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Central Detention Center Inmate Search

San Bernardino · San Bernardino County

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  • Open 7 days a week Send a request any time, day or night.
  • Address 630 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415
  • Facility type Type II county jail
  • Operated by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

About Central Detention Center

Also known as: CDC, formerly the Central Jail

Central Detention Center sits on East Rialto Avenue in downtown San Bernardino. It opened in 1971 and served as the county’s main jail for more than twenty years before closing for a time and reopening in 1994. Today it is the primary booking jail for police departments and sheriff’s stations in the east valley, processing more than 20,000 people a year.

Alongside more than 600 county inmates, the facility holds over 200 federal prisoners for the U.S. Marshals Service and acts as a west-coast transport hub for them. It houses people going through the court process as well as people sentenced by the court.

Visiting hours & rules

Central Detention Center uses the same appointment system as the county’s other main jails. Book online through the Sheriff’s inmate locator once you find the person, or call the Visiting Center at (909) 887-0364, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

  • Book the visit at least one day ahead — no walk-in visits
  • Bring valid government-issued or consular photo ID
  • Arrive 30 minutes early to check in; late arrivals are not admitted
  • No hats, gang clothing, sheer or revealing clothing, or shorts and skirts above mid-thigh
  • No phones, cameras, recording devices or tobacco inside
  • Children must stay with a responsible adult, within arm’s reach

Before you go: The facility page does not publish visiting hours, and county sources disagree. Confirm the time when you book with the Visiting Center at (909) 887-0364.

Booking & release

  1. Arrest & transport East valley police departments and sheriff’s stations bring arrestees downtown for booking.
  2. Booking Photos, fingerprints, personal details and property are recorded. Arrestees get at least three free local calls.
  3. Screening & housing Medical and classification screening decides whether the person stays here or moves to another county jail.
  4. Release & property Property and unused funds are returned at release. While in custody, a person can sign a form to release property to family.

Mail & phone calls

Sending mail

[First and last name], [Booking number]Central Detention Center630 E. Rialto Ave.San Bernardino, CA 92415

Every letter needs the person’s full name and booking number. All mail is searched: no blank paper, stamps, stickers, cardstock or hardcover books. Soft-cover books and magazines must come straight from the publisher or bookseller.

Phone calls

People in custody cannot receive incoming calls. They call out collect or with prepaid call time, and you can leave a paid voicemail. At booking, arrestees get at least three free local calls. To block jail calls to your number, contact Securus at 1-800-844-6591.

Need to reach someone fast? Call us at 909-310-3372 — we’ll confirm where they are.

Inmate search

How to find someone at Central Detention Center

Arrests in the east valley are often booked here first. A full name is all we need to start, and a date of birth, if you have it, rules out people with the same name.

Start an inmate search or call 909-310-3372

Central Detention Center questions

Is Central Detention Center the same as the old San Bernardino Central Jail?

Yes. The facility on East Rialto Avenue was the county’s main jail from 1971, closed for a time, and reopened in 1994 as Central Detention Center.

What is the address and phone number of Central Detention Center?

It is at 630 E Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415. The main line is (909) 386-0969.

How do I schedule a visit at Central Detention Center?

Book at least one day ahead through the Sheriff’s online inmate locator, or call the county Visiting Center at (909) 887-0364, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Can you tell me if someone was moved from Central Detention Center?

Yes. Send us their name and we’ll check the county booking records for their current facility and call you back.