Mendocino County Inmate Search

Mendocino County offers online jail roster access through the Sheriff's Office inmate inquiry system. Search for inmates booked into the county jail in Ukiah. The roster shows current custody information including booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. Updates happen daily as new people get booked and others are released. This information is free to access under California public records laws. The system displays details for anyone held at the Mendocino County Jail. All arrests within the county go through this facility for processing and detention.

Online Mendocino Jail Roster

The Mendocino County inmate inquiry system is at mcle1.mendocinosheriff.com/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/Mendocino for public searches. Type a last name to start your search. You can add a first name too. The system finds matches from the current jail population. Each result shows the person's name and age. You see booking date and booking number.

Search results display all charges filed against each inmate. Bail amounts appear when a judge has set them. The system shows housing assignments within the jail. You can see physical descriptions and other booking details. Some information gets redacted for safety or legal reasons. Most basic arrest data is public under California law.

This database connects to the jail management system. Updates happen throughout the day as staff process new bookings and releases. New arrests show up within a few hours of intake. Released inmates drop off the list soon after they leave the facility. The county does not maintain a long-term online archive. For older booking records, you must contact the Sheriff's Records Division and pay fees for copies.

The search tool requires no login. It works on phones and computers. No fees apply. Mendocino County provides this service to meet state public records requirements. Anyone can use it to verify if someone is in custody or to find booking information.

Mendocino County Jail Contact

The jail is located at 951 Low Gap Road in Ukiah. Call (707) 463-4423 for questions about inmates or jail procedures. Staff work 24 hours a day handling bookings, releases, and inmate needs. The facility serves all of Mendocino County. Police departments and the Sheriff's Office bring arrestees here for processing.

This jail holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. People awaiting trial stay here until their case resolves. Inmates with sentences under one year serve their time at this facility. Those with longer terms go to state prison after conviction. The jail has separate housing for men and women. Staff classify inmates based on charges and behavior. Some units have higher security than others.

Mendocino County Jail provides meals, medical care, and basic supplies to all inmates. The facility follows state regulations for jail operations. Inmates can receive visits by appointment. Most visits are now through video conferencing. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list to participate. Contact the jail for details on how to get approved for visits.

VINE Custody Notifications

Mendocino County participates in the VINE alert system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. Use VINE at vinelink.dhs.gov to track inmates and get release alerts. Select California, then Mendocino County. Search by the inmate's name. The system shows their current custody status. You can register to receive automatic notifications when the person is released or transferred. Choose phone, email, or text alerts. VINE is free to use. It updates several times daily based on jail data. This service helps crime victims stay informed. Family members also use it to know when someone is getting out. Your registration is anonymous. The inmate does not know you are tracking them.

Sending Money and Communication

Inmates need money in their account for commissary items and phone calls. Mendocino County contracts with approved vendors for money transfers. Do not send cash or checks directly to the jail. Use IC Solutions, Legacy Inmate Communications, or JailFunds to deposit money. These services let you pay online with a credit card or debit card. You need the inmate's full name and booking number. Processing fees apply to each transaction. Money posts to the inmate's account within one to three business days.

Inmates use account funds to buy snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies from the commissary. The commissary operates on a weekly schedule. Inmates place orders and receive items a few days later. They also use account funds to pay for phone calls. Without money in their account, inmates rely on what the jail provides for free. This includes meals, soap, and basic hygiene items.

Phone calls from the jail go through a contracted provider. Inmates make collect calls or use prepaid accounts. Prepaid accounts have lower per-minute rates than collect calls. To set up a prepaid account, visit the provider's website. Add funds before the inmate calls. The system deducts charges from your balance. All calls are recorded except those with attorneys. International calls cost more than domestic calls.

Legal Resources and Court Records

Jail records show who is in custody and what charges they face. Court records show what happens with those charges over time. These are different systems. The Mendocino County Superior Court handles all criminal cases. You can search court records online through their website. Court records show hearing dates, plea agreements, and verdicts. These records stay public long after someone leaves jail.

The Public Defender's Office represents people who cannot afford a private lawyer. The court appoints a public defender if you qualify. This happens at your first court appearance. You do not contact the public defender directly. They handle misdemeanor and felony cases in Mendocino County. For civil legal help, look for legal aid organizations in the area. These groups do not take criminal cases.

To get copies of arrest reports, contact the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. The Sheriff's Office has records for arrests they made. City police departments keep their own files. California law allows access to certain arrest information under the Public Records Act. Some details remain confidential for ongoing investigations or juvenile cases. There may be fees for copies of reports.

Neighboring County Jails

If you cannot find someone in Mendocino County, check nearby facilities. Lake County is to the east with its own jail roster. Sonoma County sits south with a separate system. Humboldt County borders Mendocino to the north.

Sometimes people get arrested in one county but held in another based on where charges are filed. California also moves inmates between counties for court appearances and other legal reasons. If your Mendocino County search comes up empty, try neighboring counties. For state inmates, use the CDCR database at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov instead of county rosters.