Siskiyou County Jail

Inmate Contact Information

Commissary:

Inmates are allowed to purchase everything from envelopes & stamps, to get well cards, snacks when commissary is held twice per week. DO NOT BRING "CARE PACKAGES" to the jail. They will be refused. Instead mail the inmate suitable money for use in the commissary (see inmate mail).

Inmate Mail:

Inmates are allowed to receive US Mail, subject to inspection for contraband. DO NOT SEND PICTURES OR MONEY. Send money orders or certified checks payable to the inmate. Don’t forget to put the inmate’s name on the envelope, along with the jail’s address. Books will be accepted as shipped from recognized publishing houses only. Send to: Siskiyou County Jail, 315 S. Oregon St., Yreka, CA 96097

Messages:

Messages to inmates are not taken by Correctional Personnel. Exception: death notifications.

Telephone:

Inmates are allowed to make collect calls to unblocked numbers, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. For security purposes the phone call may be monitored. Make sure you have an unrestricted phone line - your phone service allows you to accept collect calls. If you do not want to receive these calls, your line can be blocked - please call 842-8156 and request that your line be "call blocked".

Visiting:

Inmates not on disciplinary status, may have non-contact visiting as follows:

A-Unit: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday; 8-11:00 a.m.

B-Unit: Monday, Thurs., Saturday: 1 - 4:00 p.m.

D-Unit: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday; 1 - 4:00 p.m.

Female Units: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, 8 - 11:00 a.m.

Protective Custody & Medical Unit: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday; 8 - 11:00 a.m. & 1 - 4:00 p.m.

Inmate Workers: C&E Units - Visiting Daily 6 -8:00 p.m.

Tuesday is a non-visiting day, except for inmate workers.

Jail Programs

Food Services:

The jail employs 4 civilian cooks who follow a dietician approved menu, providing 3 meals daily per inmate. In 1998, we prepared in excess of 8500 meals on average per month. Medical & Special Diet needs are coordinated by the medical service provider (see medical services).

Medical Services:

California Forensic Medical Group is the medical provider for the Siskiyou County Jail. They have an on-site Registered Nurse, specializing in correctional medicine. In turn, she consults as needed with CFMG doctors regarding the medical, dental, & psychiatric needs of inmates. Medical testing, X-rays, & prescription medication are provided for the inmate through CFMG.

Reading & Education:

Literacy service is provided through the Siskiyou County READ program. An on-site tutor will assist the willing inmate in learning math, English, computer skills, life-skills (checking account, job applications, drivers license, etc.). In 1998, 12 inmates gained their GED certificate through the READ program.

Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous:

Both services are offered weekly at the jail, through recognized representatives from either group. Attendance is voluntary for the inmate.

Religious Services:

Non-denominational religious services are offered by volunteer lay-ministers twice per week. Visits by a particular inmate’s pastor are accommodated as best possible during regular visiting times.

Tobacco, Drug & Alcohol Counseling:

This program offered by Behavioral Health Services, offers the addict a program similar to AA or NA; and is coordinated with a post-release treatment program. Again, attendance is voluntary.

Domestic Violence Counseling:

This program is offered by Siskiyou Domestic Violence Prevention, particularly oriented towards the female inmate.

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Contact Siskiyou County Jail
315 South Oregon Street, Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: (530) 842-8156