Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

Q: Does Santa Barbara County have bail?

Does Santa Barbara County have bail? Yes, California is a bail state, and Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County?

Who can set bail in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County California?

When is bail set in Santa Barbara 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center, call the jail’s booking line at 805-681-4260. 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. Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Santa Barbara County?

What happens during booking in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

What is the booking process like at the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Santa Barbara 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 805-681-4260 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center booking process take?

How long does the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 805-681-4260 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Santa Barbara County and every other county in California.

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Search

The Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 140 offenders in custody on any given day. The Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Santa Barbara County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,600 offenders.

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Question 2

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SB County Jail: 805-681-4260
805.934.6270
Arrest Warrants: 805-897-2343
Crime Victims: 805-568-2400
District Attorney: 805-568-2300
Juvenile Court - North: 805-614-6579
Juvenile Court - South: 805-882-4576
Lompoc Court: 805-737-7789
Police Tips: 805-569-2677
Public Defender - Juvenile: 805-934-6944
Public Defender - Lompoc: 805-737-7770
Public Defender - SB: 805-568-3470
Public Defender - SM: 805-346-7500
Santa Barbara Court: 805-882-4520
Santa Barbara Police: 805-897-2300
Santa Maria Court: 805-614-6414
Santa Maria Facility: 805-934-6159
Sheriff: 805-681-4100
Solvang Court: 805-686-5040
Victims Help: 805-568-2400

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Understanding the booking process at Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center:

Personal identification verification.
Taking photographs (mugshots).
Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
Possibly collecting DNA samples.
Performing a full-body search.
Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 805-681-4260.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Paying bail for someone in custody in Santa Barbara County

Once someone is booked at Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center in Santa Maria after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 805-681-4260 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
A licensed bail bond agent in Santa Barbara County can help cover bail.
Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Santa Barbara County, California, see the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Bail FAQ.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

4263 California Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
805-681-4260

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 805-681-4260 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 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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:
4263 California Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
4263 California Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455

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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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:
4263 California Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice 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 Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-681-4260 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center? What does it look like?

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Other Jails in Santa Barbara County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Santa Barbara County?

Santa Barbara County County Jails

Northern Branch Jail Santa Barbara County Main Jail

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Facilities

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Santa Barbara County?

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Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

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Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Information

Understanding the booking process at Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

Paying bail for someone in custody in Santa Barbara County

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Santa Barbara County

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

Search for an Inmate in Santa Barbara County

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Information

Understanding the booking process at Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center

Paying bail for someone in custody in Santa Barbara County

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Santa Barbara County

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