Sending Mail to West Valley Detention Center: Address, Photo Limits, and What to Check First

Use this address exactly: 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. You might see a slightly different format in the inmate rules pamphlet -

• ✓ Incarcerated person’s name
• ✓ Booking number
• ✓ Housing location
• ✓ West Valley Detention Center return address written on the front of the envelope

Photo limits trip people up - and WVDC's official materials don't agree on the number. The inmate rules pamphlet states clearly: "Do not send more than 10 photographs." But the Sheriff's Corrections info lists "More than 50 photographs" under prohibited materials, suggesting a different threshold. Since those two sources conflict, confirm the current limit before sending a big batch. Stick to 10 photos or fewer and you're following the stricter guidance.

1. Call WVDC to confirm the current photo limit - the facility phone number listed on the WVDC page is 909-708-8371.
2. If you can’t reach the facility, call the Sheriff’s scheduling line during posted hours - (909) 887-0364 is listed for calls Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; ask them to confirm the current mail/photo rules before you send anything that might get returned.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Address it to West Valley Detention Center at 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
• ✓ If you’re including photos, stick to 10 or fewer unless you’ve verified the current limit (because another official source references “more than 50 photographs”)
• ✓ Put the incarcerated person’s name, booking number, and housing location on the front
• ✓ Write the West Valley Detention Center return address on the front of the envelope