George Bailey Detention Facility
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Before Your First Visit to George Bailey Detention Facility: Check-In Rules, ID, Timeslots, and What Not to Bring
Your first visit goes smoother when you plan around George Bailey Detention Facility's check-in window, ID rules, and limited visiting days. Use this as a quick pre-visit checklist so you don't get turned away at the door.
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How Inmate Phone Calls Work at George Bailey: Free Booking Calls, Setting Up Securus, and Monitoring
If your loved one was just booked into George Bailey Detention Facility, they'll typically get a short window to make free local calls first. After that, phone access shifts to paid calls through Securus. Here's how it all works.
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Medical Care at George Bailey Detention Facility: Sick-Call Co-pay and How Prescriptions Are Handled
Wondering how your loved one can access medical care at George Bailey Detention Facility? Here are the policies families ask about most: the sick-call co-pay, what happens when someone can't afford it, and how prescriptions work.
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Visitation
- Reserve onsite or offsite visits via the 'Who’s in Jail' website or by calling (619) 210‑0385 daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- There is no visitation at George Bailey Detention Facility on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
- Visitors must check in one hour before their scheduled appointment.
Communication
- Incoming detainees at George Bailey receive at least three free local phone calls under California law.
- To set up or fund an inmate phone account, contact Securus at 800-844-6591 or use Securus online.
- All email messages and inmate phone calls at George Bailey are subject to monitoring and recording.
Mail & Letters
- All inmate mail must be addressed with the person’s full booked name and booking number to George F. Bailey Detention Facility, 446 Alta Rd, Suite 5300, San Diego, CA 92158.
- Inmates are allowed to send and receive unlimited postal mail, and the facility provides complimentary materials for two personal letters per week if the inmate lacks funds.
- Brand‑new soft‑cover books and magazines may be ordered for inmates but must arrive directly from a publisher or vendor such as amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.
Sending Money
- TouchPay kiosks in the George Bailey lobby accept commissary deposits daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- TouchPay kiosks accept exact change using $20 bills or smaller.
- Online credit/debit deposits can be made via the 'Who’s in Jail' application or sdsheriffcommissary.com.
Facility Info
- Sick-call visits require a $3.00 co-pay deducted from the inmate cash account.
- Inmates are not denied necessary medical treatment because of inability to pay.
- Family members generally cannot drop off prescription medication; prescriptions are ordered through the jail pharmacy.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting someone at George Bailey Detention Facility requires a reservation. Book through the
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Someone just booked into George Bailey Detention Facility gets at least three free local phone calls—that's California law. After those initial calls, you'll need to set up and fund phone service through Securus. Create an account and add prepaid funds at Securus's website, or call 800-844-6591 for help. One thing to know: all phone calls and emails at this facility are monitored and recorded, so don't share sensitive information. California is also rolling out a statewide communications platform, which may eventually require a separate account for video visits or electronic messaging. During the transition, some facilities stick with their current vendor—check what George Bailey is using before trying to message or schedule video.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Send mail to George F. Bailey Detention Facility at: 446 Alta Rd, Suite 5300, San Diego, CA 92158. Include the inmate's full booked name and booking number on every envelope—without this, mail may not be delivered. Inmates can send and receive unlimited lawful postal mail. If someone lacks funds, the facility provides free materials for up to two personal letters per week. Sending books or magazines? Only brand-new soft-cover items are accepted, and they must ship directly from a publisher or approved vendor like amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. Photos are fine if they're 4" x 6" or smaller. Cash, tobacco products, and Polaroid photos are prohibited.
Read full guideSending Money
Adding money to someone's commissary at George Bailey Detention Facility? You've got options. TouchPay kiosks in the jail lobby accept deposits daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.—bring exact change and bills no larger than $20. You can also deposit online with a credit or debit card through the
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 15How do I schedule a visit at George Bailey Detention Facility?
Schedule visits through the “Who’s in Jail” website or by calling (619) 210‑0385. The phone line is available daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
VisitationWhat are the visitation time slots and can I visit the same day at George Bailey Detention Facility?
Time slots run 7:10–9:10 a.m., 1:10–3:10 p.m., and 7:10–9:10 p.m. The facility is closed for visitation on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and same-day visits aren't allowed.
VisitationWhat ID do I need to bring to visit someone at George Bailey Detention Facility?
If you’re 16 or older, bring a valid government-issued photo ID or a current high school ID. If you’re under 18, you must be with a parent or legal guardian who can show ID proving parentage or legal custody.
VisitationHow many free phone calls do detainees get at George Bailey Detention Facility?
Incoming detainees get at least three free local phone calls under California law.
CommunicationHow do I set up or fund an inmate phone account at George Bailey?
Use Securus to set up or fund phone service. You can call 800-844-6591 or use Securus’s online services to create an account and add prepaid funds.
CommunicationAre phone calls and messages private at George Bailey?
No. Phone calls and email messages are subject to monitoring and recording at George Bailey.
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Did You Know?
George Bailey Detention Facility is located in San Diego, California. The street address is 446 Alta Rd #5300, San Diego, CA 92158.
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