How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Social in-person visits at Santa Clara County Sheriff's jails are scheduled through the County of Santa Clara Sheriff's Online Visiting Registration—available 24/7 to manage your account and book visits. Before reserving a time, you must be registered and approved in the system. Approval comes first, then you can sign up for an inmate visit. Visiting rules and sign-up windows differ between the Main Jail and Elmwood Correctional Facility, so check the correct location's page before you travel. If you run into account issues, use the portal's claim/account and password-reset tools from a computer or mobile device. The facility webpages also list phone contacts for custody and visiting services if you need help.
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Schedule visits through the County of Santa Clara Sheriff’s Online Visiting Registration. Create or sign in to your account to book social in-person visits (the portal is available 24/7), and make sure you’re registered and approved before you try to reserve a slot.
Yes. All visitors must be registered and approved before signing up for inmate visits. The approval process can take time, so start early before you try to schedule.
No. Visiting rules differ slightly between the Main Jail and the Elmwood Correctional Facility. Check the page for the location you’re visiting to confirm the current sign-up windows and any site-specific requirements.
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