Riverside County Inmate Search

Riverside County Inmate Search

Riverside County law enforcement officers only arrest individuals who break the laws or ordinances of Riverside County, California. The police can arrest someone for committing a crime with or without a warrant. However, an officer can only arrest without a warrant when the requirements outlined in the California Penal Code are met. If an officer arrests without a warrant, it is most likely that the person allegedly committed a crime in the officer's presence.

When an individual is apprehended in Riverside County, they are taken to any jail facility closest to the arrest location. The facility will temporarily house the inmate until they:

• Post bail
• Are released on personal recognizance
• Appear for their arraignment
• Conclude the criminal case

Upon conviction, the inmate may serve their time at any of the Riverside County facilities or will be sent to the California state prison.

Information pertaining to Riverside County inmates and arrestees is collated and disseminated along with other Riverside County Public Record information per California FOIA laws. An inmate search will provide inquirers with details relevant to an individual's arrest or incarceration unless otherwise specified by state law.

Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:

• The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
• The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.

Riverside County Crime and Incarceration Statistics

In 2017, 69,134 crimes were reported in Riverside County, which led to the arrest of 48,033 individuals. Of this number, 14,604 persons were arrested for felonies, 33,280 for misdemeanors, and 149 persons committed status offenses. A closer look at felony arrests shows that drug and sex offenses accounted for 1,255 and 148 arrests, respectively. In contrast, violent offenses accounted for 5,449 arrests, while property offenses accounted for 3,881 arrests in the same period. That same year, 3,759 of those arrested were sent to jail in Riverside County, with 2,567 unsentenced (those in custody and awaiting sentencing) and 1,192 sentenced. 88.5% of those sent to jail were males, and 11.5% were females.

Riverside County Prison System

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department runs the Riverside County Prison System, which is made up of five correctional facilities:

• Blythe Jail
• Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
• John J. Benoit Detention Center
• Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
• Robert Presley Detention Center

In 2018, Riverside County jail had an average inmate population of 3,705 inmates. Males accounted for 88.3% of the jail population, while female inmates made up 11.7%.

How to Find an Inmate in Riverside County

Individuals can access Riverside County inmate information online using the Inmate Locator provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Individuals can search for inmates by last name. Those searching by last name can filter their searches with the "First Name," "Date of Birth," or "Gender" field. Alternatively, interested persons can call each jail in Riverside County to make inmate inquiries:

Blythe Jail
(951) 955-4500

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
(951) 696-3050

John J. Benoit Detention Center
(760) 863-8252

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
(951) 922-7300

Robert Presley Detention Center
(951) 955-4500

How Does a Riverside County Inmate Search Work?

California allows the dissemination of inmate information under its Public Records Act. Hence, Riverside County residents can inspect or obtain any inmate record except those exempt from disclosure by law. A Riverside County inmate search uncovers the following information:

• An inmate's full name, gender, race, date of birth, and age
• Booking number, date, and time
• In custody status
• Physical description (hair color, eye color, height, and weight)
• Bail amount
• Housing location
• Next court date/time and court name
• Release date
• Arrest details (date, time, location, arresting agency)
• Case number
• Charge information (charge type, statute, description, disposition, and booking type)

Where to Find a Riverside County Inmate Locator

An inmate locator is an online tool available on law enforcement agency websites that allows individuals to access information about inmates confined in correctional facilities across California.

The Riverside County Inmate Locator can be accessed on the county sheriff's website. Individuals who desire to use this Inmate Locator must be searching for an inmate confined in any of the correctional facilities in Riverside County. Inquirers must also know the inmate's last name to be able to use the locator.

On the other hand, individuals can search for Riverside County inmates confined in the state prison system using the Public Inmate Locator maintained by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Inquirers using this online tool can search for inmates by CDCR number or last name. Those searching by the last name can constrain their searches using the "First Name" or "Middle Name" field.

Besides government sites, individuals can also get information about inmates incarcerated in Riverside County and California via third-party websites. These sites host search engines that interested persons can use to obtain inmate records, but a small search fee may apply. Requesters typically search these sites with an inmate's first and last name and U.S. state.

How to Send Money to a Riverside County Inmate

Every Riverside County Inmate has an account where they receive money from family, friends, and other members of the public. Individuals can send money to inmates in one of four ways:

• Online: Individuals can send money to inmates via a third-party tool on the sheriff's website.
• Deposits by phone: Depositors can call a designated number obtainable from the sheriff's website to deposit money via Visa or MasterCard.
• Cash or credit card deposit: Individuals can deposit money via cash or credit card using the kiosks in a jail facility's lobby. Deposits can be made at any facility regardless of where the inmate is confined, so long as the inmate is supervised by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The kiosk does not accept any amount less than $5.
• U.S. postal money order: A depositor can send money to an inmate's account via U.S. Postal money order. Individuals must ensure the inmate's name and booking number are on the front of the money order. The jail facilities do not accept cash or personal checks via mail.

Visit the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Corrections page for more information on sending money to inmates confined in the county's correctional facilities.

How to Visit a Riverside County Inmate

All visitors to a Riverside County correctional facility must schedule a visit a day before their intended visiting day. Each Riverside County correctional facility has a phone number that the public can call to schedule a visit. Although each facility has unique visiting requirements and hours, the following rules apply to all of them:

• All inmates have a maximum of two visits per week, and each visit lasts for 45 minutes.
• All visitors must come with a valid picture ID.
• Visitors must be 18 years or older to visit. A legal guardian or parent must accompany minors below 18.
• Visitors can only see the inmate they signed up to visit.
• All visitors must be appropriately dressed. No visitor must wear clothes that display sexual or lewd commentary or pictures.
• No cameras, knives, alcohol, weapons, or tear gas are permitted in the visiting area.
• Smoking is not permitted in any part of the jail.
• The correctional staff can arrest a visitor that commits criminal acts on the jail premises.

Any visitor who violates visitation rules may lose their visiting rights. It is advisable to review the Visiting Inmates General Rules page on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department website for more information on visiting county inmates.

How to Send Jail Mail in Riverside County

The Riverside County Correctional Facilities permits inmates to receive unlimited daily letters from their families, friends, legal representatives, business associates, and government authorities. The two categories of mail inmates can receive include:

• Regular correspondence: This allows people to communicate with inmates through letters.
• Legal or special correspondence: This allows all city, county, state, and federal officials (including judges) and attorneys to communicate with inmates.

Only books, magazines, and periodicals mailed directly from a publisher or originating from a verifiable and reputable internet/mail order company are accepted. The county jail facilities also accept books sent to inmates by bookstores via their internet or mail order facilities. Inmates can not receive more than three books at the same time.

All mail must bear an inmate's full name and booking number. It must also have the sender's complete name and return address (no AKAs, nicknames, or monikers). The facilities do not allow stick-on return address labels because of the adhesive used on the labels. Below are the mailing address formats for jails in Riverside County:

Blythe Jail
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Blythe Jail
P.O. Box 1270
Blythe, CA 92226

Robert Presley Detention Center
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Robert Presley Detention Center
P.O. Box 710
Riverside, CA 92501

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
30755-B Auld Road
Murrieta, CA 92563

John J. Benoit Detention Center
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Indio Jail
P.O. Box 1748
Indio, CA 92202

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
(Inmate Name & Booking Number)
Smith Correctional Facility
1627 S Hargrave Street
Banning, CA 92220

Any mail that is dirty, stained, or contains contraband is typically returned to the sender. Below are some contrabands that are not accepted in any of the conventional facilities:

• Stickers
• Narcotics
• Greeting cards
• Postcards
• Phone cards
• Postal stamps
• Marijuana
• Hacksaw blades
• Food
• Flowers
• Highlighter
• Pamphlets
• Handcuff keys
• Candy
• Used magazines, books, or periodicals
• Hardback or leather-bound books
• Photographs or pictures that depict nudity, violence, or sexual acts

The sheriff's Rules for Regular Incoming Mail page has a complete list of contraband items.

Riverside County Jails and Prisons

The following are the names, contact information, and addresses of the correctional facilities in Riverside County, California:

Blythe Jail
260 North Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Phone: (760) 921-5780

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
30755-B Auld Road
Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: (951) 696-3050

John J. Benoit Detention Center
82675 Street Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 863-8252

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
1627 S. Hargrave Street
Banning, CA 92220
Phone: (951) 922-7300

Robert Presley Detention Center
4000 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-4500