How Many Days Can You Visit at East Mesa? Understanding the Conflicting Schedules
Planning an in-person visit at East Mesa? You might hit a frustrating snag: the Sheriff's website shows two different schedules for visiting days. Here's what each page says—and how to confirm the current schedule before you make the trip.
The Sheriff's Detention Services Bureau
That same county page points you to the Sheriff's eVisit system for scheduling in-person social visits. You'll access eVisit through the
On the East Mesa facility page, a different schedule is posted: “Visitation is available 4 days a week, with no visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.” Under that wording, three weekdays are excluded (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), leaving four days per week available. That’s the conflict in plain terms: one Sheriff’s page says no visits on Tuesday and Wednesday (five days available), while the East Mesa facility page says no visits on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (four days available).
The East Mesa facility page also gives a practical window for confirming reservations by phone: in-person social visit reservations can be scheduled by calling (619) 409-5000, Wednesday through Sunday, from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. If you’re trying to figure out whether Thursday is truly a visiting day right now, this is the most direct place to ask before you rearrange work, childcare, or travel plans.
When two official pages disagree on visiting days, you risk a wasted trip - especially if you're traveling far or coordinating with other visitors. The gap isn't small: one schedule lists five visiting days (closed Tuesday and Wednesday), while the other shows four (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Since both schedules are published, treat them as a starting point. Verify your specific day and time through the reservation system or by phone before you head out.
- Check eVisit first - Social in-person visit reservations can be scheduled online through the Sheriff’s eVisit system (accessed via the “Who’s in Jail” website). The county page lists eVisit hours as Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Call to confirm the day you want - Use (619) 409-5000 during the facility’s listed phone reservation window (Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm) and ask specifically whether your intended day is currently a visiting day.
- Use the same number for custody info if you hit a dead end - The Sheriff’s custody information line for public inquiries is centralized at (619) 409-5000, with options to select the facility you need.
- Plan at least a day ahead - Reservations must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, and there is no same-day scheduling. If you’re trying to visit today, you’ll likely need to pivot and schedule for a later date.
Note: Effective November 06, 2025, all visitors to East Mesa Reentry Facility must check in 60 minutes before the scheduled visit time.
Verification Checklist Before Travel
- ✓ Check eVisit availability through the “Who’s in Jail” access point (eVisit hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00 am–7:00 pm).
- ✓ Call (619) 409-5000 to confirm the current in-person visiting day/time before you travel.
- ✓ Schedule at least 24 hours ahead (no same-day visit reservations).
- ✓ Plan to check in 60 minutes early (effective November 06, 2025).
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