How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
To visit someone at San Bernardino – WVDC, schedule online through the Inmate Locator/Visiting service or call (909) 887-0364 (Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). A heads up on visiting days: County Corrections lists Wednesday–Saturday (8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), but the facility inmate rules pamphlet says Wednesday–Sunday. Check the WVDC page before making the trip. Bring a valid photo ID—driver's license, consulate ID, or passport—and arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in and screening. Late arrivals may be turned away. Visits are limited to two visitors per inmate, typically one adult plus another adult or a minor. Minors 12 and older may visit a parent without an accompanying adult. Inmates may be searched after visits as part of routine security procedures.
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Trying to figure out which days you can visit at West Valley Detention Center? You're not imagining the confusion—multiple official sources list different schedules. Here's what each one says, plus how to confirm the right day and time before you make the trip.
At West Valley Detention Center (WVDC), each visit is limited to two visitors per inmate. Usually, one visitor must be an adult—the second can be another adult or a minor. This rule determines who can go in together, so decide ahead of time which two people will attend.
Get to West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit. This buffer isn't optional—staff need it to check you in and complete screening. Show up without those 30 minutes to spare, and you can be turned away even with an appointment.
County Corrections lists visiting Wednesday–Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The WVDC inmate rules pamphlet lists Wednesday–Sunday and says you should call 24 hours in advance to schedule. Because the sources don’t match, confirm the schedule before you go.
Schedule online via the Inmate Locator/Visiting service or call (909) 887-0364. Phone scheduling is available Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and the inmate pamphlet asks you to call at least 24 hours in advance.
Bring a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, consulate ID, or passport. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit for check-in and screening—if you’re late, you may be turned away.
Want to add money to someone's account in person? Head to the deposit kiosk in the West Valley Detention Center lobby. WVDC is located at 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 — once you're inside, look for the kiosk in the lobby area.
Use this address exactly: 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. You might see a slightly different format in the inmate rules pamphlet—
