Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility Inmate Communication Overview
The Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura, also known as the Main Jail, is operated by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and serves as the primary intake and booking facility for adult arrestees in the county. It houses both male and female inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
The Sheriff's Office is contracted with Securus Technologies as the provider of the incarcerated person phone system across the county's jail facilities. Securus also handles video visitation, email and texting, digital letters, and SecureView tablet rentals. Inmates can make calls directly from the tablets as well as the unit phones, and eMessaging supports text-based messages and pictures on a fee basis.
Deposits for inmate accounts can be made online through JailATM, at the kiosk in the jail lobby, by phone, or by mailing a money order. Because Securus covers nearly all communication channels here, one funded Securus account is the starting point for calls, messages, and video visits.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Official Website
Visit official siteCommunication Options
Available communication services at Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
eMessaging through Securus, including text-based messages and pictures. Fee based. SecureView tablets also support messaging.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Video visitation through Securus. Schedule in advance. Inmates can also make video calls from rented SecureView tablets.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Pictures can be sent through Securus eMessaging, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Inmate-initiated calls through the Securus phone system, from unit phones or SecureView tablets. All calls are recorded and monitored.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposits can be made online through JailATM, at the lobby kiosk, by phone, or by mailed money order. Confirm current options on the Sheriff's detention pages.
Communication Providers at Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus Technologies is contracted by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for the incarcerated person phone system. Securus also handles video visitation, eMessaging, digital letters, and SecureView tablet rentals.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility
- Set up and fund a Securus account before your loved one calls. One account covers calls, messages, and video visits.
- Schedule video visits in advance through the Securus platform.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. They place outgoing calls to approved contacts.
- Send money through JailATM online, the lobby kiosk, by phone, or by mailed money order.
- All calls, messages, and video visits are recorded and monitored, except privileged attorney calls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles communication at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility?
- Securus Technologies. The Sheriff's Office is contracted with Securus for the incarcerated person phone system, and Securus also handles video visitation, eMessaging, digital letters, and SecureView tablet rentals.
- How do video visits work?
- Video visitation runs through Securus and is scheduled in advance. Inmates with rented SecureView tablets can also make video calls directly from the tablet.
- Can I message an inmate?
- Yes. Securus eMessaging supports text-based messages and pictures on a fee basis. Fund your Securus account to send messages.
- How do I send money to an inmate?
- Deposit online through JailATM, at the kiosk in the jail lobby, by phone, or by mailing a money order made payable to the inmate. Confirm current options on the Sheriff's detention pages.
- Can inmates use tablets?
- Yes. The facility offers Securus SecureView tablet rentals on a monthly basis, funded by the inmate, for calls, eMessaging, education, entertainment, and more.
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