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Visitation at Central Regional Detention Facility, CA: start with our general visitation guide, then confirm details with the facility at (213) 473-6100.
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The Sheriff's Civil Enforcement Unit at Central Regional Detention Facility posts fixed fees and accepted payment types. Service fees run $50 for a Summons and Complaint, $50 for a Civil Subpoena, and $15 for notary services. Eviction service (posting plus Notice of Restoration) costs $180. Levy and Sale charges hit $2,000 for real property and $2,000 for vehicle levies. After-hours keeper fees also apply—an 8-hour keeper runs $300. The Sheriff's Department accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cashier's checks, and money orders. To add money to an incarcerated person's trust account, use approved deposit options (online/mobile, phone, lobby kiosk, or U.S. Postal money order). Verify the person's full name and booking/ID number first.
Trying to confirm whether someone is in custody at Central Regional Detention Facility? Start with official inmate locators: county "Who's In Custody" pages and booking logs, then state systems or federal databases depending on where the person might be held. Third-party inmate search sites can be outdated or incomplete—always verify critical details with official sources. Need records? The facility offers a Request for Information form for reports, booking photos, or other documents. Have identifying details ready—report or booking number and incident information—so staff can locate the right record. For automatic custody updates, look into statewide notification services like VINE or local systems where available.
The Civil Enforcement Unit at Central Regional Detention Facility is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For official contact details, check the facility's credit card authorization form—it lists the Civil Enforcement Unit's street address and phone number. The unit also publishes a correspondence address and phone number for mail and general inquiries. The Request for Information form is another reliable source, listing Sheriff's Department mailing and street addresses with the Sheriff-Coroner name in the footer. When you call or submit a records/property request, have the incarcerated person's full name, any aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready. Bring a government-issued photo ID for records-related requests.
Read full guideVisitation at Central Regional Detention Facility, CA: start with our general visitation guide, then confirm details with the facility at (213) 473-6100.
Mail and Photos at Central Regional Detention Facility, CA: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (213) 473-6100.
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Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted for Civil Enforcement payments. The unit also accepts cashier’s checks and money orders.
Sending CommissaryA Levy and Sale of real property is charged $2,000. A Levy and Sale of a vehicle is also charged $2,000.
Sending CommissaryYes. Keeper fees apply for after-hours service, and an 8-hour keeper fee is listed as $300.
Sending CommissaryUse Central Regional Detention Facility’s Request for Information form and choose the option for a report, booking photo, or other records. Include the report or booking number and incident details so staff can find the correct records.
Inmate LookupCheck official sources first: county “Who’s In Custody” or booking logs, then state or federal inmate locators if they may be held elsewhere. Don’t rely only on third‑party search sites—confirm important details with the official source.
Inmate LookupSometimes, yes—automated custody notifications are commonly offered through statewide services such as VINE or local notification systems. Sign-up steps and which events trigger alerts depend on the program you choose.
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Central Regional Detention Facility in California is served by the Sheriff's Civil Enforcement Unit. That unit charges $50 to serve a Summons and Complaint or a Summons and Petition.
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