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Send money after an Alpine County arrest.
Alpine County does not hold the jail account. The receiving facility controls deposits, identifiers, limits, and refunds.
Follow the route ↓One decision at a time
Use the jail that actually received the person.
Alpine County handles the local arrest but does not operate the place of confinement.
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Confirm where the person is held
Do not choose a vendor from the Alpine arrest location. Find the receiving jail first.
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Get the booking or arrest number
Match the number and exact booked name to the receiving county’s record before paying.
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Follow El Dorado’s deposit instructions
The Sheriff publishes cash or cashier’s-check options at the facility and mailing instructions tied to the actual jail. Do not use the Longview personal-mail address for money.
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Use SmartDeposit for Calaveras
Calaveras identifies SmartDeposit and a facility lobby kiosk. The arrest number is required.
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Keep the receipt and stop after a transfer
If the person moves, confirm whether the balance follows them before making another deposit.
The possible destinations
Three jail doors. None are in Alpine County.
Open the guide for the facility shown in the current custody record.
El Dorado County
Placerville Jail
300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667Open facility guide →Calaveras County
Calaveras County Adult Detention Facility
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249Open facility guide →Before the next step
Avoid the common payment mix-up
The receiving county controls the live record and current facility rules. Keep the custody details in front of you.
- Trust or commissary funds are not the same as phone funds.
- Messaging and video accounts may be separate.
- A facility move can change the provider.
- Call the receiving jail before paying when any identifier is uncertain.
Source check
Official instructions, attached to the right system.
These sources were checked September 22, 2026. Confirm time-sensitive rules before traveling, mailing, or paying.
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Once you know the receiving jail, choose the next task.