San Bernardino - WVDC

The Sheriff's Office accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, making phone or online payments straightforward. Civil Enforcement Unit fees include $50.00 to serve a Summons and Complaint or Summons and Petition, $175.00 for certain bench warrants, and $2,000.00 for levy and sale of real property. Eviction-related service (posting plus a Notice of Restoration) runs $180.00. To add money to an incarcerated person's trust account, use the facility's approved deposit method—online portal, phone deposit, kiosk, or money order. Check vendor fees, posting times, and any restrictions before sending funds.

West Valley Detention Center lists Captain Michael Martinez as a contact, along with the facility address and main phone number for general inquiries. For Civil Enforcement matters, send correspondence to 157 W. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, or call (909) 387‑5700. Service hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For records or formal requests, the county's Request for Information form lists San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department mailing addresses with the Sheriff‑Coroner as the point of contact. When calling or submitting a request, have the incarcerated person's full name and date of birth or booking/ID number ready.

West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) holds up to 3,347 people and processes about 50,000 to 60,000 bookings and releases each year. Most of the population is pre-trial, which means high turnover with frequent admissions and releases. Everyone gets medically screened upon arrival, and health staff are on duty 24/7. The facility serves three meals daily—more than three million meals a year. Need to file a complaint? Civilian Complaint forms are available at all Sheriff's stations. Complaints and related records are kept for at least five years, and knowingly false complaints may lead to prosecution.