California Inmate Search
To search for detailed information about currently incarcerated persons and the most recent bookings at the prisons and jails, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) and County Sheriff's Offices provide online inmate search systems.
It is the responsibility of the CDCR and Sheriff's Office to keep the information contained in the database updated. Sometimes the inmate information may not be accurate, timely, or complete due to the quick change of information as the inmates move through the judicial process. In order to protect victim privacy, Inmate Search may not provide information regarding juvenile offenders and detailed information regarding calls for sensitive service.
There are normally two types of Inmate Search: Search Form and Booking Log (Inmate Roster).
Using the search form, you need to enter the related information in the search fields such as inmate's name, booking number, date of birth, booking date, etc.
Using the booking log, information about all inmates is directly displayed on the web page, or shown as a PDF file. Sometimes there is a combination of a search tool and a booking log that makes it easier to locate an inmate from the booking log.
Generally speaking, Inmate Search provides users with information about inmates such as personal information, booking information and charges.
To find inmates in California state prisons, visit CDCR Inmate Locator.
Select a County Jail Below to Find Inmates in a County Jail in California
You can also directly call the jail to search for an inmate.
- Alameda County Jail
(925) 551-6500 - Amador County Jail
(209) 223-6521 - Butte County Jail
(530) 538-7471 - Contra Costa County Jail
(925) 335-4600 - El Dorado County Jail
(530) 573-3000 - Fresno County Jail
(559) 600-8600 - Inyo County Jail
(760) 878-0370 - Kern County Jail
(661) 391-7500 - Kings County Jail
(559) 584-1431 - Lake County Jail
(707) 262-4240 - Los Angeles County Jail
(213) 974-4921 - Madera County Jail
(559)675-7951 - Marin County Jail
(415) 473-6655 - Mendocino County Jail
(707) 463-4423 - Merced County Jail
(209) 385-7410 - Mono County Jail
(760) 932-7549 - Monterey County Jail
(831) 755-3782 - Orange County Jail
(714) 647-4666 - Placer County Jail
(530) 745-8500 - Riverside County Jail
(760) 921-5780 - Sacramento County Jail
(916) 874-6752 - San Bernardino County Jail
(909) 386-0969 - San Diego County Jail
(619) 409-5000 - San Francisco County Jail
(415) 553-1444 - San Joaquin County Jail
(209) 468-4562 - San Mateo County Jail
(650) 363-4000 - Santa Barbara County Jail
(805) 681-4260 - Santa Clara County Jail
(408) 808-2800 - Santa Cruz County Jail
(831) 454-7800 - Solano County Jail
(707) 421-7100 - Sonoma County Jail
(707) 565-1400 - Stanislaus County Jail
(209) 525-5630 - Sutter County Jail
(530) 822-7307 - Tehama County Jail
(530) 529-7910 - Tulare County Jail
(559) 735-1700 - Tuolumne County Jail
(209) 533-7270 - Ventura County Jail
(805) 654-3335