How to Schedule an On‑Site Visit at San Luis Obispo County Jail (starting Apr 7, 2025)

Starting April 7, 2025, San Luis Obispo County Jail no longer accepts walk-in visits. Every on-site visit now requires an appointment scheduled through the NCIC system.

The booking window is tight. You can schedule an on-site visit up to 7 days in advance, but no less than 48 hours before the visit time. Trying to book for tomorrow? Already too late.

Keep the weekly limit in mind when picking times. Inmates at San Luis Obispo County Jail can have two one-hour on-site visits per week. The visiting week runs Sunday through Saturday - not Monday to Sunday - so your count resets each Sunday.

Your appointment time is when your visit starts, not when you should arrive. You need to be in the check-in line at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time. Miss that cutoff, and the jail will cancel your visit - no exceptions.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Schedule your on-site visit through the NCIC system (online).
• ✓ If you’re also doing video visits, create your account and schedule through the NCIC video visit site.
• ✓ Book within the allowed window: no more than 7 days out and no less than 48 hours before the visit.

All on-site scheduling runs through NCIC starting April 7, 2025. Use the official NCIC portal for current screens and prompts. The interface may change over time, but the core rules stay the same: appointment required, NCIC-only booking, and the timing limits above.

If your appointment gets canceled - including for missing the 45-minute check-in cutoff - reschedule through NCIC. Remember the booking window: no more than 7 days ahead, at least 48 hours before the visit. Pick a slot far enough out to meet that minimum.

For your next attempt, give yourself extra cushion. The jail recommends arriving at least 60 minutes early - that buffer accounts for lines and check-in delays so you don't lose the appointment again.