Prisoners sentenced in Humboldt county are generally sent to Humboldt State University Police Jail in the city of Arcata, To visit an inmate at Humboldt State University Police Jail, you’ll need to travel to Arcata, CA, 95521-8299 in Humboldt. The address is 1 Harpst St. It’s important to verify the location of your inmate before traveling.

Calling inmates can be costly. Some prisons charge inmates up to $14 a minute for long-distance calls. To avoid these fees, set up a local phone number that rings at your phone number(s) no matter where you live. Securtel.com can provide local numbers that won’t have to pay any extra for long distance. You can reach them at inmate calls. To send mail to an inmate you can visit send postcards. Call your inmate to get details about mail, visitation and approved prison call times. Each type of facility in CA will have its own rules. Your loved one will generally always know the rules for that facility.

Humboldt State University Police Jail is a Police Department Jail. It’s important to know the type of prison facility because this will largely determine what is permitted. Everything in prison costs money. Soap, toothpaste, phone calls and stamps and envelopes must all be purchased at the commissary. Step one is to get set up with phone service so you can communicate. Then you can learn what an inmate needs and how to properly send it.

Humboldt State University Police Jail is in the PST time zone. So make adjustments in your call times if you aren’t in that same timezone. It’s important for prison families to help each other to help their loved ones inside and out. By sharing information about Humboldt State University Police Jail with other families, it will help them avoid mistakes and confusion that no one needs or wants.
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