The Ventura County Jail facilities in California are managed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
These facilities hold individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting court proceedings or serving sentences of one year or less.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This 2026 guide provides the official processes for inmate lookup via the roster, visitation, commissary deposits, phone calls, mail procedures, and bail/release options.
Ventura County Jail Contact & Facility Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 (Pre-Trial Detention Facility / Main Jail) |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 6929, Ventura, CA 93006 |
| Phone Number | (805) 654-3335 (Inmate Information) |
| Sheriff’s Name | Sheriff James “Jim” Fryhoff |
| Official Jail Website URL | https://sheriff.venturacounty.gov/ |
How to Search for an Inmate
- Go to the official inmate search tool at https://sheriff.venturacounty.gov/inmate-information/inmate-search/.
- Enter the inmate’s First and Last Name OR Booking Number.
- Submit the search.
- Review the results, which display the inmate’s mugshot, full name, booking date, current charges, bail amount, housing location, and status.
The roster is updated regularly by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. For confirmation or if the inmate does not appear, call (805) 654-3335.
Visitation Rules and Hours
Ventura County Jail facilities offer video visitation at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and Todd Road Jail.
On-site in-person visitation is available only at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on designated days.
- Video Visitation Provider: Securus Technologies (Securus Video Connect)
- Scheduling: Register and schedule at Securus Video Connect (minimum $6.00 prepaid balance required per 30-minute visit). For full official rules and facility-specific details, see the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Visiting Guidelines.
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.
- In-Person Visitation (Pre-Trial only): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Sessions: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM. Check-in one hour prior at Public Reception Lobby.
- Limits: 2 visits per week, maximum 30 minutes each. Maximum 2 visitors per visit (2 adults or 1 adult + 1 minor).
- Requirements: Valid government-issued photo ID. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an authorized adult.
- Dress Code: Shirts with sleeves, shorts/skirts no more than 1″ above the knee, no sheer/see-through/revealing clothing, no hats (except religious), no gang-related or profane items. All visits are monitored and recorded.
Confirm housing location via the inmate search before scheduling.
How to Send Money (Commissary)
Funds for inmate commissary accounts are processed exclusively through JPay.
- Online: Visit www.jpay.com, select Ventura County, CA, and search by inmate name or booking number.
- Kiosk: Located in jail facility lobbies during business hours (credit/debit card or cash).
- Phone: Call 1-800-574-5729.
- Mail-in: Money order only (payable to the inmate with booking number). Follow current JPay instructions for mailing address. No cash or personal checks accepted.
Deposits are credited within hours. Retain all receipts.
How to Receive Phone Calls
Inmates use the Securus telephone system (prepaid accounts or collect calls).
- Create an account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591.
- Fund an AdvanceConnect prepaid account via credit/debit card or money order.
- Provide the approved phone number to the inmate.
Inmates initiate outgoing calls only. All calls are recorded and monitored.
Mailing Address and Mail Rules
Use this exact format:
Inmate Full Name Booking Number Ventura County Jail P.O. Box 6929 Ventura, CA 93006
Strictly prohibited items (mail will be rejected or returned):
- Cash, personal checks, stamps, envelopes
- Polaroid photographs
- Staples, paper clips, glue, tape
- Perfume, cologne, lipstick, or scented items
- Explicit sexual content or gang-related material
- Food, books/magazines (unless direct from publisher), packages, altered cards
All mail is opened and inspected. Plain postcards are recommended for fastest delivery.
Bail and Release Information
Bail may be posted as cash (exact amount), surety bond through a licensed bail bondsman, cashier’s check, or credit/debit card.
- Payments accepted at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility (800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura) or via https://www.govpaynow.com (PLC #6404) or 1-888-604-7888.
- Contact the sheriff’s office at (805) 654-3335 or the handling court for the current bail amount and payment methods.
- Release times vary based on processing.
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