Stanislaus County Inmate Search
Per Cal. Pen. Code § 834, an arrest occurs when Peace Officers take an individual into custody based on evidence that suggests the person has committed a crime. Following an arrest, all information about an arrested person is recorded, published, or maintained by the arresting agency. These records are usually available for public disclosure when a Stanislaus County inmate search is conducted. Like other Stanislaus County Public Records, inmate records are available to interested and eligible persons upon request. Records seekers should be able to retrieve inmate information and details of the facility in which they are housed. A Stanislaus County inmate search may be relevant to family members and legal representatives who need to monitor inmates' status or make plans for court appearances or release.
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.
Stanislaus County California Crime and Incarceration Statistics
Based on the 2022 OpenJustice report on the California Department of Justice website, over 14,091 people were arrested in Stanislaus County. 5,457 were arrested for felonies, while 8,634 were arrested following allegations of misdemeanors.
Stanislaus County California Prison System
Stanislaus County primarily manages county jails and detention facilities through the Sheriff's Department. The detention facilities in Stanislaus County include:
- The Adult Detention Facilities
- The Public Safety Center
- Unit 1 & Unit 2
About 1,300 pre-trial, sentenced, and out-of-custody inmates are housed in the Adult Detention Facilities. The Public Safety Center opened in 1992 has a 918-bed capacity for male and female inmates. It has an average inmate population of 650 and receives about 354 monthly bookings (arrests). Two additional structures were added within the Public Safety Center in 1994 and 2013. These structures were called Unit 1 and Unit 2, with a 196-bed capacity each. Unit 1 and Unit 2 housed about 16,492 inmates in 2021. about 78% were males, and the remaining 22% were females. The average length of stay in the Units in 2021 was 72 days, and the short length was 30 minutes.
How to Find an Inmate in Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office provides an "In Custody Report" that can be used to find inmate information and data about detainees. The report only reveals information about inmates in custody at the time the report was run. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Sheriff's Department Record Division during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to retrieve inmate records. Requesters must provide basic information about the inmates they seek to the record staff. This helps to facilitate the search. Some record requests may require providing a valid form of identification. The Office is located at:
Sheriff's Department Records Division
200 E Hackett Road
Modesto CA 95358
Phone: (209) 525-7117
Fax: (209) 525-7111
How Does a Stanislaus County Inmate Search Work?
Per the California Public Records Act (PRA), the public can access inmate records unless they are legally restricted from disclosure. Below is the information that can be found during a Stanislaus County inmate search:
- Inmate Name
- Booking number
- Date of birth
- POB
- Arresting Agency
- Arrest Time
- Facility
- Book Date
- Release Date
Where to Find a Stanislaus County Inmate Locator
Individuals can find a Stanislaus County inmate locator on the Sheriff's Website. On getting to the homepage, click on the "Who's in Jail Report" icon. This will lead to a PDF file that contains information on all inmates currently in custody at Stanislaus County jail facilities.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides an inmate locator tool on its official website to assist individuals in finding information about Stanislaus County inmates incarcerated within state prisons. The Locator allows a person to locate an inmate by inserting the inmate's CDCR Number or Name in the search boxes. Results from this search reveal the inmate's full name, CDCR number, age, admission date, current location, link, and parole eligible date.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons also has an inmate locator that reveals information on Stanislaus County inmates admitted into the federal prisons. Requesters can find inmates by number or name. Search results reveal the inmate's name, register number, race, sex, release date, and location.
Alternatively, a person can find inmate locators on third-party sites. To facilitate the search, the requesters must know the inmate's name, jail number, or other information. A fee may be required to execute this service.
How to Send Money to a Stanislaus County Inmate
Inmates at the Stanislaus County Jail can receive money through their commissary account to make phone calls or pay for other basic expenses approved by the facility authority. Depositors must know the Facility Locator No (295354), inmate ID number, and inmate's name to fund an inmate's account. Inmate accounts can be funded through the following method:
- In-person: Depositors can visit the lobby kiosks of the Sheriff's Detention Center, Public Safety Center, REACT, or Sheriff's Detention Visitation Center to send money to an inmate.
- By phone: Depositors can call (866) 232-1899 (Toll-Free) to send money to a Stanislaus County inmate. A credit/debit card or personal checking account information would be needed for the transaction.
- Online: Deposits can be made online via an approved third-party vendor. Follow on-screen prompts and provide an email address for receipt.
How to Visit a Stanislaus County Inmate
Family members and loved ones to visit inmates housed in any Stanislaus County jail facilities. However, all visits must be scheduled electronically before the desired visiting time. Each facility has its unique visiting schedule and time. However, the official visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. All visitors must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled visit. All visitors must comply with the Stanislaus County Visiting Rules for their visitation not to be denied. Review Stanislaus County Inmate Visitation Policy for more information on inmate visitations.
How to Send Jail Mail in Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County jails how inmates send and receive letters to maintain close relationships with their families and loved ones. Inmates can purchase pre-stamped envelopes and exchange as many letters as they want. The jails provide inmates with insufficient funds and a limited supply of pre-stamped envelopes. Inmates with $2 or less in their account are given two free postage-paid letters for personal correspondence every week and an unlimited amount for legal mail. All personal mail received or sent from the jail facility is searched for contraband. The writing will also be scanned for security issues. Legal mails are checked for contraband but not read or scanned. All mail sent to an inmate must be addressed thus:
The sender's name,
Return address,
Inmate name, housing unit, booking number
Address of the detention facility
City, State Zip
The jails receive mail six days a week. Inmates can send mail to other inmates within Stanislaus County Adult Detention Facilities using the "Within the Facility" and "Facility to Facility" inmate mail system. Inmates do not need postage to use the system. Books, magazines, and periodicals mailed directly from the publisher are acceptable in any Stanislaus County jail. Any mail that contains the following items will be rejected:
- Polaroid pictures
- Raised decorative stickers
- Any kind of nude or partially nude pictures or drawings
- Mail containing substances like powder or liquids.
- Letters in envelopes that could conceal contraband, cards, personal checks, and items that can be purchased at the commissary.
Stanislaus County Jails and Prisons
Below is the list of the names, addresses, and contact information of all the jail facilities and detention centers in Stanislaus County:
Stanislaus County Jails
200 East Hackett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
Phone: (209) 525-5630
Stanislaus County Juvenile Facilities
2215 Blue Gum Ave,
Modesto, CA
Phone: (209) 525-5400
Fax: (209) 525-4588
