What to Know About Visiting Hours for Incarcerated Workers at East Mesa
If your loved one works as an incarcerated worker at East Mesa, they may qualify for visits that are twice as long as standard ones. Here's how it works — and how to confirm eligibility before you go.
Standard in-person social visits at East Mesa are 30 minutes. But here's what matters if you're planning your day: incarcerated workers get 1-hour visits - double the usual time.
- ✓ Plan for a maximum of 3 visitors per visit (children count toward the total).
- ✓ If you’re bringing a minor, they must be accompanied by a parent, court-appointed guardian, or another adult with legal custody.
- Call the centralized custody information line - Use (619) 409-5000 for public inquiries, and follow the prompts to select the East Mesa facility.
- Schedule or confirm your in-person social visit reservation by phone - Reservations can be scheduled through that same number.
- Call during the reservation hours - Phone reservations for in-person social visits are available Wednesday through Sunday, from 6:30am to 6:00pm.
Tip: When you call, ask if your loved one is assigned as an incarcerated worker. That's what qualifies them for the 1-hour visit.
If your loved one qualifies, plan for a full hour instead of 30 minutes. That extra time can affect everything - transportation, childcare, coordinating around work or school schedules.
- ✓ If you’re 18 or older, bring valid ID.
- ✓ If you’re bringing a minor, make sure they’re accompanied by a parent, court-appointed guardian, or another adult with legal custody.
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