John Beniot Denention Facility

To schedule an in-person visit at John J. Benoit Detention Center, call (760) 863-8540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. one day before your visit. Due to physical distancing rules, the facility currently allows two visitors per inmate (county guidance separately mentions up to two adults and two children, but the current limit is two visitors total). Each inmate can have up to two visits per week, lasting about 45 minutes each. Bring a valid photo ID—anyone under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian. Expect searches and warrant checks at entry. Contraband is prohibited, including alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, cameras, and certain dispensers. The facility enforces a dress code, and no smoking or food is allowed in visiting areas.

Sending mail to someone at John J. Benoit Detention Center is straightforward once you know the rules. Books, magazines, and periodicals must be prepaid and shipped through the United States Postal Service only. All incoming mail gets inspected for contraband. Legal mail receives special handling and isn't read during these checks. If you're mailing money, use a U.S. Postal Money Order with the inmate's name and booking number written clearly on the front—cash and personal checks will be returned. You can also add funds through other methods: online, by phone, or at lobby kiosks through third-party vendors.

John Benoit Detention Facility lets you deposit money into an inmate's trust account for commissary items, phone cards, hygiene products, and writing materials. Four options are available: send funds online or by phone through Access Corrections, use lobby kiosks at jail facilities, or mail a U.S. Postal money order (don't mail cash or personal checks). For phone deposits, call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884—the line is staffed 24/7 and accepts Visa and MasterCard. Kiosks take cash or credit but can't make change and generally don't accept bills smaller than $5. You can also place commissary orders through Access SecurePak's website. Unclaimed inmate funds are held for three years; claim forms should be mailed to Riverside County Sheriff Accounting and Finance.

To reach John Beniot Detention Facility, start with the Riverside County Sheriff‑Coroner main office: 4095 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501, phone 951-955-2400. Use the intake/custody options or main switchboard for questions about someone's location or status, then ask to be routed to Records, Booking, or the appropriate unit. Medical records, release paperwork, subpoenas, and vendor issues are typically handled by specialized units rather than the main line. Have the incarcerated person's full name, any known aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready—it keeps the call moving. For formal records or property requests, follow the Records Unit's submission requirements and bring a government-issued photo ID.