brief info
- Opened May 1998
- Facility size: 417,000 square feet
- Height: 230 feet
The San Diego Central Jail (SDCJ) is located in downtown San Diego and serves as the primary entry point for incarcerated men in San Diego County.
The facility has a little over 200 sworn employees and almost 200 professional employees.
The SDCJ opened its doors in May 1998. The state-of-the-art facility makes extensive use of touch screen controls and video surveillance. At the heart of the facility is the Central Command Center, which can electronically control all prison operations in the event of an emergency or major system failure.
SDCJ is 230 feet tall, making it the tallest construction project ever undertaken by San Diego County. It consists of 11 floors with a total of 17 levels including mezzanines and basements. The building is an aesthetically pleasing addition to the downtown San Diego skyline and has been awarded multiple "Orchids" for architectural design, interior design and lighting design.
The population of the SDCJ consists primarily of Special Administration inmates, newly registered inmates awaiting transfer to other facilities, and pre-charge inmates. The Special Administration's detained population consists of those with serious medical conditions, those receiving psychiatric treatment, those in detention representing themselves in court, and those accused facing publicly disclosed trials.
The SDCJ offers a wide range of medical and psychiatric services, including on-site dialysis, infectious disease treatment and dental care. Services are provided by doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, nurses and clinical social workers. The SDCJ Psychiatric Stabilization Unit is the largest acute psychiatric treatment center in San Diego County.
Attention all visitors
Reservations for in-person social visits can be made by calling (619) 610-1647 Wednesday through Sunday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Guided tours are offered 5 days a week, no guided tours are possible on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A maximum of 3 visitors, including children, are allowed per visit. Minors must be accompanied by a parent, court-appointed guardian or other adult with legal custody. Visitors over the age of 18 must have a valid ID. Social visits last 30 minutes.
Home video visits are available 7 days a week for most units. Video tour reservations can be made by calling (619) 610-1647 between 6:30 am and 5:30 pm. m. to 18:00 m. please visitsSecurus - friends and family (securustech.online)to create an account before scheduling a video visit. Video visits last 30 minutes.
All visits are subject to change without notice.
Video Visiting Hours
4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5E, 6B-6E, 7A, 7D, 7B, 7C, 7E, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E- Besuche von 30 Minute
| AM DAILY | DAILY PM | DAILY NIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m | 19:30 o'clock |
| 8:15 | 14:15 | 20:15 |
| 9 a.m | 3:00 p.m | 21:00 |
| 9:45 | 15:45 | 21:45 |
Reservations must be made one day in advance. ALL VISITORS MUST REGISTER30 MINUTESBEFORE THE PLANNED VISITING TIME. Cancellations can be made in person with proof of identity or by telephone. Visits may be canceled at any time due to rule violations, incarcerated transfers, or prison security.
Personal visiting hours
3rd Floor Televisits - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 9 a.m | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 9 a.m | 9 a.m |
| 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M |
| 3:00 p.m | 3:00 p.m | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 3:00 p.m | 3:00 p.m |
| 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock |
| 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m |
4A-U 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 4:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 10:00 A.M | 4:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
4A -L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m | 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 4:30 p.m | 10:00 A.M | 4:30 p.m |
4B-U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 14:00 clock | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 14:00 clock | 19:30 o'clock |
4B-L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 14:00 clock | 3:00 p.m | 3:00 p.m |
4C-U 30 minute tours
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | 3:00 p.m | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 19:30 o'clock | 8:30 p.m |
4C -L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 o'clock | 8:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 8:30 p.m | 14:00 clock |
4E 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 clock | 9 a.m | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 9 a.m | 10:00 A.M |
5A-U 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 9 a.m | No visits | No visits | 1:30 p.m | 19:30 o'clock | 8:30 p.m |
5A-L 30 minute visits
| Domingo | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m | 1:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 8:30 p.m | 19:30 o'clock |
5B-U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 9 a.m | 1:30 p.m |
5B-L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
5C-U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | 14:30 | No visits | No visits | 10:00 A.M | 4:30 p.m | 17:30 |
5C -L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | 17:30 | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 14:30 | 14:30 |
5E -U 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 4:30 p.m | 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M |
| 4:30 p.m | 4:30 p.m |
5E -L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 4:30 p.m | 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M |
| 4:30 p.m | 4:30 p.m |
6B - U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 21:00 | No visits | No visits | 1:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
6B-L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m | 1:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 19:30 o'clock |
6C - U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m |
6C - L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m |
6D -U 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.00 | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m |
6D -L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 3:00 p.m | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
6E - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 20.00 | No visits | No visits | 14:00 clock | 20.00 | 9 a.m |
7A - U 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 9 a.m | No visits | No visits | 1:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m |
7A-L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m | 1:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 19:30 o'clock |
7B-U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 8:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
7B - L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 p.m | 8:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m |
7C-U 30-minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | 3:00 p.m | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m |
7C - L 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 8:30 p.m | 9 a.m |
7D- 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | 4:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 4:30 p.m | 10:00 A.M | 10:00 A.M |
7E- 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 14:00 clock | No visits | No visits | 10:00 A.M | 14:00 clock | 20.00 |
8A -1 hour visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m | 9 a.m | No visits | No visits | 1:30 p.m | 9 a.m | 1:30 p.m |
| 19:30 o'clock | 19:30 o'clock | No visits | No visits | 21:00 | 19:30 o'clock | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | No visits | No visits | 21:00 |
8B - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | 1:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 10:30 | 9 a.m |
| 1:30 p.m | 21:00 | No visits | No visits | 19:30 o'clock | 1:30 p.m | 19:30 o'clock |
| 17:30 | No visits | No visits | 17:30 |
8C - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m | 4:30 p.m | No visits | No visits | 3:00 p.m | 4:30 p.m | 3:00 p.m |
8T - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m | 3:00 p.m | No visits | No visits | 4:30 p.m | 3:00 p.m | 4:30 p.m |
8E - 30 minute visits
| DOMINGO | MONTAG | MARTES | THE WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FREITAG | SATURDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.00 | 10:00 A.M | No visits | No visits | 9 a.m | 10:00 A.M | 14:00 clock |
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