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How to find someone in jail in San Diego County, California

San Diego Sheriff custody information

Use official custody resources for San Diego County and confirm the housing location with the responsible agency. The dated facility dataset below is a reference, not confirmation that a person is held there.

County facilities listed
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Which system is holding them?

There is no single search that covers everyone in San Diego County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.

If the arrest was recent

Start with the local jail

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

The current Sheriff page says all detention-facility custody information uses this central number; select the appropriate facility.

San Diego Sheriff custody information

Call the published contact within its stated role and ask about custody, release or the appropriate receiving agency. A fresh police arrest may precede jail booking. The number was not called.

Published telephone assistance, not an answered-line or individual-record check. No online search is claimed by this phone route; municipal police holding and a transfer can require another contact.

Find the responsible local agency

Official local-agency navigation. Directory access does not verify a custody roster.

Choose your county or local agency and locate its jail/corrections assistance.

Search California participating-agency custody — VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified Page supports VINE county-jail route, not proof all 58 county jails participate.

Local source reviewed 2026-10-05. This is published phone assistance; the number was not called.

If nothing appears, contact the arresting agency or the responsible jail to ask how to confirm booking. A missing record does not prove release, and an agency may limit what it can disclose.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the correctional locator

For a state-prison sentence, use the California correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

CDCR population; local jail records require a separate route

Official agency instructions and assistance

CIRIS requires accepting a disclaimer; name or CDCR number

Search form availability was not confirmed in this review. An access restriction, CAPTCHA, or unavailable application may require a normal browser or agency assistance; missing records do not establish release.

CDCR Identification Unit: 916-445-6713 — Help accessing or viewing CIRIS.

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Search availability is unconfirmed or this is an instructions/phone route.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge does not tell you which building holds the person. The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for federal pretrial detention and may use local, state, private, or federal facilities. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator, but a missing result does not establish that the person is not detained. For a recent federal arrest, contact the arresting agency or the relevant U.S. Marshals district office to ask about the appropriate custody-information process. USMS is a contact route, not a public person locator, and disclosure of a location is not guaranteed.

Search the Federal BOP locator U.S. Marshals district directory

San Diego County jails & facilities 25

A listing does not establish that a person is held here. Use the responsible agency’s official locator or contact page to confirm custody.

No current facility contact has been independently verified for this guide. Start with the custody paths below or ask the arresting agency; do not travel or pay based on a historical listing.

Historical facility dataset (25 entries; current status unverified or no longer active)

These entries preserve dated source information. Addresses, phone numbers, types, and websites may be obsolete. They are not current recommendations; use official custody resources below.

County jail

CAMP BARRETT

Address
21077 LYONS VALLEY RD, ALPINE, CA 91901
Phone
(619) 401-4900

Facility info as of 2024-06-04. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

DESCANSO DETENTION FACILITY

Address
7878 CAMPBELL RANCH RD, ALPINE, CA 91901

Facility info as of 2024-06-05. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

EAST MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY

Address
446 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92158
Phone
(619) 671-4400
Rated capacity
290 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-05. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

EAST MESA REENTRY FACILITY

Address
446 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92158
Phone
(619) 210-0334
Rated capacity
760 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-05. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

FACILITY 8 DETENTION FACILITY

Address
446 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92158
Phone
(619) 210-0327
Rated capacity
200 beds

Facility info as of 2024-07-08. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

GEORGE F BAILEY DETENTION FACILITY

Address
446 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92158
Phone
(619) 409-5000
Rated capacity
1380 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-10. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

GIRLS REHABILITATION FACILITY

Address
2861 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Phone
(858) 694-4510
Rated capacity
50 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-10. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

KEARNY MESA JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY

Address
2801 MEADOW LARK DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Phone
(858) 694-4500
Rated capacity
359 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2018-02-13. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

LAS COLINAS DETENTION AND REENTRY FACILITY

Address
451 RIVERVIEW PARKWAY, SANTEE, CA 92071
Phone
(619) 409-5000
Rated capacity
1280 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-27. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

SAN DIEGO CENTRAL JAIL

Address
1173 FRONT STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 610-1647
Rated capacity
944 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-27. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

SAN DIEGO COUNTY JUVENILE RANCH FACILITY

Address
957 FOREST GATE ROAD, CAMPO, CA 91906
Rated capacity
250 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

SOUTH BAY DETENTION FACILITY

Address
500 THIRD AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone
(619) 409-5000
Rated capacity
386 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-06-27. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

County jail

VISTA DETENTION FACILITY

Address
325 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA, CA 92081
Phone
(619) 409-5000
Rated capacity
825 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-07-03. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

City / local jail

CHULA VISTA JAIL

Address
315 FOURTH AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Phone
(619) 691-5220
Rated capacity
50 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

LA CIMA CONSERVATION CAMP #42

Address
15108 SUNRISE HIGHWAY, JULIAN, CA 92036
Phone
(760) 765-3085
Rated capacity
90 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-01-22. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

MCCAIN VALLEY CONSERVATION CAMP #21

Address
2550 MCCAIN VALLEY ROAD, BOULEVARD, CA 91905
Phone
(619) 766-4393
Rated capacity
100 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-27. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

PUERTA LA CRUZ CONSERVATION CAMP #14

Address
32363 STATE HIGHWAY 79, WARNER SPRINGS, CA 92086
Phone
(760) 782-3547
Rated capacity
120 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2017-10-26. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

R J DONOVAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (RJD)

Address
480 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92179
Phone
(619) 661-6500
Rated capacity
2992 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-26. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

RAINBOW CONSERVATION CAMP #2

Address
8215 RAINBOW HEIGHTS ROAD, FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Phone
(760) 728-2554
Rated capacity
100 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-27. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Federal facility

MCC SAN DIEGO

Address
808 UNION STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 232-4311
Rated capacity
582 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-01-12. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Federal facility

OTAY MESA DETENTION CENTER

Address
7488 CALZADA DE LA FUENTE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Phone
(619) 671-8750
Rated capacity
1482 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-01. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Federal facility

WESTERN REGION DETENTION FACILITY

Address
220 WEST C STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 232-9221
Rated capacity
770 beds

Facility info as of 2024-02-05. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Detention facility

CAI - BOSTON AVENUE

Address
2727 BOSTON AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
Phone
(619) 232-1066
Rated capacity
120 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Detention facility

CAI - OCEAN VIEW

Address
551 SOUTH 35TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
Phone
(619) 232-8600
Rated capacity
483 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Detention facility

CCA SAN DIEGO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Address
446 ALTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92143
Phone
(619) 661-9119
Rated capacity
1040 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Other kinds of custody

Immigration detention has a separate official ICE detainee locator. It does not search for people under 18, and a missing result does not prove release; use the official ICE field-office contacts. Search by A-number and country of birth, or the name/country/date-of-birth information requested by the service. Access and disclosure can be restricted.

Juvenile and tribal custody may have different agencies, privacy rules, and search limits. This guide does not provide a comprehensive juvenile or tribal locator. Contact the arresting agency or responsible juvenile or tribal authority to confirm the correct process.

For federal pretrial detention, use the U.S. Marshals district directory. Federal responsibility can include housing in a local jail.

Nearby counties in California

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these California counties are geographic navigation aids. Open a guide for official custody resources; these links do not establish detention or transport destinations.

If you need to bail them out in California

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in California.

Commercial bail available

Release depends on the court’s order. A payment is not required in every case. Ask the court which secured-bond options, if any, are permitted; a private commercial bond service has separate fees and conditions. Confirm the process before paying anyone.

The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.

Common questions about finding someone in San Diego County

How do I find someone who was just arrested in San Diego County?

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

How do I find someone in state prison from San Diego County?

For a state-prison sentence, use the California correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in California?

Public custody searches are free. VINE name-search fields reached without signing in; participating-agency coverage must be verified Page supports VINE county-jail route, not proof all 58 county jails participate. Check whether the responsible local agency participates. Use its contact when the service is unavailable; a missing record does not establish release.

How does bail work for someone held in San Diego County?

Ask the court or responsible jail for the release order and permitted options. Court deposits and private service fees are different, conditions vary, and payment does not guarantee release.

More of California

This is one of California’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.

All of California — custody resources & county guides