Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility Information

History
Visiting Inmates
Inmate Money Accounts
Inmate Personal Property
Inmate Mail Policy
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Physical Address: Smith Correctional Facility 1627 S. Hargrave Street Banning, CA 92220 (951) 922-7300

Inmate Mailing Address: (Inmate Name & Booking number) Smith Correctional Facility 1627 S. Hargrave Street Banning, CA 92220

History

LARRY D. SMITH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY HISTORY

The Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility was built in the mid-1920's and was originally known as the Industrial Road Camp. At that time it was being used by prison road gangs and was under the control of the county road department. State Hwy 243 that runs up behind the facility was one of the many projects completed by these road gangs.

During World War II, the road camp was used as a Japanese Internment Camp. The commanding officer at the time was Brigadier General Henry Jost.

After the war, the facility returned to being used by road crews and became known as an Honor Camp. It was one of five such camps in the county and is the only one remaining. The facility remained a road camp from the end of WWII until 1974. At that time, the County Board of Supervisors handed over control to the Riverside County Sheriff Department.

In 1975, the sheriff changed the name of the facility to the Banning Rehabilitation and Counseling Center adding inmate education and regional occupational programs. Ten years later, dormitory-style barracks were added.

In 1980, the Sheriffs Department assumed command of the Banning Jail, which was previously a joint lease with the City of Banning. The commander of the Banning Rehabilitation and Counseling Center had control over the Banning jail and provided staff and support services.

The Smith Correctional Facility is home to several programs run exclusively and jointly by the department. Such programs include work release, supervised electronic confinement program, auto body and auto paint shops and a printing shop. The facility also provides support for other jails with services such as centralized laundry and warehouse services. In August 1990, the first chemical dependency treatment unit was opened and in April 1991, the second unit was opened for female inmates. Other programs administered here include alcohol/drug abuse counseling, social skills, family services, and academic assistance. Some of these programs are provided jointly with outside agencies such as, the Probation Department, Mental Health Services, and the County Superintendant of Schools. The facility is under the command of a Sheriff's Captain and administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief.

On October 29, 2002, the County Board of Supervisor's passed a resolution officially changing the name of the facility to the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, in honor of the Sheriff who retired in 2002.

Inmate Visiting

General information

Inmates incarcerated in Riverside County Jails are allowed a minimum of two visits per week. Each visit is approximately 40 minutes.

All persons entering a Riverside County correctional facility for purposes of visiting an inmate must present acceptable forms of picture identification, including all forms of government identification cards, and are subject to warrant checks and arrest.

Visitors must be 18 years or older to visit, visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visitors will only be allowed to visit with the inmate they signed up to visit. You may not change or trade inmates with another visitor. Once a visitor departs the visitation area, the visit with the inmate will be terminated. Public restrooms are available at each facility.

For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility the inmate is housed at in order to schedule a visit.

Rules for Visiting

All persons entering a Riverside County correctional facility for purposes of visiting inmates are subject to a search of their person and belongings by correctional staff.

No alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, Tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and/or knives will be allowed in the visiting area.

Any visitor bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area is subject to arrest.

No smoking will be allowed in any part of jail including the lobby.

No food or drink will be allowed in the lobby and visiting areas.

All visitors must dress in appropriate attire. Visitors who fail to comply with the dress code will be denied their visit. Visitors clothing must not refer to gang affiliation, display sexual or lewd comments/pictures, or have the potential for being offensive to others. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body parts. Skirts must be at least to mid-thigh height.

Any visitor committing a criminal act anywhere on jail property is subject to arrest.

Violation of any of the above rules by a visitor may subject him/her to loss of visiting privileges.

All facilities within the Riverside County Sheriff's Corrections Division reserve the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security purposes. If this occurs, staff members will ask visitors to safely exit the facility.

Visiting Schedule

Due to the unique layout of each facility, the visiting schedules vary per facility. (See table below for times)

Smith Correctional Facility

Inmates may receive two visits per week. One visit per day on the day scheduled for their assigned housing location. (See below for Housing Unit Visiting Schedule. )

No appointment is necessary and visitors must show up thirty minutes prior to the scheduled visit time to check in. We suggest that you arrive one hour or more prior to the scheduled visit time to check in.

Two people are allowed to visit with each inmate, children and infants are counted.

Parking is available in the parking lot west of the main gate. Handicapped parking is available.

Visiting Schedule by Housing Unit
TIME	MON	TUES	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN
8:00-8:40a						3	4
9:00-9:40a						5	8
10:00-10:40a						1	2
LUNCH	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
1:00-1:40p						10	6
2:00-2:40p						7	16
3:00-3:40p						17	11
DINNER	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
7:00-7:40p	10	1	6	17	8	9	14
8:00-8:40p	9	7	16	2	11	12
9:00-9:40p	3	5	12	14	4

Inmate Money

Money may be deposited into an inmates account. Inmates may use the money to purchase snacks, hygiene items, and writing materials. Phone cards are also available. Inmates requesting to see medical in non-emergency situations are charged a $3.00 co-payment.

You may also mail a US Postal Money Order for deposit on an inmates account. Cash or personal checks will not be accepted in the mail. The envelope and all its contents will be marked "Returned to Sender" and sent back. Always put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front of the money order.

Money for an inmate will only be accepted at the facility where the inmate is currently housed. Cash or US Postal Money Orders will be accepted at the facility. The facilities will not make change for you.

Please see the facility information for the times in which money may be deposited on an inmates account.

The following information pertains to Smith Correctional Facility: Money is accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm in the jail lobby.

To withdraw money: Money may be withdrawn from an inmate's account within 24 hours of booking with the inmate's permission. After the 24-hour period, a court order is required for money withdrawal. Contact the facility where the inmate is housed for further information.

Inmate Property

Personal Property - The public may pick up an inmate's property. Property to be picked up is limited to personal property, excluding clothing and money. (For information about withdrawing money from an inmate account, see Inmate Account) The inmate must sign a Property withdrawal slip giving permission to release property. Identification is required to pick up an inmate's property.

Court Clothing - Contact the jail facility where an inmate is housed for information about dropping off and picking up court clothing.

Prescription Medication - Contact the jail facility where an inmate is housed for information about leaving prescription medication for an inmate.

At Smith Correctional Facility: The public may pick up inmate property or have checks or other legal documents signed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm. Check in at the jail lobby for assistance.

Inmate Mail Policy

• All inmate mail must have a RETURN ADDRESS and the inmate’s FULL NAME as under which he or she is booked, along with the correct BOOKING NUMBER. If mail cannot be returned to the sender due to a missing return address, it will be placed into the inmate's property and not retrieved.
• Any mail that is dirty or stained will be returned as contaminated due to unknown substance.
• Mail that contains any of the following will be rejected:

NOT Allowed:

Mail containing more than 5 photos per letter (pictures must not contain nudity, violent acts and/or gang-related signs or activities Mail written in gel-type ink Mail written in crayon Mail with lipstick imprinted on it Polaroids Stickers Labels Stick-on return address labels Odor-causing substances like perfume or cologne that permeate the mail Items containing glue or white-out Marking pens Felt-tip pens Care packages Flowers Candy Ribbons Phone cards Greeting cards

Post cards Plastic Glitter Tape Stationery Envelopes Post-it Notes Craft materials Parchment paper Black paper Staples Paperclips Postage stamps (loose or book) Cash or personal checks (U.S. Postal Money orders are accepted) Hardback or leather-bound books (all books must come directly from a recognized publisher)

 

Print version of Inmate Mail Policy.

 

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