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The Santa Clara County Central Jail it is located at 1173 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101. The Santa Barbara County Central Jail houses individuals who are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of crimes.
To find an inmate, use the Santa Barbara County inmate locator tool.
1173 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101.
For inquiries or assistance, please reach out to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at (619) 848-3783
Operating Hours:
The facility is open 24 hours a day
To obtain information regarding bail or inmate charges, please provide the individual’s full name and date of birth, or their booking number.
Booking Info: tel: (619) 304-9625
Medical Center: (619) 304-9625
1173 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101.
Inmate Property: (619) 304-9625
Cashiers Office: (619) 304-9625
To deposit into an inmate’s account, please use the Jail ATM system.
Visitation at the Santa Barbara County Central Jail is offered strictly by appointment.
To arrange a visit, please schedule through the official Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department website.
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Santa Barbara County Jail
Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Jail (SBCJ) functions as the primary booking and detention facility for male inmates within Santa Barbara County. The institution employs sworn correctional officers along with a dedicated team of civilian staff. Operations are supported by modern correctional infrastructure, including advanced electronic management systems and comprehensive video monitoring. At the core of the facility is a Central Control Center capable of electronically managing jail operations during emergencies or significant technical disruptions.
Santa Barbara City Jail
Located in the City of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Police Department operates its own City Jail as a Temporary Housing Facility. The facility books, processes, and temporarily houses arrestees while providing the opportunity for bail. Individuals who do not post bail are transferred to the custody of the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Santa Barbara County Jail – Female Housing Facility (Female incarcerations).
Located in Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Jail Female Housing Facility serves as the county’s primary intake and detention center for women in custody. The facility operates with sworn correctional officers and civilian staff, following modern correctional standards and contemporary approaches to inmate care, rehabilitation, and daily operations.
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