Inmate Search Request
- All 10 county jails San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County facilities.
- A real person calls back We confirm the details with you by phone.
- Confidential Your details are never shared without your consent.
- Open 7 days a week Send a request any time, day or night.
How our inmate search works
Send the defendant's name and the county of arrest. We check that county's jail records and call you back with where they're being held, their booking details and how to reach the facility — 7 days a week.
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Step 1: Submit the request
Enter the defendant's name and county of arrest in the form above, or call us at 909-488-4605.
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Step 2: We search county records
Our team checks the jail records for every facility in that county to find where the person is being held.
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Step 3: We call you back
We call you with the facility, booking details and how to contact or visit — 7 days a week.
Southern California jail directory
Facility overviews, visiting information, and booking and release details for 10 county jails across San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties.
| Facility | City | County | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley Detention Center | Rancho Cucamonga | San Bernardino | View jail |
| Central Detention Center | San Bernardino | San Bernardino | View jail |
| High Desert Detention Center | Adelanto | San Bernardino | View jail |
| Big Bear Jail | Big Bear Lake | San Bernardino | View jail |
| Barstow Jail | Barstow | San Bernardino | View jail |
| Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility | Banning | Riverside | View jail |
| Indio Jail | Indio | Riverside | View jail |
| Southwest Detention Center Also known as Cois M. Byrd Detention Center | Murrieta | Riverside | View jail |
| Robert Presley Detention Center | Riverside | Riverside | View jail |
| Orange County Jail | Santa Ana | Orange | View jail |
- West Valley Detention Center Rancho Cucamonga · San Bernardino County View
- Central Detention Center San Bernardino · San Bernardino County View
- High Desert Detention Center Adelanto · San Bernardino County View
- Big Bear Jail Big Bear Lake · San Bernardino County View
- Barstow Jail Barstow · San Bernardino County View
- Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility Banning · Riverside County View
- Indio Jail Indio · Riverside County View
- Southwest Detention Center Murrieta · Riverside County View
- Robert Presley Detention Center Riverside · Riverside County View
- Orange County Jail Santa Ana · Orange County View
Not sure which facility? Send a name and county — we check every jail in that county.
Start an inmate searchInmate search questions
Straight answers about how our search works, what to send us and what happens next.
Still have a question?
Talk to our team
Call or email us. We're open 7 days a week.
Call 909-488-4605californiainmatesearch1@gmail.comHow do I find someone in a San Bernardino, Riverside or Orange County jail?
Send us their first and last name and the county where they were arrested, using the form at the top of this page, or call 909-488-4605. A date of birth helps if you have it. We check the county's jail records and call you back.
What information do I need to search for an inmate?
The person's full name and the county of arrest. A date of birth or booking number speeds things up but isn't required.
Can you tell me what someone was arrested for?
In most cases we can tell you the booking charges listed in the county's public records, along with the facility where the person is being held.
How do I contact or visit someone in jail?
Each facility sets its own phone, mail and visiting rules. Our jail pages list the address, phone numbers and visiting information for each facility, or call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Is this service affiliated with the jail or the Sheriff's department?
No. Inmate Search Central is an independent third-party service. We are not a government agency and not affiliated with any jail or law enforcement agency.
When are you open?
7 days a week. Submit the form any time, day or night.
Disclaimer & privacy
Questions about our service? Call 909-488-4605
Independent service
Inmate Search Central is an independent third-party service, not affiliated with any county jail, sheriff's department or law enforcement agency. Our service is for informational purposes only, and we do not manage or control the operation of any jail facility. To contact a facility directly, use its official channels.
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