San Bernardino County Jail Roster Search

San Bernardino County maintains a comprehensive jail roster through the Sheriff's Department website. The county covers a massive geographic area, making it the largest county in the United States by land size. Multiple jail facilities serve different regions of the county. West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga handles bookings for the western part of the county. Other facilities operate in different locations. You can search for inmates online at any time through the booking search system. The database shows current inmates and provides details about charges, bail, and custody status. Most searches complete in seconds once you enter a name or booking number.

Sheriff's Department Jail Contact

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department runs all county jail facilities. West Valley Detention Center sits at 9500 Etiwanda Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga. Call 909-350-2476 for jail information. This line operates around the clock for inmate inquiries.

The county has multiple detention facilities spread across its vast territory. Each serves a different geographic area. West Valley handles the western region including cities like Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Ontario. Other jails serve the High Desert, mountain communities, and eastern desert areas.

Local police departments throughout the county book arrestees into the nearest sheriff's facility. City police from San Bernardino, Victorville, Chino, and other municipalities use county jails for all detention needs beyond short-term holding.

Inmate Booking Search Online

San Bernardino County provides a booking search at jimsnetil.shr.sbcounty.gov/bookingsearch.aspx where you can find current inmates. Search by last name and first name or by booking number if you have it. The system is free to use.

Results display the inmate's full name, age, and booking date. You see all charges filed. The system shows bail amount when bail has been set by the court. It tells you which facility currently holds the person. Physical description information appears in the results as well.

The database updates throughout the day as new bookings occur. Recent arrests may take a few hours to appear in the system. Check back later if your initial search finds nothing. Once someone gets released, they disappear from the current inmate roster.

For questions about specific cases or to get more detailed information, contact the facility directly. Staff can provide additional details not shown in the online search results.

Inmate Tracking With VINE

San Bernardino County uses the VINE system for inmate notifications. Register at vinelink.dhs.gov to receive alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This free service sends email or text notifications automatically.

VINE tracks releases, transfers, and other status changes. You get notified when someone leaves custody. Family members use this to stay updated without calling the jail every day. Victims can track offenders and get advance warning before someone gets out of jail.

Booking Process Details

Police transport arrested individuals to a county jail facility for processing. Staff collect fingerprints and take photographs during booking. They record personal information and check for outstanding warrants. This process typically takes four to eight hours depending on how busy the facility is at the time.

After booking completes, inmates appear before a judge within two days. The judge sets bail and reads the charges at this arraignment hearing. Some people get released on their own recognizance. Others must post bail to leave custody before trial.

Bail varies widely based on the charges. Minor offenses may have bail of a few thousand dollars. Serious felonies can require bail in the hundreds of thousands. Some charges allow no bail at all. The court considers criminal history and flight risk when setting amounts.

Inmates who cannot afford bail stay in custody until trial. This can mean weeks or months in jail. Public defenders represent people who cannot hire private lawyers. The court appoints counsel at the first court appearance.

Communication and Inmate Accounts

San Bernardino County jails provide phone services for inmates through third-party vendors. Inmates make outbound calls only. You cannot call into the jail to speak with an inmate. Set up an account with the phone provider to accept calls or add funds to an inmate's phone account.

Use iCare Gifts and similar services to send money to inmates. These funds pay for commissary items like snacks, hygiene products, and writing materials. The inmate can also use account funds for phone calls in some facilities.

Visitation schedules vary by facility. Some jails use video visitation. Others allow in-person visits. Check with the specific jail before you visit. Bring valid photo ID. Follow dress code rules. The jail can deny entry if you wear inappropriate clothing or fail to follow security procedures.

Mail sent to inmates must include the full name and booking number. Address letters to the facility where the person is housed. All mail gets inspected before delivery. Do not send cash or prohibited items through the mail system.

Cities in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County includes twenty-four incorporated cities plus many unincorporated areas. All use the county jail system. The sheriff provides law enforcement to some communities while others have their own police departments that book arrestees into county jails.

• San Bernardino - County seat and largest city
• Fontana - Western county city near Ontario
• Rancho Cucamonga - Home to West Valley Detention Center
• Ontario - Major city in western county
• Victorville - High Desert community
• Rialto - Western San Bernardino County
• Hesperia - High Desert city north of Victorville
• Chino - Southwest county near LA County line
• Chino Hills - Southwest hills area
• Upland - Foothill community in west county
• Redlands - East of San Bernardino city

Neighboring County Jails

San Bernardino County borders several other counties. If your search here finds nothing, check nearby jurisdictions. Arrests near county lines sometimes go to different jail systems.

• Riverside County - South of San Bernardino County
• Orange County - Southwest neighbor
• Los Angeles County - West border county