The Indio Jail Facility

(A resource guide for family members and friends who has inmates at the
Indio Jail Facility)

Housing inmates arrested or awaiting trial in the Coachella Valley (including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Cathedral City), the Indio Jail Facility was originally built in 1959.

The physical address for the Indio Jail Facility is:

46-057 Oasis Street
PO Box 2963
Indio, CA 92201

The Jail staff can be reached by phone at (760) 863-8252

There is public parking located in the visitor parking area at the Larsen Justice Center (the Indio Courthouse) across the street from the jail.

Below our Palm Springs criminal defense lawyers will provide information regarding:

Procedures on how to post bail

How to get inmate information

How to contact an inmate

Inmate visiting policies and visiting schedule

Rules and regulations for sending mail

How to put money "on the books" for inmates

Procedure on "return of property"

Procedures on how to post bail at the Indio Jail Facility

The Riverside County Bail Schedule determines the amount of bail according to the criminal offense charged to the inmate. Once inmates get booked, they may be released after posting bail to guarantee their appearance for court. The Indio Jail Facility two methods of payment for posting bail.

You may post bail at the Indio Jail in cash if you have the full amount of set bail. After the court proceedings are concluded, the posted bail amount will be refunded to you minus a small administrative fee. If for some financial constraints, and you are not in the capacity to come up with the full amount of bail, hiring a bail bondsman will be your best option. Bail bond agents typically charge between 8 and 10% of the bail amount.

If you need to find information on bail bondsman, the internet is your best source or otherwise you may also find it in the Yellow Pages. When dealing with bail bond agents, make sure to ask for their license for verification and to also request copies of all documents to keep for your own records.

How to get inmate information at the
Indio Jail Facility

For inmate information at the Indio Jail Facility, you may contact the front desk at (760) 863-8252. When inquiring for information on inmates, you must have the complete and correct spelling of the inmate's first name (middle name if it applies) and their booking number. Inmate information is available online and may be accessed through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department‘s website. You may also call to speak with the Palm Springs criminal defense lawyers at our office for assistance.

How to contact an inmate at the Indio Jail Facility

Inmates at the Indio Jail Facility may not receive incoming calls. However, making collect phone calls is allowed as well as outgoing phone calls with a prepaid phone card. These phone cards are available at the commissary for the inmates to purchase or anyone may go online to pre-pay a calling card on behalf of the inmate with a credit card.

These calling cards come in increments of $25 and $50 only and can be purchased on line by going to GTL.NET or Global Tell Link. You may also purchase them by phone if you call them at 1-877-650-4249. Otherwise, inmates at Blythe Jail Facility may be contacted through the mail or personal visit.

Inmate visiting policies and visiting schedule at the Indio Jail Facility

The inmates at the Indio Jail Facility are allowed 2 visits per week with each visit not to exceed 45 minutes. All persons entering the facility with the intent to visit an inmate must be at least 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. In addition, everyone who is visiting the facility is required to provide a valid form of identification (including any form of government issued identification card).

All visitors are subject to a standard search procedure and warrant checks for security purposes. Once at the facility, visitors will not be allowed, under any circumstances, to trade inmates with other people visiting an inmate. Additionally, there is no "open-door" policy when visiting inmates at the Indio Jail Facility. Palm Springs criminal defense attorneys may visit client inmates more frequently and are afforded more privacy for lawyer-client discussions.

Anyone visiting the facility in possession of any illegal contraband may be arrested on site. Illegal contraband includes the following: alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, Tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and/or knives. Furthermore, bringing food or drinks are not allowed in the premises and all visitors are required to be properly dressed at all times.

Any type of clothing that relates to gang affiliation, exhibits sexual or lewd comments or pictures, or is potentially offensive to others or clothes that are revealing private parts of the body is not allowed under the dress code. Anyone incompliance with the dress code may result in refusal of the visit.

Violation of any of the rules stated above will result in denial of visiting privileges and anyone visiting who commits a crime while at the premises will also be arrested.

No more than 2 adults and 2 children will be allowed to visit at each time. Visitor sign-up will begin approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled visit time and will end approximately 15 minutes also after the visit time started.

Visiting Schedule per Housing Unit:

Rules and regulations for sending mail at the Indio Jail Facility

Indio Jail Facility inmates may receive mail at:

(Inmate name & booking number) required at all times
Indio Jail
P.O. Box 1748
Indio, CA 92201

Any mail sent to an inmate at the Indio Jail Facility should be properly addressed as indicated above. It should have the inmate's full name, the correct booking number, and a return address. Any mail that does not have a return address will be placed with the inmates' property and will remain undelivered. Moreover, any mail that is dirty or stained will be returned as contaminated with an unknown substance. Mail may not contain the following or it will be returned

• more than 5 photos per letter (pictures must not contain nudity, violent acts and/or gang-related signs or activities



• writing in gel-type ink or crayon or any imprint of lipstick



• Polaroid's, stickers, labels, stick-on return address labels, or postage stamps of any kind



• odor-causing substances like perfume or cologne that permeate the mail



• items containing glue or white-out



• marking pens or felt-tip pens



• care packages, flowers, candy, or ribbons



• phone cards, greeting cards, or postcards



• plastic, glitter, tape, stationery, envelopes, post-it Notes, craft materials, parchment paper, black paper, staples, or paperclips



• cash or personal checks (U.S. Postal Money orders are accepted)



• Hardback or leather-bound books (all books must come directly from a recognized publisher)

How to put money "on the books" for inmates at the Indio Jail Facility

All inmates detained at Indio Jail Facility have an account that money can be deposited into in order to purchase snacks, hygiene products, writing materials, or phone cars. Also, inmates will be charged a $3.00 co-payment if they request non-emergency medical services.

Anyone may go to the jail to deposit money into an inmate's account with cash or U.S. Postal Money Order. You may make a deposit in person at the jail lobby or via mail. Cash will not be accepted in mail. If you choose to send a U.S. Postal Money Order, make sure to put the name and booking number of the inmate on the front.

Cash or money orders will be accepted at the facility. Deposits may be made at the facility from Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. You may also have an inmate sign checks or other legal documents during this time.

Anyone may withdraw money from an inmate's account within 24 hours of the inmate's booking with the inmate's permission. After the 24 hour period, a court order is required before money can be released to anyone.

Procedure on "return of property" at the
Indio Jail Facility

The inmates at the Indio Jail Facility may release their personal property to anyone if they choose to do so. By signing a "property withdrawal slip", the inmate gives the designated person permission to pick up the property. The recipient of the property must provide valid photo identification upon collection of the property. You may drop off clothing for an inmate to wear to court or prescription medication by making arrangements at the facility prior to arrival.

Anyone who is picking up inmate's property may do so 7 days a week between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm by checking at the jail lobby.

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