San Diego County Sheriff’s Department & Jail System
San Diego County, California • County Jail System
San Diego County Sheriff & Jail System
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department manages county custody operations, detention facilities, and inmate services across San Diego County. Use the resources below for inmate search, visitation guidance, and sheriff updates.
Sheriff Headquarters
1173 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Main Number
(619) 409-5000
Call ahead for lobby hours and release procedures.
Detention Facility Directory
Review visiting rules, mail policies, and jail services on the Sheriff's facility directory.
San Diego Detention DirectoryOfficial Inmate Search
Use the Sheriff's inmate search portal for custody status and booking updates.
San Diego Inmate SearchFacility Snapshot
*Population and sentencing status from San Diego County Sheriff reporting, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Check facility pages for visiting schedules and lobby rules.
- Use the inmate search portal for custody and booking status.
- Bring government-issued ID for in-person check-in.
- Interstate traffic can affect arrival times—plan ahead.
San Diego County Facilities
325 S. Melrose Dr., #200, Vista, CA 92081 – ADP 729 (Sentenced M 207 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 517 • F 5)
1173 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101 – ADP 1,068 (Sentenced M 237 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 831 • F 0)
446 Alta Road, Ste. 5400, San Diego, CA 92158 – ADP 178 (Sentenced M 38 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 140 • F 0)
500 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910 – ADP 362 (Sentenced M 117 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 245 • F 0)
446 Alta Rd., Ste. 5300, San Diego, CA 92158 – ADP 1,151 (Sentenced M 378 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 773 • F 0)
446 Alta Rd., Ste. 5200, San Diego, CA 92158 – ADP 167 (Sentenced M 126 • F 0 • Unsentenced M 41 • F 0)
451 Riverview Parkway, Santee, CA 92071 – ADP 568 (Sentenced M 0 • F 167 • Unsentenced M 0 • F 401)
USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and custody policies with the Sheriff before traveling.