Sunnyvale Jail Roster Database

Sunnyvale jail roster records are maintained by Santa Clara County. All arrests in Sunnyvale result in bookings at county facilities operated by the Santa Clara County Sheriff. Sunnyvale has over 155,000 residents and sits in the heart of Silicon Valley. When Sunnyvale Public Safety arrests someone, that person goes to Santa Clara County jails in San Jose. The county runs one of California's largest jail systems. You can search for Sunnyvale inmates online at no cost using the county's database which updates as new bookings occur.

Santa Clara County Manages Sunnyvale Bookings

Sunnyvale does not run its own jail. Santa Clara County handles all custody for the city. The main jail is at 150 West Hedding Street in San Jose. Sunnyvale arrestees get transported there for booking and housing. This is the standard setup in California where counties manage jails for most cities.

Santa Clara County operates the fifth largest jail system in the state. About 30,000 people get booked each year. On any given day, around 2,900 inmates are in custody. Sunnyvale arrests make up part of this population. The jail holds people before trial and those serving sentences under one year.

Sunnyvale Public Safety is a combined police and fire department. When they arrest someone, that person goes straight to county facilities. Intake staff at the jail process new arrestees from Sunnyvale and other cities. Each person gets a booking number and housing assignment based on their charges.

Santa Clara County Inmate Locator

Search for Sunnyvale inmates at eservices.sccgov.org/ovr/findinmate/find using the county tool. Type a name and you get results for anyone in custody. The database shows all Santa Clara County inmates including those booked by Sunnyvale Public Safety.

Results include booking dates and charges. You see bail amounts if set. The system shows which facility holds the inmate. Court case numbers link to the charges. The database updates in real time. New Sunnyvale bookings appear within hours. Releases update fast too.

The search is free and works around the clock. No account needed. Just go to the website and type a name. You get instant results for Sunnyvale inmates in Santa Clara County custody.

If you do not find someone, they may be in state prison. Check ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov for CDCR facilities. County jails hold people before trial or serving short sentences. Longer terms go to state prisons across California.

VINE for Santa Clara County

VINE offers another search option for Sunnyvale inmates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov and pick California. Enter the person's name. The site shows if they are in Santa Clara County custody and where. This tool is free for everyone.

You can set up alerts through VINE. Register your phone or email. VINE sends messages when the inmate's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and court dates. Many people use this to track when someone leaves Santa Clara County jails from Sunnyvale bookings.

Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone any time. The automated system walks you through searches and alert setup without needing internet access.

Sunnyvale Public Safety Department

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is at 700 All America Way. Call (408) 730-7100 for general questions. They handle arrests but do not manage jail records. For inmate info, contact the Santa Clara County Sheriff.

The sheriff's jail line is (408) 299-2305. Call to ask about Sunnyvale inmates in county custody. Staff can tell you if someone is booked. They answer questions about bail, visiting, and sending money to people held at Santa Clara County facilities.

Cities Near Sunnyvale

San Jose surrounds Sunnyvale on multiple sides. Both cities are in Santa Clara County and use the same jail system. The main county jail is actually in San Jose where Sunnyvale inmates get booked.

Fremont is north of Sunnyvale in Alameda County. That city uses different county jails with a separate search tool. Oakland and Berkeley are farther north also in Alameda County with their own county system.