San Diego County in California operates 9 jail facilities to serve the local criminal justice system. Below you will find detailed information about each facility, including addresses, contact numbers, and visiting hours.
San Diego Central Jail (Main Jail)
The San Diego Central Jail is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This main jail has a capacity of approximately 944 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 1173 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 610-1647.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at San Diego Central Jail are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Reservations required; check website for specific module schedules.
Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (Women's Facility)
The Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This women's facility has a capacity of approximately 1,216 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 451 Riverview Parkway, Santee, CA 92071.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 402-1312.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Primary facility for female inmates in San Diego County.
Vista Detention Facility (Branch Facility)
The Vista Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This branch facility has a capacity of approximately 825 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 325 S. Melrose Drive, Ste. 200, Vista, CA 92081.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (760) 936-0014.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Vista Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Serves as the primary intake point for North County.
George Bailey Detention Facility (Branch Facility)
The George Bailey Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This branch facility has a capacity of approximately 1,380 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 446 Alta Road, Ste. 5300, San Diego, CA 92158.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 210-0385.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at George Bailey Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Maximum security facility located in East County.
South Bay Detention Facility (Branch Facility)
The South Bay Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This branch facility has a capacity of approximately 386 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 213-1433.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at South Bay Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Located beneath the South County Regional Center.
East Mesa Reentry Facility (Minimum Security)
The East Mesa Reentry Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This minimum security has a capacity of approximately 900 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 446 Alta Road, Ste. 5200, San Diego, CA 92158.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 210-0334.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at East Mesa Reentry Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Focuses on vocational and educational programs.
Facility 8 Detention Facility (Branch Facility)
The Facility 8 Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This branch facility has a capacity of approximately 300 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 446 Alta Road, Ste. 5400, San Diego, CA 92158.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 210-0327.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Facility 8 Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies by housing unit and weekends from Varies by housing unit.
Important: Medium security facility located on the East Mesa site.
Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (Juvenile Detention)
The Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 2801 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (858) 694-4500.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies and weekends from Varies.
Important: Visiting restricted to parents and legal guardians.
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (Juvenile Detention)
The East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility is one of the jail facilities serving San Diego County, California.
This juvenile detention has a capacity of approximately 290 inmates.
Contact Information
The facility is located at 446 Alta Road, Ste. 6100, San Diego, CA 92158.
For general inquiries or to verify inmate information, you can contact the jail directly at (619) 671-4400.
Additional information and online services may be available through their official website.
Visiting Hours & Visitation Policy
Visiting hours at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility are available during weekdays from Varies and weekends from Varies.
Important: Visiting restricted to parents and legal guardians.
