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                     A Comprehensive Guide to 
the West Valley 
Detainment Center
The West Valley Detainment Center (WVDC), also known as San 
Bernardino County Jail, is a major correctional facility in Rancho 
Cucamonga, California. Operational since 1991, it houses 
medium to maximum-security pre-trial detainees and some 
sentenced offenders awaiting transfer. With a workforce of 
approximately 600, the WVDC plays a crucial role in the San 
Bernardino County justice system.
This guide provides a detailed overview of the WVDC, including 
procedures for posting bail, inmate searches, visitation 
guidelines, mail and money transfers, available services, and 
property claims.
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Posting Bail at the WVDC
Payment Options Consequences of Missing Court
• Cash Payment: Full bail amount in cash. • Forfeiture of bail funds.
• Cashier's Check: Payable to San Bernardino Superior Cou•rt. Potential property foreclosure with a property bond.
• Property Bonds: Use property as collateral.
• Bail Bonds: 10% non-refundable fee to a bondsman.
Bail can be posted 24/7 at the San Bernardino County Jail. Options include cash, cashier's checks, property bonds, 
and bail bonds. If a defendant fails to appear in court, the bail funds are forfeited, and property bonds may lead to 
foreclosure. A criminal defense lawyer can assist in seeking a bail hearing to lower or eliminate the bail amount. 
Contact the jail at (909) 350-2476 or refer to the San Bernardino County Bail Schedule for more details.
Inmate Information and 
Communication
Inmate Search Court Information
Contact the jail directly at (909) Check the San Bernardino Case 
708-8371 or use the San Information website to follow up 
Bernardino County Sheriff’s on an inmate’s case, typically 
Department inmate locator after arraignment within two 
website. days of booking.
Inmate Communication
Inmates cannot be reached by phone but have assigned free call periods daily.
To find information on an inmate at West Valley Detainment Center, contact 
the jail or use the online inmate locator. Inmates are usually arraigned within 
two days of booking; case details can be found on the San Bernardino Case 
Information website. While inmates cannot receive phone calls, they are 
allowed designated free call periods each day.
Visitation Guidelines at WVDC
Visitation Booking Identification
Schedule
Book visits 24 Government-issued 
Wednesday to hours in advance photo ID required.
Saturday, 8:30 am via phone app, web 
to 7:00 pm. browser, or by 
calling (909) 887-
Inmates can receive vis0it3o6r4s .from Wednesday to Saturday, 
between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm. Visits must be booked 24 hours 
in advance through the phone app, web browser, or by calling 
(909) 887-0364. Each inmate is allowed two visits per week, with 
a maximum of two visitors per session. Visitors must arrive 30 
minutes early with a government-issued photo ID. Children 12 
and over can visit without supervision.
Prohibited Items and Special 
Authorizations
Prohibited Items Search Risk
No bags, electronics, or Visitors may be searched; 
snacks. Mouth covers are those with warrants or 
mandatory. parole violations may be 
detained.
Special Authorizations
Convicted felons need written consent from the facility 
commander. Probationers and parolees require approval from 
their officer.
Visitors are prohibited from bringing bags, electronics, or snacks into the 
West Valley Detainment Center. Mouth covers are mandatory. Visitors 
may be subject to search, and those with outstanding warrants or parole 
violations risk detention. Convicted felons must obtain written consent 
from the facility commander before visiting, while probationers and 
parolees need approval from their probation officer.
Sending Mail and Money to Inmates
Mailing Address
[Inmate’s Name & Booking Number], 9500 Etiwanda Road, Rancho 
Cucamonga, CA 91739
Mail Restrictions
Plain envelopes required; postcards must be lean cardstock. Return 
address and sender’s name needed.
Prohibited Content
No nudity, gang-related content, stickers, glue, tape, perfumed, 
stained, or damaged letters.
To send mail to an inmate, use the specified address format. Plain envelopes are 
required, and postcards must be lean cardstock. Include a return address and 
sender's name. Prohibited items include explicit content, gang-related material, 
stickers, glue, and perfumed or damaged letters. Inmates can receive money 
through approved methods for commissary purchases like snacks, phone cards, 
and hygiene items. Call (909) 350-2476 for deposit limits.
Available Services and Programs
Education Vocational Training
GED classes. 1 2 Culinary arts, clothing, landscaping.
Counseling
Medical & Mental Health
Anger management and 4 3 Comprehensive care services.
substance abuse.
The West Valley Detainment Center offers various services to inmates, including GED classes, vocational training in 
culinary arts, clothing, and landscaping. Comprehensive medical and mental health care is provided, along with 
anger management and substance abuse counseling. Religious services are available from chaplains, and inmates 
have access to a library and commissary.
Claiming an Inmate's Property
Release Form
1 Inmate signs a "release of property" form.
Notification
2 Designated person receives a call with retrieval details.
Collection
3 Present valid ID matching the name on the release form.
To claim an inmate's property, the inmate must sign a "release of property" form. The designated individual will 
receive a call with instructions on how to retrieve the belongings a few days after the claim is made. A valid ID 
matching the name provided on the release form must be presented to collect the property.