Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Pitchess Detention Center
Need to reach someone at Pitchess Detention Center? Phone is your most direct option. Here are the facility's contact numbers, including two that operate around the clock.
Contact an Inmate at Pitchess Detention Center, CA.
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Overview
The 24-hour Facility Information/Intake line at (661) 295-8815 handles general questions and intake matters. For inmate-specific questions, call (213) 473-6100 or (213) 473-6080 (also available 24 hours). California is transitioning to a statewide communications provider for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging, so platforms and billing may change. For video visits or messaging, you'll typically need to create an account on the department's communications platform and register for the service. Prepaid video usually requires adding funds through the app. Some facilities may still use an older vendor during the rollout, so confirm which platform Pitchess currently supports before setting anything up.
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Quick Facts
- Facility Information/Intake can be reached at (661) 295-8815 and is listed as a 24-hour line.
- Inmate Information/Intake numbers are (213) 473-6100 and (213) 473-6080, listed with 24-hour availability.
- California is transitioning to a statewide provider for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging.
- To use video visits or electronic messaging you typically must create an account on the department’s communications platform and register for the service.
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Common Questions
How do I call or reach an inmate at Pitchess Detention Center?
For general facility or intake questions, call (661) 295-8815 (available 24 hours). For inmate-specific inquiries, call (213) 473-6100 or (213) 473-6080, also available 24 hours.
Can I video visit or send electronic messages to someone at Pitchess Detention Center?
Video visits and messaging run through the department's communications platform. California is in the middle of a statewide provider rollout, so you'll need to create an account and register for the service. Prepaid video typically requires adding funds through the app.
Which platform should I use for video visits at Pitchess Detention Center?
During the statewide transition, some facilities stay on older vendors while others move to the new platform. Confirm what Pitchess Detention Center currently supports before adding funds or scheduling video. Call (661) 295-8815 or the inmate information lines at (213) 473-6100 or (213) 473-6080 to verify the current provider.
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