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South Bay Detention Facility (Detention Facility 8)
Capacity 386, and an address question we will not pretend is settled — sources list it at the same suite as George Bailey.
Table Of Contents
Facility Overview
What South Bay Detention actually is, and what happens there.
Hours & Visiting
The countywide visiting policy and the numbers that reach a person.
Reviews
What San Diego County families say after the bond was posted.
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
All 19 California charge pages and all 9 payment structures.
Booking & Custody Process
The real sequence from arrest to release.
How To Post Bail Here
The statutes behind the number, and what we confirm first.
Nearby Courthouses
Where the case is heard once someone is in custody.
Which Cities Route Here
Every San Diego County city and community page.
Related Facilities
The other San Diego County custody facilities.
Facility FAQs
The questions families ask most about this facility.
South Bay Detention Facility (Detention Facility 8) — One Of The County's Smaller Facilities
South Bay Detention Facility — also referred to as Detention Facility 8 — is one of the smaller facilities in the county system, with a capacity of 386.
Real, honest note: sources give this facility's address as the same 446 Alta Road, Suite 5300 as George Bailey Detention Facility. We have not confirmed directly with the Sheriff's Office whether this is genuinely the same physical suite or building as George Bailey, or a separate nearby address that has been mis-recorded and repeated across secondary sources. We are presenting it as listed and flagging it, not asserting it as settled fact.
Either way, the practical rule holds: on the Alta Road complex the street address covers four facilities, and the specific facility on the booking record is what determines where a bond gets filed and where a visit gets scheduled. Call before you drive.
At A Glance
- Also Known As
- Detention Facility 8.
- Capacity
- 386 — among the smallest in the county system.
- Listed Address
- 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5300 — identical to George Bailey's listing; flagged for confirmation.
- Complex
- Otay Mesa, shared with George Bailey, East Mesa, and Rock Mountain.
- Custody Line
- (619) 409-5000, selecting the facility option.
Hours & Visiting
Video Visits (eVisit)
Wednesday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, through the Sheriff's Who's In Jail system.
In-Person Reservations
Wednesday – Sunday, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM by phone at (619) 409-5000.
Booking & Release
Booking and release happen 24 hours a day, every day, including weekends and holidays.
Bail Posting
A bond can be posted at any hour once booking is complete and the bail amount is set.
Contact
- Central Custody Line: (619) 409-5000 (select the facility option)
- 446 Alta Rd, Ste 5300, San Diego, CA 92158
- Video visits run through the Sheriff's “Who's In Jail” eVisit system, Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- In-person visit reservations are made by phone at (619) 409-5000, Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
- All visits — video or in person — must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. There is no same-day scheduling.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a qualified adult with valid photo identification.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — This facility's address. It is listed identically to George Bailey's in every source we found, which could reflect a genuine shared building or a data error propagated across secondary sites. Confirm with the Sheriff's Office before traveling.
- — The courthouse assignment for cases held here.
- — Facility-specific visiting hours beyond the countywide reservation window.
Official Sources
Everything above traces to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office directly. We do not treat third-party jail directories as a source of record for an address or a policy.
What Families Say
“They figured out which building on Alta Road my husband was actually in before I drove down there. I would have gone to the wrong one.”
Marisol R. · San Diego County, CA
“Called after midnight and someone picked up who knew the booking process. Straight numbers, no pressure, everything signed from my phone.”
Devon T. · San Diego County, CA
“They wrote down the next court date and explained what happens if it's missed. Nobody else took the time to do that.”
Angela P. · San Diego County, CA
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
California bail premiums are set by the rate filed with the Department of Insurance under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | As Low As 1% Down |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 |
California Charge Pages
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
Theft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
Warrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
Felony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
Federal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
Immigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
Payment & Financing Options
1% Bail Bonds
Start the bail process for a fraction of the standard premium.
2% Bail Bonds
Low down-payment option for qualified cosigners and collateral.
24-Hour Bail Bonds
Bonds posted any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Affordable Bail Bonds
Payment plans designed to fit most budgets and credit profiles.
Cosigner Bail Bonds
Use a qualified cosigner to strengthen the application and lower upfront cost.
No-Collateral Bail Bonds
Signature-release options when qualifying employment and residence criteria are met.
No Money Down Bail Bonds
Deferred-down arrangements that let release move forward immediately.
Online Bail Bonds
Complete paperwork, payment, and signatures digitally from any location.
1275 Hold Bail Bonds
Specialized bonds for PC 1275 holds requiring a source-of-funds hearing.
Booking & Custody Process
South Bay is a classification destination rather than an intake facility, and its small size means placement here is less common than at the larger facilities on the same complex.
Booked Elsewhere First
Male arrestees are typically booked at San Diego Central Jail downtown before any transfer.
Classification
Charge, history, and available bed space determine which facility on the complex a person is placed in.
Confirm The Facility Name
Because the listed address matches George Bailey's, the facility name on the booking record matters more than the address here.
Bail Amount Confirmed
The Penal Code §1269b schedule amount set at booking carries over unless a judge changes it.
Bond Filed Where They Are
We verify the holding facility with the custody line before filing, rather than assuming from an address.
Release Processing
Release begins once the bond is accepted; timing depends on facility volume and shift.
How To Post Bail At South Bay Detention Facility (Detention Facility 8)
Give us a full legal name and date of birth and we confirm the exact facility and current bail amount before posting. On this facility in particular, we confirm by name rather than by address.
Bail Is Set At Booking
Under Penal Code §1269b, the county bail schedule fixes an amount at booking, before anyone sees a judge. That is the figure the bond is written against.
Penal Code §1269bThe Court Can Change It
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before release on certain serious charges, and a judge can raise, lower, or attach conditions at arraignment.
Penal Code §1270.1The Premium Is Regulated
Insurance Code §1800 governs bail premiums in California — 10% of the bond, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners on a written plan.
Insurance Code §1800Before Anything Is Signed
Give us a full legal name and date of birth and we confirm the exact facility and the current bail amount before posting. In San Diego County that includes confirming the suite number on the Otay Mesa complex, where four facilities share one street address. The Sheriff's Office does not recommend or direct families to any bail agent — that choice is yours.
Nearby Courthouses
We have not confirmed the courthouse assignment for this facility against an official San Diego Superior Court source, so we are not publishing one. Courthouse assignments for San Diego County are being handled as their own dedicated research tier, exactly as they were in Los Angeles and Orange County. Call us and we will confirm the actual court date and location on the booking record.
Which Cities Route Here
Arrests across San Diego County — from Sheriff's contract cities, independent city police departments, and unincorporated communities alike — route into this same county custody system. Each city page below covers the arresting agency and what is specific to that jurisdiction.
South Bay Detention Facility (Detention Facility 8) Bail FAQs
Is South Bay Detention Facility the same as Detention Facility 8?
Yes. The two names refer to the same facility, and you may see either on a record or from a deputy on the phone.
Why is the address the same as George Bailey's?
Every source we checked lists both at 446 Alta Road, Suite 5300. We have not confirmed with the Sheriff's Office whether that is a genuine shared building or a data error repeated across secondary sites, so we flag it rather than presenting it as settled.
How big is the facility?
Capacity of 386, making it one of the smaller facilities in the San Diego County system.
How do I make sure I go to the right place?
Confirm by facility name, not by street address, using the custody line at (619) 409-5000 — or let us confirm it for you before anyone drives to Otay Mesa.
Can bail be posted at any hour?
Yes. Booking, bail posting, and release run 24 hours a day countywide, including weekends and holidays.
Can I visit the same day?
No. Every visit in San Diego County requires at least 24-hour advance scheduling, video or in person.
Talk To A Licensed Agent Right Now
We answer around the clock, we confirm which facility is actually holding your person before anyone drives, and we put the next court date in writing.