🏢 Pomona City Jail – Pomona, California
Address: 490 West Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 620-2131
Official Website: Pomona Police Department
📌 Facility Overview
The Pomona City Jail is a Type I facility operated by the Pomona Police Department. It serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested in Pomona and surrounding areas. The jail houses male and female inmates for short durations, typically up to 72 hours, until they are released, post bail, or are transferred to other facilities. The facility also accommodates inmate-workers and participants in the “pay-to-stay” program. Learn more about the Administrative Services Division.
🕒 Visitation Information
Visitation Schedule:
- General Inmates: Daily from 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM
- Inmate-Workers: Daily from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Visitation Guidelines:
- Visits are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each inmate is allowed one visit per day, lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
- All visits are non-contact, conducted through protective glass.
- Visitors must present valid photo identification.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
- Visitors may bring up to $20 (in $1 bills or quarters) for inmate commissary use.
- Individuals with outstanding warrants or on probation/parole may be denied visitation and are subject to arrest.
For the most current visitation information, contact the jail at (909) 620-2131.
📬 Sending Mail to Inmates
Mailing Address:
[Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number] Pomona City Jail 490 West Mission Boulevard Pomona, CA 91766
Mail Guidelines:
- Only inmates participating in the Inmate-Worker Program may receive mail.
- Include the inmate’s full name and booking number on the envelope.
- All incoming mail is inspected for contraband by detention staff.
- Prohibited items include drugs, alcoholic beverages, firearms, and any materials deemed unsuitable or that pose a safety hazard.
- Printed materials must be sent directly from the publisher or an authorized vendor.
- Personal photographs are permitted but must not include nudity or depict illegal activities.
For more information, contact the jail at (909) 620-2131.
📞 Communication Services
Phone Access:
- Upon booking, inmates are allowed three free local phone calls.
- Additional calls must be made collect or using a prepaid calling card.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming calls or messages.
- To ensure collect calls are not blocked, contact your telephone service provider.
💰 Sending Money to Inmates
Options for Depositing Funds:
- Visitors may bring up to $20 (in $1 bills or quarters) during visitation hours for inmate commissary use.
- Funds are collected by jail staff and credited to the inmate’s account.
Note: Personal checks are not accepted and will be returned to the sender.
📚 Inmate Programs & Services
The Pomona City Jail offers the following programs for eligible inmates:
- Inmate-Worker Program: Inmates perform duties such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance. Participants are housed separately and have specific visitation hours.
- Pay-to-Stay Program: Allows eligible inmates to serve their sentences on weekends, enabling them to maintain employment during the week.
For more information about these programs, contact the jail at (909) 620-2131.
⚖️ Legal Assistance
For legal support regarding an inmate at the Pomona City Jail, consider the following resources:
- Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
Phone: (213) 974-3000
Website: pubdef.lacounty.gov - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California
Phone: (213) 385-4000
Website: aclusocal.org