Send Photos & Mail at High Desert Detention Center

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Overview

For urgent after-hours help connected to High Desert Detention Center, call the Coroner at (909) 387-2978. After hours, you'll reach a Sheriff's dispatcher. Ask to speak to a Coroner Investigator. For formal correspondence, the Coroner Division lists Captain Joe Janowicz at 175 South Lena Road, San Bernardino, CA (phone (909) 387-2978, fax (909) 387-2989). Civil Enforcement correspondence goes to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA; phone (909) 387-5700. For phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging, California is transitioning to a statewide communications provider. Until the facility moves over, use whichever platform it currently supports. To get ready, create an account on the department's communications platform (web or mobile) and add funds when required.

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Quick Facts

For urgent after-hours matters callers are directed to the Coroner at (909) 387-2978 and can ask a Sheriff’s dispatcher for a Coroner Investigator.
The Coroner Division lists Captain Joe Janowicz at 175 South Lena Road, San Bernardino, CA with phone (909) 387-2978 and fax (909) 387-2989.
Civil Enforcement correspondence is sent to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA; phone (909) 387-5700.
Create an account on the department communications platform (web or mobile) before video and messaging services are activated for the facility.

Common Questions

How do I set up an account to video or message an inmate at High Desert Detention Center?

Create an account on the department's communications platform (web or mobile) and register for video and messaging. Add funds through the platform's prepaid option if video visits require payment. During the statewide transition, use whichever platform the facility currently supports until it switches to the new provider.

Who should I call for urgent after-hours matters connected to High Desert Detention Center?

Call the Coroner at (909) 387-2978. After hours, you'll reach a Sheriff's dispatcher. Ask to speak to a Coroner Investigator.

Where do I send Civil Enforcement correspondence for cases involving High Desert Detention Center?

Send civil enforcement correspondence to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA. The phone number is (909) 387-5700.

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Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at High Desert Detention Center (CA)

If you're trying to reach someone at High Desert Detention Center, here's what you should know: the only contact details available here are for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Civil Enforcement correspondence, not inmate communication. Civil Enforcement correspondence goes to 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. The listed phone number is (909) 387-5700, and the email shown begins with "civildocs@s". You'll want to confirm the full email address before sending anything.

How to Pay San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office Fees (where to send payments, accepted methods, and civil enforcement hours)

Need to pay a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office Civil Enforcement fee? Using the right payment method and sending it to the correct address will help you avoid delays. Here are the mailing details, accepted payment types, and the Civil Enforcement Unit's hours.

Sending Money

How to Send Money to High Desert Detention Center (CA)

Before you send money, know that San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department paperwork may include fees. The Civil Enforcement Unit lists an 8-hour keeper fee totaling $300.00 (broken down as 8 hours at $125 + $175).

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