Plumas County Jail – Quincy, CA

Plumas County Jail is in Plumas County and is the main correctional facility for this area. Are you looking for somebody locked up in Plumas County Jail? This guide will tell you information about everything one might want to know about Plumas County Jail,like the following: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Posting bail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a scary and daunting idea, not only for the person who is incarcerated, but also that person’s friends and family. This guide is meant to give you info that you need to make helping a friend or family member get out of jail easier. If you have a question, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and also any comments or tips that would be beneficial to others will be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is in jail and need to locate them?

Has a friend or family member that’s been arrested and you need to find out what jail they’re in?

To look up who’s in jail at Plumas County Jail you will have to go to their link and do an inmate search.

The Plumas County Jail Inmate Locator is a list of persons who have been arrested, which includes status, how much their bail is, and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you are able to find the same information for anybody booked or released within the last 24 hours. Inmates are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to find their inmate information more quickly if you enter their first and last name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If your friend or loved one may be locked up at a different jail you will want to check the other California county jails in our California County Jail Guide: California Jails

A mugshot, also called a jail processing photograph, is the photograph that the police take when you get booked into jail. They take one and a side photo. Your full name and jail ID number will be in the mugshot, and they are kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots are on the Plumas County Jail website, or you can go in person to the Plumas County Jail. When viewing online you need to enter their legal name, and an arrest date.

Want to get your mugshot removed from the Plumas County Jail site? This can be tricky, since your mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot taken down you must file a Petition to Expunge in court. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records will be sealed, and will not be accessible. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot taken down, the many different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal services: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Of course, once you’re arrested and put in jail, your main thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, bail will be set using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If no bail is set this can mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you are kept in jail until your court date.

If you are released from jail you must promise to be in court on your court date, and until that date you must not leave the area.

Typically, a prisoner at Plumas County Jail will earn an early release in exchange for good behavior when they respect the rules and don’t cause any problems while they’re in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be granted work release. You will be required to go back to jail every day when you’re finished with work, or you might be allowed to move to a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is how much money that you have to pay to get out of jail until your trial. The amount of bail that is set depends on how serious your crime is. You will need to pay to the courts 10 percent of the total amount that was determined before you can bail out of jail. If you don’t go to your scheduled court date, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose all of the bail money.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail will need to call the jail. If you have all the person’s information, like name, address and date of birth, they will be able to let you know the bail amount. Also, you can find out how much their bail is online.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but in some cases, its simple to do if you have the money. To start with, you have to find out if they have a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you will not be able to use a bail bondsman. Cash only – they will not accept a personal check. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the person will get released. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If bail is set too high, or you can’t afford it yourself, you will need to use a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen usually have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total amount of bail set by the magistrate, and usually with a minimum of $100. This money will not be returned to you and the bondsman only accepts cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bondsman may require that they use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to their charges.

You can find a bail bondsman click here: How to find a bail bondsman

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In the state of California your bail is already 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 bail schedule lists all of the crimes defined by state law and the specific amount of bail for each crime.

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

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The intake procedure takes you through each of these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• First, have to answer a number of questions, like your full legal name, home address, birthdate and an emergency contact.
• They’ll also ask you about your mental and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate number.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• Any property you have will get taken away from you and stored until you are discharged.
• You will be allowed to use the telephone so you can contact family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released shortly, you might be able to wear your own clothes, if not you will have to wear a jail issued jumpsuit.

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When you finally post bail, you will be discharged from jail. This process takes from 30 minutes to many hours. So, the quicker you post bail, the quicker you can get out of jail. It also might depend on whether or not you have a cash bond or if the judge needs to determine how much to set your bail at. For minor charges, you will be booked and get released without having to post bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and have a discharge date, you should plan to get discharged anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

for your arrest, or if you must start a jail sentence, it is recommended that you follow the rules and turn yourself into the authorities. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go down to the jail intake center, and tell them that believe that there could be an outstanding arrest warrant out for you. They will check to see if you have a warrant, and if so, you will be taken into jail custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, report to the jail 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 with you, like a driver’s license or photo ID, prescription medication, and the official sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates have to list each visitor’s name and date of birth to the jail. Your visitors will be entered into the log as an approved visitor. Each visitor must provide acceptable photo identification when visiting an inmate. Visitors showing up late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures frequently change, so double-check the official jail site before you try to visit an inmate.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. There are certain restrictions about how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you break the rules, phone privileges may be limited or eliminated completely, as part of the punishment.

The Plumas County Jail phone number is: (530) 283-6375

All inmate mail has to be sent via US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other method of delivery. You have to clearly write the inmate’s name, inmate ID, and the jail address on the outside of the letter that you send. Do not mail anything in a box, envelope with padding, bag, or an envelope with metal in it. Any mail will be opened and reviewed by the jail staff, and the mail will be returned if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

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

Plumas County Jail
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Plumas County Jail
1400 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971

The mail policy at Plumas County Jail changes, so we suggest that you check the site when send a letter to someone in jail there.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, and an important one is the right to request an attorney. You don’t get to make many phone calls when you get arrested, so make sure to get a friend or relative to find an attorney when you call. I know you’re probably asking yourself right now ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal lawyer will make sure you know your rights, help protect your best interests and guide you through the complicated court system. The faster you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your criminal case, the better off you’ll be.

For more detailed information on the benefits of hiring a lawyer, click: Find an Attorney

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire an attorney, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. Also, the Public Defender’s Office has a number of staff such as investigators, crime scene and forensics experts and case workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are real lawyers that are admitted to the State Bar and are fully licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.

Have you ever had to use a Public Defender or court appointed attorney? Are you satisfied with how they handled your case and represented you in court?

Court records are a matter of public record. Court records contain a court case file containing a docket sheet and all of the documents and motions that have been filed. You have the ability to access your court records with the internet service, or at the Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court is a member of the court that maintains court records. They also administer the oath for all court participants, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All records relating to your case are maintained at the office of the Clerk of Court.

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

The Plumas County court magistrate acts as the judge that will preside on your case in court. Magistrates do many different things, which include setting bail amounts, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over first court appearances and detention hearings.

A pre-sentencing report is prepared to include your background information and information about the defendant’s life, which the magistrate judge will review when deciding on the sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be collected from the defendant, his or her family, and if necessary the victim of the crime. Keep in mind that you can ask to receive a copy of this report before sentencing, so you have the opportunity to review it and correct any mistakes.

If you get convicted of a crime during your trial, you will then get sentenced. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, ranging from community service and probation, to even incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on how serious your crime was, you will either be immediately taken into custody, or you could receive a date to surrender and report to jail to serve your sentence.

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Want to find out if some you know is incarcerated, or has ever been in jail?

To do so, you will have to query the Plumas County jail website, and do a search using:

• Their name.
• Birthdate.
• Their booking date.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if your friend or family member is in jail, you can also call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you believe you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can check the arrest warrants on the Plumas County jail website or you are able to call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and ask one of the officers. Bear in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, as well as their arrest date, contact the Plumas County jail, by phone, go there in person, or find out online. An arrest is in the public record and this is accessible by the public.

Civil processes are when someone has been served with papers, such as court orders. You can access civil process orders by getting in touch with the Plumas County Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders are required to be listed and registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You can access these offenders on the internet, but bear in mind that you won’t get the street address, just the address block they live on.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. These records include a case file that includes a docket sheet and any documents and filings filed in the case. You are able to access the court records online, or at Clerk of Court office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each and every state maintains records of a person’s criminal background. These state databases are linked together so you are able to track criminal convictions from any other state. You can go to courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It is helpful to know the county, and if it was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

When you look up someone’s criminal record you are able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

But, when you do a criminal records check, usually won’t find out if that person has had any infractions like moving violations:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Traffic accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find driving histories, you must do a driving history search.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI maintains a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Plumas County, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Department maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: Link

Plumas 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 Plumas County Jail is quite unpleasant, soon you will become accustomed to the routine that is set for you. You should expect an alarm for wake-up each morning at six in the morning, and next they’ll do roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. When you finish breakfast you will work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. 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 Plumas 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 Plumas 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 procedure to send money to someone in jail might change, so you should double check the the Plumas County Jail website before you send any funds.


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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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Plumas County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Plumas 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.

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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:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have 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 spent any time in Plumas County Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that spent time there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this jail?

If yes, then we would like you to tell us about it. Write about what you experienced because others can learn what to expect.

Things you might want to write in what you write:

• Conditions in Plumas County Jail.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Guards and jail staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has a story about it. Why’d you get arrested? Did you get fair treatment? How was day to day life at Plumas County Jail? What were the other inmates like? How did it affect you to go to jail?

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Links and Resources

Main Plumas County Jail Link
Plumas County Jail Inmate Search Link
Plumas County Jail Mugshots
Plumas County Jail Bail Amount Link

California Felony Bail Schedule

Plumas County Jail Visitation
Plumas County Jail Mail Policy
Plumas County Jail Inmate Inquiry Link
Plumas County Jail Warrant Inquiry
Plumas County Jail Arrest Lookup
Send Money to an Inmate at Plumas County Jail
Plumas County Jail Jobs


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