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Mail and Photos at South County Detention Facility, CA: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (559) 782-7800.
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Visiting someone at South County Detention Facility happens through video visitation, either from a kiosk in the lobby or from home over the internet. Register online first, then pick a time slot that works within the facility's schedule.
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Need to put money on someone's account at South County Detention Facility? The facility uses Access Corrections. You can deposit through the app, online, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk.
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Setting up your first video visit at South County Detention Facility is straightforward once you know which visit type to pick and when you can schedule. The steps below will help you avoid common first-time mistakes—especially around timing, check-in, and confirmation codes.
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South County Detention Facility offers on-site video visitation, with two free 30-minute sessions per inmate each week. Inmates can also have up to two additional paid on-site video visits per week and up to two paid internet home visits per day. On-site video stations are available daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., with visits scheduled online at predetermined times for up to 30 minutes. Register and schedule online using a valid email address, then confirm on-site visits using the ICSolutions confirmation code format (your account phone number plus a 4-digit PIN). Bring a current, valid photo ID from the facility's approved list and follow the dress code. Check in at least five minutes early, limit each station to two people (excluding infants), and expect monitoring. Rule violations can end the visit and cost privileges.
Read full guideSouth County Detention Facility does not accept incoming calls to inmates. Phones are available for inmates to place outgoing collect or debit calls, and they can receive voicemail messages for an additional fee. To leave a message, call (559) 366-9800 and record a 30-second voicemail. You'll need a funded Prepaid Account, the inmate's ID, and your ICSolutions account PIN. Internet video visits are available every day in three blocks (7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.) and cost $7.50 per 30-minute visit. Schedule at least one day ahead, though sources differ on whether you can book up to one week or two weeks in advance. All public video visits are recorded and may be monitored. Follow the rules to avoid termination and possible loss of refunds.
Read full guideSouth County Detention Facility uses Access Corrections for electronic deposits. Add funds through the Access Corrections mobile app, website, lobby kiosk, or by phone with live bilingual agents at 866.345.1884. Have the incarcerated person's facility ID number, their first and last name, and the facility name ready. The lobby kiosk now requires you to log into or create an Access Corrections account before completing a deposit or payment. Access Corrections charges a service fee that varies by payment method, so check the vendor's fee notice before submitting. For care packages, place orders through mycarepack.com using that site's product selection, account setup, and checkout.
Read full guideMail and Photos at South County Detention Facility, CA: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (559) 782-7800.
Each inmate receives two free 30-minute on-site video visits per week. They may also have up to two additional paid on-site video visits per week and up to two paid internet home visits per day.
VisitationYou'll need a current, valid photo ID for an on-site video visit. The facility lists which IDs are acceptable and which are not, so bring one from the approved list to avoid being turned away.
VisitationSchedule on-site video visits online after registering with a valid email address. Video stations operate daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., and visits are set at predetermined times for up to 30 minutes.
VisitationNo. South County Detention Facility does not allow incoming calls to inmates; facility phones are for outgoing collect or debit calls, and inmates can receive voicemail messages for an additional fee.
CommunicationCall (559) 366-9800 to leave a 30-second voicemail. You must have a funded Prepaid Account, your ICSolutions account PIN, and the inmate’s ID.
CommunicationCreate or log in to an ICSolutions account at www.icsolutions.com, then select South County, the inmate, location, date, and time. Internet video visits are available daily in three blocks (7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.) and cost $7.50 per 30 minutes. Schedule at least one day in advance, confirm the current maximum booking window, and cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a no-show.
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South County Detention Facility in California offers internet video visits every day. Each 30-minute session costs $7.50.
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