Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF)
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How to Contact an Inmate at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF) (CA)
If you're trying to stay in touch with someone at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF), the most time-sensitive piece is understanding how on-site visits work and what you need to do on the day of your visit. Here's what to know, along with the exact steps to follow.
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How to Send Money to Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF) (CA)
Sending money to someone at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF) is straightforward once you know the facility's approved method. Details are limited, so treat this as a verify-first checklist to avoid wasted time or rejected payments.
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How to Sign Up for a Visit at RADF: Step-by-Step (hours, one-hour rule, and ID)
Visiting someone at RADF gets a lot simpler once you know the sign-up window, the one-hour cut-off, and what ID to bring. Here's how to avoid showing up and getting turned away.
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Visitation
- RADF uses a module-based visitation schedule; each module has specific visiting slots.
- Same-day on-site sign-ups are accepted between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm and must be completed at least one hour before the scheduled visit.
- Visitors must present a valid local, state, or federal U.S. government photo ID at time of sign-up and visit.
Communication
- Call RADF’s visitation/public-information line at (442) 265-2266 for visitation hours and scheduling.
- Booking-summary or records requests can be mailed or picked up; contact the Records Division at (442) 265-2125 and include a copy of valid identification.
- California is switching to a new statewide provider for inmate phone, video, and messaging; you will likely need an account on the provider’s platform to use video or electronic messaging.
Sending Commissary
- Friends and Family vendor accounts can become inactive and may be forfeited after 180 consecutive days of inactivity.
- Common deposit methods include online/mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders, but available options vary by facility.
- Money placed in an inmate trust account is used for commissary, phone time, hygiene items, and may be reduced by authorized deductions.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
RADF visitation runs on a module-based schedule. Each housing module has specific visiting slots, so check the module list to confirm when the person you're visiting is eligible. Same-day sign-ups are handled on-site between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, and you must register at the facility sign-up station at least one hour before the scheduled visit time. In-person on-site barrier visits resumed March 20, 2023, and all visits are currently conducted as barrier visits unless RADF updates its procedures. Bring a valid local, state, or federal U.S. government photo ID for check-in. Expect standard verification and security checks. Once inside, you can only bring your ID, wallet, and car or home keys. Purses, bags, and other belongings must be stored by you before entering.
Read full guideSending Commissary
To send money to someone at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF), start by confirming their full name and booking or facility ID. Then verify which deposit methods RADF accepts, since options vary by county and vendor. Common methods include online or mobile portals, phone deposits, lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal money orders. Fees and posting times depend on the vendor. Funds in a trust account are typically used for commissary purchases, phone time, and hygiene items. The balance may be reduced by court-ordered or authorized deductions. Do not mail cash. Plan around posting times so the money is available when it's needed. Friends and Family accounts can go inactive after 180 consecutive days with no activity and may be forfeited, so contact the vendor for refund options.
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Showing 6 of 8How do I sign up for a visit at RADF?
RADF accepts same-day on-site sign-ups from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. You must register at least one hour before the scheduled visit time. For any advance scheduling options, check RADF's official visitation information for the methods currently offered.
VisitationWhat ID do I need to visit Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF)?
You must present a valid local, state, or federal U.S. government photo identification card at sign-up and again when you arrive for your visit.
VisitationWhat can I bring into RADF during a visit?
You can only bring your identification, wallet, and car or home keys into RADF. Purses, bags, and other items are not allowed. Store them before you enter.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit with an inmate at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF)?
Call the RADF visitation and public-information line at (442) 265-2266 for current visiting hours, scheduling procedures, and facility rules.
CommunicationHow can I set up video calls or electronic messaging with an inmate at RADF?
Create an account on the department's communications platform (web or mobile) and enroll for video or messaging. Add funds through the platform's prepaid feature if required. Use whatever system RADF currently supports during the statewide transition.
CommunicationHow can I send money to someone at Regional Adult Detention Facility (RADF)?
Confirm the incarcerated person's full name and booking or facility ID, then use an RADF-accepted method: an online or mobile portal, phone deposit, lobby kiosk, or a U.S. Postal money order if that option is accepted. Check the vendor's instructions and fees first to avoid delays or rejected deposits.
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Did You Know?
RADF resumed in-person on-site barrier visits on March 20, 2023. To visit, sign up on the day of your visit between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm. You'll need to register at least one hour before your scheduled visit time, so try to sign up early in that window to secure your slot.
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