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Palmdale Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Palmdale Jail is a Type I facility located in Palmdale, California. It is operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and serves as a temporary holding facility for arrestees before they are transferred to larger county jails.

Contact Information

Address: 750 East Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93550
Phone: (661) 267-4300
Website: https://palmdalecity.org/palmdale-jail/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Palmdale Jail, you can use the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Information Center:
https://app5.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm

Visitation Information

As Palmdale Jail is a temporary holding facility, visitation is typically not allowed. Inmates are usually transferred to larger county facilities within 24-48 hours, where visitation policies are in place.

How to Send Money

For inmates held at Palmdale Jail, money can be added to their account through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Trust Account system. Online deposits can be made via:
https://corrections.touchpaydirect.net/kiosk/landing/start

Phone Calls and Video Options

Due to the short-term nature of stays at Palmdale Jail, phone calls are typically limited. Once transferred to a county facility, inmates will have access to phone services provided by GTL (Global Tel Link).

Inmate Services and Programs

As a temporary holding facility, Palmdale Jail does not offer extensive inmate services or programs. These services become available once inmates are transferred to larger county facilities.

Security and Management Information

The Palmdale Jail is managed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. It adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and the community.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to contact their attorney. However, due to the short-term nature of stays at Palmdale Jail, most legal visits and proceedings occur after transfer to county facilities.

Booking and Release Process

Arrestees are booked into Palmdale Jail, where they undergo fingerprinting, photographing, and initial processing. They are typically held for 24-48 hours before being transferred to larger county facilities or released if charges are not filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are inmates held at Palmdale Jail?

Inmates are typically held at Palmdale Jail for 24-48 hours before being transferred to larger county facilities or released.

Can I visit an inmate at Palmdale Jail?

Visitation is generally not allowed at Palmdale Jail due to its status as a temporary holding facility.

How can I find out if someone is being held at Palmdale Jail?

You can use the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Information Center online search tool to locate an inmate.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Palmdale Jail. If you are have completed a Palmdale 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1020 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA, 93550

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 661-272-2400 .

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 Palmdale 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.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Palmdale Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Palmdale Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Palmdale Jail.

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