Jail Information
| Address: | 5379 Highway 49 N, Mariposa, CA 95338 Map |
| Inmate Accounts: | AccessCorrections.com, or dialing (866) 394-2535 |
| Phone: | (209) 966-3616 |
| Website: | Mariposa County Jail Public Information |
| Visitation: | Mariposa County Jail Visitation |
Opened in 1995,the Mariposa County Jail has a capacity to house about 60 inmates. The facility is situated about 74 miles north of Fresno, adjacent to the Sierra National Forest and Yosemite Valley.
For the benefit of family members and friends of individuals currently detained in the Mariposa County Correctional Facility, our team of California criminal defense lawyers provide key information below. The following important topics are covered here:
- 1. Find a Mariposa Inmate
- 2. Posting Bail
- 3. Jail Telephone Contact
- 4. Funding Commissary Accounts
- 5. Visiting a Mariposa County Jail Inmate
- 6. Mail Policies
- 7. Life and Health in Detention
- 8. Work Release and other Alternatives
Mariposa County Jail – 5379 Highway 49 N Mariposa, CA 95338
1. Mariposa County Inmate Locator
The Mariposa County Sheriff does not provide an online inmate search function, but refers searchers to the California inmate locator website. There, you can plug in a name to see if your friend or loved one is currently in custody in Mariposa County. The jail website does offer a link to a daily pdf that lists new, incoming detainees. You can also call the jail directly at (209) 966-3616 to inquire about the status of an inmate.
2. Bail Bonding
Your friend or loved one may be given the opportunity to post bail and gain temporary freedom from incarceration. You can call the jail to get specific bail bonding information. Cash or cashier’s check bail payment can be made at the jail or you can use the services of a bail bondsman.
3. Phone Communication with Inmates
Under California law, all criminal detainees have the right to three, free (local) phone calls from a detention center, including personal and legal calls. Family members and friends cannot call in to speak with a Mariposa County Jail detainee or inmate, nor will the staff take messages. If there is a verifiable emergency situation, you can call the facility at (209) 966-3616 and ask to speak to the Lieutenant.
The Mariposa County Adult Detention Center provides phones for inmates to use between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. each day. Calls are made collect or funded with a pre-paid phone card. These cards must be purchased through approved channels. To set up an account and provide telephone funds, call Correctional Billing Services at 800-844-6500 or use the Legacy Inmate link provided on the Detention Center website.
It is important to note, inmate phone calls are subject to monitoring and recording. Thus, it will be in the best interest of your loved one to avoid speaking about pending criminal charges over the phone.
4. Mariposa Inmate Cash Accounts
Although Mariposa County Jail inmates have access to basic supplies, many will want to purchase additional comfort items from the commissary. Options include snacks/treats, toiletries, stationary materials, and other items. Commissary items are ordered weekly. In Mariposa, they are usually ordered Tuesday for a Thursday delivery.
Family and friends can contribute funds to inmate cash accounts for commissary, haircuts and other incidentals. The Mariposa Detention Center no longer accepts funds over the counter or money orders through the mail.
To make a deposit, you will need to obtain the inmate’s “main number,” which you can obtain directly from the inmate. Cash account deposits can be made by family members and friends in a few different ways:
- Lobby Kiosk – The Mariposa County Jail has a lobby kiosk machine that accepts cash, credit and debit cards. The kiosk is accessible every day, 24-hours a day. There is a limit of five transactions per week or a $200 maximum deposit, with a $3.25 surcharge per transaction.
- Online – You can pay with a credit or debit card at smartdepost.com. The transaction limit is $300 and there is a fee of $2.95 to $9.95, depending upon the amount deposited.
- Telephone – Call the Smart Deposit customer service line at (866) 394-0490 to set up an account and make deposits over the phone. There is a $300 limit to telephone transactions.
Mariposa County Jail Visiting Hours
5. Inmate Visitation in Mariposa
Jail visitation in Mariposa County takes place on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mariposa County Detention Center inmates are allowed one 60-minute visit per week, with a maximum of two visitors at one time. Visits start on the hour, and take place through a video screen. Contact visits are not permitted. Please remember that your conversations are not private.
General Visitation days are Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, varying according to the cell block assignment. Specific days and visiting hours are as follows:
A Block: Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
B Block: Saturday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
C Block: Friday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
D Block: Wednesday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
E Block: Sunday 9:00 to 11 a.m.
F Block: Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Inmates in administrative segregation receive visitors on Mondays only, and these visits must be scheduled through a phone call to jail staff.
Rules for visitation at the Mariposa County Correctional Facility are as follows:
- You must present valid, government issued photo identification.
- Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult (or must show they are the child or spouse of an inmate.)
- Children must be closely supervised. Unruly children may result in termination of your visit.
- Absolutely no smoking, food or drink allowed in the visitation area.
- Do not arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or you may be subject to arrest.
- Cell phones and recording devices are strictly prohibited.
- Do not bring in purses, bags, strollers, or briefcases.
- The dress code for the jail states you must wear shirts and shoes, and no gang-related attire is permitted. Clothing should not be body revealing (such as overly short skirts/shorts, bare midriffs, low-cut or see-through clothes).
There are limited items that can be brought into the jail for an inmate. See Life and Health below.
6. Mail Policies
Mariposa County Detention Center inmates can receive (and send) unlimited quantities of mail. Writing materials and stamped envelopes can be purchased through commissary. Inmates without funds will be provided with materials to send out two letters a week.
Correspondence must be addressed as follows:
Inmate Name
c/o Mariposa County Jail
P.O. Box 727
Mariposa, CA 95338
All incoming and outgoing mail is monitored and inspected, but generally not read. No packages of any kind are allowed without prior approval, and there is a strict list of other “don’ts” for incoming mail.
Do not send:
- Polaroid pictures
- Stickers
- Cash or checks
- Correspondence materials (paper/envelopes) or stamps
- Letters enhanced with scents, lipstick, hair, or bodily fluids
- Material that is obscene or depicting nudity or sex acts
- Material that is threatening or with intent to encourage criminal activity
- Anything connected to gambling or the lottery
- Coded messages
- Material pertaining to brewing of alcoholic beverages
- Any type of contraband, including narcotics, tobacco, or weapons
You can send softcover books and magazines (of appropriate material) through a vendor, such as Amazon.
Most incoming Mariposa County inmates are put on 24-hour, initial lockdown status
7. Life and Health at the Jail
Most incoming Mariposa County inmates are put on 24-hour, initial lockdown status, during which time they are classified according to criminal charges (current and past) and observed (or past) behavior. They will receive a housing assignment based upon these factors.
There are four types of housing classifications in the Mariposa County Adult Detention Center:
General Population: This includes non-violent inmates who have a history of good behavior. All privileges and programs are available here.
Administrative Segregation (Open): Privileges and access to programs may be denied in this unit, which houses inmates who pose a threat to safety/security or have committed rule violations. These inmates are allowed out of their cells in the daytime, but must be locked down from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Lockdown Segregation: High security inmates are housed here, and allowed out of their cell for one hour a day. Telephone access may be restricted to inmates under disciplinary action.
Protective Custody: This unit keeps inmates who are segregated due to their own request or medical/mental health issues. Access to privileges and programs may be limited in protective custody.
All inmates receive an initial health screening. Necessary medical care and dental care is provided upon request, and inmates may be referred for mental health services. Family or friends can bring in prescription medication that is in the original container displaying the inmate’s name. A physician at the jail will approve all medications before they are dispensed. One clear pair of prescription glasses (not reading glasses) may also be brought in for inmate use.
Programs and services offered to Mariposa Jail inmates include religious services and counseling and 12-step programs. There is outdoor recreation available, and inmates can exercise an hour each day.
Inmates can earn “good time” sentence deductions for obeying all rules and may also receive “work time” deductions for jobs done at the jail.
Mariposa County Corrections takes steps to comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. There is a zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct of any kind, and reports are encouraged. Inmates and family members can report incidents at the jail or through the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673.
8. Alternative Custody
A Work Furlough program and a Weekend Service program is facilitated by the Mariposa County Jail. Approved work release inmates will have full time employment in place prior to sentencing. There is a fee of $10 per day for participants. Weekend service is for individuals who are employed outside of the County. The cost is $80 per weekend. For more information on these programs, call the jail at (209) 966-3616.
There is also an electronic monitoring (home custody) program and “jail diversion,” which is administered through the probation department. Call (209) 966-3612 for information.