Clovis Jail Roster Information
Clovis jail roster records are kept by Fresno County. The city has about 120,000 people and sits just northeast of Fresno. All people arrested in Clovis go to Fresno County jail facilities. The sheriff runs the Main Jail at 1225 M Street in downtown Fresno. Clovis police book arrestees there, and the county keeps all custody records. You can search the online inmate roster to find who is in custody. The database shows booking dates, charges, and bail amounts for all county inmates. Most searches give results in seconds when you enter a name.
Clovis Quick Facts
Fresno County Handles Clovis Bookings
Clovis is in Fresno County. The city does not run its own jail. When Clovis police arrest someone, they book that person at a Fresno County facility. The sheriff runs all jails in the county. Most Clovis bookings happen at the main jail in Fresno. Some inmates go to other county facilities based on space or custody level. All are part of the Fresno County system.
The jail holds inmates from Clovis PD, Fresno PD, sheriff's deputies, and other agencies. All arrests in Fresno County use the same booking process. The roster shows everyone in custody. If someone was arrested in Clovis, they will be in the Fresno County system. You search by name or booking number to find them.
The Main Jail is at 1225 M Street in Fresno. This is the largest facility in the county. The phone number for jail info is (559) 475-9491. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody if you call. They cannot give out detailed info over the phone. Use the online search for full booking details.
Search Fresno County Inmate Roster
The Fresno County Sheriff runs an online inmate search at publicinfo.fresnosheriff.org. This database shows all inmates in custody. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. The roster is free and updates throughout the day. Anyone can use it to find current inmates from Clovis and other parts of Fresno County.
Enter a last name to start. The system will show all matches. Click on a name to see full details. You will find booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing location. The roster also shows the next court date if one is scheduled. If you get too many results, add a first name to narrow it down. The search works best when you have the correct spelling of the inmate's name.
The roster does not include people who have been released or moved to state prison. It only shows current inmates. If you cannot find someone, they may have already been let go or sent somewhere else. You can also call the jail at (559) 475-9491 to ask if someone is in custody. For automatic alerts about custody changes, use VINE instead of checking the roster every day.
The Fresno Sheriff also has a 72-hour booking blotter at publicinfo.fresnosheriff.org. This log shows all recent bookings from the past three days. It lists each arrest with name, age, and charges. The blotter updates every day and includes arrests from Clovis and all other parts of Fresno County.
VINE for Clovis Inmates
VINE is a free service that tracks inmates. It sends alerts when custody status changes. You can use VINE to see if someone is in jail or has been released. VINE works with the Fresno County jail and updates in real time. Many people in Clovis use it to stay informed without calling the jail every day.
Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. You need the inmate's name or booking number. The automated system will tell you if the person is in custody. You can register for alerts by phone, text, or email. VINE will notify you when the inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date. This is useful for victims, witnesses, and family members.
You can also use VINE online at vinelink.dhs.gov. Select California, then search by name or ID. The site shows custody status and location. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Once you sign up, VINE sends automatic updates so you do not have to keep checking the jail roster.
Note: VINE only tracks county jail inmates, not state prison or federal custody.
Clovis Police Department
The Clovis Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. When they arrest someone, they book the person at the Fresno County jail. The police do not run their own jail. All inmates are held by the county sheriff. If you need info about an arrest, contact Clovis PD. For jail info, contact the sheriff.
| Agency | Clovis Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1233 Fifth Street Clovis, CA 93612 |
| Phone | (559) 324-2800 |
| Non-Emergency | (559) 324-2800 |
| Website | cityofclovis.com/police |
Clovis PD can provide arrest reports and incident info. They do not have custody info. For that, call the Fresno County Sheriff at (559) 475-9491 or search the online inmate roster.
California State Prison Inmate Locator
Some inmates from Clovis go to state prison after sentencing. The county jail roster only shows county inmates. If someone is no longer in the Fresno County system, they may be in state custody. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs a statewide search at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. This database includes all state prison inmates.
Search by last name or CDCR number. The system shows current location, admission date, and parole dates. This is the fastest way to find someone who left the county jail and went to state prison. The database covers all CDCR facilities in California.
Legal Help in Clovis
Several groups offer legal help to people dealing with jail, bail, or criminal charges in the Clovis area. Central California Legal Services has an office in Fresno at (559) 570-1200. They help low-income clients with certain legal issues. The Fresno County Public Defender represents people who cannot afford a private lawyer. Their office is at (559) 600-3931.
The Fresno County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service at (559) 264-2619. They match you with a local attorney who handles criminal or civil cases. For court info, contact the Fresno County Superior Court at (559) 457-2000. Court staff can look up case info and tell you when hearings are scheduled. They cannot give legal advice.
Other Central Valley Cities
Other cities in the Central Valley use their county sheriff for jail records. If you need to search for inmates in nearby cities, check the roster for the county where each city is located.
Fresno County Jail Roster
Clovis is in Fresno County. All jail bookings go through the Fresno County Sheriff. The county jail serves Clovis, Fresno, and many other cities. For more on county facilities, booking procedures, and other resources, visit the Fresno County jail roster page.