or friend with property value that exceeds the amount of the bond amount.

Q: Who can set bail in San Francisco County?

Who can set bail in San Francisco County? For most misdemeanors, the police and bail magistrate can set bail at the time of the arrest and initial detention. There are many factors to consider whether the arrested should be given bail and released or be detained until the arraignment. If the circumstances are such that the bail recommendations do not apply, then bail is set by the judge in Superior Court. The Superior Court judge can also consider changing the initial bail terms at the first court appearance.

Q: When is bail set in San Francisco County California?

When is bail set in San Francisco County California? For some lesser crimes, bail can be set at the time of initial detention and for other crimes, bail is set at the arraignment which must occur within 48 hours of the arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the San Francisco Intake & Release Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the San Francisco Intake & Release Center, call the jail’s booking line at 415-553-1430. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. San Francisco Intake & Release Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in San Francisco County?

What happens during booking in San Francisco County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in San Francisco County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

What is the booking process like at the San Francisco Intake & Release Center? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in San Francisco County and other California and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the San Francisco Intake & Release Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 415-553-1430 during business hours.

Q: How long does the San Francisco Intake & Release Center booking process take?

How long does the San Francisco Intake & Release Center booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the San Francisco Intake & Release Center? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the San Francisco Intake & Release Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

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To search for an inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release 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 415-553-1430 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 Intake & Release Center Inmate Search

The San Francisco Intake & Release Center maintains an average of 400 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Francisco Intake & Release 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 Francisco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,840 offenders.

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About the San Francisco Intake & Release Center

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San Francisco County has a robust jail system that has several facilities and locations that include this location San Francisco Intake & Release Center, which also includes the classification unit.

Jail #2 uses direct supervision, Jail #4 is within the Hall of Justice, Jail #5 which is in San Bruno, and the Jail Wards that house inmates who require additional medical or mental health care.

All are operated by the Sheriff's Department and are interconnected with inmates being moved from one to the other as their needs change and they proceed through the jail and justice system.

The San Francisco Intake & Release Center holds inmates only as long as it takes to go through the intake process, the booking process, and to be classified for housing by the classification department. The location can be contacted at 415-553-1430 to inquire if a detainee is present or not.

Upon arrival inmates are searched, will be triaged for any immediate medical issues, photographed and fingerprinted, DNA may be collected if the charges are felonies, they will be assessed and reviewed to determine if a fine and release or a court date and immediate release or bail is recommended, and if not the personal belongings will be stored and jail issue clothing issues.

The only phone call made here will be to lawyers, employers, or family to alert them to where the detainee is and to arrange bail or other requirements. After this they will be seen by the Classification Unit that is in the same building to determine housing and programming. During this they will discuss criminal history, prior incarceration, prior sentences, information that was discovered in the intake, and what type of sentencing they are facing. This will determine which facility they will be sent to next for housing and trial.

No mail or visits occur here due to the short length of stay.

Intake Center: 415-553-1430
Adult Probation: 415-553-1706
Adult Public Defender: 415-553-1671
Bail: 415-553-1430
County Jail Inmate Locator: 415-553-1430
District Attorney: 415-553-1751
Juvenile Court: 415-682-5100
Juvenile Probation: 415-753-7800
Juvenile Public Defender: 415-753-7601
Prisoner Legal Services: 415-558-2472
SF Criminal Court: 415-551-0651
SF Jail Inmate Accounts: 415-575-4446
SF Juvenile Hall: 415-753-7800
Victims Help: 415-553-9044

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at San Francisco Intake & Release Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at San Francisco Intake & Release Center:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 415-553-1430.

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Directions / Map to the San Francisco Intake & Release Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in San Francisco County?

If someone is taken to San Francisco Intake & Release Center in San Francisco for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 415-553-1430.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in San Francisco County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in San Francisco County, California, visit the San Francisco Intake & Release Center Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center? What is the Schedule?

San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow visits for inmates at this facility.

This is a temporary booking agency.
Once they are booked, processed and classified, inmates will be transferred to a more permanent location where they will have access to all of the jail sevices available for inmates.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at San Francisco Intake & Release 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
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Francisco Intake & Release Center follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select California, then select San Francisco Intake & Release 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 San Francisco Intake & Release Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center by Phone?

Follow these instructions on communicating with your inmate by phone for free in San Francisco County

The San Francisco Jail System does not charge inmates for making phone calls to friends and family.

For full instructions on the San Francisco Intake & Release Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, and regulations, 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 Intake & Release Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center, and what can I send them?

The San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow:

Mail
Visits
Commissary

Once an inmate is booked and classified, they will be transferred to one of the other facilities in San Francisco County.
Check the inmate's status online until they are transferred. At that point all the jail services will be available to them.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Francisco Intake & Release Center follow these steps:

Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
Select California, then select San Francisco Intake & Release 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 San Francisco Intake & Release Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center 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 Intake & Release Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the San Francisco Intake & Release 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 San Francisco Intake & Release Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 415-553-1430 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the San Francisco Intake & Release Center? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in San Francisco County

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What are the other City and County Jails in San Francisco County?

San Francisco County County Jails

San Francisco County Jail #2 San Francisco County Jail #3 San Francisco Intake & Release Center

San Francisco County Juvenile Facilities

San Francisco County Juvenile Hall

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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San Francisco Intake & Release Center Information

What happens during booking at San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

How do you post bail in San Francisco County?

San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow visits for inmates at this facility.

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at San Francisco Intake & Release Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center by Phone?

The San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow:

Mail

Visits

Commissary

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

Search for an Inmate in San Francisco County

San Francisco Intake & Release Center

Search for an Inmate in San Francisco County

San Francisco Intake & Release Center Information

What happens during booking at San Francisco Intake & Release Center?

How do you post bail in San Francisco County?

San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow visits for inmates at this facility.

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at San Francisco Intake & Release Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the San Francisco Intake & Release Center by Phone?

The San Francisco Intake & Release Center does not allow:

Mail

Visits

Commissary

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Francisco County

Search for an Inmate in San Francisco County

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