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How do I visit a friend or family member in the South Lake Tahoe Jail?

It is possible to visit friends and family that have been arrested and are being held in the South Lake Tahoe Jail. Here are general guidelines on how to go about visiting someone who has been arrested.

First, confirm they were arrested by a law enforcement agency in South Lake Tahoe. Keep in mind the casinos located in Stateline, Nevada are in Nevada and an arrest there will result in the person being taken to a jail in Douglas County, Nevada. The Sheriff lists all people currently in the El Dorado County Jail: https://edso.crimegraphics.com.


El Dorado County maintains two distinct jail facilities: one in Placerville and one in South Lake Tahoe. Typically people arrested in South Lake Tahoe and nearby on the West Slope will be housed at the jail in South Lake Tahoe, but be sure to confirm the person you are looking to visit is not being held in Placerville.

Once you confirm the person you want to visit is currently in the El Dorado County Jail, confirm visitation rules and hours: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff/Jail/Pages/jail_visiting_information.aspx


Pay close attention to the rules governing visits which include: dress code, only one adult at a time, one minor per adult visitor, and no personal property with you during the visit.

The South Lake Tahoe jail is located in the government complex off of Al Tahoe near the Sheriff's Office, South Lake Tahoe Police Station, Superior Court, and Probation Department: 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe 96150.

Be prepared for security procedures: metal detectors, bag inspections, or other screening processes. Cooperate with the staff and follow their instructions during the security check.

Most importantly, all visits are audio recorded. Be extremely careful not to talk about or discuss the facts of the case during your visit. Friends and family are often eager to know “what happened.” Resist this temptation. They need your emotional support and seeing friends and family is crucial for their mental well-being and resilience, but discussing the case will only provide information for law enforcement or prosecutors to use against your loved one in court.


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