San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States by area, stretching from the Inland Empire's suburbs of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga across the Mojave Desert to the Nevada ...
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Claim This Spot →San Bernardino County Superior Court operates over ten courthouses across the largest county in the contiguous United States. The main courthouse in San Bernardino handles cases from the central valley. Additional courthouses in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Victorville, Joshua Tree, Barstow, and Big Bear serve those regions. Identify the correct courthouse by the location of the arrest.
Whether you just found out about an arrest or haven't heard from someone in days, here's exactly what to do - in order.
Search the San Bernardino County Sheriff's booking search by name. If you know the arrest location, you can narrow by facility.
Given SB County's enormous geography, confirm the exact facility before making any other calls.
Bondsmen near West Valley Detention Center (Rancho Cucamonga area) and High Desert facilities are available 24/7. A licensed bail bondsman is available 24/7, call (916) 633-2220.
San Bernardino County Public Defender: (909) 383-7100 (main office). The office has branch locations in Victorville for High Desert cases.
The largest county by area in the contiguous United States. The San Bernardino County jail system includes Central Detention Center, West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, and Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center.
Once you've confirmed your loved one is in San Bernardino County custody, time matters. Here are the four things to do immediately.
Once you have located your loved one at Central Detention Center, staying in contact is the next priority. San Bernardino County follows California guidelines for all inmate contact including in-person visits, mail, phone calls, and commissary deposits. Here is what family members and friends need to know.
Visitors must be pre-approved by Central Detention Center and present a valid government-issued photo ID. All visitors are subject to search. Those currently serving parole or probation terms are generally prohibited from visiting. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Always verify visiting hours with the San Bernardino County Sheriff before traveling as schedules change regularly. Video visitation may be offered at this facility as an alternative for those unable to visit in person.
Standard first-class letters and postcards are accepted at Central Detention Center and inspected before delivery. Mail must show the inmate's full legal name and booking number to be accepted. California county facilities typically do not accept direct package deliveries. Use approved vendors for books and clothing. Never send cash, checks, or gift cards through the mail. Contact the facility or check their website to confirm the approved commissary deposit method.
Commissary deposits for San Bernardino County inmates are made through services like JPay, Access Corrections, or TouchPay. Deposit methods include the vendor's website, a toll-free phone line, and on-site kiosks at many locations. Processing usually takes one to two days before funds are available in the inmate's commissary account. Account funds are applied toward jail commissary purchases including food, personal care items, writing materials, and telephone credits.
Outgoing calls from Central Detention Center are placed through a contracted phone service provider. A prepaid account with the contracted calling provider must be established before calls can be received. California regulates in-state jail call rates. GTL/ViaPath (connectnetwork.com), ICSolutions, and Securus Technologies (securustech.net) are the most frequently contracted phone providers. Contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office or check their website to confirm the current provider for the facility.
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States by area, stretching from the Inland Empire's suburbs of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga across the Mojave Desert to the Nevada border. Its four main detention facilities - West Valley Detention Center (Rancho Cucamonga), High Desert Detention Center (Adelanto), Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (San Bernardino), and Central Detention Center (San Bernardino) - together form one of California's most geographically spread jail systems.
In San Bernardino County, the arresting jurisdiction determines which jail someone is booked into. West End arrests (Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana) go to West Valley Detention Center. High Desert arrests (Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow) go to High Desert Detention Center. Make sure you're searching the right facility or use the county's combined search.
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