santa rita jail 5325 broder blvd. dublin, ca 94568 (925) 236-1857
bail, registration and release information charges, custody status, court dates, bail amounts, release dates and other inmate information can be obtained 24 hours a day, seven days a week. days of the week by calling 1-925-551-6500. you must have the inmate’s name, pfn (person file number) or date of birth correct before obtaining information.
- bail may be posted in the lobby of the santa rita jail 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- inmates determined to be eligible for bail release will be released as quickly as possible. . however, this procedure may take several hours. it is recommended that you wait until you receive a phone call from the released inmate before coming to the jail.
- inmates who were released while in court must return to the jail to complete all necessary documentation. the inmate will receive all personal property and will be released from the jail facility.
- Released inmates who are indigent, have inappropriate clothing for weather conditions, do not have clothing available at time of release, or who may outgrow their clothing, they will be provided with appropriate wellness clothing.
- Inmates who have no money upon release receive a free bus pass or b.a.r.t. ticket. inmates also receive transportation schedules and directions to the b.a.r.t. station if they choose to walk.
Emergencies Inmate Services handles all outside emergencies (see Inmate Services section). You can contact the inmate services section at (925) 551-6580, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m. to 4:00 p.m. m., except holidays.
santa rita jail emergency number after hours: (925) 551-6500
mail procedures
- Mail will be delivered daily (Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays). mail will be delivered only to the recipient.
- incoming mail must have the inmate’s name and PN.
- incoming mail must Have the return address and name on the outside of the envelope.
- Sexually explicit pictures on the outside of shipping envelopes will make the us look dirty. postal authorities to return the envelope to the sender.
- The only packages inmates may receive in the mail are books (no hardcovers), periodicals, and magazines – provided these items are shipped directly from the publisher or “online” bookstore, such as amazon.com and barnes and noble.com, etc. To avoid packages being returned, no “third party” shipments will be made. accepted, and packages must be properly labeled by the bookstore, with its “official” business label.
- envelopes, magazines and newspapers sent to inmates may not exceed 8½” x 14″. any mail exceeding this size will be returned to sender.
- Jail staff may open and inspect domestic mail sent to or from any inmate without the presence of the inmate involved (except legal mail). If an inmate does not consent to receiving their mail through facility authorities, that inmate must notify Mail Room staff in writing. at this point, all mail sent to that inmate will be returned to the post office, marked “rejected.”
- incoming mail from attorneys or government officials will be opened by jail staff in the presence of the inmate . involved.
- money can be sent by money order only. checks and cash will be returned to sender (see money section).
- inmate newspaper subscriptions must be made directly to the newspaper company by a third party. cancellation or change of address for subscriptions must be made directly to the newspaper company. the newspapers will then be distributed through regular mail channels. weekend and holiday newspapers will be distributed the next business day. newspapers from inmates no longer in custody will be disposed of by mailroom staff. (Each housing unit receives six tribune newspapers, paid for by the inmate welfare fund.)
- Polaroid photographs will not be accepted.
money the alameda county sheriff’s office takes pride in the services it provides to inmates; including meals, library services, and inmate programs. In addition, the Sheriff’s Office provides the opportunity for inmates to purchase additional items such as snacks, soups, beverages, stationery, hygiene items, medicine, and special items for women, to name a few. all proceeds from the sale of these items go directly to the inmate welfare fund. this fund is used to support the many programs offered to inmates, such as televisions, games, recreational supplies, etc.
follow the following procedure:
- Deposits can be made by mail or in person. Only cash or money orders will be accepted for deposits into inmate accounts (no personal, payroll, tax refund, or social security checks or coins). do not send cash through the mail. if you deposit money in person, you must have the exact amount. no change will be given. if you have been an inmate in the last six months, you may not deposit money into another inmate’s account.
- Visitors must present a valid photo ID (driver’s license, military, etc.) and have the inmate’s nfp prior to depositing money into the inmate’s account.
- money orders must be made as follows: alameda county sheriff’s office (acso) c/o inmate’s name and nfp
schedule for money deposits seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Although you can deposit money 24 hours a day, it is recommended that you do so during normal reception hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m. to 6:30 p.m. m.
property transfers of property and change of clothes transactions will be accepted 24 hours a day at the santa rita prison ( srj ).
Property release request forms must be submitted by the inmate and received by the lobby staff prior to the day the property is to be picked up by the visitor. this usually takes up to 7 business days to srj.
You are required to provide photo identification upon receipt of released property. it is recommended that you call the lobby to ensure the property is ready for pickup.
santa rita jail: (925) 551-6500
Court wear for inmates will only be accepted into the lobby within 72 hours of a jury trial, preliminary examination, or if a court order has been received. you can only bring a maximum of two sets of clothing. clothing on the inmate’s property must be taken during the exchange. clothes are changed one by one.
All medications are provided to inmates through the prison health services. Lobby staff will accept prescription eyeglasses, dentures, and contact lens solution in sealed packages. it is recommended that you coordinate with prison health services before leaving items in the lobby (925) 551-6700.
Phone Calls Public phones are available to all inmates on a daily basis. however, inmates may only make collect phone calls.
- To eliminate the problems associated with 3-way calling, the phone system in use automatically ends the call if a third party is attempted to be connected.
- If you have call waiting , please Please note that the telephone system in use may end your call if the call waiting “click” is heard. the system cannot differentiate between call waiting “click” and 3-way call “click”.
- Private citizens can avoid collect calls by having a block on your personal phone line. this can be done by contacting your local phone company.
vehicle impounding If a vehicle was impounded at the time of arrest, you will need to contact the arresting law enforcement agency to determine the necessary documentation for vehicle release. it is often necessary to provide a written letter from the registered owner authorizing delivery of the vehicle. inmates may surrender vehicle keys by simply completing a property release request form. keys must be collected in the lobby of the jail in which the inmate is located. it is recommended that you call the jail lobby to make sure the keys are ready for pick up.
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santa rita jail facts the original santa rita jail opened in january 1947. it served as a replacement for the original county jail farm that operated on 275 acres next to the fairmont hospital in san leandro. The old Santa Rita Jail encompassed approximately 1,000 acres of a World War II military base known as Camp Schumacher that was adjacent to the existing site of the Camp Park Reserve Training Center. the original site included a navy brig that was converted into a maximum security facility known as greystone. a wired complex of eight barracks was converted into a minimum and medium security facility that became known as the compound. the women were housed in a horseshoe-shaped barracks known as the women’s quarters.
over time, the santa rita jail became overcrowded and the changing demographics of the prison population made it difficult and costly to operate the senior facilities safely. in 1983 the design and development of the “new” santa rita began. construction costs for the new santa rita jail totaled about $172 million. state bonds augmented with local matching funds made the project possible. On September 1, 1989, Sheriff Charles C. Plummer gave the order to open the facility and the inmates were transferred from the old jail to the new one.
the new santa rita jail the facility has about 4,000 inmates housed in one of eighteen modern housing units. It is considered a “mega-jail” and ranks as the third largest facility in California and the fifth largest in the nation. Santa Rita is accredited by the American Correctional Association, making it the only facility in California to hold this prestigious award.
is recognized as one of the most technologically innovative prisons in the world. a robotic system expedites the delivery of clothing, supplies, and food to all areas of the 113-acre campus. state-of-the-art criminal justice systems serve internal operations, while the largest rooftop solar power system converts enough electricity to power nearly half of the facility’s daytime electrical needs.
Sheriff Ahern’s philosophy of providing cost-effective services is reflected in the private sector partnerships that support the operation of the jail. A modern cook-and-chill foodservice operation produces 12,000 inexpensive meals per day. On-site medical and mental health services save money and reduce patient load on county medical facilities.
Throughout its history, the santa rita jail has served the criminal justice system and contributed to the safety of the citizens of alameda county by providing a safe, secure and humane environment for inmates and staff .