This page helps users handle an inmate search in Ventura County, California, including how to search by name or booking number and what to do next through official jail resources.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office provides the inmate search and related inmate information services, including email, visiting, bail, mail, phone calls, and account payments.

Use the search Ventura County inmate information page to look up an incarcerated person through the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Have one of these search options ready before using the tool:

  • First name and last name
  • Booking number
  • Middle name, if needed to narrow a name search
  • Date of birth, if needed to confirm the correct person

The search page also supports the email workflow after a matching inmate record is found.

  • Enter the first and last name only, or enter the booking number only.
  • Select the search button.
  • Scroll down and verify that the inmate information matches the person you need.
  • Use the red envelope icon next to the inmate’s name to start an inmate email.

For additional inmate information, call (805) 654-3335.

Inmate email access and fees

The Sheriff’s Office supports an incoming email option for incarcerated persons. Email is scanned for security concerns, so attorney-client privileged or confidential information should not be sent through the email system.

Email pricing is listed by package size:

Email package Listed price Processing fee
1 email $2.25 $1.75
5 emails $11.25 $1.75
10 emails $22.50 $1.75
25 emails $56.25 $1.75
50 emails $112.50 $1.75

You can also review the Sheriff’s inmate email service for account access and registration.

Visiting and video visitation

Ventura County jail visits are limited to two 30-minute visits per week. A visit may include two adults, or one adult and one minor child. Visitors must bring photo identification and follow facility rules.

For in-person visits, check the facility schedule before going. The Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Todd Road Jail both state that visitors should call before visiting to confirm inmate availability.

  • Pre-Trial Detention Facility visiting information lists (805) 654-3335 for inmate availability.
  • Todd Road Jail visiting information lists (805) 933-8501 for inmate availability.
  • Visitors are expected to check in at the Public Reception Lobby one hour before visiting starts.
  • Anyone booked into the Ventura County Jail may not visit for one calendar year from the date of release.

Remote video visitation is offered through Securus Video Connect. Visits from home must be scheduled at least 24 hours before the appointment and may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. Video visitation is available at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Todd Road Detention Facility from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Remote video visitation requires at least $6.00 in a Securus prepaid account before scheduling.

Mail, phone calls, and money

Incoming inmate mail must be properly addressed with the inmate’s name and booking number. Mail for incarcerated persons is sent to P.O. Box 6929, Ventura, CA 93006. Incoming mail is opened and screened, except confidential legal mail, which is screened in the inmate’s presence.

Books, newspapers, and magazines must be sent from the publisher or directly from an authorized retail distributor. Publications ordered through Amazon Marketplace third-party sellers are not accepted.

For phone calls, friends and family can use Securus Advance Connect. Call 1-800-844-6591 if you cannot receive inmate calls or want to block your number from inmate calls.

Money can be sent online using JPay. Facility pages also list JPAY kiosks in the lobby, JPAY Direct at 1-800-574-5729, online access through JPay, and public counter deposits.

Bail posting options

Bail may be posted at the Pre-Trial Detention facility at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, under the payment options listed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Bail option Requirement
Cash Exact amount required
Cashier’s check Made payable to the Ventura County Superior Court, or to the other jurisdiction for out-of-county matters
Bail bond Accepted as a bail posting method
Credit card or debit card May be posted online through GovPayNet or by phone at 1-888-604-7888 using PLC #6404

Inmate safety and medical concerns

To report sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or suicidal statements involving an inmate in custody, contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line or notify Sheriff’s Office staff at the public reception counter. Crime Stoppers is also listed as a reporting option.

For immediate concerns about an inmate’s health or well-being in a detention facility, the Sheriff’s Office provides an Inmate Emergency Medical Notification Form in English and Spanish. Medical and mental condition notifications are sent electronically to medical personnel and remain confidential.

Ventura County Sheriff inmate contacts

Use these contacts for inmate search questions, visiting availability, jail information, and detention-related next steps.

Common questions

Where do I search for a Ventura County inmate?

Use the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office inmate search page. You can search by first and last name, or by booking number.

Who can I call for additional inmate information?

For additional inmate information, call (805) 654-3335.

How do I email an inmate in Ventura County?

Search for the inmate, verify the correct record, then use the red envelope icon next to the inmate’s name. Only text is allowed, and each email has a 4,500-character limit.

No. The Sheriff’s Office states that emails are scanned for security concerns, and attorney-client privileged or confidential information should not be sent through the email system.

How many visits can an inmate receive each week?

Inmates receive two 30-minute visits per week. A visit may include two adults, or one adult and one minor child.

How do I report an inmate safety concern?

For sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or suicidal statements, call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (805) 654-9511, contact Crime Stoppers, or notify Sheriff’s Office staff at the public reception counter.