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Where Are Women Housed in San Francisco County Jail? Understanding CJ#2's Role

Trying to locate a woman in San Francisco's jail system? County Jail #2 is where you need to look.

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Where Are Women Housed in San Francisco County Jail? Understanding CJ#2's Role

Women in San Francisco County Jail are housed at County Jail #2 (CJ#2). If someone told you your loved one is at

CJ#2 uses pod architecture for its housing areas. In plain terms, that means the jail is organized around “pods” (grouped housing units) rather than long, traditional cellblocks.

Heads up: County Jail #1 is the intake and release center, and there is no visiting there.

Where Are Women Housed in San Francisco County Jail? Understanding CJ#2's Role

CJ#2 offers visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Keep this in mind when planning around work, childcare, or travel.

  1. Wait until the day before - Visiting sign-ups begin at 9:00 a.m. on the day before the visit.
  2. Use the Saturday example to sanity-check your timing - If you want a Saturday visit, sign-ups open after 9:00 a.m. on Friday.

A common question from families: what about medical care? CJ#2 provides 24/7 medical support. The facility has infirmaries and medical observation pods for people who need closer monitoring.

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