Booked name and PFN
Both should match the Sheriff custody record.
Home / California / Alameda County / Visiting
Plan a visit to Santa Rita Jail.
Confirm the person is still at Santa Rita, find the housing unit, and make an appointment through GTL VisitMe. Same-day appointments are not available.
Follow the stepsOne step at a time
Prepare for the right housing unit.
Santa Rita’s public schedule is organized by housing unit, so confirm the current record before choosing a time.
Confirm Santa Rita custody
Check the Sheriff locator for the current facility, booked name, PFN, and housing information. Do not schedule against an old location.
Open the appointment system
Use Alameda County’s GTL VisitMe page. Have the person’s name, PFN, and date of birth ready.
Choose an available visit
Appointments may be scheduled up to three days ahead. Same-day appointments are not offered.
Check the housing-unit schedule
Public time blocks vary by housing unit. The published schedule shows 9:30–11:00 a.m., 12:00–2:30 p.m., and 6:00–8:00 p.m. blocks on assigned days, with no Wednesday column.
Recheck before leaving
Confirm custody and the appointment again. A transfer, lockdown, or quarantine can change visiting availability.
Keep these handy
The details you will need.
Date of birth
The scheduling service asks for it.
Current housing unit
The public schedule is organized by housing unit.
Valid photo ID
Bring a government photo ID accepted by the Sheriff.
A closer look
Details that help you get it right.
A reservation is tied to the current custody record.
Do not use Santa Rita visiting instructions for a city holding cell, Juvenile Hall, Camp Sweeney, or a federal facility. Confirm the person is still at Santa Rita before traveling.
What to leave behind
The Sheriff restricts personal items in visiting areas.
- No cell phones, cameras, laptops, recorders, purses, bags, briefcases, or strollers/carriers.
- One diaper and one baby bottle are allowed.
- No food or drink in the visiting area.
- Lobby staff has the final decision on clothing and entry.
Accessibility and special needs
Santa Rita says visiting rooms accommodate disabilities.
- Call the lobby at (925) 551-6500 as early as possible for special-needs help.
- Ask about assistance with the main ramp when needed.
- Disabled visitors have the same visiting privileges.
Video visits
Video visiting is available through GettingOut / GTL VisitMe on compatible devices and lobby kiosks.
- Visits are recorded and monitored.
- Visitors under 18 need a parent or guardian present.
- The visiting dress code still applies.
- Do not use the video account as proof that the person is still housed at Santa Rita.
Official instructions
Use the service that handles this task.
Jail411 explains the route. The Alameda County Sheriff and its listed providers control custody records, appointments, accounts, acceptance rules, and payments.
Open GTL VisitMe scheduling ↗Alameda source set checked September 12, 2026: Santa Rita Jail Visiting ↗ · GTL VisitMe ↗
Confirm time-sensitive requirements with the Sheriff or provider before traveling, mailing, or paying.
Adult county custody
Santa Rita is the county jail.
Santa Rita Jail
5325 Broder BoulevardDublin, CA 94568
The current Alameda County adult jail. Confirm the person is still here before applying any visiting, mail, phone, or money instructions.
Recent arrest?
The person may still be in a city holding facility. Use the Sheriff locator and contact the arresting agency if the county record has not appeared.
More help for
Alameda County families.
Choose the guide for the next thing you need to do.