Imperial County Jail Roster Search

Imperial County provides jail roster information through the VINELink system rather than a separate county database. The Regional Adult Detention Facility in El Centro serves as the main jail for the county. You can search for inmates using VINELink, which covers all California counties including Imperial. This system lets you find people in custody, track their status, and receive notifications about releases or transfers. Imperial County sits in the southeastern desert region of California near the Mexico border. The jail handles bookings from local police departments and the Sheriff's Office. Most searches through VINELink take just a minute or two once you enter the person's name.

Imperial County Sheriff Jail Contact

The Imperial County Sheriff's Department operates the Regional Adult Detention Facility at 1328 Sperber Road in El Centro. Call 442-265-2266 for jail information. Staff answer questions about inmates, visiting, and booking procedures around the clock.

This facility handles all adult bookings for Imperial County. Police from El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, and other communities bring arrestees here. The sheriff also provides law enforcement to unincorporated areas throughout the county.

The jail sits in El Centro near the county courthouse. This makes it convenient for inmates to attend court hearings without long transport times. Visitation and other services operate on set schedules posted at the facility and on the sheriff's website.

Search Through VINELink

Imperial County uses VINELink as its primary inmate search system. Go to vinelink.vineapps.com/search/CA/Person and select Imperial County from the dropdown menu. You can search by first and last name or by offender ID if you have that information.

VINELink shows current inmates in Imperial County custody. Results display the person's name and physical description. You see booking information and custody status. The system tells you which facility holds the person, though Imperial County has just one main adult jail.

This system is free to use. It works twenty-four hours a day. You can search as many times as you need. VINELink also lets you register for alerts about specific inmates. Sign up to receive notifications when someone's custody status changes.

If VINELink does not show someone, they may not be in custody. Recent arrests can take a few hours to appear in the system. Call the jail directly if you need immediate confirmation about whether someone is there.

Get Custody Status Notifications

VINELink offers free notification services. Register on the site to receive alerts about inmates you want to track. Choose email or text message for notifications. The system sends updates when an inmate gets released, transferred, or has a status change.

This service helps family members stay informed without calling the jail every day. Crime victims use it to know when offenders leave custody. You can register for multiple inmates across different California counties through one VINELink account.

Alerts usually arrive within minutes of a status change. This gives you real-time information about people in Imperial County custody. All notifications are automatic once you set them up.

Booking Process at Imperial County Jail

Police bring arrested individuals to the Regional Adult Detention Facility for booking. Staff take fingerprints and photos. They collect personal information including name, date of birth, and address. The system checks for outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions. Booking takes several hours depending on how busy the jail is at the time.

After booking, inmates appear before a judge within two days for arraignment. The court sets bail at this hearing. Some people get released on their own recognizance if charges are minor and they have community ties. Others must post bail to leave custody before trial.

Bail amounts vary based on the charges and criminal history. Minor offenses may have bail of a few thousand dollars. Serious felonies can require much higher amounts or no bail at all. People who cannot afford bail stay in jail until trial. Public defenders represent inmates who cannot hire private lawyers.

Inmate Services and Communication

Imperial County jail uses GettingOut for inmate services. This platform handles money deposits, phone calls, and electronic messaging. You can send funds to an inmate's account through the GettingOut website. Search for Imperial County or the Regional Adult Detention Facility.

Money in an inmate's account pays for commissary items. Inmates buy snacks, hygiene products, and other approved items. The account also covers phone calls and sometimes video visits or messaging services.

Phone calls from jail go through the GettingOut system. Inmates can only make outbound calls. They cannot receive incoming calls. Set up an account to accept calls or add money to an inmate's phone balance.

Visitation happens on specific days. Check the sheriff's website for current schedules. Bring valid photo ID when you visit. Follow all dress code rules. The jail can refuse entry if you wear inappropriate clothing or fail to follow security procedures.

Mail sent to inmates goes to the Sperber Road address with the inmate's full name. All mail gets inspected before delivery. Do not send cash, checks, or prohibited items through the mail. Packages must follow jail rules to be accepted.

Legal Resources in Imperial County

Inmates who need legal representation can request a public defender. The court appoints counsel for people who cannot afford private attorneys. This happens at the arraignment hearing. Public defenders handle cases through trial if necessary.

Legal aid organizations serve Imperial County with free advice on some legal matters. These groups help with questions about bail, charges, and court procedures. Contact information is available through the county court or sheriff's office.

Bail bond agents operate in El Centro near the jail and courthouse. They post bond for inmates who cannot pay the full bail amount. Bond agents charge fees for their services. Compare rates before choosing an agent.

Imperial County Communities

Imperial County has seven incorporated cities plus several unincorporated communities. All use the Regional Adult Detention Facility. Local police departments book arrestees into this county jail.

Major communities include El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland, and Calipatria. The sheriff provides law enforcement to unincorporated desert areas and agricultural regions throughout the county.

Note: No cities in Imperial County have populations over 100,000, so all jail roster searches go through the county VINELink system.

Neighboring County Jail Systems

If your search in Imperial County finds nothing, check nearby counties. People arrested near county borders sometimes end up in different jurisdictions.

• Riverside County - North and west of Imperial County
• San Diego County - West along the coast
• Back to all California counties

Each county maintains separate jail systems. You need to search each database individually to locate someone who might have been arrested outside Imperial County. VINELink works across all California counties so you can search multiple jurisdictions through one system.