How to Contact an Inmate at Sonoma County Jail, CA (FL)

In-person visits at Sonoma County Jail must be scheduled by phone. Call (707) 565-1400 Tuesday through Friday between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm to book your spot. Same-day sign-ups aren't allowed, so plan ahead.

For remote contact, the jail uses ViaPath. Remote video visitation costs $0.12 per minute (rates effective April 1, 2025). ViaPath also offers video messaging: $1.00 for a 30-second message or $2.50 for 60 seconds (effective April 1, 2025). Prefer writing? Secure instant written messages (email) run $0.25 each, and photo attachments cost $0.25 each.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Call (707) 565-1400 Tuesday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, to schedule a personal visitation appointment. Do not count on getting a same-day slot, same-day sign-ups are not allowed.

• ✓ If you want a remote video visit, budget for ViaPath Remote Video Visitation at $0.12 per minute (rates effective April 1, 2025). Estimate your cost by multiplying $0.12 by the number of minutes you expect to use.

• ✓ If you are sending a ViaPath video message, pick the length before you send it: 30 seconds costs $1.00, and 60 seconds costs $2.50 (effective April 1, 2025).

• ✓ If you are using secure instant written messages (email), budget $0.25 per written message. If you attach photos, add $0.25 per photo attachment.

Before rearranging your week, confirm scheduling details by phone. Call (707) 565-1400 Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm to book. Same-day sign-ups aren't allowed, though procedures can change.

For ViaPath services, check current pricing in your ViaPath account or the jail's posted rates. Listed prices include $0.12 per minute for remote video visitation (effective April 1, 2025), video messages at $1.00 for 30 seconds and $2.50 for 60 seconds (effective April 1, 2025), and secure instant written messages at $0.25 each with photo attachments at $0.25 each. Watch for transaction fees or minimum charges when you fund or use the service.