Quick Facts

• Opened in 1993
• Rated Capacity: 1,380
• Facility Size: 189,050 sq. ft.

Located in Otay Mesa, the George Bailey Detention Facility (GBDF) is a maximum security facility and the largest of all the facilities operated under the San Diego County Sheriff’s jurisdiction. Construction of the facility was completed in 1991. The facility was opened for limited operation in 1993 and was fully operational in 1994.

The facility design includes six housing units, a medical area, an inmate processing area and an administrative area. Located in the administrative area are the Detentions Processing Unit, Operational Support Unit, and the Facility Command staff.

Staffing at GBDF include sworn and professional staff in both operational and support roles. They are comprised of Food Services, Religious Services, Medical Services, Counseling Services, Laundry and Supply Services, Administrative Support Services, Detention Processing Services, and Maintenance Support.

GBDF houses a very diverse population of inmates, some with special housing needs. Currently, the facility houses three units of distinct special management inmates.

Visitation Schedule

The George Bailey Detention Facility now offers Home User video visitation for all housing units. With video visitation, offered by Securus, you can visit remotely using a computer with a web camera connected to the Internet. Video visits at the facility will be 30 minutes in length. There is no visitation on Mondays and Thursdays. All other days and times may vary according to housing unit.

Learn more about visitation on our Visiting page.

Video Visits - Due to the current pandemic and social distancing guidelines, video visits are not being conducted at this time.

Effective May 1, 2021, in-person visits will resume. Visitation will operate with strict protocols in place to protect everybody from COVID-19. Guidelines include mandatory face coverings, temperature screenings. If you feel ill or if you are sick, please stay at home. 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.

Reservations can be made one day in advance. 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.

The visit week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. Mainline inmates are allowed one (1) visit per day, one (1) visit per week. Inmate Workers are allowed one (1) visit per day, (1) visit per week. 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.

Social Visit Times

Module A Houses 1-4, 6 - 30 Minute Visits

House 5A - 30 Minute Visits

Module B, Houses 1-4 &6 - 30 Minute Visits

House 5B - 30 Minute Visits

Module C Houses 1-4, 6 - 30 Minute Visits

5C - 30 Minute Visits

Module 101 - 30 Minute Visits

Module 102 Medical - 30 Minute Visits

Module 103 Medical - 30 Minute Visits

Modules ISO Medical - 30 Minute Visits