Riverside County Jail Roster Information

Riverside County offers a jail roster search through the Sheriff's Department online system. The main detention facility is Robert Presley Detention Center located in downtown Riverside. This facility and several others throughout the county hold thousands of inmates each month. You can search for people in custody by name or booking number. The online database is free and available twenty-four hours a day. Search results show booking dates, charges, and custody status. Riverside County covers a large area from the desert communities to cities along the 91 freeway corridor. All arrestees from local police departments end up in county jail facilities regardless of which city made the arrest.

Riverside Sheriff Jail Facilities

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department operates several detention facilities. Robert Presley Detention Center sits at 4000 Orange Street in the city of Riverside. Call 951-955-2400 for general jail information. Staff answer questions about inmates, visiting, and booking procedures.

Other facilities serve different parts of the county. Indio has a jail for desert communities. The county also operates facilities in Banning and French Valley. Each location has specific visiting hours and rules. Check before you visit to avoid wasted trips.

Police from all Riverside County cities book arrestees into these county jails. Riverside Police, Corona Police, Moreno Valley Police, and others all use the same county detention system. The sheriff also provides law enforcement to unincorporated areas and contracts with some cities for full police services.

Jail Inmate Search Database

Riverside County provides online inmate information at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org through the public jail information system. This database shows current inmates across all county facilities. Search by last name or booking number to find someone.

Search results display the inmate's name and booking number. You see the date they were booked. The system shows all charges. It lists bail amount when bail has been set. The facility location appears so you know where the person is being held.

The database updates regularly as bookings occur and people get released. Very recent arrests might take a few hours to appear. Check back later if you do not find someone on your first search. Once an inmate leaves custody, they no longer show in the current roster.

VINE Notification System

Riverside County uses VINE to notify people about inmate status changes. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov and select California, then Riverside County. Register for free alerts about inmates you want to track.

VINE sends text or email notifications when custody status changes. You get alerts for releases, transfers, and court movements. This helps family members stay informed. Crime victims use it to know when someone gets out of jail. The service works across all California counties so you can track people in multiple locations.

Riverside County Booking Procedures

When police arrest someone in Riverside County, they take the person to a jail for booking. Staff collect fingerprints and take photos. They record personal information and check for outstanding warrants. The booking process takes several hours depending on how busy the facility is.

Inmates see a judge within two days of arrest for arraignment. The court sets bail at this hearing. Some people get released on their own recognizance if the charges are minor and they have community ties. Others must post bail to get out before trial. Bail amounts vary based on the offense and criminal history.

People who cannot afford bail stay in custody until their trial date. This can take months. Public defenders represent inmates who cannot hire private attorneys. The court appoints counsel at the arraignment hearing.

Inmate Services and Communication

Riverside County jails use third-party vendors for inmate services. JailATM handles money deposits and some communication services. You can send funds to an inmate's account online. This money pays for commissary items and phone calls.

Phone service goes through approved vendors. Inmates can only make outbound calls. They cannot receive incoming calls at the jail. Set up an account with the phone provider to accept calls from an inmate or add money to their phone account.

Visitation rules vary by facility. Some jails offer video visits. Others allow in-person visits on specific days. Bring valid photo ID when you visit. Follow dress code requirements. The jail can refuse entry if you wear inappropriate clothing or fail to follow security procedures.

Send mail to inmates by addressing letters to the facility with the inmate's full name and booking number. All mail gets screened before delivery. Do not send cash, checks, or prohibited items. The jail may reject packages that violate mail rules.

Access Catalog allows you to order approved items for inmates. These packages contain things like shoes, clothing, and hygiene products. Check the sheriff's website for current policies on what you can send.

Major Cities Using Riverside County Jails

Riverside County has twenty-eight incorporated cities. All use the county jail system for detention services. Local police departments book arrestees into sheriff's facilities.

• Riverside - County seat with main jail facility
• Moreno Valley - Large city east of Riverside
• Corona - Northwest county near Orange County
• Murrieta - Southwest county community
• Temecula - Wine country city in southwest county
• Indio - Coachella Valley desert city
• Lake Elsinore - Southwest lake community
• Perris - Central Riverside County
• Menifee - Southwest county city
• Hemet - San Jacinto Valley location

All these cities rely on county jails. None operate their own long-term detention facilities. Police may have short-term holding cells but everyone goes to county jail after booking.

Neighboring County Jail Systems

If your search in Riverside County comes up empty, check nearby counties. People arrested near county borders may end up in different jurisdictions.

• San Bernardino County - North of Riverside County
• Orange County - West along the coast
• San Diego County - South border county
• Imperial County - Southeast in the desert