Sonoma North County Detention Facility

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Sonoma North County Detention Facility Information

Sonoma North County Detention Facility is a 387-bed jail based in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 707-565-1400.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Sonoma North County Detention Facility at 707-565-1400 for help.

Phone: 707-565-1400

Physical Address:
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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How Do You Find Someone in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, 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 707-565-1400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Sonoma County and every other county in California.

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility maintains an average of 387 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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 Sonoma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 39,680 offenders.

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About the Sonoma North County Detention Facility

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility in Sonoma County has a capacity of 250 beds. The facility is considered a regional medium security jail and hosts inmates from multiple counties.

In 2018, the Main Adult Detention Facility had a total capacity of 1,473, with an average length of jail sentences rising to 27 months.

The facility's phone number is 707-565-1400.  

The Sonoma North County Detention Facility permits inmates to receive social visits from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm on weekends. As of July 1, 2022, the Main Adult Detention Facility personal visitation hours are 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 1:35 pm, and 2:10 pm. On Wednesdays for A-L inmates, visiting times are 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Visitors may confirm visitation hours and plan a visit online.  

Phones are located in common areas and permit inmates to contact their support system outside of the jail, improving their mental health and mood and making the building safer. Family or friends who wish to receive calls can create an account and add money online, and will be able to receive calls during the day.

Mail is also one of the ways that they remain in contact with people outside of the jail system, and there are no letters to or from other detention centers permitted. Mail is addressed to the inmate with their full name and ID at:

Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

... where it will be checked for contraband before being allowed outside of the common area.

Classes and programs run during the day to keep inmates engaged, busy, and learning throughout their incarceration. Support groups and individual counseling are both available, and a medical wing meets the medical needs of inmates. Basic education and GED courses can be taken, and life skills classes and services are offered.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Sonoma North County Detention Facility, 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility:

  • 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 707-565-1400.

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Directions / Map to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Sonoma County?

If someone is taken to Sonoma North County Detention Facility in Santa Rosa 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 707-565-1400.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County, California, visit the Sonoma North County Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

707-565-1400

  • Inmates housed at the NCDF are allowed one, 60 minute visit per week.
  • In non-contact visiting for 101, 201, 301 and 501/02, the inmate’s visitors may only use three seats.
  • Small children (40 inches or smaller) must be held on a visitor’s lap.
  • Children over 40 inches must occupy a seat and will be counted as a visitor.
  • In non-contact visiting for 202, 203 and 401, only three visitors may occupy a booth. Rules regarding children for non-contact visiting in these areas are the same as stated above.
  • All visitors 18 years and older, must have a valid and current state or federal government picture ID. No other forms of identification will be accepted.
  • Minors (age 17 and under) must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times and may not be left unattended in the lobby.
  • Convicted felons who wish to visit must have prior written approval.
  • If you are a recently released inmate of the Detention Division, you must wait 30 days from the day of your release before returning to visit unless you are visiting your spouse.

Non-Contact Visitors for Units 101, 201, 301, 501, 502 MUST sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the start of visiting.
Non-Contact Visitors for Units 202, 203, 401 MUST sign up at least 30 minutes prior to the start of visiting

UNITS DAY TIMES
101, 201, 301,
501, 502
SUN 12:30–1:30 PM
2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401 SUN 8:00AM, 9:00AM
10:00AM, 6:00PM
7:00PM, 8:00PM,
9:00PM
202, 203, 401 MON 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 TUE 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 WED 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 THU 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
NO VISITS FRI  N/A
101, 201, 301,
501, 502
SAT 12:30–1:30 PM
2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401 SAT 8:00AM, 9:00AM
10:00AM, 6:00PM
7:00PM, 8:00PM,
9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

707-565-1400

  • Inmates housed at the NCDF are allowed one, 60 minute visit per week.
  • In non-contact visiting for 101, 201, 301 and 501/02, the inmate’s visitors may only use three seats.
  • Small children (40 inches or smaller) must be held on a visitor’s lap.
  • Children over 40 inches must occupy a seat and will be counted as a visitor.
  • In non-contact visiting for 202, 203 and 401, only three visitors may occupy a booth. Rules regarding children for non-contact visiting in these areas are the same as stated above.
  • All visitors 18 years and older, must have a valid and current state or federal government picture ID. No other forms of identification will be accepted.
  • Minors (age 17 and under) must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times and may not be left unattended in the lobby.
  • Convicted felons who wish to visit must have prior written approval.
  • If you are a recently released inmate of the Detention Division, you must wait 30 days from the day of your release before returning to visit unless you are visiting your spouse.

Non-Contact Visitors for Units 101, 201, 301, 501, 502 MUST sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the start of visiting.
Non-Contact Visitors for Units 202, 203, 401 MUST sign up at least 30 minutes prior to the start of visiting

UNITS DAY TIMES
101, 201, 301,
501, 502
SUN 12:30–1:30 PM
2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401 SUN 8:00AM, 9:00AM
10:00AM, 6:00PM
7:00PM, 8:00PM,
9:00PM
202, 203, 401 MON 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 TUE 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 WED 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
202, 203, 401 THU 5:30PM, 6:30PM,
7:30PM, 8:30PM,
9:30PM
NO VISITS FRI  N/A
101, 201, 301,
501, 502
SAT 12:30–1:30 PM
2:00–3:00 PM
202, 203, 401 SAT 8:00AM, 9:00AM
10:00AM, 6:00PM
7:00PM, 8:00PM,
9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Sonoma North County Detention Facility uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Sonoma North County Detention Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Sonoma County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Sonoma County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose California, then choose Sonoma North County Detention Facility
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Sonoma County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Sonoma North County Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Sonoma County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility, 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403



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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Sonoma North County Detention Facility 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:
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Sonoma North County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Sonoma North County Detention Facility:
Inmate Name
North County Detention Facility
2254 Ordinance Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sonoma North County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sonoma North County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 707-565-1400 for further assistance.

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