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Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility at a glance
| Also called | Smith Correctional Facility, Smith jail, Banning jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220 |
| Jail information | (951) 922-7300 |
| Visit scheduling | (951) 922-7540, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Run by | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department |
| Court nearby | Banning Justice Center, 311 E. Ramsey Street, Banning |
| Parking | Parking lot west of the main gate; handicapped parking available |
Who is held at Smith?
Smith is the Riverside County Sheriff’s largest jail. It holds people from across the county, including people who were first booked at Cois M. Byrd in Murrieta or Robert Presley in Riverside and later moved here. Many cases from Hemet and the surrounding area are heard at the Banning Justice Center, a short drive from the jail.
How to find someone at Smith
- 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, or the record doesn’t show which jail, call us at 888-669-0295 and we will check for free.
How to bail someone out of Smith
- 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 Smith
- Schedule visits in advance by calling (951) 922-7540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Up to two visitors per inmate per visit, 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.
- You can only visit the inmate you signed up to see, and staff can end a visit for security reasons.
- 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 clothing that refers to gangs.
- Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, knives, tear gas or pepper spray, and cameras are not allowed in the visiting area.
Rules can change, so check the Sheriff’s Smith page before you go.
Picking someone up after release
Call the jail at (951) 922-7300 first to confirm the person is still at Smith and being released. Park in the lot west of the main gate on Hargrave Street. If the person was moved to another jail, the pickup location changes too.
Court dates after release
Many cases from Hemet and the Banning area are heard at the Banning Justice Center, 311 E. Ramsey Street, Banning. Keep the court notice and check the courthouse, date, time and department. We send court date reminders to every client.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility?
1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220. The jail’s main number is (951) 922-7300.
Is Smith a jail or a prison?
It is a Riverside County jail run by the Sheriff’s Department, not a state prison.
How do I schedule a visit at Smith?
Call (951) 922-7540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visitors must be 18 or older and bring a valid picture ID.
Can I post bail at Smith at night?
Yes. Bail can be posted 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.
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 Smith right now?
Call 888-669-0295, 24/7, in English or Spanish.