909-310-3372

West Valley Detention Center Inmate Search

Rancho Cucamonga · San Bernardino County

909-310-3372
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  • Open 7 days a week Send a request any time, day or night.
  • Address 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
  • Facility type Type II county jail
  • Operated by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

About West Valley Detention Center

Also known as: WVDC

West Valley Detention Center is San Bernardino County’s largest jail, a Type II facility on Etiwanda Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga run by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. It opened in 1991 and has beds for more than 3,300 people. Most of the people held here are awaiting trial, and it is also the county’s main site for inmates with serious medical and mental-health needs.

The jail books and releases 50,000 to 60,000 people a year, arrested by police and sheriff’s stations across the west end of the county. Many court appearances are held by remote video from inside the facility, so someone may be here for weeks while their case moves forward.

Visiting hours & rules

Visits at West Valley are by appointment only and are booked through the county’s central system — online through the Sheriff’s inmate locator (look the person up, then choose to schedule a visit), or by calling 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: Official sources list different visiting days and hours. Confirm the time when you book, or call the Visiting Center at (909) 887-0364.

Booking & release

  1. Arrest & transport Police and sheriff’s stations across the west valley bring arrestees here for booking.
  2. Booking Staff record personal details, take photos and fingerprints, and store clothing and property. Arrestees get at least three free local calls.
  3. Screening & housing A medical and mental-health screening decides housing — including the facility’s two medical and mental-health units.
  4. Release & property Stored property and unused account funds are returned at release. Bulky items such as backpacks or bicycles stay with the arresting agency.

Mail & phone calls

Sending mail

[First and last name], [Booking number]West Valley Detention Center9500 Etiwanda Ave.Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

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 West Valley Detention Center

Send the person’s full name using the form at the top of this page — a date of birth helps. We check the San Bernardino County booking records and call you back with their housing location and booking number.

Start an inmate search or call 909-310-3372

West Valley Detention Center questions

How do I find out if someone is at West Valley Detention Center?

Send us their full name using the form at the top of this page, or call 909-310-3372. We check San Bernardino County booking records and call you back with their housing location and booking number.

What is the address of West Valley Detention Center?

The facility is at 9500 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Its main line is (909) 708-8371, and visits are booked through the Visiting Center at (909) 887-0364.

Can I call someone held at West Valley Detention Center?

No — people in custody cannot receive incoming calls. They can call you collect or with prepaid call time, and you can leave them a paid voicemail.

Is Inmate Search Central part of the Sheriff’s Department?

No. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department or any jail.