Kings County Jail Inmate Search

Kings County operates a jail roster search tool for the public. The system shows who is currently in custody at the Kings County Jail in Hanford. You can search by name or booking number and get results in seconds. The online database updates regularly throughout the day so you see recent bookings and releases. Each record shows the inmate's name, age, booking date, charges, and bond amount if it has been set. The search is free and open to anyone. You do not need an account or login to use it. Most people find what they need in one quick search. The Kings County Sheriff's Office runs this system and keeps it up to date with current information from the jail facility.

Kings County Jail Contact

The Kings County Jail is at 1570 Kings County Drive in Hanford. This is the main detention facility for the county. The jail runs 24 hours a day. You can call 559-584-1431 and ask for extension 2812 or 4103 to reach jail staff.

When you call, tell them the name of the person you want to find. Have a booking number if you know it. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They share bond amounts and court dates. If you plan to visit, ask about visiting hours and what ID you need to bring with you.

Mail for inmates goes to the Kings County Drive address. Put the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. All mail gets checked before it goes to inmates. Do not send cash. Check the jail's rules about what you can mail before you send anything.

Search Kings County Inmates Online

Kings County has an online inmate locator at inmatelocator.countyofkings.com that shows current jail records. Type in a name and hit search. The system shows matching inmates in custody right now. You see their age, when they got booked, and what charges they face.

The database updates often. New bookings appear within hours of arrival at the jail. Released inmates come off the list quickly once they leave. Bond amounts show up after a judge sets bail.

If you do not find who you are looking for, they may have been released already. They could also be held in another county. Try VINE or call the jail to double-check if someone is there or not.

VINE Inmate Tracking

VINE gives you updates on inmate status in Kings County. Go to vinelink.dhs.gov and search for an inmate by name. Sign up for alerts to get texts or emails when someone gets released or transferred. The service is free.

You can also call VINE at 800-491-0689 for Kings County. The phone system lets you search by name or booking number using voice commands. It tells you if someone is in custody and when they might get out.

VINE works in all California counties. Set up alerts once and you stay informed without calling the jail every day. Family members and victims of crime use this service to track custody changes.

How Booking Works in Kings County

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

After booking, 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 they wait 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 unit. They can make phone calls and send mail. Family can visit during set hours. The jail has rules about what inmates can have in their cell. Staff enforce these rules to keep the facility safe.

Inmate Phone and Money Services

Inmates at the Kings County Jail can make phone calls through an approved vendor. Calls are collect or you can set up a prepaid account to accept calls. Check with the jail about which company handles phone service and how to add money to your account.

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

Mail is another way to stay in touch. Write to the inmate at the Kings County Jail address with their full name and booking number on the envelope. Do not send anything banned by the jail. Check the rules first to avoid delays or return of your mail.

Nearby County Jail Resources

If you do not find who you need in Kings County, check nearby counties. People sometimes get arrested in one place and booked somewhere else. Here are counties close to Kings:

• Fresno County - Northeast with main jail in Fresno
• Tulare County - Southeast with jail in Visalia
• Kern County - South near Bakersfield
• Back to all California counties

Each county runs its own jail. Search tools differ from place to place. Some have online databases. Others post weekly lists. VINE works in all of them if you want to track someone across county lines.