Contact an Inmate at Placer County Jail / Auburn - CA.

Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.

Overview

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.

Find an Inmate at Placer County Jail / Auburn - CA

Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.

Exact spelling helps find results faster

Free to search · Used by families nationwide
Woman using phone to connect with loved one

Quick Facts

  • Remote video visits are available for select housing areas at $9.99 for 30 minutes and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • On-site and remote video visitation enrollment and scheduling instructions are provided by the facility (PDFs listed by the jail).
  • If you were in custody within the past 120 days, you cannot visit in person; this restriction does not apply to video visits.
  • You can add funds by phone through Smart Deposit/Access Corrections at 866-394-0490 as one deposit option listed for this facility.

Contact & Communication Guides

Common Questions

How much does a remote video visit cost at Placer County’s South Placer Jail (Auburn)?

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.

Do I need an account or to register before I can do a video visit?

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.

Can I do a video visit if I was recently in custody?

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.

Other Guides for Placer County Jail / Auburn - CA

Sending Commissary

How to Send Money to Placer Jail, Auburn, CA (CA)

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.

View all guides