Placer County Jail / Auburn - CA

Placer County Jail offers both on-site and remote video visitation, with PDF instructions available for visitor enrollment and scheduling. At the Auburn facility, contact visits may be approved on a case-by-case basis and require the inmate's agreement. Contact visits at the Roseville Adult Correctional Facility are currently suspended. All personal visitors must check in at least 30 minutes before the visit start time. You'll go through a walk-through metal detector, so remove any metal items from your clothing beforehand. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Groups are limited to three visitors per inmate: two adults and one minor child, or one adult and two minor children. Be aware that visitors may be searched at any time. Bringing prohibited electronics or using loud or rude language can end your visiting privileges.

South Placer Jail (Auburn) offers paid remote video visitation for select housing areas at $9.99 per 30-minute session. You'll need to register first, then schedule your visit at least 24 hours in advance. The jail also offers on-site video visitation and publishes enrollment and scheduling instructions (PDFs) to walk you through signing up and booking a session. If you were in custody within the past 120 days and can't visit in person, that restriction does not apply to video visits. For broader communication, statewide guidance notes that people may be reached through phone, video, or approved messaging apps. Audio calls from institution phones or tablets are described as free. For prepaid video or messaging features, set up an account on the supported platform and fund it. You can also add funds by phone through Smart Deposit/Access Corrections at 866-394-0490.

There are a few ways to fund commissary at Placer County Jail in Auburn. You can send a money order or cashier's check (up to $150) payable to the inmate with purchaser information completed. The Smart Deposit kiosks in the jail lobby accept cash, credit cards, and permanent bank ATM or debit cards. Smart Deposit also offers phone deposits through Smart Deposit/Access Corrections, and you can place online commissary orders through My Care Pack. Personal checks are not accepted. Smart Deposit charges transaction fees based on the gross deposit amount. To make sure funds or orders count for that week's delivery, submit them by midnight on Monday. If you use a third-party vendor or kiosk, check fees and posting times before you pay.