Quick Facts

• Opened in August 2014
• Rated Capacity: 1,280
• Facility Size: 45 acres

Located in Santee, the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF) serves as the primary point of intake for women prisoners in San Diego County.

The facility opened in August 2014, replacing the old Las Colinas Detention Facility. That facility was built in 1967 and operated for a period of time as a juvenile facility before becoming a women’s facility in 1979. The new facility is staffed by approximately just over 200 sworn employees and 200 professional staff members. With the new facility comes the implementation of new operational philosophies.

The first of these new philosophies is “Open Booking.” This booking model is new to San Diego County, replacing the traditional Intake/Booking setting where inmates were moved between holding cells as they complete the booking process. In the Open Booking approach, inmates will be seated in an open seating area and called to medical screening, booking and other areas of the booking process. Holding cells are used only for inmates whose actions and classification levels require them to be separated or treated more securely. Once the inmate finishes each segment, they will return to the seating area and wait to be called upon for the next booking step. During this time, the inmate will also have access to telephones and restrooms.

Another new operational philosophy employed at LCDRF is “Direct Supervision.” Under this philosophy, deputies are stationed in inmate housing areas rather than being segregated in deputy’s stations apart from the inmates. This allows for greater interaction between inmates and staff and the ability to resolve conflicts before they become more serious problems.

With improved facilities and academic/pre-employment classes, reentry services are another emphasis of LCDRF. Inmates will leave better prepared for successful reintegration to the community, lowering the chance of reoffending.

LCDRF provides a greater range of housing options for inmates requiring segregation or special care for medical or mental health needs.

Video Visits -

Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF) will resume Securus remote video visits. These visits will be scheduled 24 hours in advance via telephone reservation only by calling (619) 402-1312 between the hours of 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Prior to scheduling a visit, please access the Securus website to create a Securus online account. Please note this process may take up to 24 hours. After your visit has been scheduled, you can visit remotely using any device with web camera connectivity over the Internet. Video visits will be 30 minutes in length. On-site visits are currently on hold until further notice.

Learn more about visitation on our Visiting page.

Video Visit times are as follows

Monday-Sunday:

Video Visits - (30 Minute Visits) 

In Person Non-Contact Visitation

Effective June 26, 2021, Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility will implement In-Person Non-Contact Social Visitation for incarcerated persons in housing units 1A/1B/1C/1D and 2C. The visitations will operate with strict protocols and guidelines to include mandatory face coverings as well as temperature screenings. If you feel ill or if you are sick, please stay at home. 

These non-contact social visits will be available Monday through Sunday, in the evenings and on weekends. The visit reservations must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, via telephone only, by calling (619) 402-1312, between the hours of 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

ALL VISITORS MUST CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED VISIT TIME. Visits may be canceled at any time due to rule violations, inmate transfers, or for jail security.   A maximum of one (1) visitor and one (1) child are allowed per visit. Minors must be accompanied by a parent, court appointed guardian or other adult having legal custody. Walk-in visits will not be accepted. Cancellations must be made in person with ID verification.

We will continue to evaluate and revise visitation schedules accordingly while still maintaining health and safety protocols. Visit schedules are subjected to change per facility operations. Please monitor the website for future updates.

House 1A/1B/1C/1D

House 2C