How to Visit South County Detention Facility, CA (CA)
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.
Important: Breaking any visiting rule can end your visit on the spot. You may also lose future visitation privileges.
Registration and scheduling happen online. You'll need a valid email address to create your account, so make sure you can actually access the inbox you use.
On-site video visits (lobby kiosk) are available Sunday through Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Internet video visits run daily from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Within that window, the facility offers specific scheduling blocks (Pacific Standard Time): 7:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Cost: Internet visits cost $7.50 per 30-minute visit.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Register online and provide a valid email address
- ✓ Decide whether you are doing an on-site (lobby/kiosk) video visit or an internet video visit
- ✓ If you are visiting on-site, plan for Sunday through Saturday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
- ✓ If you are visiting over the internet, plan within 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) and use the scheduling windows (PST): 7:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., or 8:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
- ✓ Budget for the internet visit fee: $7.50 per 30-minute visit
- Treat the visit like a privilege - follow the visiting regulations closely, even small violations can end a visit.
- Stay compliant the whole time - if the inmate or visitor violates the rules, the visit can be terminated immediately.
- Protect future visits - violations can also lead to loss of visitation privileges, so it is worth being extra careful.
Confirm the current schedule before you finalize travel plans or book a time slot. On-site video visits are listed as 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Internet visits show availability from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily (Pacific Time), with scheduling windows in Pacific Standard Time: 7:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Check the current cost and accepted payment methods before scheduling an internet visit. The listed fee is $7.50 per 30-minute session, but fees and payment options can change. Verify the details when you sign up.
Walk through the registration process before the day you want to visit. The facility says you can register and schedule online, and you'll need a valid email. If you're trying to book quickly, check whether there are waiting periods or extra approval steps after creating your account.
Reminder: A rule violation can end your visit immediately and cost you future visitation privileges. Review the facility's regulations before your appointment so you're not caught off guard.
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