How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
High Desert Prison offers two ways to schedule a visit: online or by phone. The online option uses the Inmate Locator scheduling link, available from Tuesday at midnight through Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Follow the Inmate Locator steps to reach the scheduling page, and book from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. If you'd rather call, dial (909) 887-0364 Tuesday through Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Plan to call the day before your visit. If you haven't already, create or claim your online scheduling account ahead of time to avoid last-minute issues. Before you travel, bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID and confirm you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list.
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Scheduling a visit at High Desert Detention Center is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to book online or by phone, plus the exact window when online scheduling is available.
There are two ways to schedule a visit: online through the San Bernardino County Inmate Locator (look the person up, and you'll see a scheduling link), or by phone during scheduling call hours.
Visiting starts with scheduling. At this facility, the process centers on an online inmate lookup, with a phone option as a backup.
A first visit can feel like a lot, especially when you don't know where to go or how scheduling works. This guide covers the basics publicly posted for High Desert Detention Center, plus the quickest next steps to get a visit on the calendar.
Use the Inmate Locator form and scheduling link to book online. The link is available Tuesday at midnight through Saturday at 11:59 p.m. If you run into account issues, create or claim your account before you try to book.
Yes. Call (909) 887-0364 Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and call the day before your visit.
Bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. Also confirm you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before making the trip.
You can schedule a visit two ways: online through the Inmate Locator scheduling link, or by phone during the facility's scheduling hours. The key is using the right method on the right day and time.
Sending money or paying fees for someone at High Desert is straightforward once you know which payment type you're making and which method the Sheriff's Department accepts for it.
Trying to reach High Desert Detention Center? It helps to call the right number the first time. Below are the main contacts families use most, plus where to go for complaints, commendations, and Civil Enforcement questions.
