San Diego County directory
San Diego Jail & Courthouse Directory
Where someone is booked determines how fast they get out and which courthouse hears the case. This directory lists the San Diego County detention facilities and criminal courthouses we post bonds at, with addresses and what to expect at each. Call 760-383-0000 any hour and we will confirm the facility, the booking status, and the bail amount for you.
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We post bail at every facility below, 24 hours a day. If you are not sure where your family member is, give us their full name and date of birth and we will find them.
San Diego Central Jail
Address: 1173 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101The county's highest-volume intake facility for adult men, next to the downtown courthouse complex. Booking and release volume is heavy, so release after a bond is posted can take longer here than at smaller facilities.
Typically serves: Downtown San Diego and most central-city arrests
San Diego Central Jail bail guide →Vista Detention Facility
Address: 325 S Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081North County's main intake facility, sharing a campus with the North County Regional Center courthouse. It is minutes from our Vista office, so we can often be there quickly after your call.
Typically serves: Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido, Encinitas
Vista Detention Facility bail guide →George Bailey Detention Facility
Address: 446 Alta Road, San Diego, CA 92158A large Otay Mesa facility used for longer-term custody and transfers rather than first booking. People are frequently moved here from Central Jail after arraignment.
Typically serves: County-wide housing and transfers
George Bailey Detention Facility bail guide →Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility
Address: 451 Riverview Parkway, Santee, CA 92071The county's facility for women, handling both intake and longer-term custody with reentry programming on site.
Typically serves: Women arrested anywhere in San Diego County
Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility bail guide →South Bay Detention Facility
Address: 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910South County intake facility attached to the South County Regional Center courthouse, used for arrests near the border communities.
Typically serves: Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro
South Bay Detention Facility bail guide →East Mesa Reentry Facility
Address: 446 Alta Road, San Diego, CA 92158An Otay Mesa reentry facility for sentenced individuals. Bail is rarely at issue here, but people are sometimes housed at this address after transfer.
Typically serves: County-wide sentenced housing
East Mesa Reentry Facility bail guide →
San Diego County criminal courthouses
Court location follows the arrest location, and the courthouse listed on the release paperwork controls the first appearance. Missing that date forfeits the bond, so confirm it before you leave the jail.
San Diego Central Courthouse
1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101Criminal arraignments and felony proceedings for central San Diego, across from Central Jail.
See details →North County Regional Center
325 S Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081The Vista courthouse handling North County criminal cases, on the same campus as Vista Detention Facility.
See details →East County Regional Center
250 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Criminal calendars for El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa, Lakeside, and East County.
See details →South County Regional Center
500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910Criminal calendars for Chula Vista, National City, and the South Bay, adjacent to South Bay Detention Facility.
See details →Kearny Mesa Courthouse
8950 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92123Traffic and certain misdemeanor calendars for the central county.
See details →Juvenile Court (Meadow Lark)
2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123Juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. Juvenile detention works differently from adult bail — call us and we will explain what applies.
See details →
Before you go to a jail or courthouse
Confirm booking is complete
Bail generally cannot be posted until booking finishes and the bail amount appears in the system. We check this for you so nobody drives to a facility too early.
Check for holds
A probation, parole, immigration, out-of-county, or PC 1275 hold can block release even after a bond is posted. We identify holds before you spend anything.
Bring valid photo ID
Both jails and courthouses require government-issued photo identification for visitors and for anyone signing paperwork on site.
Verify hours and rules first
Visiting hours, property release procedures, and courthouse security rules change. Verify with the Sheriff's Office or the court before traveling.
Bail bond services at every San Diego facility
Whatever the charge or the facility, we write the bond. Payment plans, no-collateral bonds, and 0% down options are available to qualified clients on approved credit.
- 0% Bail BondsZero down payment on approved credit, with flexible repayment plans.
- 1% Bail BondsStart the release with just 1% down on approved credit.
- 7% Bail BondsDiscounted premium on approved credit for qualifying cases.
- 8% Bail BondsA reduced rate option on approved credit that saves you money.
- 24 Hour Bail Bonds ServicesA licensed agent answers around the clock.
- Bail Bonds for Gun OffensesExperienced help with firearm-related charges.
- Bail Bonds for Murder CasesHigh-bail homicide cases handled with discretion.
- Bail Bonds for Sex Crimes ChargesConfidential service for sensitive allegations.
- Bail for Hit and RunFast release on misdemeanor and felony hit and run.
Directory questions
- How do I find out which jail someone is in?
- Call 760-383-0000 with the person's full name and date of birth. We check the county system and confirm the facility, booking status, charges, and bail amount, usually within minutes.
- Can you post bail at any San Diego County jail?
- Yes. We post at San Diego Central Jail, Vista, George Bailey, Las Colinas, South Bay, and the county's other facilities, 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays.
- Which courthouse will the case be heard in?
- Generally the regional courthouse covering the arrest location — for example North County Regional Center in Vista for a Vista or Oceanside arrest. The release paperwork lists the date and location.
- How long does release take at each facility?
- It varies with the facility's workload. Smaller North County facilities often release faster than downtown Central Jail, where intake volume is highest.
California disclosure
Addresses and procedures listed here are provided as general California bail bond information and may change; verify with the San Diego County Sheriff's Office or the Superior Court. This page is not legal advice. All offers, discounts, payment plans, and financing are subject to qualification, approval, and restrictions, and depend on approved credit and case eligibility. All premiums comply with California Department of Insurance regulations. Call 760-383-0000 for complete details.
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