Understanding Imperial County Jail's Three Facilities: RADF, HHCC, and OFDF

Imperial County runs three jail facilities with a combined 876 beds. Everyone housed in the system is entitled to at least two visits totaling one hour per week - a helpful baseline to keep in mind, even though schedules and procedures vary by location.

The facilities house both men and women, including people who are sentenced and those awaiting trial. The system also holds county and federal inmates, so where your loved one ends up may depend on more than just where they were arrested.

RADF is one of Imperial County's three jail facilities. If you're trying to track someone down early in the process, RADF is often a good place to start. People are frequently housed there during initial medical screening and classification interviews - after which they may stay at RADF or be transferred to HHCC or OFDF.

• ✓ Call (442) 265-2266 for RADF visitation information.
• ✓ Sign-ups for visits run from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm on the day of the visit.
• ✓ Sign up at least one hour before the scheduled visit time.
• ✓ Expect first-come, first-served processing for visit sign-ups.
• ✓ Bring a valid, current (not expired) local, state, or federal U.S. government ID when you sign up/visit.

Herbert Hughes Correctional Center (HHCC) looks different from the typical "cell block" setup you might picture. It has six dormitory-style housing areas with a total of 314 beds.

Each dorm at HHCC has tablets available. People housed there can use them to submit requests, file medical requests and grievances, and contact family. If your loved one is at HHCC, tablets are one of the main tools they'll use for day-to-day needs and staying in touch.

OFDF has six two-tiered housing units with 274 beds total. The facility also includes a Medical Center with space for four additional people, which is how it handles medical housing needs.

Hearing different facility names and not sure where to start? You're not alone. Imperial County's jail system includes RADF, HHCC (314 beds across six dorms), and OFDF (274 beds in six two-tiered units, plus a four-bed medical center). Where someone is housed affects daily life and how you plan for contact. HHCC's dorm-style setup, for example, comes with a pathway for sentenced individuals who are working and in programs to earn in-person visits through family reunification programs.

1. Confirm the facility name first - ask staff which of the three facilities (RADF, HHCC, or OFDF) your loved one is currently housed in.
2. Use the RADF visitation line for RADF questions - call (442) 265-2266.
3. Use the Sheriff’s Office Records Division for records-type requests - the Booking Summary Request form lists: phone (442) 265-2125, fax (442) 265-2073, and recordsdivision@icso.org.

For RADF visitation information, call (442) 265-2266.

For records-related questions, contact the Sheriff's Office Records Division: (442) 265-2125 (phone), (442) 265-2073 (fax), or recordsdivision@icso.org. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1040, 328 Applestill Rd., El Centro, CA 92243.