Documents or checks that need an individual in custody's signature must be brought to the Service League office. If approved, documents will be brought to the individual to sign. Service League does not cash checks, provide postage, fax or personally deliver mail for individuals in custody.

Service League coordinates and supervises non-violent mothers in custody with children under the age of 5 years old that are eligible and willing to participate in the reunification program. For further information please contact the Service League office.

Service League provides court-approved Domestic Violence Prevention classes taught by certified DV instructors to fulfill up to 24 hours of mandated batterer's intervention while in custody. Certificates of completion are provided for the number of completed hours.  

Service League provides weekly Hope Inside gender-specific groups (two for men, one for women) lead by staff members that address reentry, self-empowerment, relationships, job readiness, coping mechanisms, self-esteem building and other life skills topics. Certificates of completion are provided for the number of completed hours.

Individuals in custody can obtain two envelopes and two pieces of paper once per week if they have $15 or less on their books. Envelopes are 4x9 letter style only. Service League will not deliver mail for individuals in custody. Mail is usually distributed once per week. Glasses are available upon request once every 3 months; must have $20 or less on your books. Do not send duplicate requests.

Law Library:

The Law Library is offered to all individuals in custody and is supervised by Service League staff. You may ask for a specific item such as a particular code, case, legal form or you may request to use the mobile legal kiosk to conduct your own research. The librarians may not advise individuals in custody in legal matters or conduct their research for them. This is an electronic law library service for the State of California, anyone can request library services.

Buying Books & Magazines:

Individuals in custody may also have books sent to them per the guidelines regarding mail. New books and magazines must be mailed directly from the publisher or distributor. We are not allowed to bring books or magazines into the jail.

Jail staff or the individual in custody's attorney must contact the Service League staff to initiate and arrange for clothing. There is court appropriate clothing that can be provided to the individual in custody. If outside clothing is preferred, please call the Service League office for more information.

The Corrections Director facilitates the process for individuals who request to be married while incarcerated by processing the paperwork required by the Sheriff’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office and scheduling the wedding ceremony, if approved.

Individuals in custody may request for the Service League to relay phone messages to family, friends, attorneys and probation/parole officers in the following area codes: 510, 415, 650, 408, 925, 831, 669, and 707. Message requests must be of an appropriate length. No third party calls. We are unable to call programs that require some type of acceptance.  

We have a 24-hour phone line where family, friends, attorneys, etc., are able to leave phone messages for individuals currently in-custody in the San Mateo County adult correctional facilities. Messages are written down and normally delivered to the facilities daily, however, it may take up to 3-5 business days for an individual to receive the message.

We provide notary services within both San Mateo county jails for a $25 fee and up to a 7 business day processing time. Individuals in custody may release the payment from their books or can provide the Service League with contact information for someone that will make the payment on their behalf.

Prison Rape Elimination Act 2003. Individuals in custody are now able to report misconduct through Service League.

Service League does not: enter property to remove any kind of item, pick up property/money, or deliver property to individuals in custody. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining reports from the police station or courthouse.

Release of Property:

We help facilitate Property Release forms for individuals in custody with property being held at the San Mateo County jail or with an outside agency or entity. 

To release property, the individual in custody must submit a request form signed by the Intake Sergeant. Clothing will not be released, unless the individual is sentenced to CDC. If property is being held at another agency, you may request an In Custody Property Release form from the Service League to facilitate the release of property to an authorized person of your choosing.

Our Religious Services Coordinator provides Pastoral visits, Bibles, religious materials and a schedule of religious activities. Please visit the Religious Services page for more information. 

All visitors must pre-register online or via a kiosk in the lobby of Maple Street Correctional Center or Maguire. There may be a 48 hour processing period between registration and scheduling the first visit. Service League assists with pre-registration online at our office; hours may vary.