San Luis Obispo Jail Roster

San Luis Obispo County provides free online access to its jail roster. The Sheriff's Office posts booking logs at no cost to the public. You can search for inmates held at the county jail on Kansas Avenue. The booking log shows names, charges, and custody status for everyone booked into the facility. Updates happen daily as new arrests come in and releases occur. The county uses ICS Solutions, Access SecurePak, and GTL for inmate phone calls, packages, and video visits. VINE notification services help families and crime victims track inmates without calling the jail repeatedly. Anyone can access this information online at any time.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Jail

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff operates the jail at 1585 Kansas Avenue. This is the main detention facility for the entire county. Call 805-781-4600 for questions about inmates. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They answer questions about bail, visits, and release times.

All arrests in San Luis Obispo County lead to this jail. Police and sheriff deputies bring people here for booking. The facility holds those awaiting trial and those serving county sentences. It runs around the clock. Medical care is provided on-site. Inmates get meals and access to phones based on housing assignments.

Visiting hours are posted on the Sheriff's website. Call ahead to confirm times. Bring valid ID. Follow dress codes. No phones or cameras are allowed past security.

Search the San Luis Obispo Booking Log

The San Luis Obispo County booking log is at slosheriff.org/WebLogs/BookingLog on the Sheriff's website. This log shows all recent bookings. Search by last name or scroll through the list. The system displays names, booking dates, and charges filed.

Each entry includes the person's age and booking number. You will see if bail was set by a judge. Some records show release information if the person already got out. The log updates daily but may lag during busy times when booking staff are processing multiple arrests at once. Check back if information seems outdated or incomplete.

No account is needed to view the booking log. The site works on mobile devices. Searches are free and unlimited. You can check as often as you want to see if someone was recently booked.

VINE Custody Notifications

San Luis Obispo County participates in VINE. This free service tracks inmates and sends alerts when custody status changes. Call 877-411-5588 to check if someone is in custody. The phone line works day and night.

You can also register online for automatic notifications. VINE will contact you by phone, email, or text when an inmate gets released or moved. This helps families and crime victims stay informed. Many people use VINE instead of calling the jail every day to check status. Setting up alerts takes just a few minutes and you can track multiple inmates if needed.

How Booking Works in San Luis Obispo County

When police make an arrest in San Luis Obispo County, they bring the person to the jail on Kansas Avenue. Booking takes a few hours depending on how busy the jail is at the time. Staff collect personal information and take fingerprints. They snap a mugshot. Property gets logged and stored in a secure area. Warrant checks run through state and federal databases to see if the person is wanted elsewhere.

After booking, the person sees a judge within 48 hours. The judge decides bail. Some people get released on their own recognizance for minor charges. Others must post bail to get out. Bail amounts vary based on the charges and criminal history. Serious crimes lead to higher bail or no bail at all.

Those who cannot make bail stay in custody until trial. This can take weeks or months. Public defenders get assigned to those who cannot afford private lawyers. First appearances in court happen quickly after booking.

Family members can post bail at the jail. Bring the full amount in cash or hire a bail bondsman. Release takes time after payment clears. Ask staff for an estimated release time when you pay.

Inmate Services in San Luis Obispo County

Inmates use ICS Solutions and GTL for phone calls. These companies charge per minute. Families can set up prepaid accounts to accept calls from inmates. Video visits are also available through GTL. This lets families visit remotely instead of going to the jail.

Commissary services let inmates buy snacks, hygiene products, and other items. Families deposit money into inmate accounts. Inmates use these funds to shop from an approved list. Do not send cash in the mail. Use money orders or the online deposit system instead.

Access SecurePak lets you send care packages to inmates. These bundles include approved items like snacks, clothing, and hygiene products. Order through the Access SecurePak website and they ship directly to the jail. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on all orders.

Mail is allowed but must follow jail rules. Letters cannot contain contraband. Photos are okay if they meet guidelines. Ask jail staff if you have questions about what you can send to an inmate.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

San Luis Obispo County borders Monterey County to the north and Santa Barbara County to the south. Each operates its own jail system.

• Monterey County Jail Roster - Search at mcso.countyofmonterey.gov
• Santa Barbara County Jail Roster - Search at sbsheriff.org
• Kern County Jail Roster - Search at kernsheriff.org

If you cannot find someone in San Luis Obispo County, check these neighboring counties. People arrested near borders may end up in a different county's jail.