Visiting Information

This page describes the in-person visitation schedules, rules, and policies. Please visit our video visitation information page to learn about scheduling a video visit.

Placerville Jail Visiting Schedule

300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667

  • Monday through Sunday Time Slots
  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Final check in for AM visiting is at 10:30 AM
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Final check in for PM visiting is at 3:30 PM
  • Monday through Thursday Evening Time Slots
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Final check in for PM visiting is at 9:30 PM

South Lake Tahoe Jail Visiting Schedule

1051 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

  • Monday through Saturday Time Slots
  • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Final check in for AM visiting is at 10:30 AM
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Final check in for PM visiting is at 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday through Thursday Evening Time Slots
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Final check in for PM visiting is at 9:30 PM

Visiting Rules and Policies

  • Visiting will be first come first served.
  • For evening visiting, please call the facility prior to ensure that visiting has not been cancelled for the day. Placerville is (530) 621-6000 and Tahoe is (530) 573-3030.
  • Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent.
    • All minor children require identification (i.e.: birth certificate, school ID).
    • The minor's ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmates.
    • The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent.
  • Visitors will be required to show a proper identification prior to visiting. Example: driver's license, birth certificate with photo ID, etc.
  • Each visitor is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week and is limited to one visit per day unless pre-approved through jail administration. Any portion of one hour, counts as the entire 30-minute visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week. Any portion of the 30 minutes counts as the entire visit.
  • Inmate workers may have unlimited number of visits; however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week.
  • The visiting week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday.
  • Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their workstations for visits.
  • Inmates will not be pulled away from any court ordered classes to visit.
  • Visitors who have served time in the CDCR prison system or who are currently on Parole or PRCS or Probation will not be permitted to visit without prior written approval of the Jail Commander or Parole/Probation officer.
  • DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult and children must adhere to the following dress code (Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away.):
    • NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS.
    • NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR BATHING SUITS.
    • NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER.
    • NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS.
    • GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED.
    • SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
    • NO HATS, BANDANNAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head).
  • No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to:
    • CELL PHONES, Cameras or any electronic devices
    • handbags
    • Writing supplies
    • Books
    • Food and beverages.

    Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit.

  • Staff will not pass on or deliver messages to the inmates.
  • Money, in the form of cash or cashier's check may be brought to the facility at any time and placed on the inmate's account. These forms of money can be sent via postal service as well.
  • Loud, boisterous and rude language will not be tolerated during the visit.
  • Any visitor within the facility observed in inappropriate conduct, sexual behavior, or any type of indecent exposure, may be permanently banned from visiting.
  • Should visiting rules constantly be abused, i.e., end/start times, dress code, or disruptive behavior during your visits, the following week's visitation privileges will be terminated.
  • Visiting will end at the posted times. Visitors that do not arrive 30 minutes before the end of visiting will not be allowed to visit at that time.
  • Previous inmates must be out of custody 30 days prior to visiting the facility or making deposits to inmate accounts.

**Failure to adhere to these rules will result in loss of visiting privileges for both inmate and visitor.**

The facility is closed to visiting on legal holidays. Regular posted hours are subject to change.

Inmate Phone System is set up through, NCIC: (800) 943-2189 (NCIC.com)

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