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Santa Cruz Jail 101 Guide for Friends and Family

​This guide, created by Hugh McCormick in collaboration with NAMI Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board, is for loved ones of those who have been incarcerated. The guide includes information about Santa Cruz Jail policies and procedures, contact, forms, and resources. Download the entire guide, or sections of the document, below. ​Please email jailguide@namiscc.org with any questions or feedback.

Complete Guide

Santa Cruz Jail 101
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Justice System Diversion Info

SCC Justice System Diversion Notes
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Summary of Santa Cruz Mental Health Diversion meeting in September 2021. Notes on how to request a diversion from criminal sentencing for an individual with mental health conditions. Reviewed by County staff for accuracy.

Sections

NAMI Guide: What to do when family member arrested
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Visitation Guide
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Telephone Guide
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Mail Guide
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Tablet Computer Guide
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Commissary Guide
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Inmate Rules/Regulations
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Inmate Forms
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Community Resources
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SC Jail Background
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