Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Getting a message to someone held at Adelanto Detention Center is straightforward, but it works differently than a regular phone call.
Contact an Inmate at Adelanto Detention Center.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Overview
Need to reach someone at Adelanto Detention Center? Call (760) 561-6100 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., seven days a week. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls, so this line is for asking questions, leaving messages, or arranging contact. Have the person's full biographical details ready: first, last, and hyphenated names, any aliases, date of birth, and country of birth. To leave a message, you'll need the detainee's full name, alien registration number (A-number), and a phone number where staff can reach you. For video visits or electronic messaging, create an account on the department's communications platform and add prepaid funds as required.
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Quick Facts
- Call (760) 561-6100 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., seven days a week, for information about a detainee.
- Detainees at Adelanto Detention Center cannot receive incoming phone calls.
- To leave a message you must provide the detaineeās full name, alien registration number, and a telephone number where staff can reach you.
- Create an account on the departmentās communications platform to use video visits or electronic messaging and add prepaid funds as required.
Contact & Communication Guides
How to Leave a Message for Someone at Adelanto Detention Center
Need to get a message to someone at Adelanto Detention Center? Start with the facility's public detainee information line. Here's how to call, what to say, and what to do when it's urgent.
What to Know Before You Call Adelanto Detention Center (hours, what to have ready, and limits)
The public phone line at Adelanto Detention Center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. One thing to know upfront: detainees can't receive incoming calls. You won't be connected directlyāinstead, you'll leave a message through the facility's phone line.
Common Questions
How do I call someone detained at Adelanto Detention Center?
Call (760) 561-6100 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., seven days a week. To leave a message, provide the detaineeās full name, alien registration number (A-number), and a phone number where staff can reach you.
What information should I have ready when I call Adelanto?
Have the detaineeās full biographical details ready: first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases, date of birth, and country of birth.
Can detainees at Adelanto receive incoming phone calls?
No. Detainees at Adelanto Detention Center cannot receive incoming phone calls.
Do I need an account to set up video visits or electronic messages?
Yes. Create an account on the department's communications platform and add prepaid funds as required. Platforms and funding requirements may change during a statewide provider transition, so use whichever platform the facility currently supports.
Other Guides for Adelanto Detention Center
How to Reach Someone Detained at Adelanto: Calls, Messages, and Tablet Options
Trying to reach someone detained at Adelanto? The fastest option is calling the facility directly and leaving a message with the right identifying details.
Visitation
How to Visit Facility
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