Visitation at Sacramento Main Jail

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Sacramento Main Jail allows each inmate two 45-minute social visits per week (counted Sunday through Saturday), so plan your trips around that limit. Visiting hours include morning/afternoon and evening slots. The last visit must be registered by 9:30 p.m., and everyone needs to leave the visit area by 10:15 p.m. Bring a valid, current government-issued photo ID—you won't get in without it. Visitors must be at least 18. Minors can only visit with supervision and proof of relationship; emancipated minors need court documentation. Dress conservatively: no revealing clothing, nothing promoting violence, drugs, profanity, or gangs. Leave your phone, smart watch, tablet, pens, purse, and smoking items in the car. Check the Main Jail visitation page or portal for the current schedule before you travel.

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Quick Facts

  • Each inmate is authorized two 45-minute social visits per week (Sunday through Saturday).
  • The last visit must be registered by 9:30 p.m. and all visitors must leave the visit area by 10:15 p.m.
  • Visitors must present a valid, current government-issued photo ID to register for a social visit.
  • Cell phones, smart watches, tablets, pens, purses, lighters, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in the visit area.

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Common Questions

How many visits can an inmate have at Sacramento Main Jail per week?

Each inmate is authorized two 45-minute social visits per week, counted Sunday through Saturday.

What ID do I need to bring to visit someone at Sacramento Main Jail?

Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID. You’ll need it to register for a social visit.

Are cell phones or smart watches allowed in the visit area at Sacramento Main Jail?

No. Cell phones, smart watches, tablets, pens, purses, lighters, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in the visit area.

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