Lake Elsinore Jail Roster Search
Lake Elsinore jail roster records are maintained by Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The city has about 70,000 people in southwest Riverside County. Arrests in Lake Elsinore result in bookings at county jail facilities. The city does not operate a jail. All custody goes through the Riverside County system. You can search for Lake Elsinore inmates online at no charge. The county database covers all detention centers. Most Lake Elsinore arrests book into Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta or Robert Presley in Riverside. The online roster updates as new bookings process. You can find anyone arrested in Lake Elsinore by searching the county inmate system.
Lake Elsinore Quick Facts
Riverside County Jail System
Riverside County Sheriff runs jails throughout the county. Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta is close to Lake Elsinore. Many arrests from the city book there. The jail sits at 30755-A Auld Road in Murrieta, about 15 miles from Lake Elsinore.
Robert Presley Detention Center is the main county jail in downtown Riverside. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning and Indio Jail also house county inmates. Where someone goes depends on bed space and security level. All jails connect to the same online search tool.
The Riverside County Sheriff provides free inmate search at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org for anyone to use. Type a last name to search. The system checks all county jails. Results show names, booking dates, charges, and current location. The database is free and available 24 hours a day.
Call 951-955-2400 to reach the jail system by phone. Staff can tell you if someone from Lake Elsinore is in custody. They check all county facilities in one search.
Note: The online roster shows only people currently in Riverside County jails.
How to Find Lake Elsinore Inmates
Go to the Riverside County inmate search site. Enter the person's last name. Hit the search button. The system scans all county jails. Results appear if the person is 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. The listing tells you which jail holds them now. Some records include a photo.
The database refreshes throughout the day. New Lake Elsinore bookings show up within an hour or two. If you do not see someone, wait and search again. They may still be processing. Released inmates leave the roster fast after they are let go.
VINE Inmate Alerts
VINE is a free inmate tracking tool. The name means Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can search for inmates and get alerts when they are released. VINE works in all Riverside County jails.
Visit vinelink.dhs.gov and choose California. Pick Riverside County from the menu. Type 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 sends notifications when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases and transfers. Victims use it to stay informed. Family members use it to track loved ones in Riverside County custody.
Lake Elsinore Police Department
Lake Elsinore Police arrest people in the city. After arrest, officers take them to a Riverside County jail. The police do not run a jail. All custody goes to the county sheriff. Most Lake Elsinore arrests go to Southwest Detention Center because it is nearby.
The police station is at 333 West Limited Avenue in Lake Elsinore. Call 951-245-3300 for information about arrests. The department can tell you if someone was arrested in Lake Elsinore. They can say where the person was taken. After booking, check the county jail roster online.
Lake Elsinore Police do not keep their own inmate list. All arrests feed into the Riverside County database. One search covers Lake Elsinore bookings and arrests from across the county.
Bail for Lake Elsinore Arrests
Bail is set after booking at the jail. The amount depends on the charges and the person's record. Some get out without bail on their own recognizance. Others must post money to leave before trial. The jail or a judge sets the bail amount.
Pay bail at the jail holding the inmate. Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta accepts bail payments. You can use cash, cashier's check, or money order. Bail bond agents can post bail if you pay them a fee, usually ten percent of the bail.
Release from jail can take hours after bail is paid. The time depends on how busy the jail is. Call 951-955-2400 to ask about release times. Staff can estimate how long it takes at Riverside County jails.
Services for Inmates
Riverside County jails use outside vendors for inmate services. JailATM handles money deposits for inmates. You send funds online so they can buy commissary items. Phone systems let inmates make calls to approved numbers.
Video visits are offered at some jails. This lets you visit an inmate from home using a computer. In-person visits happen on set days. Call the jail to learn visit hours. Each facility has its own schedule for visits.
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 it for snacks, hygiene items, and phone time while in Riverside County custody.
Other Riverside County Cities
Many cities in Riverside County share 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
Lake Elsinore is in Riverside County. All Lake Elsinore arrests book into county jails. For more on Riverside County detention centers and search options, visit the county page.