How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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Sending mail to Ventura County Jail is simple, but small mistakes—like forgetting the booking number or including too many photos—can delay delivery or get your envelope sent back. Follow the address format and rules below to make sure your mail gets through.
Video visitation is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and the Todd Road Detention Facility.
Schedule a remote video visit at least 24 hours in advance (up to two weeks ahead). You’ll need a Securus prepaid balance of at least $6, and the $6 remote-visit fee is deducted when the visit is scheduled.
Inmates log into video services using their 5-, 6-, or 7-digit person number. Securus handles disputes and refunds for its phone and video services (not the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office).
Address the envelope with the inmate’s full name and booking number, then send it to P.O. Box 6929, Ventura, CA 93006.
Legal mail from courts or attorneys is opened and screened for contraband in the inmate’s presence. After screening, confidential legal mail is delivered without delay.
Yes. Photos are limited to five 4x6 photographs per envelope, and inmates may keep no more than 20 photos in their cell at one time. Mail is otherwise unlimited unless it jeopardizes facility safety or security, and non-confidential mail is screened by Detention Services staff.
Minor children can't visit Ventura County Jail on their own. They must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian. Here's the catch: only two people can visit at a time—either two adults, or one adult and one minor child. Plan your group before you arrive.
Scheduling a home video visit is straightforward once you understand the timing rules and Securus account setup. Follow these steps to get your visit on the calendar—and avoid last-minute problems.
Want inmate calls to stop coming to your phone? You can request a block directly.
