Access Hemet Jail Roster
Hemet jail roster searches use the Riverside County Sheriff's custody system. The city has about 90,000 residents in the San Jacinto Valley. When the Riverside County Sheriff makes arrests in Hemet, those people book into county jails. Hemet does not run its own jail. All custody goes through the county sheriff system. You can find Hemet inmates online at no cost through the county database. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning is one of the closest jails to Hemet. The online roster covers all Riverside County detention centers. Search results show current inmates and update throughout the day as new bookings happen.
Hemet Quick Facts
Riverside County Jail Locations
Riverside County Sheriff runs four main jails. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility is in Banning. This jail is relatively close to Hemet and handles some bookings from the area. The facility houses both male and female inmates.
Robert Presley Detention Center is the main county jail in downtown Riverside at 4000 Orange Street. This facility books many arrests from across the county including some from Hemet. Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta and Indio Jail are the other two main facilities. Inmates from Hemet may go to any jail based on bed space and security classification.
The Riverside County Sheriff provides a free inmate search at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org for the public. Type a last name to search. The system checks all county jails. Results show names, booking dates, charges, and which jail holds the person. The database is free and available 24 hours a day.
For phone inquiries, call 951-955-2400. Jail staff will check if someone from Hemet is in custody. They search all county facilities in one call.
Note: All Riverside County jails connect to the same online search database.
Search for Hemet Inmates
Visit the Riverside County inmate search website. Type the person's last name. Hit search. The system scans all county jails. You see results in seconds if they are in custody.
Each listing shows the inmate's full name and birth date. You see the booking date and charges. If bail was set, the amount appears in the listing. The current location tells you which jail has them now. Some records include booking photos.
The database updates many times per day. New bookings from Hemet appear within an hour or two of processing. If someone just got arrested, wait a bit. Then search again. Released inmates drop off the roster fast once they leave custody.
VINE Inmate Notification System
VINE is a free tool to track inmates in Riverside County. It stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can search for inmates and get alerts about their custody status. When they are released, VINE sends you a message.
Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and choose California. Select Riverside County from the options. Enter the inmate's name or booking number. The site shows if they are in custody. You can sign up for email, text, or phone alerts at no charge.
VINE works for all Riverside County jails. It covers inmates from Hemet and every other county city. Victims often use VINE to monitor offenders. Family members use it to stay updated on loved ones in custody. Alerts go out quickly when someone is released.
Law Enforcement in Hemet
The Riverside County Sheriff provides law enforcement in Hemet. The city contracts with the county for police services. When deputies arrest someone in Hemet, they take them to a county jail for booking. There is no city police department or city jail in Hemet.
The Hemet Sheriff's Station is at 880 North State Street in Hemet. Call 951-791-3400 for information about arrests. The station can confirm if someone was arrested in Hemet. They can tell you where the person was taken for booking. Once booked, check the county jail roster online.
All Hemet arrests go into the Riverside County Sheriff's database. One search covers all inmates from Hemet and other county cities.
Bail for Hemet Arrests
Bail is set after booking. The amount depends on the charges and the person's criminal history. Some are released without bail on their own recognizance. Others must post bail to get out before trial. The jail or a judge sets the bail amount.
Pay bail at the jail holding the inmate. Each Riverside County jail accepts bail payments. You can use cash, cashier's check, or money order. Bail bond companies will post bail if you pay them a fee. The fee is typically ten percent of the total bail.
Release from jail can take hours. The time varies based on jail workload. Call 951-955-2400 to ask about release times at Riverside County jails. Staff can estimate how long it takes after bail posts.
Contact with Hemet Inmates
Inmates in Riverside County can make phone calls and receive mail. Video visits are offered at some jails. Each facility has rules about visits and communication. JailATM is the service for sending money to inmates. You can deposit funds online.
Video visits let you see an inmate without going to the jail. Some Riverside County facilities have this option. In-person visits happen on set days. Call the jail to learn visit hours. Each facility has its own schedule.
You need the inmate's booking number to send money. Find this on the online roster when you search their name. Money transfers post to the inmate account quickly. They use the funds for commissary and phone calls while in custody.
Nearby Riverside County Cities
Riverside County has several large cities using the same jail system. All city arrests go to county facilities. Search for inmates from these cities using the Riverside County Sheriff's online tool.
Riverside County Jail Roster
Hemet is in Riverside County. All Hemet arrests book into county jails. For full information on Riverside County detention centers and search options, visit the county page.