Find Stockton Jail Roster Info
Stockton jail roster records are held by San Joaquin County. The city has about 320,000 people and is the county seat. All people arrested in Stockton are booked at the San Joaquin County jail system. The sheriff runs several facilities, with the main complex in French Camp near Stockton. You can search the online roster to find inmates fast. It shows current custody info like booking date, charges, and bail. The database updates often with new arrests and releases. Most people search by name to see if someone is in jail right now.
Stockton Quick Facts
San Joaquin County Handles Stockton Bookings
Stockton sits in San Joaquin County. The sheriff runs all jails in the county. Stockton does not have its own city jail. When Stockton police make an arrest, they take the person to a county facility. The main jail complex is at the Honor Farm in French Camp, just south of Stockton. Some inmates are housed at other locations based on custody level or space. All are part of the same system.
The San Joaquin County jail holds inmates from many agencies. This includes Stockton PD, sheriff's deputies, highway patrol, and other local police. All arrests in the county go through the same booking process. The jail roster shows everyone in custody, no matter who made the arrest. If someone was arrested in Stockton, check the San Joaquin County roster to find them.
The Honor Farm Complex is at 535 W Mathews Road in French Camp. This is the largest jail facility in the county. The phone number for jail info is (209) 468-4562. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody if you call. They will not give out detailed info over the phone. Use the online search for full booking details.
Search the San Joaquin County Jail Roster
The San Joaquin County Sheriff has an online inmate search at wic.sjgov.org. This site shows all inmates in county 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 in Stockton and other parts of the county.
Type in 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 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 accurate 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 (209) 468-4562 to ask if someone is in custody. For automatic alerts about custody changes, use VINE instead of checking the roster every day.
VINE Notifications for Stockton Inmates
VINE is a free alert system. It tracks inmates and notifies you when their status changes. You can use VINE to see if someone is in jail or has been released. VINE works with the San Joaquin County jail and updates in real time. Many people use it to stay informed without calling the jail every day.
Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. The system asks for the inmate's name or booking number. It will tell you if the person is in custody. You can also sign up for alerts. VINE will send you a call, text, or email when the inmate is released, transferred, or goes to court. This is helpful for victims, witnesses, and families in Stockton.
You can use VINE online at vinelink.dhs.gov. Choose California and search by name or ID. The site shows custody status and location. Registration is free and takes 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 inmates in county jail, not state prison or federal custody.
Stockton Police Department
The Stockton Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. They handle arrests, investigations, and public safety. When Stockton PD arrests someone, they book the person at the San Joaquin County jail. The police do not run a jail. All custody is handled by the county sheriff.
| Agency | Stockton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 East Market Street Stockton, CA 95202 |
| Phone | (209) 937-8377 |
| Non-Emergency | (209) 937-8377 |
| Website | stocktonca.gov/police |
If you need info about an arrest, contact Stockton PD. For jail info, contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff at (209) 468-4562. The sheriff handles all questions about inmates and custody status in Stockton.
California State Prison Inmate Locator
Some inmates from Stockton go to state prison after sentencing. The county jail roster only shows county inmates. If someone is no longer in the San Joaquin 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 Stockton area jail and went to state prison. The database covers all CDCR facilities in California.
Legal Help in Stockton
Several groups offer legal help to people dealing with jail, bail, or criminal charges in Stockton. Legal Services of Northern California has an office in Stockton at (209) 946-0541. They help low-income clients with certain legal issues. The San Joaquin County Public Defender represents people who cannot afford a lawyer. Their office is at (209) 468-2400.
The San Joaquin County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. They match you with a local attorney who handles criminal or civil cases. For court info, contact the San Joaquin County Superior Court at (209) 992-5695. Court staff can look up case info and tell you when hearings are scheduled. They cannot give legal advice.
Nearby Cities in the Central Valley
Other cities near Stockton rely on 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. Each county runs its own system.
- Sacramento - Sacramento County
- Modesto - Stanislaus County
- Merced - Merced County
San Joaquin County Jail Roster
Stockton is in San Joaquin County. All jail bookings go through the San Joaquin County Sheriff. The county jail serves Stockton and many other cities. For more on county facilities, booking procedures, and other resources, visit the San Joaquin County jail roster page.