Sheriff offices & jail visiting in California

There are no jail facilities in Alpine County. Jail services are contracted to El Dorado County and Calaveras County.

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Notice: New visitor registration or requests for Sunday visitations must be submitted online no later than 2:00 pm on the preceding Friday. Requests filed after 2:00 pm on Friday will be reviewed on the following Monday.

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Visitors must submit to a search of belongings or a pat down search if there is suspicion you are trying to take contraband into the visiting area. Your visit will be denied if you refuse to be searched upon request.

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Wireless communication devices, including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, pagers, or wireless internet devices are not permitted while visiting an incarcerated person (Penal Code 4575).

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Only two visitors are allowed per incarcerated person; one of those can be a minor. (Visitors who are minors are limited to the incarcerated person’s immediate family members and includes siblings, the individual’s natural and adoptive children, grandchildren and legal step-children).

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No rotation will be allowed between visitors and each visit is a 30-minute session.

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Visiting hours for the jail are on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visiting is closed for lunch from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. All visitors must be present and sign in before 2:00 PM on the day of the visit.

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Visitors under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. SPECIAL NOTE: Children ages 12-18 may visit their biological parent without an adult present. Visitors will be limited to one thirty (30) minute visit per inmate per day. A maximum of two (2) persons will be allowed to visit an inmate at one time, including children. NO CONTACT VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED.

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All visitors must wear shoes and shirts. No bare midriffs, low cut tops, mini-skirts, see-through clothing or wearing of "colors".

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New applicants are directed not to take their training and qualification courses prior to receiving contingent approval of their application.

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- All personal visitors must check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the visit start time.

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- Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Dress appropriately for all visitation visits. Those not appropriately dressed will not be allowed to visit until suitable attire can be acquired. Exposing breasts or genitalia will result in immediate removal from the facility and a ban from visitation.

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All minors wishing to visit must have a parent or legal guardian for supervision.

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We strongly recommend that you do not complete your CCW renewal training until our office has received your results from DOJ.

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Inmates are allowed a maximum of two visits per week and each visit is approximately 45 minutes.

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For inmates housed at West Valley Detention Center, Central Detention Center, Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center or High Desert Detention Center, visits are limited to two visitors per inmate. Generally, one visitor must be an adult, and the second visitor can be an adult or minor. Minor children, at least 12 years old, can visit an incarcerated parent without an adult present.

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No eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed in any of the visiting rooms

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No handbags, diaper bags, strollers, infant seats, or other large containers may be taken into the visiting room. These articles must be kept outside the facility. A limited number of lockers are available to secure small personal items. A key in exchange for ID may be obtained from the visiting officer. Visiting staff will not be responsible for these items. Failure to comply will result in exclusion from visiting.

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There is no inmate visitation permitted at this facility. Sierra County inmates are housed primarily in Nevada County at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City, and occasionally at the Plumas County Jail in Quincy, CA.

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Visitors must check in with the Lobby 20 minutes prior to their visit.

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Video Visitation is available at all four facilities. You will need to create an account at JailATM.com. Video visitation accounts are reviewed and must be approved prior to being allowed to visit. Visiting is available when incarcerated persons have access to the tablets or kiosk. Please check with the person you want to visit to ensure the times they will available.

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