Western Region Detention Facility - GEO

Private Facility

Last Updated: March 11, 2024
Address
220 West C St, San Diego, CA 92101
Beds
770
County
San Diego
Phone
619-232-9221
Fax
619-232-9224

WRDF is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for High/Maximum facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Western Region Detention Facility - GEO

You can support your loved ones at WRDF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 619-232-9221.

Western Region Detention Facility - GEO operates as a High/Maximum facility in San Diego, CA, under contracts with California DOC, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and US Marshal Service. It accommodates inmates from various jurisdictions, categorized by custody level, including work release residents seeking reentry success. Emphasizing inmate rehabilitation, WRDF offers robust educational and vocational programs. Onsite services cover dietary, health, fitness, education, religious practices, and entertainment. The facility upholds high standards for government contracts through regular inspections, vital for its continued operation.

The Western Region Detention Facility primarily holds offenders under the custody of the US Marshals Service (USMS), who are awaiting trial, sentencing, or federal designation. It is located in downtown San Diego, California, across from the Federal Courthouse. Originally the San Diego County Central Detention Facility, the County of San Diego finalized arrangements with The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) in January 1999 for the renovation and leasing of the facility.

Renovations were undertaken by Hensel Phelps Construction starting in February 1999. The renovation project included upgrading and reconfiguring the facilities, installing central air conditioning, and revitalizing the exterior to blend into the downtown décor.

Under a separate contract signed on July 3, 2000, GEO agreed with the USMS for detention services and the housing of federal prisoners at the renovated facility. The scope of services provided by GEO includes security, medical care, food, laundry, and transportation for the inmates held at the facility.

Inmate Locator

Western Region Detention Facility - GEO 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

Visiting hours for WRDF are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 619-232-9221, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in San Diego. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.