Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility, CA
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How to Schedule a Visit at Monroe Detention Center (and Why Timing Matters)
Monroe Detention Center only allows same-day visit signups. The phone line opens at 7:00 AM the day before your visit and closes at midnight—no advance scheduling beyond that window.
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Who to Call at Monroe Detention (and How to Get Custody Alerts via VINE)
Trying to schedule a visit or track someone's custody status? Having the right number — and calling at the right time — makes all the difference. Here are the key Monroe Detention Center contacts and the fastest way to set up automatic custody alerts through California VINE.
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Mailing Letters, Books, and Photos to Monroe Detention Center: What Gets Through and What Gets Returned
Mail rules at Monroe are strict, but predictable. Here's how the facility handles incoming and outgoing mail, what needs to be on the envelope, and the most common reasons letters get sent back.
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Visitation
- All in-person visits must be scheduled by calling Monroe Records at (530) 668-5245 on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Signups open at 7:00 AM and close at midnight the day before the visit; no advance scheduling is allowed.
- Visits are 30 minutes long, limited to one visit per inmate per week with up to two visitors, and cannot be rescheduled.
Mail & Letters
- All incoming mail is inspected daily and unacceptable mail will not be placed in inmate property.
- Envelopes must have the sender's printed name and return address on the front or the mail will be returned.
- Polaroid photos and any photographs that have been laminated or coated are not acceptable.
Sending Money
- Deposits to inmate accounts are handled through Access Secure Deposits by phone (1-866-345-1884) or online at accesscorrections.com; posted vendor fees apply.
- Access Securepak gift packages may be ordered online or by phone and multiple packages are allowed up to a $50 maximum spending limit per inmate per week.
- Access Corrections accepts payments for court-ordered obligations, bail, and parole/probation and advertises quick, secure fund transfers.
Contact Info
- Facility address: 140 Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776.
- Office email: yolocountysheriffs@yolocounty.org.
- Monroe Detention Center / Main Jail phone: (530) 668-JAIL (5245).
Facility Info
- The Yolo County Sheriff's Office mission is to provide the highest level of law enforcement service in Yolo County in partnership with communities.
- The office policy manual states a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collaboration to uphold rights to liberty, equality, and justice.
- For current visiting hours, visitor rules, approved vendors, addresses, and fees, consult the facility's official page or state resources for the latest information.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
To schedule an in-person visit at Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility, call Monroe Records at (530) 668-5245. Slots fill up first-come, first-served. Signups open at 7:00 AM and close at midnight the day before your intended visit—the facility also posts daily cut-off schedules for specific visit days. Visits are non-contact, 30 minutes long, and limited to one per inmate per week with up to two visitors. Once scheduled, visits can't be changed. Cancelled visits still count as taken. Arrive 30 minutes before your start time with a valid government-issued photo ID or passport. Late arrivals are cancelled with no exceptions. Bring only your ID and a single car key, pass through the metal detector, and follow the dress code and prohibited-items rules—otherwise your visit may be denied or terminated.
Read full guideMail & Letters
All incoming mail at Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility is inspected daily. Unacceptable items won't be placed in inmate property—when possible, rejected mail gets returned to the U.S. Postal Service for return to sender. Every envelope must show the sender's printed name and return address on the front. Address it to the inmate's full first and last name exactly as used at booking—no nicknames or gang monikers. Polaroids and any laminated or coated photos are prohibited. Other content and format limits apply, including rules around stamps, pens, blank envelopes, and currency. Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and softbound books are only accepted when shipped directly from the publisher or an approved website. Hard‑back books require Jail Commander approval. Inmates can receive unlimited acceptable mail but may keep only three books in their cell, subject to State Fire Marshal limits. Legal and Pro‑Per mail has special handling during inspection.
Read full guideSending Money
You can add money to an inmate's account at Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility through Access Secure Deposits—either online at accesscorrections.com or by phone at 1-866-345-1884. Vendor fees apply. Want to send items instead of cash? Commissary gift packages are available through Access Securepak, ordered online or by phone. Multiple packages are allowed, but spending is capped at $50 per inmate per week. Access Corrections also offers payment options for court-ordered obligations, bail, and parole/probation with fast, secure transfers. Before sending anything, confirm the person's full name and booking or facility ID, then follow the vendor's steps. Give deposits time to post. Fees and authorized deductions can reduce the available balance—don't mail cash.
Contact
Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility is located at 140 Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776. The office email is yolocountysheriffs@yolocounty.org. For custody, booking, and general questions, call the Monroe Detention Center / Main Jail at (530) 668-JAIL (5245). For emergencies involving the facility or an incarcerated person, call 9-1-1 or the facility emergency line at (530) 666-6612. For non-emergency deputy response, use (530) 666-8282. When you contact the jail, have the person's full name, any known aliases, and their date of birth or booking/ID number ready—staff can locate records faster with this information. If local staff can't resolve a records or escalation issue, you may need to contact state-level offices for records requests, subpoenas, or further escalation.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 16How do I schedule a visit at Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility?
Call Monroe Records at (530) 668-5245 to schedule an in-person visit. Visits are first-come, first-served, with signups opening at 7:00 AM and closing at midnight the day before the visit.
VisitationWhat happens if I'm late or need to cancel my Monroe visit?
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit with a valid government-issued photo ID or passport. Late arrivals are cancelled with no exceptions. Once scheduled, visits can't be changed, and cancelled visits still count as taken.
VisitationWhat can I bring and what is the dress code for visits at Monroe Detention Facility?
Bring only your ID and a single car key—items like gum, cigarettes, lighters, cellular phones, purses, and briefcases are prohibited. You’ll go through a metal detector, and the dress code prohibits hats, sunglasses, scarves, sleeveless garments, short skirts/shorts, low-cut shirts, and see-through clothing.
VisitationWhat photos can I send to someone at Monroe Detention Center?
You can’t send Polaroids, and you can’t send any photo that has been laminated or coated. Those photos are considered unacceptable mail.
Mail & LettersCan I send books or magazines to an inmate at Monroe Detention Center?
Yes, but only under specific rules: newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and softbound books must be shipped directly from the publisher or an approved website. Hard‑back books require Jail Commander approval, and the inmate may keep only three books in their cell (subject to State Fire Marshal limits).
Mail & LettersWill incoming mail be returned if it doesn't meet Monroe Detention Center requirements?
Yes. Unacceptable mail won't be placed in the inmate's property. When possible, it's returned to the U.S. Postal Service for return to sender. Mail missing the sender's printed name and return address on the front of the envelope will also be returned.
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At Yolo County Monroe Detention Facility in California, inmates are allowed one half-hour visit per week with up to two visitors.
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