How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Monterey County Jail publishes an official visiting schedule PDF titled
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If you have a felony conviction or you're on parole, you can't just show up at Monterey County Jail and expect to get in. You'll need written approval first—and you'll need to bring proof.
Visiting times at Monterey County Jail depend on which housing unit your loved one is in. The official visiting schedule PDF is your source of truth — find their unit (A‑Dorm, Q‑Pod, V‑Block, etc.) and match it to the correct day, time, and visiting room.
The jail’s visiting schedule PDF lists hours by housing pod. For L‑Block (bottom tier Cells 101–119), Saturday visits are scheduled 7:30 AM–9:30 AM in visiting rooms 1–3.
Yes, but there are extra requirements. Parolees need written permission from their parole agent, and certain convicted felons must complete the PC 4571 convicted-felon form and get Facility/Jail Commander approval before visiting.
Cameras, tape recorders, cell phones, and other electronics aren't allowed in visiting areas—they may be confiscated and documented. Leave diaper bags and purses behind (you can bring one diaper and one bottle for an infant). Follow the dress code: no strapless tops, halter tops, or bare midriffs, and skirts, dresses, or shorts must be no more than two inches above the knee.
Trying to add money to someone's commissary account at Monterey County Jail? The method you pick makes a real difference in fees. Here's a breakdown of all five approved deposit options, what each one costs, and how to dodge the most common fee traps.
Need to report a Monterey County Sheriff's deputy? You can file a citizen complaint several ways, and it'll be routed to the right place for review.
Monterey County Jail changed how it handles personal mail starting December 4, 2024. The address you use—and the booking number you include—determines whether your letter or money order actually reaches the right person.
