Trinity County Jail Roster

Trinity County does not post a public online jail roster. To find out if someone is in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at 530-623-2611 during business hours. VINE also provides 24-hour automated access to inmate records for Trinity County. The jail operates at 701 Tom Bell Road in Weaverville and holds people awaiting trial or serving county sentences. Staff can provide booking information, bail amounts, and visitation details over the phone. Third-party services like ICSolutions, Securus, VINE, and Keefe Group support inmate phone calls, commissary purchases, and notifications for Trinity County inmates and their families.

Contact Trinity County Sheriff for Jail Records

The Trinity County Jail sits at 701 Tom Bell Road in Weaverville. This is the only detention facility in the county. Call 530-623-2611 to reach the Sheriff's Office. Staff can look up inmates and tell you if someone is in custody. They provide information about charges, bail, and visitation.

Business hours are Monday through Friday during the day. After hours, you can use VINE to check custody status without waiting for the office to open. The jail holds fewer inmates than larger counties because Trinity County is rural and has a small population.

The Sheriff handles all bookings for Trinity County. Most arrests come from local deputies and California Highway Patrol. Some inmates are held on warrants from other counties. The facility serves the entire county with no other jails in the area.

VINE System for Trinity County

VINE works 24 hours a day for Trinity County inmates. Call 877-411-5588 to check custody status anytime. The automated system asks for a name or booking number. It tells you if someone is currently held at the Trinity County Jail.

You can also use VINE online. Go to the VINE website and select California as the state. Pick Trinity County from the list. Enter the inmate's first and last name. The system searches and shows current custody status. If no results appear, the person may have been released or transferred to another facility.

VINE offers free alerts. Register online to get notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date. Choose phone calls, text messages, or emails for your alerts. Many people use this instead of calling the jail multiple times to check status.

Victims can use VINE for safety planning. The system notifies you before someone gets out so you have time to make arrangements if needed.

Booking at Trinity County Jail

When someone gets arrested in Trinity County, they go to the jail in Weaverville for booking. Staff take fingerprints and a photo. Personal property gets inventoried and stored. A background check runs to find warrants or prior arrests. This process takes several hours.

Bail gets set based on the charges and a county bail schedule. Some people post bail right away and go home. Others stay in custody until their court date. First appearances happen within 48 hours of arrest. A judge reviews the case and may change bail at that hearing.

People who cannot afford bail remain in jail until trial or sentencing. Public defenders are available for those who qualify. The jail provides medical care and meals while people are in custody.

Trinity County is remote and rural. The jail operates with limited staff. Be patient when calling or visiting. They will help you but it may take some time during busy periods.

Bail Payment and Release

Bail can be paid at the Trinity County Jail. Cash and money orders are accepted. Personal checks may not be allowed. Some people use a bail bondsman to cover the full amount. Once bail is posted, release usually takes a few hours depending on how busy the jail is.

Call ahead to confirm payment options and release times. The jail may have limited hours for processing bail payments. Have the inmate's full name and booking number ready when you call.

Some people are released on their own recognizance. This means no bail is required. The judge decides based on charges and criminal history. People released on OR must still show up for all court dates or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

Inmate Phone and Commissary Services

Inmates at Trinity County Jail can make phone calls. Third-party companies like ICSolutions and Securus provide phone service. Rates vary by provider. You may need to set up a prepaid account to receive calls from an inmate.

Commissary lets inmates buy snacks, hygiene items, and other supplies. The Keefe Group is one vendor used in Trinity County. Family members can deposit money into an inmate's account. This money can be used for commissary purchases and phone calls.

Deposits can be made online, by phone, or in person at the jail. Include the inmate's full name and booking number with all deposits. The Sheriff's Office can tell you which companies are currently in use and how to set up accounts.

Mail is allowed at the Trinity County Jail. Letters must follow jail rules about content and size. Do not send cash through the mail. Use money orders for deposits. Photos may be allowed but check current rules first.

Visitation at Trinity County Jail

Visitation happens on set days and times. Call the Sheriff's Office to confirm the schedule before you visit. You need valid ID to enter the facility. Rules about clothing and personal items are strict. Leave most things in your car.

The jail may provide lockers for keys and wallets during visits. Some inmates cannot have visitors based on their custody level or charges. Staff will tell you if someone is allowed visits when you call.

Video visits may be an option. Some jails let family connect with inmates through video calls instead of in-person visits. Ask the Sheriff's Office if this service is available in Trinity County.

Trinity County is remote. If you are traveling a long distance to visit, call ahead to make sure the inmate is still in custody and that visitation is happening that day. Rules can change.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Trinity County borders several other counties. Each has its own jail system:

• Shasta County Jail Roster - East of Trinity, online search in Redding
• Humboldt County Jail Roster - West of Trinity, daily PDF reports in Eureka
• Tehama County Jail Roster - Southeast of Trinity, online roster in Red Bluff
• Mendocino County Jail Roster - Southwest of Trinity, online in Ukiah

If someone was arrested near a county line, they may be held in a neighboring facility. Check multiple counties if you cannot find them in Trinity.

California State Prison Records

If you cannot find someone in Trinity County Jail, they may be in state prison. California operates CIRIS for state inmates. This tool searches all prisons in the California Department of Corrections system. Go to ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov to search by name or CDCR number.

CIRIS shows current inmates and recent releases from state facilities. It does not include county jail records. Use this if someone has been sentenced to state prison or if you think they transferred from county jail to state custody.

State prison sentences are longer than county jail terms. People with sentences over one year usually go to state facilities. The transfer can happen weeks or months after sentencing.