The Chula Vista Police Department operates its own City Jail, currently the only city in the county to do so.  This 50-bed Type I facility books local arrestees and provides them the opportunity to be released on bail.  Arrestees unable to provide bail will be transported to the San Diego County detention facilities.

Who's in Jail?

• Chula Vista City Jail
• San Diego County Sheriff's Jail

Inmate Visitation

• Schedule an appointment

Jail Booking Fee Online Payment

• Pay your jail booking fee here
  

To make deposits to an inmate’s account:

• Visit the Front Lobby of the Chula Vista Police Department during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm).  We will accept Cash, Check, Money Order, or Major Debit/Credit Cards
• Go online to Access Corrections 
• Call (866) 345-1884.

To set up a Prepaid Calling Service to an inmate’s account:

• Go online to NCIC Inmate Communications 
• Call (800) 943-2189

General information regarding the jail is available by calling

619-691-5220

In July of 2011, the Chula Vista City Jail entered into a contract to house female inmates for the United States Marshals Service (USMS).  Housing USMS inmates provides needed bed space for the Federal Government, while providing revenue to the city to offset the cost of the facility.