Main Adult Detention Facility – Santa Rosa, CA

Main Adult Detention Facility is located in Sonoma County, California and is the main correctional facility for this county. Looking for someone locked up in Main Adult Detention Facility? This guide tells you info about everything one might want to know about Main Adult Detention Facility,such as: How to do a jail inmate search. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Posting bail. Intake procedures. Court records. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a scary and daunting idea, not only for whoever gets arrested, but also that person’s friends and family. The goal of this guide is to give advice and information that you’ll need to make going to jail less stressful. If you have a question, please feel free to ask it, and also any comments or tips that might be a benefit to other people in the same situation would be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is incarcerated and don’t know how to contact them?

Has someone who’s been arrested and you want to locate them?

To see who is in jail at Main Adult Detention Facility you will need to click on their link and use the inmate lookup.

The Main Adult Detention Facility Inmate Roster is a list of persons who were arrested and are now in jail, including status, how much their bail is, and visiting schedule. Also, you can get information about anybody arrested and booked or released within the last 24 hours. Jail inmates are shown in alphabetical order by last name. You will be able to locate their inmate information faster if you’ve got the arrestee’s name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If the inmate you are looking for could possibly be at a different jail you will want to check the other California county jails in our California County Jail Guide: List of all county jails in California

A mugshot, also known as a jail processing picture, is the picture taken by the police during jail intake processing. A mugshot is actually two photos one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and intake number will be on the photos, and they’re kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots of Main Adult Detention Facility prisoners can be searched online, or you can view them at the Main Adult Detention Facility. When viewing mugshots online you will have to input the inmate’s full name, and a booking date, if you have one.

Trying to figure out how to have your mugshot removed from the Main Adult Detention Facility website? This is difficult, as your mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot taken down you have to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. This means that your arrest record will be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about removing your mugshot, the various mugshot websites, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Obviously, if you’re locked up, your main thought is about when and how you will get out. After you’ve gone through booking, a bail amount will be decided by a special judge called a magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this can mean that you will either be released, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out of jail you must agree to be in court on your court date, and in the meantime you can’t leave the county.

Typically, a prisoner will earn time off in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and conduct themselves properly while in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you may be granted work release. You will be required to go back to the jail every day when you’re finished with work, or you could be permitted to move to a halfway house instead of living at the jail.

Bail is how much money that you have to pay to the court system to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount of bail that is set is determined by the crime you are charged with. You will need to pay 10 percent of the total that was determined before you can be released. If you miss your scheduled court date, whoever paid your bail won’t get their money back.

You have to call the jail. If you have all the person’s information, like name, address and date of birth, they will tell you how much their bail is. Also, you can see the bail amount on the Main Adult Detention Facility website.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is no fun, but most of the time, it is simple to do if you have the money. First of all, you need to know if their bail is a Cash Only Bond. If so, you won’t be able to get a bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – they will not accept a check. As soon as you’ve paid the bail bond, the prisoner will be released. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, you will get this money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, of if you can’t pay it, you should try to hire a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen usually charge you a fee of 10 to 15 percent of total bail, and usually charge a minimum of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman is non-refundable and the bondsman only accepts cash. If bail is very large, the bail bondsman will require that they use assets as collateral.

To talk to a local bail bondsman click here: How to find a bail bondsman

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In California the amount of bail you pay is predetermined by the California Felony Bail Schedule, but keep in mind that the magistrate or judge has the final say on you bail amount. The bail schedule lists each and every crime included in state law and the exact amount of bail for each of the crimes.

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

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The jail intake process includes these steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. When the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• First, will answer some questions, like your full name, address, birth date and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your medical and mental history.
• You’ll be given an inmate number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will have a front and profile photo taken for your mugshot.
• All personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• They will allow you to make a phone call to call family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you think you will get released quickly, they will let you skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, otherwise you will have to change into a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

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When you pay your bail, you will be allowed to go home after you get discharged. Getting discharged will take anywhere from 30 minutes to all day long. In simple terms, the faster bail is posted, the faster you will be released. How quickly you get discharged can depend on if you’ve got a cash bond or if a judge still needs to figure out how much to set your bail at. For a minor charge, you will get booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a discharge date, you should expect to get released that morning.

If the sheriff has a, or if you have to report to start a sentence, you really should follow the rules and turn yourself in. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go down to the jail, in the reception area, and tell the intake officer that you think they might have an outstanding warrant for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if they find one, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. If you have a jail sentence to serve, report at the exact time and date that the sentence order requires you to. Be very careful that you are not late. Make sure that you only bring things that are allowed when you turn yourself in, such as your driver’s license or photo ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, as well as a sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates must list the name and date of birth of each visitor to the jail. Your visitor’s information will be put into a Visiting log for the inmate that requested the visitor. Every visitor will have to provide acceptable photo identification. Any visitors that gets to visitation or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures at Main Adult Detention Facility change often, so make sure that you visit the official site before you try to visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . These phone calls are typically more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the jail rules, your ability to use the phone might get cut back or eliminated completely.

Phone Number: 707-565-1400

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be sent via the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You cannot use any other type of delivery. You should write the name, inmate ID, and the jail address on the letter that you send. Do not send a package, padded envelope, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail received by the jail gets opened and examined and read by the jail administration, and the mail will be returned if they decide it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Main Adult Detention Facility is:

Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Main Adult Detention Facility
2777 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

The inmate mail policy at Main Adult Detention Facility can change, so you should double check the the Main Adult Detention Facility website when you send a letter to an inmate.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you have rights, the most important of which is the right to request an attorney. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so you would be wise to have a friend or family member find an attorney for you. You may be asking yourself ‘I don’t have to get a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a lawyer will make sure you know your rights, help protect your interests and help you navigate the legal system. The quicker you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your charges, the better your chances.

For more information on how to find an attorney, click here: How to Find an Attorney in Sonoma County

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. The Public Defender Office has a number of staff such as investigators, forensics experts and social workers. All Public Defenders are full-fledged attorneys that are admitted to the State Bar and are licensed to handle your case.

Have you or someone you know used a Public Defender? What was your experience?

All court records are public record and are available upon request to anyone who requests them – not just the person who they pertain to. Court records have a court case file with a docket and every motions, documents, and evidence that have been filed in the case. You are able to access court records with the internet service, or by going to the Clerk of Court’s office.

A Clerk of Court is an officer of the court that maintains court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and read the court verdict when the jury has finished deliberations. All records related to your court case are available at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court fees and costs are the fees and charges from your case, such as filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have been assigned a Public Defender, you may not have to pay them.

The magistrate is the type of judge that rules on your case in court. They do several different things, like deciding a bail amount, issuing warrants, and overseeing first court appearances and detention hearings.

Your pre-sentencing report is completed with the defendant’s background information and information about the defendant’s life history, which the magistrate will take into consideration when deciding on the sentence. Information will be requested from the person on trial, his or her family members, and in some circumstances the victim. Remember that you can ask to see a copy of this report prior to sentencing, so you can correct the mistakes.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, including community service to probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you might get immediately taken into custody, or you might be given a date that you must go to jail to serve your jail time according to your sentence.

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Want to find out if a family member or friend is incarcerated, or has ever been locked up?

This is pretty easy to do, simply just go to the Sonoma County jail website, and do a search using:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• and their jail ID.

If you think this person is in jail, you can also call the jail to find out.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can check the court records on the website or call the jail. You have to have their first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask one of the officers. Keep in mind that if you do have an outstanding warrant, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, as well as the date of their arrest, contact the Sonoma County jail, by phone, go there in person, or look online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and this information is accessible to anyone.

A Civil Process is when you are served with legal papers, like court orders. You can access civil process orders by going to the Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All people registered as sex offenders must be listed and registered on a sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex crime. You are able to view this information on the internet but bear in mind that you can’t get the precise address, but only the neighborhood block they live on.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. Court Records include a court case file that contains a docket and any of the documents filed in the case. You can access the court records online, or at the Sonoma County Clerk of Court office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each and every state keeps a record of people’s criminal past. These online databases are all connected so you can track criminal histories from another state. You can go to county courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county, and in the event that the crime was in a different state entirely, you might have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

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

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug Possession of Drug Trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft, breaking and entering.

When you do a criminal history search, you will not see if someone has had:

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

To find driving histories, you will have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to call the Sonoma County courthouse? Was it correct? There are lots of reasons that people search for criminal records, and your feedback could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI maintains a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Sonoma County, the Sonoma County Sheriff maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List

Sonoma County Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in the Sonoma County jail is quite unpleasant, you will soon get used to the routine that is set for you. Expect an alarm to wake up at 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will eat breakfast. When you finish breakfast participate in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. 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 Main Adult Detention Facility, 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 Main Adult Detention Facility 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 rules for sending funds to people in jail might change, so it would be best to check the official Main Adult Detention Facility site when you send any money.


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

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Main Adult Detention Facility

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Main Adult Detention Facility, 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.

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Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to 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.

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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 a prisoner in Main Adult Detention Facility? Do you know anybody that is a prisoner there? Have you ever been to visit a prisoner in this jail?

If so, then we would like you to write a review about it. Write down your experience so that others will know what to expect.

What to include in the review:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• The other inmates.
• Safety
• Gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has at least one story to tell about it. Why’d you get arrested? Did you get fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? What about the other inmates? How did it affect you to go to jail?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Want to send a message to somebody you met when you were locked up? Leave a message for them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Main Adult Detention Facility Link
Main Adult Detention Facility Inmate Search
View Main Adult Detention Facility Mugshots
Main Adult Detention Facility Bail Amount Link

California Felony Bail Schedule

Main Adult Detention Facility Visitation
Main Adult Detention Facility Jail Mail Link
Main Adult Detention Facility Inmate Inquiry Link
Sonoma County Warrant Lookup
Main Adult Detention Facility Arrests
Main Adult Detention Facility Send Money Procedure
Main Adult Detention Facility Jobs


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