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How to find someone in jail in Riverside County, California

Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Riverside County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.

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Riverside County jails & facilities 15

These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Riverside County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.

County jail

INDIO JUVENILE HALL

Address
47665 OASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201
Rated capacity
82 beds

Facility info as of 2024-06-10 — always confirm at the official source .

County jail

LARRY D SMITH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Address
1627 SOUTH HARGRAVE STREET, BANNING, CA 92220
Rated capacity
1518 beds

Facility info as of 2019-11-25 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)

County jail

SOUTHWEST JUVENILE HALL

Address
30755-C AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, CA 92563
Rated capacity
99 beds

Facility info as of 2024-07-11 — always confirm at the official source .

County jail

TWIN PINES RANCH

Address
49500 TWIN PINES ROAD, BANNING, CA 92220
Rated capacity
70 beds

Facility info as of 2024-07-01 — always confirm at the official source .

County jail

VAN HORN YOUTH CENTER

Address
10000 COUNTY FARM ROAD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
Rated capacity
44 beds

Facility info as of 2024-07-12 — always confirm at the official source .

Which system is holding them?

There is no single search that covers everyone in Riverside County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.

If the arrest was recent

Start with the county jail

A recent arrest in Riverside County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search VINELink; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the state prison locator

Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the California Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any California county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.

Nearby counties in California

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these California counties are closest to Riverside County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.

If you need to bail them out in California

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in California.

Commercial bail available

In California, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.

The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.

Common questions about finding someone in Riverside County

How do I find someone who was just arrested in Riverside County?

Someone just arrested in Riverside County is usually held at COIS M. BYRD DETENTION CENTER or INDIO JUVENILE HALL, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or VINELink; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.

How do I find someone in state prison from Riverside County?

Once a person is sentenced they move into the California Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Riverside County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in California?

Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers California: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.

How does bail work for someone held in Riverside County?

Commercial bail exists in California: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.

More of California

This is one of California’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.

All of California — locator, VINELink & every county