Ventura County Sheriff's Office
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Source checked October 26, 2026[1]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
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Read the official sheriff concealed-carry permit instructions. This link does not establish an applicant’s eligibility or confirm submission.
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Before you start
- Availability · Video visitation — source-specific facility and channel
- Video visitation is not permitted during the operation of any motor vehicles or operating any machinery, or while performing any unsafe activities. [7]
- Appointments · Video visitation — source-specific facility and channel
- When visiting from home the visit(s) must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance. [8]
- Availability · Jail visiting — Ventura official facility instructions
- Incarcerated persons are allowed 2 visits per week for a maximum of 30 minutes per visit. [9]
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] California law enforcement agency directory (opens in a new tab)
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Ventura County Sheriff's Department
- [2] Ventura official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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arks. Learn More Home About Close About Open About About Us Ventura County sheriff Sheriff James Fryhoff see profile Staff Executive Staff Command Staff Management Staff Detention Services Patrol Services Support Services Special Services history and vision Mission, Strategy and Vision Sev
- [3] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Jim Fryhoff Sheriff 800 S Victoria Ave Ventura, CA 93009 805/654-9511
- [4] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Jim Fryhoff Sheriff 800 S Victoria Ave Ventura, CA 93009
- [5] Ventura official sheriff website (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW)
- [6] Ventura — Video Visitation (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
rofile Staff Executive Staff Command Staff Management Staff Detention Services Patrol Services Support Services Special Services history and vision Mission, Strategy and Vision Seven Pillars History Memorials Volunteers Chaplain Program Explorer Program Inmate Services Mounted Volunteer Pa
- [7] Ventura — Video Visitation (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Video visitation is not permitted during the operation of any motor vehicles or operating any machinery, or while performing any unsafe activities.
- [8] Ventura — Video Visitation (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
When visiting from home the visit(s) must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
- [9] Ventura — Video Visitation (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Incarcerated persons are allowed 2 visits per week for a maximum of 30 minutes per visit.
- [10] Ventura — Jail Orientation & Rules (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff · Semantic audit of actual public facility, visitor instructions or named programme main content; full 80-row landing review retained in safety-audit packets.
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Jail Orientation & Rules
- [11] Ventura County Sheriff's Office — sheriff information (opens in a new tab)
Ventura County Sheriff's Office · Contact – Ventura Sheriff Official Website — Ventura sheriff non-emergency contact; separate from sheriff administration
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NON-EMERGENCY: Call (805) 654-9511