Inmate Guide: Alameda County Glenn Dyer Detention Facility
Overview of the Facility
The Glenn Dyer Detention Facility, formerly known as the North County Jail, was a maximum-security jail located in downtown Oakland, California. It was operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. However, it's important to note that this facility was closed in June 2019 due to budget constraints and a declining inmate population.
Contact Information
Address: 550 6th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 268-7777 (Note: This number may no longer be in service due to the facility's closure)
Website: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Inmate Location
Since the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility is no longer operational, inmates who were previously housed there have been transferred to other facilities, primarily the Santa Rita Jail. To locate an inmate, you can use the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Inmate Locator system available on their website.
Visitation Information
As the facility is closed, visitation is no longer possible at this location. For information on visiting inmates transferred to other facilities, please check the Alameda County Sheriff's Office website for current visitation policies and procedures.
Sending Money
For information on sending money to inmates now housed at other facilities, please visit the Alameda County Sheriff's Office website for approved methods and any online payment systems they may use.
Phone Calls and Video Options
These services are no longer available at the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility. For current options, please check with the facility where the inmate is now housed.
Inmate Services and Programs
Prior to its closure, the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility offered various programs including education, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment. Current programs for transferred inmates can be found on the Alameda County Sheriff's Office website.
History of the Facility
The Glenn Dyer Detention Facility opened in 1984 and was named after Glenn E. Dyer, a former Sheriff of Alameda County. It operated as a maximum-security jail for 35 years before its closure in 2019.
Security and Management Information
When operational, the facility was managed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and maintained maximum-security protocols. Current security information for transferred inmates can be found on the Sheriff's Office website.
Legal and Visitation Rights
While the facility is closed, inmates retain their legal rights. For current information on legal and visitation rights for transferred inmates, please consult the Alameda County Sheriff's Office website or contact them directly.
Booking and Release Process
Booking and release processes are no longer conducted at this facility. For current procedures, please refer to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office website or contact them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility still operational?
No, the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility was closed in June 2019 due to budget constraints and a declining inmate population.
Where were the inmates transferred after the facility's closure?
Most inmates were transferred to the Santa Rita Jail, another facility operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
How can I locate an inmate who was previously at Glenn Dyer?
You can use the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Inmate Locator system available on their website to find current inmate locations.
Famous Prisoners
Due to the facility's relatively short operational period and its status as a county jail rather than a long-term prison, there is no widely available information about famous prisoners who served time specifically at the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility.
