San Bernardino County Jails — Where People Are Held After Arrest

The Four Main County Jails

The San Bernardino County Sheriff runs four main adult detention facilities: West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Central Detention Center in San Bernardino, Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in Devore, and High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto. Together the system has roughly 7,400 jail beds, an average daily population around 5,000, and about 85,000 bookings a year.

Where someone ends up usually depends on where they were arrested. West-end cities such as Ontario, Upland, Chino, Montclair and Fontana generally feed West Valley; the San Bernardino valley often feeds Central Detention; High Desert cities feed Adelanto. People can also be moved between facilities while a case is pending, which is why the inmate locator is the best place to confirm a current location.

City Police Holding vs. County Jail

Many cities — including Fontana, Ontario, Chino, Upland and Montclair — have their own police holding areas. These are usually short-term: people who are not cited and released are transferred to a county facility, most often West Valley for the west end. Outlying stations such as Morongo Basin in Joshua Tree and the Big Bear area also hold people briefly before transfer.

This matters for families because a person may not appear in the county inmate locator until the transfer is complete. If you can't find someone, call the arresting agency or call us and we'll help track the booking.

Finding an Inmate and Visiting

The Sheriff's online inmate locator (https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/inmate-locator/) shows the housing facility, booking number, charges and bail amount when set. Visiting appointments are made through the inmate locator or by calling the visiting appointment line at (909) 887-0364. Visiting rules and hours differ by facility and can change, so confirm before you go.

How Bail Works at Any County Jail

Bonds are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at any San Bernardino County jail. Bail is set from the county bail schedule or by a judge. In California the bond premium is generally 10% of the bail amount, and payment plans may be available on approved credit. Release timing depends on the facility's processing and any holds from other agencies.

We serve the whole county from one office: 165 W Hospitality Ln Ste C4, San Bernardino, CA 92408. Co-signers can meet us there or sign remotely.

1. Call (909) 406-6909 with the person's full name, date of birth and, if you have it, the booking number and facility.
2. We confirm the booking, the charges and the bail amount, and explain the premium and any co-signer or collateral needs.
3. The co-signer (indemnitor) reviews and signs the bail agreement — in person at our San Bernardino office or remotely.
4. The premium is paid or a payment plan is arranged; payment plans may be available on approved credit.
5. We post the bond with the Sheriff, and the jail processes the release. Timing depends on the facility.

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