Southwest Detention Center Information

History
Visiting Inmates
Inmate Money Accounts
Inmate Personal Property
Inmate Mail Policy
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Physical Address: Southwest Detention Center 30755-B Auld Road Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 696-3050

Inmate Mailing Address: (Inmate Name & Booking number) Southwest Detention Center 30755-B Auld Road Murrieta, CA 92563

History

SOUTHWEST DETENTION CENTER HISTORY

The Southwest Detention Center is located in the southwest portion of Riverside County, adjacent to the cities of Temecula and Murrieta, in an area known as French Valley.

Construction of the facility was completed in 1992 and became operational in September 1993. The facility is under the command of a Sheriff's Captain and administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief.

In October 1998, an expansion project was started for the Southwest Detention Center. The project, completed October 2001, doubled the size of the jail. The expansion was built in conjunction with a new court facility and juvenile hall. The Southwest Sheriff Station/Temecula Police Department is adjacent to the jail. The entire complex is known as the Southwest County Justice Center.

Inmate Visiting

General information

Inmates incarcerated in Riverside County Jails are allowed a minimum of two visits per week. Each visit is approximately 45 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.

Southwest Detention Center

Visiting at the Southwest Detention Center is by appointment only. Visitors must call the day before the requested visiting day to set an appointment. Each housing unit has specific days for visiting with appointments available in the morning, afternoon and evening. Inmates may have two visits on a given visiting day. However, the visits are limited to one in the morning and one in the evening.

Visiting appointments are scheduled daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm by calling (951) 696-3470.

A maximum of two adults and two children are allowed per visit. Visitor check in begins 45 minutes before the visit start time and ends 20 minutes before the visit start time.

Please refer to the schedule below to determine visitation days and times. Please note, appointments must be made by phone for administratively segregated inmates and the housing location of any inmate may change periodically. Therefore, it is recommended that you call the jail to confirm their housing location and determine their current visiting schedule.

SUNDAY
1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 1 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G
All inmates in housing unit A

MONDAY
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 2 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G

TUESDAY
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 3 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G

WEDNESDAY
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
For dayroom 4 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G
All inmates in housing unit A

THURSDAY
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
For dayroom 1 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G

7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 3 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G

FRIDAY
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 4 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G

SATURDAY
1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
For dayroom 1 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G
All inmates in housing unit A

7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
For dayroom 2 only of housing units B, C, D, E, F, G
All inmates in housing unit A

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 Southwest Detention Center: Money deposits are accepted everyday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, and 6:15 pm to 9:00 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 Southwest Detention Center: The public may pick up inmate property or have checks or other legal documents signed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 4:00 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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