Visitation at Shasta County Jail

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

To visit someone at Shasta County Jail, submit a visitation request at least 7 days before your preferred date, but no more than 30 days ahead. Before requesting, check the visitation schedule for the inmate's housing unit so you pick the right visiting days. Official visiting hours are 7:30 to 11:30 am and 6:00 to 10:00 pm every day, with an extra 12:30 to 4:30 pm window on weekends. Once approved, the jail assigns you a 30-minute time slot and sends an email with your confirmed time. Scheduling systems can vary, so review the jail's visitation page or scheduling portal instructions before booking.

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Quick Facts

  • Visitation requests must be received at least 7 days before the requested visitation date and cannot be submitted more than 30 days in advance.
  • Visitors must check the visitation schedule for the correct visitation days based on the inmate's housing unit before submitting a request.
  • Official visiting hours are 7:30 to 11:30 am and 6:00 to 10:00 pm every day, with an additional 12:30 to 4:30 pm window on weekends.
  • Approved visitation requests are assigned a 30‑minute time slot and visitors are notified by e‑mail of approval and the assigned time.

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How to Request a Visit & Plan Your Time at Shasta County Jail

Visiting someone at Shasta County Jail takes a bit of planning. Your visitation request must be received at least 7 days before your visit, and the jail won't accept requests more than 30 days out. Once submitted, your request goes through a review. If approved, you'll get an email with your assigned 30-minute time slot—based on the housing unit you're visiting.

Visitation

How to Visit Shasta County Jail (CA)

Shasta County Jail uses a visitation request process with a specific timing window, and your visit time gets assigned after approval. The steps below will help you pick the right day, submit your request on time, and show up during the correct visiting hours.

Common Questions

What are the visiting hours at Shasta County Jail?

Official visiting hours are 7:30 to 11:30 am and 6:00 to 10:00 pm every day. On weekends, there is also a 12:30 to 4:30 pm visiting window.

How far in advance do I need to request a visit at Shasta County Jail?

Submit your visitation request at least 7 days before the visit. You also can't request more than 30 days in advance.

How long is a visit and how will I be notified of my assigned time?

Visits are scheduled in 30-minute time slots. Once approved, you'll get an email with your assigned time. Check the inmate's housing-unit schedule before submitting your request so you pick the right day.

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