Placer County Jail – Auburn, CA

Placer County Jail is located in Placer County and is the jail for the region. Know somebody in Placer County Jail? This page will tell you information about everything one might want to know about Placer County Jailsuch as the following: Find an inmate at Placer County Jail. Find mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Posting bail. Intake procedures and booking. Court information and records. And more…

The prospect of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary and daunting prospect, not only for whoever gets locked up, but also that person’s family, friends, and loved ones. This guide is meant to give you information that you’ll need to make the process a little less stressful. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask it, and please leave any feedback or comments that would help other people in the same situation will be much appreciated.

Do you know someone in jail and need to find them?

Do you know somebody who has been arrested and you need to find out where they are?

To see who is in jail at Placer County Jail you will need to go to their link and do an inmate lookup.

The Placer County Jail Inmate Locator has information on persons who have been arrested and are in custody, which includes custody status, bail amount, and times you can visit. Also, you can get the same information on anybody booked or discharged in the past 24 hours. Jail inmates are shown in alphabetical order by last name. You’ll be able to locate their arrest information faster if you have their full name, birth date, or arrest number.

If the person you’re searching for may be in a different jail you can check our California county jail guide: California County Jails Directory

A mugshot, also known as a booking photo, is the photograph taken by the police during jail intake processing. A mugshot is actually one face photo and a side picture. Your name and jail booking number will be on the mugshot, and they’re on file.

Mugshots of Placer County Jail prisoners can be viewed on the Placer County Jail website, or you can see them at the Placer County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you have to enter the inmate’s name, and an arrest date, if you have it.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to get your mugshot removed from the Placer County Jail site? This is difficult, since your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot removed you must file a Petition to Expunge with the court. This means that your arrest record would be sealed, and will not be available to the public. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot taken down, the different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Naturally, if you are arrested and put in jail, your main thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the booking process, your bail is determined using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. In cases where no bail is set this might mean that you will either be released, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out of jail you are required to agree to go to your court date, and you won’t be permitted to leave town.

In most cases, prisoners will be given time off in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and act right while in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you may be allowed to do work release. Either you will have to stay the jail at the end of the day when you’re finished at your job, or you could get to move into a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is the amount of money that you have to pay to get out of jail until your court date. The amount you have to pay all depends on the seriousness of your crime. Someone will have to put up ten percent of the total that was determined so you are able to be released. If you don’t go to your court appearance, whoever paid your bail won’t get the bail money back.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you must call the Placer County Jail. If you have all the person’s information, such as name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know how much their bail is. Also, you can see the bail amount on the jail website.

Having to get someone out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but in some cases, it is simple to do if you have the money. First, you need to know if it is a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you won’t be able to use the services of a Bail Bondsman. Cash only – they can’t accept checks. Once you have paid the bond, the person will be released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you just don’t have the money, you should look into the services of a bail bondsman. They will generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount, and usually with a minimum charge of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and has to be paid in cash. If the bail has been set really high, the bondsman may require that they use your assets as collateral.

If you need a local bail bondsman visit our page about: Bail bondsman

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In the state of California the amount of bail you pay is set by the California Felony Bail Schedule, but keep in mind, though, the judge or magistrate has the last word on where your bail is set. The California Felony Bail Schedule includes each and every crime defined by California and the exact amount of bail for each one.

• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Get Out For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Released On House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The intake procedure takes you through these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, it will take a while to get processed.
• First, will have to answer a bunch of questions, such as your full legal name, address, birth date and a contact person.
• You will also be asked about your mental and medical history.
• You will be given an inmate ID.
• Your fingerprints will be taken.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any property you have will be taken away from you and will be stored until you are released.
• They will let you make a telephone call to talk to a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you might be able to keep wearing street clothes, otherwise you will have to change into a jail jumpsuit.

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When you post bail, you will get released from jail. The discharge process takes anywhere from 10 minutes to quite a few hours. So, the faster bail is posted, the sooner you will be freed. How quickly you get discharged depends on whether you have a cash bond or if the judge must decide on how much your bail will be. For a minor offense, you will be booked and released on your own recognizance. If you have served a sentence in jail and are given a release date, you should plan to be discharged that morning.

for your arrest, or if you have to start your sentence, it is highly advisable that you do the right thing and turn yourself in willingly. For a warrant, go to the jail, and tell an officer that you think they might have an outstanding warrant for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if there is one, they will take you into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Make sure that you only bring allowed items when you go, such as a driver’s license or even photo ID, prescription medication, as well as the official sentencing order.

To have visitors, you have to provide each visitor’s full name to the jail in advance of the visit. Your visitor’s information will go into a log of visitors for the inmate that requested the visitor. All visitors must provide acceptable photo identification. Anyone that gets to visitation or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be allowed to attend visitation.
The Placer County Jail visitation procedures can change, so it would be wise to review the jail site before you try to go to visitation.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Phone calls made in jail are much more expensive than regular phone calls. There are certain restrictions about how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you break the jail rules, phone calls could be reduced or cut altogether.

Phone Number: 530-745-8500

Any mail that you send to an inmate must be sent via the actual US Postal Service. You can’t use any other method of mail or package delivery. You must write or type the person’s name, inmate ID number, and jail address on the letter that you send. Do not send a box or package, envelope with padding or insulation, bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail sent to inmates will be opened and read and inspected by the jail staff, and will get sent back to the person who mailed it if deemed inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Placer County Jail is:

Placer County Jail
2775 Richardson Dr
Auburn, CA 95603

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Placer County Jail
2775 Richardson Dr
Auburn, CA 95603

The Placer County Jail mail policy can change, so be sure to double check the official Placer County Jail site before you send a letter to an inmate there.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you should know you still have rights, the most important of which is the right to request a lawyer. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so it is a good idea to ask a friend or family member to find an attorney when you call them. You might be asking yourself ‘do I really need a lawyer?’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a lawyer will advise you about your rights, protect your interests and help you find your way through the complicated court system in your county. The sooner you get a lawyer involved with your charges, the better.

For more info on the benefits of hiring a lawyer, click: How to Find a Lawyer

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. The Public Defender is staffed by independent investigators, forensics experts and social workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers who are admitted to the California State Bar Association and are licensed to practice law.

Have you or someone you know used a Public Defender or court appointed attorney? How did they do?

Court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. Court records include a court case file with a docket sheet and all of the documents that have been filed in the case. You can access court records via the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court’s office.

The Clerk of Court is an officer of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records, documents, and evidence related to your case are kept at Placer County Clerk of Court office.

Court fees and costs are the charges and fees from your case, such as for example filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you can get a waiver for these fees.

The magistrate is the person that presides on your case. Magistrates are judges that do different tasks, like determining how much your bail will be, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over preliminary and procedural court proceedings and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is completed to include the defendant’s background information and information about the arrestee’s life and history, which the magistrate will take into account when determining a sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be gathered from the defendant, his or her family, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Be sure to remember that you should request to get a copy of this report before sentencing, and go over it and correct any mistakes in it.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, which include community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you could be taken into custody immediately, or you could be given a date that you are required to surrender and report to jail to serve your sentence.

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Are you trying to find out if someone is locked up, or has ever been in jail?

To do this, you need to visit the jail’s website, and search by:

• Their name.
• Birth date.
• Their approximate booking date.
• and their inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail or not, you should call the jail to find out.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can check the arrest warrants on the Placer County jail website or you are able to call the court directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask one of the officers. You should know that if you do have an outstanding warrant, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and their arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, go there in person, or find out online. An arrest is public record and this is freely available.

Civil processes are when someone has been served with papers, such as a court order. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders are registered and listed on a sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You are able to see sex offenders online, but you should know that you won’t find the street address, rather the address block they live on.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. They include a case file that contains a court docket and any documents and filings filed in your court case. You can access the court records on the internet, or at the Placer County Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Every state keeps a record of their state citizen’s criminal background. These state databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal convictions from another state. Go to the Placer County Courthouse and make an inquiry, or check the website. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you can find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for crimes, which include:

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

During a criminal records search, you will not learn if someone has had any infractions like moving violations:

• Speeding.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Been in a traffic accident.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for driving records, you have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever searched for criminal records? Was it easy? Did you do your search online or did you make a phone call to the Placer County courthouse? Was the information you received correct? There are many reasons that people look up criminal records and backgrounds, and your feedback may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Placer County, the Placer County Sheriff’s Department has a list of most wanted criminals, too.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

Placer County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of spending time in the Placer County jail is quite unpleasant, in time you will get used to the daily routine there. Prisoners get a wake-up alarm at about six in the morning, and then you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will have to work in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Placer County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Placer County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending funds to Placer County Jail inmates is likely to change, so be sure to visit the official website when you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Placer County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Placer County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Placer County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate in Placer County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is an inmate there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at this jail?

If you have, then we would like you to tell us about it. Write down what you experienced so that other people will know what to expect.

Things you can write in what you write:

• Conditions in Placer County Jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Food and commissary
• Having Visitors
• Other Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Jail gangs
• Prisoner activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s ever been arrested and sent to jail has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why were you locked up? How did the guards treat you? How was day to day life at Placer County Jail? What were the other inmates like? Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you meet some cool folks in jail? Do you need to find out how to get in touch with someone from jail? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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Links and Resources

Main Placer County Jail Link
Placer County Jail Inmate Search Link
View Placer County Jail Mugshots
Placer County Jail Bail Amount Link

California Felony Bail Schedule

Placer County Jail Visitation Policy Link
Placer County Jail Mail Policy
Placer County Jail Inmate Inquiry Link
Placer County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Placer County Jail Arrests
Send Funds to an Inmate at Placer County Jail
Placer County Jail Employment


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