Federal Inmate Bail Bonds at Central Detention Center

Central Detention Center and Federal Inmates

Central Detention Center, 630 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415, is a San Bernardino County Sheriff jail that also serves as a U.S. Marshals west-coast hub. It houses more than 200 federal inmates under U.S. Marshals contracts and more than 600 county inmates, and it processes more than 20,000 people a year.

Because both federal and county inmates are held in the same building, families are often unsure which system their loved one is in. That distinction matters: it decides who sets release conditions and whether a bail bond is even an option.

Federal Release Is Different From County Bail

County cases use the San Bernardino County bail schedule and a Superior Court judge. Federal cases do not. In federal court, a magistrate judge decides release conditions, which may include a bond, conditions of supervision, or detention without bail. Federal bonds can work differently from county bail bonds.

Some people at CDC have both a federal hold and a county case, or a hold from another agency. A county bond does not release someone with a federal hold. We help families confirm what holds apply before any money changes hands.

What You Can Do Now

Start with the San Bernardino County Sheriff inmate locator (https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/inmate-locator/) to confirm the person is at Central Detention Center. Write down the booking number. If the person has a federal defense attorney, they can explain the federal detention hearing schedule.

Then call us at (909) 406-6909. Our office is about 3 miles from CDC. We'll help you sort out which holds apply and, where a bond is possible, explain the cost and paperwork. Payment plans may be available on approved credit.

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