Need to bail someone out of Blythe Jail? Call 888-669-0295, 24/7. You don’t need to drive to our office: paperwork is done by phone or e-signature.
Blythe Jail at a glance
| Address | 260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92225 |
|---|---|
| Jail information | (760) 921-5780 |
| Visit scheduling | (760) 863-8540, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at least one day before the visit |
| Run by | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department |
| Court nearby | Blythe Courthouse, 265 N. Broadway, Blythe |
| Parking | Public parking in front of the jail |
Who is held at Blythe Jail?
Blythe Jail is the Riverside County Sheriff’s jail for the far eastern end of the county, along the I-10 near the Arizona line. People arrested in Blythe and the surrounding Palo Verde Valley are usually held here first. Depending on charges and housing, some are later moved to a larger county jail.
How to find someone at Blythe Jail
- Search the Riverside County Sheriff’s online inmate locator with the person’s last name (and first name or date of birth if you have it).
- Write down the booking number and the facility shown. You will need the booking number for bail, visits, mail and money.
- If you can’t find them, call us at 888-669-0295 and we will check for free.
How to bail someone out of Blythe Jail
- Call 888-669-0295 with the person’s name, date of birth and booking number if you have it.
- We confirm the bail amount and whether bail can be posted now, or whether a court hearing or another hold has to come first.
- Sign by phone or e-signature. The usual premium is 10% of the bail amount, a rate filed with the California Department of Insurance. Payment plans are available.
- We post the bond. Release time depends on how busy the jail is; we tell you what to expect when we post the bond and keep you updated until your loved one is out.
Visiting someone at Blythe Jail
- Schedule visits by calling (760) 863-8540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at least one day before the visit.
- Up to two visitors per inmate, and inmates can have up to two visits a week of about 45 minutes.
- Bring a valid picture ID. Visitors must be 18 or older; minors must come with a parent or legal guardian.
- Visitors may be searched and are subject to a warrant check.
- Dress code: clothing must cover the upper body and the lower and middle body; dresses, skirts, pants and shorts can’t be more than two inches above the knee; no gang references or offensive content.
- Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, knives, tear gas or pepper spray, and cameras are not allowed. No smoking anywhere, including the lobby, and no food or drink in the lobby or visiting area.
Rules can change, so check the Sheriff’s Blythe Jail page before you go.
Picking someone up after release
Call the jail at (760) 921-5780 first to confirm the person is still at Blythe and being released. Park in the public parking in front of the jail on Spring Street. If the person was moved to another jail, the pickup location changes too.
Court dates after release
Cases from Blythe are heard at the Blythe Courthouse, 265 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225, (760) 393-2617, close to the jail. The courthouse is not open every weekday, so check the date, time and department on the court notice. We send court date reminders to every client.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blythe Jail?
260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92225. The jail’s main number is (760) 921-5780.
Is Blythe Jail a prison?
No. It is a Riverside County jail run by the Sheriff’s Department. State prisons near Blythe are separate facilities.
How do I schedule a visit at Blythe Jail?
Call (760) 863-8540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at least one day before the visit. Bring a valid picture ID.
Do I have to drive to your office to bail someone out of Blythe?
No. Paperwork is done by phone or e-signature, and we post the bond for you.
How much does a bail bond cost?
The usual premium is 10% of the bail amount. On a $25,000 bail, that is $2,500. Payment plans are available.
Need help at Blythe Jail right now?
Call 888-669-0295, 24/7, in English or Spanish.