Todd Road Jail, Ventura County

Ventura County Jail limits visits to two 30-minute sessions per inmate each week, with no more than two people visiting at a time. Every visitor must show photo ID at check-in. Minor children can only visit with a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian—staff may ask for proof of guardianship. Pack light. You're only allowed to bring your personal ID, a key ring, and (for infants) one baby bottle or blanket. Leave purses, wallets, backpacks, strollers, cell phones, smart watches, papers, food, and cameras behind. Keep in mind there's no expectation of privacy in the visiting area—communications may be monitored or recorded, except for attorney and chaplain visits. Before heading out, check the facility's visitation page or scheduling portal for booking rules and accepted ID types.

Video visitation runs daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at both the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Todd Road Detention Facility—giving you evening options for onsite or kiosk-based sessions. Want to visit from home? Schedule at least 24 hours in advance (up to two weeks ahead). Remote visits require a Securus prepaid account with at least $6, and that $6 is deducted when you book. Cancel at least two hours before your visit—or if the facility cancels—and you'll get the $6 credited back. Missed check-ins or internet issues aren't refunded. Visitors under 18 must be added as additional visitors and supervised by an authorized adult. Inmates log in using their 5-, 6-, or 7-digit person number.

All incoming mail to Ventura County Jail must include the incarcerated person's full name and booking number. Send it to P.O. Box 6929, Ventura, CA 93006. Non-confidential mail gets screened by Detention Services security personnel, and incarcerated people can send and receive unlimited mail unless it poses a safety or security risk. Legal mail from courts or attorneys is handled differently—it's opened and screened for contraband in the inmate's presence, then delivered right away. Sending photos? Stick to five 4x6 photos per envelope max, and inmates can only keep 20 photos in their cell at a time. Each inmate can also order one weekly welfare kit (one postage-paid postcard and one postage-paid envelope), even with no funds. Include a printed return address and skip decorative items—they may get rejected.

Ventura County Jail runs pill call morning and evening, seven days a week. Anyone receiving oral medication must take it in front of staff. Watch out for the disciplinary rules—they escalate fast. Four minor violations within 30 days convert into a major violation, bringing higher-level sanctions. For details not covered here—current visiting hours, approved vendors, fees, or contact info—check the facility's official page or state resources for the latest information. Before visiting, confirm whether scheduling is required, bring an acceptable photo ID, and be ready for sign-in, search, and dress-code procedures. Mail, phone, and video services may run through third-party vendors with their own rules and occasional outages.