San Mateo County Youth Services Center

Q: Does San Mateo County have bail?

Does San Mateo County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and San Mateo 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 Mateo County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo County?

Who can set bail in San Mateo 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 Mateo County California?

When is bail set in San Mateo 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Youth Services Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Youth Services Center, call the jail’s booking line at 650-312-5327. 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in San Mateo County?

What happens during booking in San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

What is the booking process like at the San Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo 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 Mateo County Youth Services 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 650-312-5327 during business hours.

Q: How long does the San Mateo County Youth Services Center booking process take?

How long does the San Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

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To search for an inmate in the San Mateo County Youth Services 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 650-312-5327 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for San Mateo County and every other county in California.

San Mateo County Youth Services Center Inmate Search

The San Mateo County Youth Services Center maintains an average of 180 offenders in custody on any given day. The San Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 48,760 offenders.

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Question 2

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Youth Services Center: 650-312-5327
Adult Corrections Inmate Info: 650-363-4311
Adult Probation: 650-363-4244
Anonymous Crime Tips: 800-547-2700
Booking: 650-363-4311
Criminal Court: 650-363-4711
District Attorney: 650-363-4636
Family Support Line: 650-364-4664
Jail Inmate Messages: 650-364-4664
Juvenile: 650-312-5327
Juvenile Court: 650-261-5100
Juvenile Probation: 650-312-8816
Juvenile Visitation: 650-312-5200
Public Defender: 650-298-4000
Sheriff: 650-363-4911
Victims Help: 650-599-7479

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at San Mateo County Youth Services Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to San Mateo County Youth Services Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at San Mateo County Youth Services Center:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 650-312-5327.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the San Mateo County Youth Services Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in San Mateo County

When an individual is arrested and booked at San Mateo County Youth Services Center in San Mateo, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 650-312-5327 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in San Mateo County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in San Mateo County, California, visit the San Mateo County Youth Services Center Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the San Mateo County Youth Services Center? What is the Schedule?

San Mateo County Youth Services Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

222 Paul Scannell Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-312-5327

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 650-312-5327 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 650-312-5327 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center?

How Do Inmates in San Mateo County Youth Services Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in San Mateo County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

San Mateo County Youth Services Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for San Mateo County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls. In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in San Mateo County.
Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with San Mateo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center, and what can I send them?

San Mateo County Youth Services Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The San Mateo County Youth Services 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 San Mateo County Youth Services 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:
222 Paul Scannell Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
222 Paul Scannell Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402

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 Mateo County Youth Services 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 San Mateo County Youth Services 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:
222 Paul Scannell Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in San Mateo County Youth Services Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in San Mateo County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

San Mateo County Youth Services Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for San Mateo County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls. In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in San Mateo County.
Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with San Mateo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about San Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the San Mateo County Youth Services 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 Mateo County Youth Services Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 650-312-5327 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the San Mateo County Youth Services Center? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in San Mateo County

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

San Mateo County County Jails

Maguire Correctional Facility Maple Street Correctional Center Men's & Women's Transitional Facility

San Mateo County Juvenile Facilities

Margaret J. Kemp Girls Camp San Mateo County Youth Services Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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