San Francisco County Intake & Release

County Jail

Last Updated: August 22, 2024
Address
425 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Beds
575
County
San Francisco
Email
sheriff@sfgov.org

San Francisco Co Intake & Release is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is AccessCorrections There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of San Francisco County Intake & Release

You can support your loved ones at San Francisco Co Intake & Release on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at .

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The San Francisco Co Intake & Release is a detention center located at 425 7th St San Francisco, CA which is operated locally by the San Francisco County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. San Francisco County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, San Francisco Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for California here.

The deputy sheriffs assigned to the classification unit within the San Francisco County Jail system hold crucial responsibilities in ensuring the safety and security of both inmates and staff. At the time of booking, these deputies are tasked with determining the safest and most suitable housing for each inmate who will remain in the custody of the sheriff. This determination is made using an "Objective" Classification system. Deputies conduct a structured interview where they ask each inmate a standardized set of questions, with each response carrying a specific numerical value. Once the interview is complete, the total value of the responses is calculated, and a classification is assigned to the inmate.

Inmates within the San Francisco County Jail system are categorized as minimum, medium, or maximum security risks based on the classification score. However, several other factors are also considered when determining an inmate's classification, including:

  • Criminal History: The inmate's past criminal record, including the nature and severity of previous offenses.
  • Prior State Prison Sentence: Whether the inmate has served time in state prison.
  • Prior County Jail Sentence: Any history of incarceration in county jails.
  • Prior Institutional Disciplinary History: The inmate's behavior and disciplinary record in previous correctional facilities.
  • Information Gathered During Interview with a Deputy Sheriff: Insights and details obtained during the direct interview process.
  • Sentencing Status: Whether the inmate is pre-sentenced or has already been sentenced by the court.

Picking Someone Up After Release

For those needing to pick up an individual upon their release from jail, it is important to note that there are no visits allowed at the Intake and Release Center. However, this center is the designated location for releasing inmates.

  • Public Transportation: The Intake and Release Center is accessible via public transportation, including BART and Muni buses, making it convenient for those relying on these services to reach the location.

  • Finding Parking: The Intake and Release Center does not have a public parking lot available. If you are driving to pick up someone, you will need to find street parking nearby. This can be challenging, so it is advisable to allow extra time for parking when planning your trip.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in California. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at San Francisco County Intake & Release.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

San Francisco’s Intake and Release Center is where the Sheriff’s Office books people after they are arrested. After booking, people are either released or transferred to one of our county jails.

The Sheriff's Office does not allow visits to this facility.

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