Ukiah, CA Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail) View
Mendocino County Correctional Facility, commonly called Mendocino Jail, is a county jail located in Ukiah, California. It is operated by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and serves as the main detention facility for Mendocino County. The facility typically holds adults arrested by local law enforcement agencies, including pretrial detainees awaiting court proceedings and people serving short county jail sentences. It may also house inmates held on warrants, probation violations, or court orders. As a county jail, its role is to provide secure custody, booking, classification, inmate services, and transportation to court for people in the local criminal justice system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail)
Members of the public can look for an inmate using the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster. County jail rosters typically list basic custody information such as the person’s name, booking date, charges, custody status, bail amount if available, and housing or release information when provided. Records usually become searchable after the booking and intake process is entered into the jail system. This can take several hours, so a newly arrested person may not appear immediately. If the person is not listed, check again later or contact the facility directly for general custody information.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail)?
Visiting rules and schedules can change, so check the facility’s current visitation information before going. Visits may require advance scheduling, and visitors must follow all posted rules for check-in, dress, and conduct.
What do I need to bring when visiting Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail)?
Visitors generally need a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors usually must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and the facility may limit what items can be brought into the visiting area.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates usually cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the facility’s phone provider. Video visits, if offered, may require an online account, scheduling, and payment of provider fees.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and booking number if available, and follow the facility’s mailing rules. Mail is typically inspected, and items such as cash, contraband, or prohibited materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add money to an inmate account through the approved deposit method used by the facility.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail)?
Bail is set by the court or by the county bail schedule, depending on the charge and case status. To post bail or bond, contact the facility or the court for the current amount, accepted payment methods, and release procedures.
What happens during the intake process at Mendocino County Correctional Facility (Mendocino Jail) and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, record arrest information, conduct screening, classify the inmate, and assign housing if the person remains in custody. It can take several hours for booking information to appear in the public system, so records may not be searchable right away.