Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
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.
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Trying to stay connected with someone at Placer Jail in Auburn? The fastest wins are usually (1) knowing how to add commissary funds and (2) showing up for visits with the right ID and expectations.
Visits and mail at Placer Juvenile Detention go smoothly once you know the schedule, who's allowed in, what to bring, and how to address an envelope.
Remote video visits for select housing areas cost $9.99 for a 30-minute session. You must register and schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes. Register and schedule video visits at least 24 hours ahead. Create an account on the communications platform the jail supports and add funds through the platform's prepaid feature before booking.
Yes. The 120-day restriction on in-person visiting does not apply to video visits, so that's still an option. Check the jail's enrollment and scheduling instructions for the visit type you plan to use.
Professional visits are straightforward once you know the windows, check-in timing, and what staff will inspect. Here are the current professional-visitor categories and key rules for Auburn and South Placer, including contact-visit limits and device restrictions.
Planning a visit in Placer County? The biggest difference between Auburn and South Placer jails comes down to what kind of visit you can actually get.
Placer Jail offers several ways to put money on an inmate's commissary account. The key is using an approved method and hitting the weekly cutoff so funds are ready for that week's delivery.
