Practical and immediate
How do I get their belongings from a jail or prison?
Short answer
Contact the facility's property officer. You will typically need a death certificate, your ID, and in some cases documentation of your relationship. Some facilities mail belongings; others require in-person pickup.
What this usually means
Contact the facility's property officer. You will typically need a death certificate, your ID, and in some cases documentation of your relationship. Some facilities mail belongings; others require in-person pickup.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.