San Luis Obispo County Jail, CA Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 12, 2024

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday Closed

San Luis Obispo County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name: San Luis Obispo County Jail
Facility Type: County Jail
Address: 1585 Kansas Avenue PO Box 15409, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
Phone: 805-781-4600, 805-781-4635
Telephone Carrier: Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork
Capacity: 525
Security Level: Minimum security/low risk
City: San Luis Obispo
Postal Code: 93405
State: California
County: San Luis Obispo County
Official Website: Website

San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Department - Coast Station

Address: 2099 10th Street, Los Osos, California, 93402
Phone: 805-528-6083
Website: http://www.slosheriff.org

San Luis Obispo County Jail inmate locator: Booking Date, Degree, Sentenced On, Personal Description, Bookings, FileNo, Release Date, Who's in jail, Bond, Mugshots, Warrant No, Status, Inmate List, Charge Information, Warrant #, DOB, DOB, Arrests.

It can be a tough transition finding out that a friend or loved one is in jail. However, just because someone you care about is facing time, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to be there and support them.

Those who were arrested in San Luis Obispo County will most likely be taken to San Luis Obispo County Jail in California before being sentenced. In this guide, you will learn a little about the jail, how to make sure an inmate is there, and how to be a support system while a friend or loved one is incarcerated.

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About the San Luis Obispo County Jail

San Luis Obispo County Jail in California actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in San Luis Obispo County.

The San Luis Obispo County Jail is dedicated to keeping the public safe through custody and control of inmates. However, they also treat inmates with fairness and respect while maintaining a safe, humane, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community.

The San Luis Obispo County Jail also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The San Luis Obispo County Jail currently has work release security, health services, booking, transportation, central support services, training, and contract services.

How to Search for an Inmate

In order to fully support an inmate, you must first locate which facility they are in. So, your first step would be to do an inmate search.

To search for an inmate, click on this link. From there, you can search for an inmate by going through the list or typing in their first and last name.

Once you find the person you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the booking number, facility code, the facility address, and the booking date.

You will need the information from the inmate search to send mail, visit, or send money to the inmate.

How to Support an Inmate

Whether an offender is in jail for a minor offense or a major offense, it is important to their rehabilitation to be in contact with positive friends and relatives. A great way to support an inmate is by being a person they can call, writing letters, visiting, and helping them get things they need from commissary.

Each jail and prison has different rules and procedures when it comes to keeping in contact. Here is how you can stay in contact with an inmate at San Luis Obispo County Jail in California:

Send Mail: To send mail to an inmate, you will need to use the address assigned to the inmate that you wrote down from the inmate search. Be sure to include all information. Here is an example

Inmate Full name/number

San Luis Obispo County Jail

1585 Kansas Avenue
PO Box 15409, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

When sending mail to an inmate, it must always have a return address or it will not be given to the inmate. Include your full name and address.

Talk on the Phone: Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing phone calls. There are two ways they can do this.

Make a prepaid account with CenturyLink. This prepaid collect allows you to receive calls directly to your phone number.
Put money on an inmate’s phone account. Using CenturyLink, you can also fund an account that allows the inmate to call any number on their approved list.

Visit an Inmate: In order to visit an inmate, you will need to schedule a visit online. If you are a new user, you will need to register for an account. You will be required to check the box stating that you read and understand the visitation policy, rules, and regulations. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

No cell phones are allowed during the visit.
No visitors can be added to the visitation the day of visitation.
You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.
Visitation is Monday through Sunday from 9am to 8pm.
Visits can also be set up by video.

If an inmate is housed in San Luis Obispo County Jail, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

805-781-4600, 805-781-4635

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the San Luis Obispo County Jail in California are able to buy things they may need from commissary. Commissary is a store within the jail that an inmate can purchase such as:

Books
Paper, pencils, pens, stamps, envelopes
Clothes
Shoes
Tablets (no internet)
Hygiene products

In order for an inmate to purchase these items, make calls, or to bail themselves out (self-bail), they will need money put on their trust accounts. You can easily make a deposit online.

Once on the page, you will click on the Corrections bubble “Make a deposit now” to make a touchpay account. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t done so before.

Send Care Packages

Additionally, San Luis Obispo County Jail allows you to purchase items online through iCare Gifts. Using this service, you can send your friend or loved one a package of their favorite snacks to let them know you are thinking about them and care.

With so many ways to stay connected with an offender, you can make this hard time in their life and yours a way to show them that you are confident in them being able to be rehabilitated, and that you will support them through this tough time.

Keep in mind that all rules and regulations must be followed for the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff.

San Luis Obispo County Prison Statistics

San Luis Obispo County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions	-
Native Prison Admissions	-
Total Prison Admissions	198
Other Prison Admissions	5
White Prison Admissions	114
Latino Prison Admissions	57
Black Prison Admissions	22
Male Prison Admissions	194
Female Prison Admissions	4

San Luis Obispo County Prison Population

Male Prison Population	604
Female Prison Population	25
Total Prison Population	629

San Luis Obispo County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population	-
Latino Prison Population	215
White Prison Population	327
Other Prison Population	9
Black Prison Population	70
Native Prison Population	8

San Luis Obispo County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population	3
Asian Jail Population	2
Latino Jail Population	140
Black Jail Population	20
White Jail Population	319

San Luis Obispo County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population	61
Total Jail Admissions	10,892
Total Jail Population	606
Male Jail Population	423

San Luis Obispo County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population	40
Male Pretrial Jail Population	221
Pretrial Jail Population	219

San Luis Obispo County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison	222
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies	45
Jail Population Held for State Jail	484
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison	1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail	-
Jail Population Held for ICE	-