Search Santa Monica Jail Roster
Santa Monica jail records are held by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city does not maintain a local jail. When Santa Monica Police make arrests, they transfer people to Los Angeles County facilities. The Sheriff maintains all custody and booking records. Santa Monica is a coastal city of about 93,000 residents in west Los Angeles County. Inmates from Santa Monica may be held at various county jails. You can search for Santa Monica inmates free online.
Santa Monica Quick Facts
Los Angeles County Sheriff Custody
Santa Monica has no jail. The Los Angeles County Sheriff manages all detention. When someone gets arrested in Santa Monica, they go to county facilities. The Sheriff handles all booking and custody records for Santa Monica.
Los Angeles County operates multiple jail facilities across the county. Santa Monica inmates are typically booked at the Central Regional Detention Facility in downtown Los Angeles or the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. They may be transferred to other facilities based on needs. The Sheriff manages a large system serving millions of county residents.
All Santa Monica arrest records are kept by the Los Angeles County Sheriff. These records are public. You can search for free online. Call the inmate information line if you need phone help. The line operates during business hours.
Search Santa Monica Inmates
Finding Santa Monica inmates is easy. Go to app5.lasd.org/iic to search. This is the Los Angeles County Sheriff's inmate information system. You can search without creating an account.
Enter the person's first and last name. You can search by other information too. Results show booking details, charges, bail, and current facility. The system updates regularly. New bookings appear within hours of arrest.
The search covers all Los Angeles County jails and facilities. Santa Monica inmates can be at any facility. You can search 24/7. If someone was recently arrested, wait a few hours for the record to appear in the system.
Note: No account is required to search the Santa Monica jail roster online.
VINE Notification Service
VINE is a free tracking service for county jails. Register to get alerts when someone is released or transferred. Get alerts by phone, email, or text. It works for Santa Monica inmates in Los Angeles County custody.
Go to vinelink.dhs.gov to sign up. Select California. Choose Los Angeles County. Search for the person's name. Complete your registration. You can also call 877-411-5588 to register by phone. Alerts arrive within hours of custody changes.
VINE only works for county jail custody. If someone transfers to state prison, VINE stops. Use ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov for state inmates. VINE is best for tracking local court cases in Los Angeles County.
Santa Monica Police Department
Santa Monica Police handles arrests in the city. They do not run a jail. All arrested people go to Los Angeles County facilities. Contact police for arrest records. Contact the Sheriff for jail records.
| Department | Santa Monica Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
| Phone | 310-458-8311 (Non-Emergency) |
| Records | 310-458-8671 |
| Website | www.smgov.net/police |
Santa Monica Police is located on Olympic Boulevard near city center. The department serves the coastal city. Police reports are public records and may have fees. The records unit processes requests for copies. Call non-emergency for questions about arrests.
After booking into county jail, the Sheriff takes over custody. Police do not track inmates. To find someone arrested in Santa Monica, search the Sheriff's system at app5.lasd.org/iic.
Other Los Angeles County Cities
Santa Monica is one city in Los Angeles County. Many cities share the same large jail system. You can search for inmates from any Los Angeles County city.
Nearby Los Angeles County cities include:
Search for Santa Monica or any Los Angeles County city using the same system. Visit app5.lasd.org/iic to search the Santa Monica jail roster.
Visiting Santa Monica Inmates
Visits to Los Angeles County jails need to be planned ahead. Video visits are available. In-person visits are limited and need approval. Rules vary by facility.
Video visits can be done from home using a computer. There is usually a fee. In-person visits are restricted and need advance approval. Check the Sheriff's website for current rules at each facility. Different jails have different policies.
Add money to an inmate's account through the official Los Angeles County system. You need the inmate's name and custody number. Money goes for commissary and other services. Always use the official system. Never send cash.
Inmates can call from jail if they have funds. Calls are monitored and recorded. You may need to set up a prepaid account to accept inmate calls. See the Sheriff's website for details.
Legal Resources
Legal help is available for custody and court issues. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office assists people who cannot afford lawyers. A judge appoints a public defender at your first court hearing if you qualify. Contact them for information at 213-974-1234.
Legal aid organizations serve Santa Monica. Disability Rights California and other nonprofits offer legal assistance. Community programs provide help with related issues. Call the Public Defender's Office or visit the Los Angeles County Superior Court website for information. The courthouse in Santa Monica handles local matters.
Los Angeles County Jail Roster
Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County. All jail bookings from the city go through the Los Angeles County Sheriff. The county system serves millions of people. For complete information on facilities, services, and resources, visit the Los Angeles County jail roster page.