Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: June 28, 2019
Address
90 Roundtree Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
Beds
96
County
Santa Cruz
Phone
831-454-7873
Email
shf118@co.santa-cruz.ca.us

Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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Satellite View of Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility

You can support your loved ones at Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 831-454-7873.

The Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility is a low/medium-security detention center located at 90 Roundtree Ln Watsonville, CA which is operated locally by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Santa Cruz County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Watsonville Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for California here.

Mail

  • All mail will be opened and checked for contraband.
  • Postage stamps are NOT allowed to be mailed for inmate use. Stamps may be purchased in commissary
  • Pictures (4"x6" or smaller).
  • Greeting cards must be single layer (no plastic coating or oversized).
  • Books, newspapers and periodicals can only come from the publisher or Internet distributor (no hardbound books allowed).
  • Publications that are pornographic, obscene, intended to incite murder, arson, riot, racism, violence or material concerning gangs or gambling will not be allowed.
  • Mail to/from other penal institutions is prohibited unless authorized by the Facility Commander.
  • Mail must be addressed as follows:
    Inmate Name, Inmate S#
    Rountree Medium Facility
    90 Rountree Lane
    Watsonville, CA 95076

Money
Money can be left daily at the kiosk located in the Rountree - Medium Facility Lobby or Main Jail Lobby (reception staff cannot take any inmate deposits). Kiosks accept cash and credit cards. Deposits are accepted in the Rountree lobby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Money orders (payable to the inmate) can still be mailed in. Credit card deposits can also be made at these websites: www.santacruzpackages.com and www.inmatedeposits.com, or by phone (866) 345-1884.

Property Release
Upon the request of an inmate or officer, excess personal property may be released. This only pertains to property in the inmate’s possession in the housing unit. A property release form must be signed by the inmate. Releases occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Property left upon release will be stored no longer than 120 days.

Inmate Locator

Santa Cruz County CA Roundtree Medium Facility publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in California. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Rountree Medium Facility - Visitation

The inmate is responsible for submitting a Visitor Clearance Form. The inmate will need each visitor’s full name, address, phone number, date of birth and a Government ID number (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport, Matricula). The inmate submits the completed form to Jail Staff for visiting clearance. Anyone who has been in custody within 60 days, is on parole or formal probation, has a warrant or restraining order prohibiting contact, may not visit.

Visiting days for “S” Unit Inmates are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Visiting days for “R” Unit Inmates are on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visits are by appointment only and all visitors must be approved in advance. To schedule a visit, you must call (831) 454-7873, Tuesdays or Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visits may be scheduled up to one week in advance.

Visiting Rules

  • Inmates must be in custody for 72 hours prior to having any visit.
  • Inmates are limited to two 1-hour visits per week (Sunday through Saturday) and must be on separate days.
  • Visitors must arrive and register 15 minutes prior to their scheduled visit to avoid cancellation. Any visitor canceling or missing a total of 3 visits may be banned from visiting for 30 days.
  • Each visit may include either 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 minors. Adult visitors must present a valid photo ID (i.e. Drivers License, Passport, Matricula). A parent or legal guardian must accompany visitors under the age of 18. The parent must bring the minor’s birth certificate and the legal guardian must present court papers showing they are the legal guardian or provide a notarized letter along with the minor’s birth certificate. Minors cannot be left unattended in the lobby area, parking lot or any other area on jail property.
  • All visitors must be appropriately dressed. Attire, which is revealing, offensive, gang related or distracting to others will not be allowed. Shoes and shirts are required. Jail Staff will determine the appropriateness of the clothing.
  • Misconduct or violation of jail rules will result in immediate termination of the visit and may result in the termination of visiting privileges.
  • Visitors will not be allowed to bring any food, tobacco or personal property into the jail (i.e. cell phones, purses, pagers). Lockers are available for 25 cents.
  • Allowable items* may be left for the inmates on visiting days.

*List of allowable items:

  • MP3 players
    • NO screens or monitors
    • NO external speakers; must be earphone-capable only
  • Prescription glasses
  • Athletic shoes must be shipped to inmate directly from distributor only (applies to Medium Facility only). Shoes must be new and undamaged, no gang-colors or inappropriate graphics, no hidden compartment.

All visitors entering the secure area of the jail are subject to being searched. Any person refusing to be searched will be denied the visit and escorted from the facility.

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