Monroe Detention Center

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Monroe Detention Center Information

The Monroe Detention Center is a 455-bed jail located in Woodland, Yolo County, California. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 530-668-5245.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the California State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Monroe Detention Center at 530-668-5245 for assistance.

Phone: 530-668-5245

Physical Address:
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Monroe Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Monroe Detention 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 530-668-5245 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a list of criminal courts for Yolo County and every other county in California.

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Search

The Monroe Detention Center maintains an average of 455 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe Detention 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 Yolo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,900 offenders.

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About the Monroe Detention Center

The 455-bed Monroe Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Yolo County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 530-668-5245, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Monroe Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Monroe Detention Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Monroe Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Monroe Detention Center typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 530-668-5245.

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Directions / Map to the Monroe Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Yolo County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Monroe Detention Center in Woodland for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 530-668-5245 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Yolo County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Yolo County, California, visit the Monroe Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Monroe Detention Center ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-5245

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

Monroe Detention Center REMOTE (from home) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
TUESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 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 Monroe Detention Center?

Monroe Detention Center ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776
530-668-5245

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

Monroe Detention Center REMOTE (from home) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Inmates will be allowed (1) half hour visit per week, with (2) visitors.
  • Visitors are to call the Monroe Records at 530-668-5245 to schedule their visiting time.
  • Visiting signups will begin at 7:00AM ending at Midnight the day before the visit.
  • No advance scheduling is allowed. You cannot call on Monday to schedule a visit for
    Thursday.
  • Once you have scheduled your visit you will not be allowed to change, re-schedule, or
    modify this appointment. Any cancelled visits will count against the inmate as a taken
    visit (no exceptions).
DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO VISITS
MONDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
TUESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
FRIDAY 7:30PM - 9:45PM
SATURDAY NO VISITS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Monroe Detention Center, 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
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, 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 Monroe Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center, 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 Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Monroe Detention 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 Monroe Detention 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:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776



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 Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention 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:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776

Monroe Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center:
Inmate Name
Monroe Detention Center
140 Tony Diaz Drive
Woodland, CA 95776


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 Monroe Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Monroe Detention Center 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 Monroe Detention Center.
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 Monroe Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Monroe Detention Center'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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Yolo County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Yolo County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Yolo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Monroe Detention Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Monroe Detention Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Monroe Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Yolo County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Monroe Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select California, then select Monroe Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Monroe Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Yolo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Monroe Detention 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 Monroe Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-668-5245 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Monroe Detention Center" is also known as Main Jail, Yolo County Jail, Yolo County Sheriff, California.