Chula Vista Jail
Chula Vista, California — San Diego County
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Visiting Information
Chula Vista Jail may offer visiting depending on its programs. Community corrections facilities, halfway houses, and transitional centers often have more flexible visiting than traditional lockups — some allow visits in common areas or outdoor spaces. Contact the facility for their current policy.
For visiting information, call (619) 691-5220.
Inmate Search & Lookup
Locating someone at Chula Vista Jail typically requires calling the facility directly. Detention centers and community corrections facilities may not appear in standard inmate search databases. If the person was recently transferred from a jail or prison, their record in the previous facility's system may not yet show the new location.
VINELink (vinelink.com) is a free service that tracks inmates across many facility types and can send you alerts on status changes.
For direct assistance, call (619) 691-5220.
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Sending Money to an Inmate
Deposit methods at Chula Vista Jail vary depending on the operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may accept personal checks or cash payments directly — something most jails and prisons do not allow. Contact the facility for approved methods.
For deposit instructions, call (619) 691-5220.
Phone Calls
Phone policies at Chula Vista Jail depend on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may allow inmates to use personal cell phones or have more flexible calling hours than traditional lockups.
For phone information, call (619) 691-5220.
Mail & Communication
San Diego Central Jail
Mail Processing Center
451 Riverview Parkway, Building C
Santee, CA 92071
All San Diego County jail mail is processed at the Santee facility. Do not send mail to the jail's physical address. Use blue or black ink only. Include sender name and return address.
Communication options at Chula Vista Jail vary based on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses typically allow more communication freedom than traditional lockups, including personal cell phone use in some programs.
For specific communication policies, call (619) 691-5220.
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About Chula Vista Jail
Chula Vista Jail is a correctional facility located in Chula Vista, California. It is situated in San Diego County, has a capacity of 50 inmates.
The facility currently houses approximately 54 inmates.
Facility Details
| Facility Type | Correctional Facility |
| Capacity | 50 inmates |
| Population | 54 inmates |
| County | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Status | Open |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The phone number for Chula Vista Jail is (619) 691-5220. When you call, you will reach the facility's main switchboard. Ask to be transferred to the booking desk for inmate information, or the visitation office for visiting questions. Calling during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM local time) will generally connect you faster.
Chula Vista Jail is located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. It is in San Diego County. If you are visiting, note that GPS may direct you to a staff entrance rather than the visitor entrance — look for visitor parking signs when you arrive.
Chula Vista Jail is a correctional facility located in Chula Vista, California.
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