County Jail #2

County Jail #2 can house up to 392 people and is the only San Francisco County jail that houses women. We offer gender-responsive rehabilitation programs including Sisters (Sisters in sober treatment empowered by recovery.)

In this page:
Schedule your visit
1

Check to see if the person you want to visit is in jail

Find a person in jail

2

Book your appointment online the day before you plan to visit

Schedule your visit

3

Review jail visiting information

Jail visiting information

Photo of County Jail #2

Arrive at the jail 30 minutes before your appointment. There is a limited number of lockers available in the lobby to store your personal items.

How to get there

Public transportation

You can use public transportation, including BART and Muni buses, to get to County Jail #2. 

Finding parking 

County Jail #2 does not have a public parking lot. Be sure to allow plenty of time to find street parking and to walk to the jail. You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled visit time. 

BART schedule

BART runs seven days a week with reduced service on Sundays and holidays. You can buy tickets or Clipper Cards using cash at vending machines located at most BART stations. Select vending machines also accept credit and debit cards.

BART website

Muni bus schedule

Muni runs seven days a week with reduced service on weekends and holidays. To pay your fare, you can use a credit or debit card to buy a Clipper Card or get your ticket through the MuniMobile app. You also can pay cash (exact change is required).

Muni Bus website

Available classes and programs

Get help

Getting Out & Staying Out: San Francisco Resources for People Leaving Jails and Prisons

If you have a friend or family member in jail who would like to participate in a specific program, please tell them to provide an action request to County Jail #2 staff. 

Contact County Jail #2

Address

425 - 7th Street
94103 CA
United States

Visit map

Phone:

415-554-7225

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: (415) 554-7225
All other times, including weekends and holidays: (415) 553-1444