Before Your First Visit to Placerville Jail (Placerville, CA): What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Your first visit goes a lot smoother when you show up with the right ID, dressed within the rules, and everything else left in the car. Here's what you need to know to avoid getting turned away at the door.
In-person visiting at Placerville Jail runs daily in two daytime blocks: 8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM. Monday through Thursday, there's also an evening block from 7:00 PM–10:00 PM.
Plan around the final check-in cutoffs: 10:30 AM for mornings, 3:30 PM for afternoons, and 9:30 PM for evening visits. Show up too close to the end of a session and you won't be allowed in. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the posted end time.
Heads up: Visiting at Placerville Jail is first-come, first-served, so arriving earlier gives you the best shot at getting in.
Planning an evening visit? Call ahead to make sure visits haven't been cancelled for the day. Placerville's number is (530) 621-6000. For Tahoe, call (530) 573-3030.
Bring valid identification - you'll need to show it before you're allowed in. A driver's license works, or a birth certificate paired with a photo ID.
Only one visitor can be with an inmate at a time, with one exception: a minor can accompany their parent or legal guardian. Bringing a child? They'll need ID too - a birth certificate or school ID works - and it must show they're legally related to you or the inmate.
Dress Code
- ✓ No bare backs, chests, and/or abdomens
- ✓ No tank tops, half tops, spaghetti straps, or bathing suits
- ✓ No short shorts, skirts, or dresses - they must be mid-thigh in length or longer
- ✓ No sheer fabric or exposed undergarments
- ✓ No gang attire
- ✓ Shoes must be worn at all times
- ✓ No hats, bandannas, beanies, etc. (nothing on the head)
Fair warning: Inappropriate conduct - including sexual behavior or indecent exposure - can get you permanently banned. Repeated violations of dress code, timing rules, or disruptive behavior can result in losing visiting privileges for the following week.
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Cameras or any electronic devices
- ✓ Handbags
- ✓ Writing supplies
- ✓ Books
- ✓ Food
- ✓ Beverages
Bring any of these items? Leave them in your car or use the lobby lockers. You can keep the locker key on you during your visit.
Need to put money on someone's account? Placerville Jail accepts cash or cashier's checks. Drop it off at the facility anytime, or mail it in.
Staff won't relay messages to inmates, so don't count on them to pass along information.
Stick to the 30-minute rule. If you don't arrive at least 30 minutes before the visiting period ends, you won't be allowed in for that session.
- Decide if you’re visiting in the evening - evening visits are the ones you should confirm before leaving.
- Call Placerville to confirm visiting hasn’t been cancelled - (530) 621-6000.
- If you’re confirming for Tahoe instead, call the Tahoe line - (530) 573-3030.
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