Del Norte County Jail

Sending money to someone at Del Norte County Jail is straightforward once you pick the method that works for you. The jail accepts deposits three ways: online through Access Corrections, by phone, or at the lobby kiosk. For phone deposits, call 866-394-0490 and follow the prompts—have the incarcerated person's full name and booking/ID number ready so your payment reaches the right account. Online deposits go through the Access Corrections portal. Transfer times and fees vary, so check the vendor's instructions before submitting. Using the lobby kiosk? Check the posted rules for accepted payment types and processing times.

Del Norte County maintains a public information portal where you can check someone's custody status. The portal includes a current list of people in custody, wanted persons, public bulletins, and a heat map. Victims—or anyone who prefers phone confirmation—can call California VINE's toll-free line at 1-877-411-5588. Keep in mind that county, state (CDCR), and federal inmate locators cover different populations and update on different schedules. Make sure you're searching the right system for the person you're trying to find. You can also register for automated custody-status alerts through VINE. For the best results, search using the person's full first and last name.

For Del Norte County Jail questions, contact the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office at 650 Fifth Street, Crescent City, CA, or call (707) 464-4191. Need help with civil or records matters? The Sheriff's Civil Office is at the same address, open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch). Reach them at (707) 464-4191 x1531 or dnso-civil@co.del-norte.ca.us. To share information anonymously, text DNSOTIP to 847411 (tip411). Don't use the Sheriff's official Facebook page to report crimes—it isn't monitored for that. When calling or emailing, have the person's full name and booking number or date of birth ready to speed things up.

Del Norte County's Civil Office handles writs of possession (evictions). The fee is $180.00, collected in advance. Evictions are scheduled only on Wednesdays—after you submit your paperwork, you'll be notified of the exact date and time. To schedule an eviction, submit the original writ of possession plus two copies per person, a signed and dated letter of instruction from the attorney of record or requestor, and a front-and-back copy for each person to be served. The requestor (or designated agent) must meet the deputy at the lockout location. Landlords need to provide access by key or locksmith. The Sheriff's Office also offers Victim/Witness Assistance and online reporting for low-level property crimes. They don't provide legal advice—contact an attorney for legal questions. Check the facility page for current hours and updates.