Search Murrieta Jail Roster
Murrieta jail roster records are part of the Riverside County Sheriff's system. This city in southwest Riverside County has over 116,000 residents. Arrests in Murrieta lead to bookings at county jails. The city does not operate its own detention center. All custody records go through Riverside County facilities. You can find Murrieta inmates online using the free county database. The system shows current inmates at all county jails. Southwest Detention Center sits right in Murrieta, making it the closest jail for many local arrests. Search results update fast when new bookings process in the county system.
Murrieta Quick Facts
Riverside County Jail Locations
Riverside County Sheriff runs several jails. Southwest Detention Center is in Murrieta at 30755-A Auld Road. Many Murrieta arrests book here first. The facility serves the southwest part of the county. It holds both men and women in custody.
Other jails in the county include Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. There is also Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning and Indio Jail in the Coachella Valley. Inmates from Murrieta may go to any facility based on jail space and security level. All jails connect to one online search tool.
The Riverside County Sheriff provides a free inmate search at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org for public use. Type a last name to see current inmates. The tool checks all county jails at once. Results show booking dates, charges, and which facility has the person. You can use the search any time without paying.
Call 951-955-2400 to reach the jail system by phone. Staff will check if someone is in custody in Riverside County. They can look at all locations including the Murrieta jail.
Find Murrieta Inmates Online
Start your search at the Riverside County inmate portal. Enter a last name in the search field. The system searches every county jail. You see results right away if the person is in custody.
Results list the inmate's full name and date of birth. The booking date appears next to the charges. Bond amounts show if bail was set. You can see which jail currently holds the person. Some listings include a photo and physical description.
The database updates multiple times per day. New Murrieta bookings appear within an hour or two. If you do not see someone, they may still be processing. Try searching again later. Released inmates come off the active list quickly after they leave custody.
VINE Inmate Tracking
VINE is a free tool to monitor inmates. The name means Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can search for people in jail and get alerts when they are released. VINE works in all Riverside County jails including the Murrieta facility.
Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and pick California from the map. Select Riverside County from the dropdown. Type the inmate's name or booking number. The site shows if they are in custody. You can sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone call at no charge.
VINE sends notifications when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and court dates. The service helps victims stay informed about offenders. Family members use it to track loved ones in Riverside County custody.
Murrieta Police Department
Murrieta Police handle arrests in the city. After arrest, officers take people to a Riverside County jail. The police do not run a jail. All custody goes through the county sheriff system. Most Murrieta arrests go to Southwest Detention Center since it is local.
The police department is at 41949 California Oaks Road in Murrieta. Call 951-304-2677 for information about arrests. The department can confirm if someone was arrested in Murrieta. They can say where the person was booked. Once booking is done, check the county jail roster online.
Murrieta Police do not keep an inmate list. All arrests feed into the Riverside County database. You search one place to find Murrieta bookings and other county arrests.
Note: Murrieta Police Station is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Bail Process for Murrieta Arrests
Bail gets set after booking. The amount is based on charges and past record. Some people get out without paying bail. Others must post money to leave before trial. The jail or a judge sets the bail amount.
Pay bail at the jail where the inmate is held. Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta accepts bail payments during business hours. You can use cash, cashier's check, or money order. Bail bond agents can post bail if you pay them a fee. The fee is usually ten percent of the total bail.
Release from jail takes time. It can be a few hours after bail is paid. The timeline depends on how busy the jail is. Call 951-955-2400 to ask about release times. Staff can give you an estimate for Riverside County jails.
Services for Riverside County Inmates
Riverside County jails offer services through outside vendors. JailATM handles money deposits for inmates. You send funds online so inmates can buy things from commissary. Phone systems let inmates make calls to approved numbers.
Video visits are available at some jails. This allows visits from home using a computer. In-person visits happen on scheduled days. Check with the specific jail to learn visit hours. Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta has its own visit schedule.
To send money to an inmate, get their booking number from the online roster. The number is needed for all transactions. Money transfers post quickly to the inmate account. They use the funds 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. Inmates from these cities appear on the county roster. You can search for any of them using the Riverside County Sheriff's online tool.
Riverside County Jail Roster
Murrieta is in Riverside County. All Murrieta arrests go to county jails. For more information on Riverside County detention centers and search options, see the county page.