Solano County Inmate Search
A Solano County inmate search refers to the process of locating and retrieving information about individuals incarcerated in any of the county's jails. Inmate information in Solano County is considered part of Solano County Public Records and is thus open to the public per the California Public Records Act (CPRA).
An inmate search may be necessary for several reasons. Family members and friends may wish to find the location of an incarcerated loved one, stay informed about their well-being, or communicate with them. Attorneys, private investigators, and interested members of the public may seek this information as part of legal processes, especially for investigations or community awareness initiatives.
Additionally, inmates may want to obtain their records to gather relevant information about their release, particularly if they are trying to appeal their case or apply for parole.
The process for looking up Solano County inmates often requires accessing resources provided by the county sheriff's office.
Solano County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the Solano County Statistical Profile released by the County Administrator, 2,795 individuals were under supervision in the county's detention facilities in 2022. That number represents a 15% decline from the previous year's inmate population (3,288).
According to a report compiled by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, Solano's average daily inmate population in 2022 was 551 sentenced inmates (inmates convicted on all charges) and 479 unsentenced inmates (persons in custody and awaiting sentencing on one or more charges).
Solano County Prison System
The Solano County correctional system has three jails overseen by the Custody Division of the Solano County Sheriff's Office that hold the county's incarcerated population. They include the Justice Center, Stanton, and Claybank detention facilities.
The following are the jails' capacities and average daily population (ADP) for 2022, based on the figures published by the Solano County Civil Grand Jury:
- Justice Center Detention Facility:
- Capacity: 712
- ADP: 185
- Stanton Detention Facility:
- Capacity: 365
- ADP: 243
- Claybank Correctional Facility:
- Capacity: 358
- ADP: 97
- Total:
- Capacity: 1,435 inmates
- ADP: 525
Detainees in the jails include parole violators, locally sentenced individuals, people who violated their Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), individuals awaiting trial, and those sentenced to less than one year in prison.
How to Find an Inmate in Solano County
Individuals looking for information about an inmate detained in Solano County can do the following:
- Use online resources offered by the Solano County Sheriff's Office
- Contact or visit the detention facility where the inmate is being held
How Does a Solano County Inmate Search Work?
Per the California Public Records Act (CPRA), the Custody Division in Solano County can share inmate information with the public, barring any statutory exemption. County residents and other individuals can access a variety of details when they run an inmate search, including the following:
- Full name and demographic information (sex, race, age, and date of birth)
- Physical attributes (hair and eye color, height, and weight)
- Booking details (number, date, time, and location)
- Photograph
- Bail amounts
- Detention facility where the inmate is being held
- Upcoming court proceedings (court name and address, case number, court date, and sentencing date)
- Disposition details (code and description)
- Release specifics (date, time, reason, description, and the involved agency)
- Arrest information (date, time, location, and arresting agency)
Where to Find a Solano County Inmate Locator
Members of the public can obtain inmate information using resources provided by the Solano County Sheriff's Office.
The Jail Booking Logs resource
The Jail Booking Logs resource is an online tool that displays information about police department arrests across the county in the past seven days. Using this search tool, members of the public can find the following information:
- Name of offender
- Booking date
- Location of arrest
- Charge
- Arresting agency
- Charge level
- Bail amount
The In-Custody Search Tool
The In-Custody Search Tool provides information about inmates in the county's correctional system. Searchers can input the inmate's full name to pull up their data. That said, one can enter the first three letters of an inmate's last or first name to start the search if they do not know the offender's complete name.
The result page shows the facility where the inmate is detained and the inmate's name, number, date of birth, and projected release date. Clicking the inmate's name displays their profile, which includes more information, such as arrest location, originating agency, arrest date, sentence code, bail amount, court appointments, and booking type.
Contacting the Solano County jail
Members of the public can also call or visit the Solano County detention facility where the inmate is being detained to obtain information about their confinement.
Third-Party Inmate Locators
Third-party inmate locators are online resources set up by private businesses. These locators can provide information about Solano County inmates, but users may be subject to fees. Typically, people who use third-party sites can access more information, as these websites pool inmate data from different sources to offer a more unified service. Site users can often perform a broader search across other counties and states. They will also see whether the inmate they seek is being held in a local, state, or federal prison.
Generally, the records an individual can obtain on a third-party site vary. Third-party inmate locators also have different payment policies and fee schedules. While some may charge per search, others can use subscription-based payments.
How to Send Jail Mail in Solano County
Inmates in Solano County are allowed to send and receive mail under strict rules. The sender must add their address on the envelope and details of the inmate, such as the inmate's name and number.
The staff at the detention facility inspect every mail to ensure adherence to the Custody Division's rules before delivering it to the addressee. However, the inmate must be present for the inspection if it is legal mail.
Solano County Jails and Prisons
The following are the addresses and contact information of detention facilities in the Solano County:
Justice Center Detention Facility
500 Union Avenue
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-7100
Claybank Detention Facility
2500 Claybank Road
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-7190
Stanton Correctional Facility
2450 Claybank Road
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-4830
