Sacramento County Main Jail

What is the Main Jail?

The Main Jail provides custodial and security services for incarcerated and detained individuals for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, the Sacramento Police Department, and other area law enforcement agencies.

How can I find out if someone is in jail?

To find real-time information on inmates by name, visit the Inmate Information System portion of the Sacramento County Jail website.

Where is the main jail located?

The Main Jail is located in Downtown Sacramento:

Sacramento Main Jail
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 (map it
Phone: 916-874-6752
|Public hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily.

Where can I find more information?

To find additional inmate information regarding iCare packages, mailing instructions, visitation, inmate funds, and correctional health services (medical and jail psychiatric services), please visit the Main Jail webpage.

The Main Jail is operated by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Please visit their website for more information.

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