San Joaquin County Jail Core

To search for an inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core, 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 209-468-4295 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Joaquin County and every other county in California.

San Joaquin County Jail Core Inmate Search

The San Joaquin County Jail Core maintains an average of 450 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Joaquin County Jail Core 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 Joaquin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 33,640 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core? What is the Schedule?

San Joaquin County Jail Core ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231
209-468-4295

• A visitor may only visit once each day.
• Only two visitors per inmate can visit at the Honor Farm, but three visitors per inmate can visit at the South Jail and Jail Core. (This includes infants and children).
• Check-in upon arrival at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the visit you want to sign up for.
• Inmate visiting starts at 9:00 am and the last. inmate visit is at 4:00 pm. Note the lunch break has no visits allowed.
• Visits are 45 minutes long starting on the hour.
• Inmates housed get two (2) visits per week based on availability.
• You are only allowed to bring in the following for a visit
  A key to your car
  A state or government picture ID
  If you have a baby, you may bring in a clear plastic bag containing 1 bottle, 1 small blanket, 1 diaper, and wipes to complete a diaper change.
• Any persons under the age of eighteen may visit only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A court order will be required for proof of guardianship if not related, and a birth certificate will also be required regardless.
• There's a bunch of other visiting rules and guidelines that you should probably review before your visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core?

San Joaquin County Jail Core ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231
209-468-4295

• A visitor may only visit once each day.
• Only two visitors per inmate can visit at the Honor Farm, but three visitors per inmate can visit at the South Jail and Jail Core. (This includes infants and children).
• Check-in upon arrival at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the visit you want to sign up for.
• Inmate visiting starts at 9:00 am and the last. inmate visit is at 4:00 pm. Note the lunch break has no visits allowed.
• Visits are 45 minutes long starting on the hour.
• Inmates housed get two (2) visits per week based on availability.
• You are only allowed to bring in the following for a visit
  A key to your car
  A state or government picture ID
  If you have a baby, you may bring in a clear plastic bag containing 1 bottle, 1 small blanket, 1 diaper, and wipes to complete a diaper change.
• Any persons under the age of eighteen may visit only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A court order will be required for proof of guardianship if not related, and a birth certificate will also be required regardless.
• There's a bunch of other visiting rules and guidelines that you should probably review before your visit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at San Joaquin County Jail Core, 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 Joaquin County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Joaquin County Jail Core follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select San Joaquin County Jail Core, 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 Joaquin County Jail Core.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from San Joaquin County Jail Core

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Joaquin 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 Joaquin 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 San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core, and what can I send them?

San Joaquin County Jail Core Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Joaquin County Jail Core 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 Joaquin County Jail Core 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 Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

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 San Joaquin County Jail Core 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.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the San Joaquin County Jail Core standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

San Joaquin County Jail Core Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Joaquin County Jail Core 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.

Envelopes
The San Joaquin County Jail Core also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

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 San Joaquin County Jail Core 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.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the San Joaquin County Jail Core standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 Name and Booking Number
San Joaquin County Jail or Honor Farm
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core, and what can I purchase?

San Joaquin County Jail Core contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 San Joaquin County Jail Core.
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 San Joaquin County Jail Core staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the San Joaquin County Jail Core'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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Joaquin County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Joaquin County Jail Core follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select California, then select San Joaquin County Jail Core, 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 Joaquin County Jail Core.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the San Joaquin County Jail Core using an Online Messaging Service?

San Joaquin County Jail Core uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in San Joaquin County Jail Core

To send a text or email message to a San Joaquin County inmate, do the following:

San Joaquin County Jail Core uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in San Joaquin County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your San Joaquin County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all San Joaquin County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in San Joaquin County Jail Core, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the San Joaquin County Jail Core have Access to Tablets or Computers?

San Joaquin County Jail Core now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in San Joaquin County Jail Core

To rent a tablet for an inmate in San Joaquin County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your San Joaquin County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all San Joaquin County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Joaquin County Jail Core’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 209-468-4295 for further assistance.

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