On-site notarization for inmates at the Cois M. Byrd facility near Temecula and Murrieta
The Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is the alternate official name for the Southwest Detention Center, located in the French Valley area of southwest Riverside County near Temecula and Murrieta. The facility has been operational since 1993 and is operated by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. It houses male inmates only.
This page exists as a companion to the Southwest Detention Center page because the facility is commonly searched under both names. The Cois M. Byrd Detention Center and the Southwest Detention Center are the same facility. Visiting procedures, phone numbers, and all other details are identical.
Address: 27625 Cois M Byrd Dr, French Valley, CA 92592
Alternate address: 30755-B Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563
Main phone: (951) 696-3050
Visit scheduling: (951) 696-3470 (daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Operated by: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Also known as: Southwest Detention Center
Housing: Male inmates only
Public visiting: By appointment only — call one day in advance to schedule
Visit length: Approximately 45 minutes; max 2 visits per inmate per week
Attorney/special visits: Contact the facility directly at (951) 696-3050 to schedule
Location: French Valley (near Temecula/Murrieta), approximately 1.5 hours from LA via I-15
Call or text with the inmate's full legal name, booking number (if known), and a description of the documents that need to be notarized. Let us know your deadline so we can prioritize scheduling.
Riverside County facilities require visits to be scheduled at least one day in advance. For attorney or professional visits, we contact the facility directly at (951) 696-3050 to coordinate. Due to the distance from Los Angeles, we plan the trip to ensure timely arrival.
Have all documents ready and complete before the appointment — we cannot draft legal documents, only notarize signatures. If the inmate needs to review documents first, coordinate with their attorney or use the facility's mail system.
We travel from Los Angeles to the Cois M. Byrd facility in French Valley (approximately 1.5 hours via I-15), clear security screening, and meet with the inmate in the designated visiting area. The inmate confirms their identity, signs the documents in our presence, and we complete the notarization.
After the appointment, we return the signed and notarized documents to you, your attorney, escrow company, or other designated recipient — by hand delivery, courier, or mail depending on your timeline.
Tip: Cois M. Byrd Detention Center and Southwest Detention Center are the same facility. If you're told an inmate is at either location, the visiting procedures and contact numbers are the same. This facility houses male inmates only.
Jail notarizations at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center require travel from Los Angeles to French Valley, coordination with facility staff, security screening, and wait time. Pricing reflects the distance and complexity of working within the facility's procedures.
Cois Byrd appointments: Starting at $325
Final pricing depends on the number of documents, any special circumstances, and timing. Call or text for a quote based on your specific situation.
Yes. Cois M. Byrd Detention Center and Southwest Detention Center are two names for the same facility in the French Valley area near Murrieta and Temecula.
The facility is at 27625 Cois M Byrd Dr, French Valley, CA 92592 (also listed as 30755-B Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563). It is approximately 1.5 hours from Los Angeles via I-15.
Search the Riverside County Sheriff's inmate locator online or call (951) 696-3050. The facility may be listed as either Cois M. Byrd or Southwest Detention Center.
Call (951) 696-3470 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily. Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance. For attorney or professional visits, contact (951) 696-3050.
No. Cois M. Byrd (Southwest) houses male inmates only. Contact the Riverside County Sheriff to determine which facility houses a specific female inmate.
Plan for 4 to 5 hours total including travel from Los Angeles (approximately 1.5 hours each way via I-15), security screening, wait time, and the signing.
We provide mobile notary services at jails and detention centers throughout Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and Southern California.
Not sure which jail? Call or text with the inmate's name and we can help locate them and coordinate the appointment.
For an overview of all jail notary services, visit our Jail Notary hub page.
Share the inmate's name, booking number, and what documents need to be signed, and we will confirm availability and next steps.
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We will confirm facility procedures, coordinate scheduling, and give you a clear quote before the appointment is finalized.