How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at San Luis Obispo County Jail (starts April 7, 2025)

Starting April 7, 2025, all on-site visits at San Luis Obispo County Jail must be scheduled through the NCIC system. You can't just show up and expect to visit - your appointment needs to be booked in NCIC before you arrive.

NCIC appointments have a booking window you'll need to plan around. You can schedule a visit no more than 7 days in advance and no less than 48 hours before the visit time. Trying to book for tomorrow? Probably too late. Start looking as soon as you're within that 7-day window.

For your first visit, give yourself more time than you think you'll need. The jail recommends arriving at least 60 minutes before your scheduled visit. That cushion matters - parking, finding the right entrance, and check-in lines can all take longer than expected, especially when you're unfamiliar with the layout.

ID Requirements

• ✓ Driver’s license
• ✓ DMV identification card
• ✓ Current military identification card
• ✓ Current passport
• ✓ Valid immigration identification card

Running behind? Focus on the jail's 45-minute rule: you must be checked in and in line no later than 45 minutes before your scheduled visit. Arrive later than that - even with an appointment - and your visit gets cancelled. The safest approach is to treat your appointment time like a hard deadline and aim to be on-site well before the cutoff.

If your visit gets cancelled and you need to rebook, the same scheduling limits apply: appointments can only be made up to 7 days in advance, and not within 48 hours of the visit time. Check NCIC for the next available slot that fits those rules.