Madera County

Madera County Jail uses HomeWAV for visitation. You'll need to create an account on the HomeWAV website or app and schedule your visit yourself. The jail offers visits daily, with each incarcerated person allowed two 30-minute visits per week. For the first session, arrive early—registration runs 8:00–8:15 AM and the visit starts at 8:30 AM. You must be on the approved visiting list and bring a valid photo ID (driver's license, California ID, military ID, student ID if actively attending, passport, or foreign consulate picture ID). No more than two visitors per visit. Remote HomeWAV visits are monitored and recorded, and you can't drive during the call.

Madera County Jail uses HomeWAV for off-site video visits. Create an account on the HomeWAV website or app, then schedule your video visit through the system—you handle your own scheduling. Off-site visits are monitored and recorded, and you can't operate a motor vehicle during the call. Want to send mail digitally? The jail offers Pigeonly as a free online option from your phone, tablet, or computer. California is transitioning communication services statewide, so platforms can change. Create an account on the supported app and confirm which platform Madera currently uses before scheduling.

Madera County Jail lists Pigeonly as a free online option for sending mail from your phone, tablet, or computer. Pigeonly handles delivery to the jail. Include the incarcerated person's full name and criminal history number, and use the Las Vegas PO Box address on the jail's mail page—don't guess a street address. Through Pigeonly, you can send letters, greeting cards, postcards, 4x6 photos (limit 10 per parcel), and unbound newsletters. All incoming mail gets inspected for contraband, so stick to the addressing and content rules. Include a printed return address and avoid items that are hard to inspect.

Madera County Jail accepts inmate trust account deposits online through JailATM.com or in person at the lobby kiosk at 195 Tozer St., Madera, CA 93638. Online deposits take Visa, MasterCard, or personal checking account information—you'll need an email address for your receipt. Double-check the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID before sending money so funds post to the right account. The money can be used for commissary, phone time, and other authorized purchases. Processing times vary, so check the vendor's posting schedule if timing matters.