Ventura East County Jail is a 57-bed jail in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 805-494-8242.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Ventura East County Jail at 805-494-8242 for assistance.
Phone: 805-494-8242
Physical Address:
2101 East Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6861
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ventura East County Jail, 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 805-494-8242 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Ventura County and every other county in California.
Ventura East County Jail Inmate Search
The Ventura East County Jail maintains an average of 57 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ventura East County Jail 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 Ventura County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 43,260 offenders.
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For new arrests and bookings, the Ventura East County Jail accepts new admittance at any time of day or night. It operates fully around the clock and they are able to answer questions about inmates who are in custody by calling 805-494-8242.
This facility has mostly inmates who are waiting for their trial or for their detention hearing, and for this reason they are not often in this facility for extended periods of time. Phones are in place for inmates to call their lawyer, their employer, and their family through the use of the jail phone system. They are also able to have in person visits, pre-trial residents having visits Monday to Friday between 8am and 5 pm, and housed inmates who have been sentenced will have visits on Saturday or Sunday between 8am and 5pm or during the week 4pm to 8pm.
Deposits can also be made for any resident in any of the detention facilities for Ventura County at this location, and they will be processed to their account.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Ventura East County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Ventura East County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Ventura East County Jail at 805-494-8242.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Ventura East County Jail in Thousand Oaks for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 805-494-8242.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Ventura County, California, visit the Ventura East County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | INMATES | TIME |
| SUN | Pre-Trial Inmates | NO VISITS |
| SUN | Sentenced Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| MON | Pre-Trial Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| MON | Sentenced Inmates | 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| TUE | Pre-Trial Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| TUE | Sentenced Inmates | 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| WED | Pre-Trial Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| WED | Sentenced Inmates | 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| THU | Pre-Trial Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| THU | Sentenced Inmates | 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| FRI | Pre-Trial Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
| FRI | Sentenced Inmates | 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| SAT | Pre-Trial Inmates | NO VISITS |
| SAT | Sentenced Inmates | 8:00AM-5:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail?
Ventura East County Jail uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender.
You will need:
Inmate's Correctional ID number and last name
The facility name or receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
Ventura East County Jail uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Ventura County.
You will need:
The Ventura County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Ventura East County Jail or the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
Ventura East County Jail address.
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ventura East County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura East County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Ventura East County Jail 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 Ventura East County Jail 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's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
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 Ventura East County Jail 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 Ventura East County Jail 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's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
Postcards
The Ventura East County Jail 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 Ventura East County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
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 Ventura East County Jail 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 Ventura East County Jail 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's Name & Booking Number
Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
P.O. Box 6929
Ventura, CA 93006
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ventura East County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send an email to an inmate in the Ventura East County Jail, register at this page. Once you are registered, follow these directions:
After you Register, Select your Inmate at this page.
Only text will be allowed in the email. Each email has a maximum of 4500 characters (equivalent to one page).
The email will be printed, and then delivered to the inmate with their mail.
To send an email to an inmate in the Ventura East County Jail, register at this page. Once you are registered, follow these directions:
After you Register, Select your Inmate at this page.
To find out what is allowed, how long of an email you can send, what the cost is and all the information regarding emailing an inmate, check out our Inmate Email page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Ventura East County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ventura East County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 805-494-8242 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Ventura County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ventura County?
This facility, known as "Ventura East County Jail" is also known as Ventura County - East County Jail.
