Inyo County Jail Records

Inyo County uses an online portal to show current jail roster information for inmates held at the county jail in Independence. The Sheriff's Office runs a CitizenRIMS system that lets you search by name or booking number. Records appear in seconds and show who is in custody right now. Each entry includes the person's name, age, booking date, charges, and bond amount if it has been set. The search is free and open to anyone without needing to create an account or log in. Most people find what they need in one quick search. The jail is on Clay Street in Independence, which is the county seat. Inyo County is a rural area in the Eastern Sierra with a small population, so the jail handles fewer bookings than larger counties but still provides full online access to roster information.

Inyo County Sheriff Jail Contact

The Inyo County Jail is at 550 South Clay Street in Independence. This small facility serves the entire county. Staff work around the clock to manage bookings and answer questions about inmates. Call 760-878-0370 to reach the jail any time.

When you call, have the person's full name ready. A booking number helps if you know it. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and when their court date is scheduled. If you plan to visit, ask about visiting hours and what ID you need to bring.

Mail for inmates goes to the Clay Street address with the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. The jail screens all mail before delivery to inmates. Do not send cash or items the jail bans. Check the rules before you mail anything to avoid rejection or delay.

Search Inyo County Inmates Online

Inyo County runs an online inmate search at inyosheriff.citizenrims.com/incarcerated-people that shows current custody information. Type in a name and the system pulls up matching records. You see the person's age, booking date, charges, and bond amount if it has been set by a judge.

The CitizenRIMS portal updates regularly throughout the day. New bookings appear within hours of arrival at the jail. Released inmates drop off the list as soon as they leave. If you do not find someone, they may have been released or transferred to another county or state facility.

Inyo County also uses CrimeGraphics for some records. The CitizenRIMS portal is the main public search tool. Call the jail if you need more information than what shows online.

Inmate Tracking With VINE

VINE gives you updates on inmate status in Inyo County. Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and search by name or booking number. You can sign up for alerts that notify you when someone gets released or transferred. The service is free and works in all California counties.

Set up text or email alerts in minutes. You get notified right away when custody status changes. This saves you from calling the jail over and over to check on someone. VINE also shows court dates and transfer information if an inmate moves to another facility.

You can call VINE too. The phone system uses voice prompts to help you search for inmates by name or booking number. Both the website and phone line access the same custody information for Inyo County.

How Booking Works in Inyo County

When someone gets arrested in Inyo County, they go to the jail in Independence for booking. Staff collect personal information like name, age, and address. They take fingerprints and a photo. The system checks for warrants in other counties or states.

Inmates see a judge within 48 hours for arraignment. The judge sets bail or releases them on their own recognizance. If bail is set, the inmate can post bond to get out while waiting for trial. If they cannot afford bail, they stay in jail until their court date.

Inmates who stay in custody get assigned to a housing area. They can make phone calls and send mail. Family can visit during set hours. The jail has rules about what inmates can have. Staff enforce these rules to keep the facility safe and secure.

Inmate Phone and Deposit Services

Inyo County works with ICSolutions for inmate phone calls. Inmates call collect or you can set up a prepaid account to accept calls. Visit the ICSolutions website to manage your account and add money for calls from Inyo County inmates.

You can deposit money for an inmate to use for commissary items and phone time. The jail website has information about approved deposit methods. Some services charge fees, so compare costs before picking a provider.

Mail is free to send. Write to the inmate at the jail address with their full name and booking number on the envelope. Follow the jail's rules about what you can send. Banned items get rejected or returned to you without being delivered to the inmate.

Note: Inyo County is a small, rural county so the jail has fewer vendors than larger counties. Call ahead if you have questions about specific services or procedures.

Nearby County Resources

If you do not find who you need in Inyo County, try nearby counties. People sometimes get arrested in one place and booked elsewhere. Here are counties close to Inyo:

• Mono County - North in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes
• Kern County - Southwest with main jail in Bakersfield
• Tulare County - West with jail in Visalia
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Each county runs its own jail system. Search tools differ from place to place. Some use online databases like Inyo County does. Others post weekly lists. VINE works in all California counties if you want to track someone across county lines or receive alerts about custody changes.