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Big Bear Police Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Big Bear Police Jail is a small, local detention facility located in Big Bear Lake, California. It serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested in the Big Bear area before they are transferred to larger county jails or released.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates are typically held for short periods. For information about an inmate's status or location, contact the Big Bear Police Department directly at (909) 866-0100.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is generally not permitted. Inmates are usually transferred to the San Bernardino County Jail for longer-term detention.

How to Send Money

Money cannot be sent directly to inmates at this facility due to its temporary nature. If an inmate has been transferred to the San Bernardino County Jail, you can use their online payment system.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls may be allowed at the discretion of the arresting officers. There are no video visitation options at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, extensive inmate services and programs are not provided.

Security and Management Information

The Big Bear Police Jail is managed by the Big Bear Lake Police Department and adheres to local and state regulations for temporary holding facilities.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to contact an attorney. For specific information about legal rights while in custody at this facility, contact the Big Bear Lake Police Department.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Big Bear Lake are booked at this facility. They may be released on bail, citation, or transferred to the San Bernardino County Jail for further processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are inmates held at the Big Bear Police Jail?

Inmates are typically held for short periods, usually less than 24 hours, before being released or transferred to a larger facility.

Can I visit an inmate at the Big Bear Police Jail?

Visitation is generally not permitted at this facility due to its temporary nature.

Where are inmates transferred if they are not released from the Big Bear Police Jail?

Inmates who are not released are typically transferred to the San Bernardino County Jail for further processing and longer-term detention.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Big Bear Police Jail. If you are have completed a Big Bear Police Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Big Bear Police Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Big Bear Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

477 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 909-866-0100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Big Bear Police Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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Big Bear Police Jail driving directions

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General Stats for California

California Total Number of Inmates

176,449

California Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

183,334

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

259

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

110,349

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

40,878

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.14

97,474

Female

3.86

3,915

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

49.75

2,055

Detained

48.58

2,007

Diverted

0.29

12

Prisons and Jails in California