Visiting Hours at San Luis Obispo County Jail: Men's vs. Women's Facilities
Visiting someone at San Luis Obispo County Jail comes down to two things: you need an appointment, and the men's and women's facilities run on different schedules. Here's the breakdown of on-site hours and the timing rules that can make or break your visit.
On-site visits at San Luis Obispo County Jail are appointment-only. Show up without a scheduled time and you'll be turned away - even during posted visiting hours.
As of April 7, 2025, all on-site visits must be booked through the NCIC system. Head to videovisit.ncic.com to register and pick an appointment time that matches the on-site hours for the men's or women's facility.
- ✓ Book no more than 7 days in advance.
- ✓ Schedule at least 48 hours before the visit time (no less than 48 hours prior).
Timing matters: You must be checked in and in line at least 45 minutes before your scheduled visit - otherwise it gets canceled. Aim to arrive 60 minutes early so you're not cutting it close.
Each inmate can have two one-hour on-site visits per week. The jail's visiting week runs Sunday through Saturday, so plan accordingly if you're trying to fit in two visits or space them out.
Men’s jail on-site visiting hours for Sunday are: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm.
The rest of the week at the men's jail: Monday - no visits. Tuesday - 8:00pm and 9:00pm. Wednesday - no visits. Thursday - 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Friday - no visits. Saturday - 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm.
Women’s jail on-site visiting hours for Sunday are 8:00pm and 9:00pm. Monday is No Visits. Tuesday visiting times are 12:00pm and 1:00pm.
For the women’s jail, Wednesday is No Visits. Thursday visiting times are 8:00pm and 9:00pm. Friday is No Visits. Saturday visiting times are 8:00am, 9:00am, and 10:00am.
Some of the on-site visiting times listed above are reserved for protective custody inmates only (the jail marks these slots in bold on its posted schedule). Not sure if your person is in protective custody or whether your preferred time slot is restricted? Double-check before you finalize travel plans.
Before you go: Visiting may be restricted for disciplinary or medical reasons. To verify whether a particular inmate has restrictions, call (805) 781-4600 and ask to speak with a correctional technician.
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