Elmwood Corrections Facility, CA
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What to do if Santa Clara County (Elmwood) pages block you — Find Inmate & Visit scheduling
Hit a security block while using Santa Clara County's Elmwood custody tools? You're not alone. Here's why it happens and what to capture so you can report it and get back to inmate lookup or visit scheduling.
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Before Your First Visit to Elmwood: ID, when to arrive, and what you can bring
Your first visit to Elmwood goes smoothly when you nail the basics: the right ID, arriving early, and bringing only what's allowed inside.
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Visitation
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required to visit an inmate at Elmwood Corrections Facility.
- The men's jail at Elmwood does not hold visits on Wednesdays.
- Visitors must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit and may bring only their identification and one key; parents may bring a baby bottle for children.
Sending Money
- All money for inmates at Elmwood must be mailed; visitors and visitation officers will not accept funds.
- Accepted payment types are money orders or cashier's checks payable to "Santa Clara County- Department of Corrections."
- Visitors may not accept or deliver money to inmates during visits.
Inmate Lookup
- To obtain booking information via Elmwood’s OVR you must provide a Booking Number (CEN), PFN, or name plus either Date of Birth or Booking Date.
- Inmate information on the OVR is unavailable every Monday between 12:30 ...
- County and state inmate locators cover different populations and update schedules vary, so use the official system that matches the agency holding the person.
Contact Info
- Elmwood men's facility address: 945 Thompson Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.
- Administration phone: (408) 957-5300.
- Visitation phone: (408) 957-5900.
Facility Info
- Elmwood Corrections Facility is located off Great Mall Parkway between Abel Street and I‑880.
- The West Gate men's visiting lobby faces northbound I‑880 and is accessible via the Great Mall Parkway exit.
- A Grievance Unit was created by the Jail Reforms Division to centralize inmate grievance tracking and responses.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
To visit someone at Elmwood Corrections Facility, bring a valid government-issued photo ID and plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit. You can only bring your ID and one key—though parents may bring a baby bottle for children. The men's jail doesn't hold visits on Wednesdays. Inmates get two visits per week, 30 minutes each, with only one visit allowed per day. If the inmate works and is housed in Minimum Camp, they can schedule one additional visit per week. Scheduling systems and signup steps vary, so confirm details on the facility page (and create or claim an account in the scheduler if required) before you travel.
Read full guideSending Money
Sending money to someone at Elmwood Corrections Facility is mail-only—staff won't accept funds at the facility or during visits. Send a money order or cashier's check made payable to
Inmate Lookup
Elmwood Corrections Facility posts booking information through its OVR interface. To pull up a record, you'll need a Booking Number (CEN), a PFN, or the person's name along with either their Date of Birth or Booking Date. Getting no results? Timing may be the issue—Elmwood reports the OVR's inmate information is unavailable every Monday between 12:30 ..., so try again outside that window. County and state inmate locators cover different custody populations and update on different schedules, so use the official system matching the agency holding the person. For ongoing custody-status alerts, consider statewide notification services like VINE rather than relying on third-party aggregators for critical information.
Contact
Elmwood's men's facility is at 945 Thompson Street, Milpitas, CA 95035. For phone help, pick the line that matches your question: call Administration at (408) 957-5300 for general facility or custody questions, or Visitation at (408) 957-5900 for visit scheduling or rules. Before calling, have the incarcerated person's full name, any known aliases, and their date of birth or booking/ID number ready—this speeds up lookups. Making records or property requests? Be prepared to show a government-issued photo ID and follow the Records Unit's submission rules.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 15What ID do I need to visit Elmwood Corrections Facility?
You must present a valid government-issued photo ID to visit at Elmwood Corrections Facility.
VisitationAre there any days when Elmwood does not hold visits?
Yes. The men's jail at Elmwood doesn't hold visits on Wednesdays. Check the facility page or scheduling system before you travel in case of temporary changes.
VisitationWhat are Elmwood's visit length and frequency limits?
Inmates are allowed two 30-minute visits per week, with only one visit per day. If the inmate works and is housed in Minimum Camp, they may schedule one additional visit per week, and that extra visit must be scheduled.
VisitationHow do I send money to someone at Elmwood Corrections Facility?
Elmwood requires payments by mail, not in-person drop-offs. Send a money order or cashier's check payable to
Sending MoneyCan I give money to an inmate during a visit at Elmwood Corrections Facility?
No. Visitors and visitation officers will not accept money for inmates at Elmwood. All funds must be sent by mail in the approved form.
Sending MoneyDoes Elmwood accept online, phone, or kiosk deposits?
Elmwood's published rule specifies mailed payments for inmate funds. Some facilities accept online, phone, or kiosk deposits—confirm any alternative method with the facility or vendor before trying it.
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Did You Know?
Elmwood Corrections Facility is located at 945 Thompson Street, Milpitas, CA 95035.
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