RIVERSIDE COUNTY INMATE INFORMATION

RIVERSIDE COUNTY JAILS:

ROBERT PRESLEY DETENTION CENTER

4000 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: 951-955-4500

BLYTHE CENTRAL JAIL

260 N. 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 St. Hwy. 111
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: 760-863-8252

LARRY D. SMITH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

1627 S. Hargrave Street
Banning, CA 92220
Phone: 951-922-7300

PATROL STATIONS:

(Patrol stations are closed on County-observed holidays).

• Cabazon Station: 951-922-7100
• Colorado River Station: 760-921-7900
• Hemet Station: 951-791-3400
• Jurupa Valley Station: 951-955-2600
• Lake Elsinore Station: 951-245-3300
• Moreno Valley Station: 951-486-6700
• Palm Desert Station: 760-836-1600
• Perris Station: 951-210-1000
• San Jacinto Station: 951-654-2702
• Southwest Station: 951-696-3000
• Thermal Station: 760-863-8990

Welcome to the Riverside County Inmate Information Locator Service

Provided by Who’s In Jail Riverside County Inmate Information Services. Our platform offers comprehensive details regarding individuals detained in Riverside County, California, as well as insights into nearby correctional facilities. Whether you’re a concerned family member, legal representative, or simply interested in someone’s status, our service provides easy access to relevant information and connects you with specialists who can assist in navigating your loved one’s location and release procedures.

Efficient Inmate Information Retrieval

Our Inmate Locator tool simplifies the process of finding inmates. By entering their name, date of birth, and other pertinent details, you can quickly access comprehensive inmate information, including booking dates, charges, court appearances, and more.

Detailed Exploration of Riverside County Jail Facilities

Explore detailed descriptions of various Riverside County Jail facilities, including Riverside County Central Jail, South Bay (Chula Vista) Detention Facility, Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility, Vista Detention Facility, East Mesa Re-Entry Facility, George Bailey Detention Facility, and Rock Mountain Detention Facility. Discover the amenities and services available at each facility to gain insight into inmate management protocols.

Reliable Online Resources for Inmate Searches

Utilize a range of trustworthy resources to aid your inmate search. From links to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department website, third-party inmate search platforms, county court websites, to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, we provide current information to support your search efforts.

Swift Solutions to Common Questions

Browse through our frequently asked questions section for prompt responses to typical inquiries regarding inmate communication, telecommunication systems, financial transactions, booking specifics, visiting hours, and more. Should further assistance be necessary, our dedicated support team is readily available by phone.

Supporting Families and Legal Representatives

We understand the significance of remaining informed during challenging situations. Our platform is crafted to empower families and legal representatives by granting access to vital inmate data and assistance services.

Begin Your Search Today

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF INFORMATION

Riverside County, established in 1893 from parts of San Bernardino and San Diego counties, ranks as California’s fourth largest county, spanning more than 7,300 square miles.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, comprising a team of over 4,000 dedicated individuals, oversee this expansive region of Southern California. They are committed to serving the communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty.

Mission of the Sheriff’s Office

The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to fulfill the mandates set forth by California law, ensuring responsive, innovative, and efficient public safety services. This is achieved through collaboration with the community and allied agencies.

Objectives

• Protecting the community through crime prevention and suppression, and reducing repeat offenses.
• Fulfilling all duties assigned to the Sheriff’s Office under the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, and state laws, including the enforcement of federal laws and investigation of violations of state laws and local ordinances in an equitable manner.
• Providing court security, serving civil process, and executing court orders for our superior courts.
• Managing county jails and caring for inmates in accordance with state guidelines and regulations, ensuring fair and humane treatment.
• Conducting Coroner-Public Administrator functions in compliance with legal requirements.

ROBERT PRESLEY DETENTION CENTER

Located in the downtown area of Riverside, California, the Robert Presley Detention Center was opened in 1989, replacing the old Riverside County Jail. Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC) and the Detention Care Unit at Riverside University Health Systems are under the command of a Sheriff’s Captain and are administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief Deputy.

Robert Presley Detention Center
Bruce Phillips, Correctional Captain
Physical Address: 4000 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501

Riverside County Jail Visitation Guidelines and Schedule

• To arrange a visit, please call 951-341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least one day in advance of your desired visitation date.
• Due to physical distancing requirements, each inmate may receive visits from up to two visitors.
• Inmates are permitted a maximum of two visits per week, with each visit lasting approximately 45 minutes.
• Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory for all visitors.
• Visitors may be subjected to a search of their person and belongings, including warrant checks and potential arrest, conducted by correctional staff.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors are restricted to visiting only the inmate they initially registered to see; exchanging inmates with another visitor is prohibited. Once a visitor leaves the visitation area, the visit with the inmate ends.
• Public restrooms are accessible at each facility.
• For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility housing the inmate to schedule.
• Prohibited items during visits include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives.
• Bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area may result in arrest.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the jail, including the lobby. Food and drink are not permitted in the lobby or visiting areas.
• All visitors must dress appropriately, adhering to a specific dress code. Attire must not indicate gang affiliation, feature sexual or offensive content, or be provocative. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body areas, with skirts at least mid-thigh in length. Committing a criminal act on jail property may lead to arrest.
• Failure to comply with visitation rules may result in loss of visiting privileges.
• Each Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Division facility reserves the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security reasons. Visitors will be instructed by staff to leave the facility safely if such action is taken.

Parking Information

Public parking is available in front of the jail facilities. Metered parking is available on the streets surrounding the jail. Two separate public parking structures are located at the corner of Lemon and 12th Street (Downtown Parking Guide).

BLYTHE JAIL

Built in 1964, the Blythe Jail is administered under the direction of a Captain and is administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief Deputy.

Blythe Jail
Captain Winder, Correctional Captain
Physical Address: 260 N. Spring Street
Blythe, CA 92225
Phone: 760-921-5780

Visitation Guidelines and Schedule

• To arrange a visit, please call 951-341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least one day in advance of your desired visitation date.
• Due to physical distancing requirements, each inmate may receive visits from up to two visitors.
• Inmates are permitted a maximum of two visits per week, with each visit lasting approximately 45 minutes.
• Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory for all visitors.
• Visitors may be subjected to a search of their person and belongings, including warrant checks and potential arrest, conducted by correctional staff.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors are restricted to visiting only the inmate they initially registered to see; exchanging inmates with another visitor is prohibited. Once a visitor leaves the visitation area, the visit with the inmate ends.
• Public restrooms are accessible at each facility.
• For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility housing the inmate to schedule.
• Prohibited items during visits include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives.
• Bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area may result in arrest.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the jail, including the lobby.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the lobby or visiting areas.
• All visitors must dress appropriately, adhering to a specific dress code. Attire must not indicate gang affiliation, feature sexual or offensive content, or be provocative. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body areas, with skirts at least mid-thigh in length.
• Committing a criminal act on jail property may lead to arrest.
• Failure to comply with visitation rules may result in loss of visiting privileges.
• Each Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Division facility reserves the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security reasons. Visitors will be instructed by staff to leave the facility safely if such action is taken.

Parking Information

Public parking is available in front of the jail facilities.

COIS M. BYRD DETENTION CENTER

Opened in 1993, the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is located in the southwest portion of Riverside County, adjacent to the cities of Temecula and Murrieta, in an area known as French Valley. The facility is under the command of a Sheriff’s Captain and administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief Deputy.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
Shannon Flakes, Correctional Captain.
Physical Address: 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: 951-696-3050

Visitation Guidelines and Schedule

• To arrange a visit, please call 951-341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least one day in advance of your desired visitation date.
• Due to physical distancing requirements, each inmate may receive visits from up to two visitors.
• Inmates are permitted a maximum of two visits per week, with each visit lasting approximately 45 minutes.
• Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory for all visitors.
• Visitors may be subjected to a search of their person and belongings, including warrant checks and potential arrest, conducted by correctional staff.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors are restricted to visiting only the inmate they initially registered to see; exchanging inmates with another visitor is prohibited. Once a visitor leaves the visitation area, the visit with the inmate ends.
• Public restrooms are accessible at each facility.
• For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility housing the inmate to schedule.
• Prohibited items during visits include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives.
• Bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area may result in arrest.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the jail, including the lobby.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the lobby or visiting areas.
• All visitors must dress appropriately, adhering to a specific dress code. Attire must not indicate gang affiliation, feature sexual or offensive content, or be provocative. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body areas, with skirts at least mid-thigh in length.
• Committing a criminal act on jail property may lead to arrest.
• Failure to comply with visitation rules may result in loss of visiting privileges.
• Each Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Division facility reserves the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security reasons. Visitors will be instructed by staff to leave the facility safely if such action is taken.

Parking Information

Public parking is available in front of the jail facilities.

JOHN J. BENOIT DETENTION CENTER

Located in the City of Indio, the John Benoit Detention Center serves the Coachella Valley which has experienced rapid growth over the past two decades. The facility is under the command of a Sheriff’s Captain and is administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief Deputy.

Visitation Guidelines and Schedule

• To arrange a visit, please call 951-341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least one day in advance of your desired visitation date.
• Due to physical distancing requirements, each inmate may receive visits from up to two visitors.
• Inmates are permitted a maximum of two visits per week, with each visit lasting approximately 45 minutes.
• Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory for all visitors.
• Visitors may be subjected to a search of their person and belongings, including warrant checks and potential arrest, conducted by correctional staff.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors are restricted to visiting only the inmate they initially registered to see; exchanging inmates with another visitor is prohibited. Once a visitor leaves the visitation area, the visit with the inmate ends.
• Public restrooms are accessible at each facility.
• For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility housing the inmate to schedule.
• Prohibited items during visits include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives.
• Bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area may result in arrest.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the jail, including the lobby.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the lobby or visiting areas.
• All visitors must dress appropriately, adhering to a specific dress code. Attire must not indicate gang affiliation, feature sexual or offensive content, or be provocative. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body areas, with skirts at least mid-thigh in length.
• Committing a criminal act on jail property may lead to arrest.
• Failure to comply with visitation rules may result in loss of visiting privileges.
• Each Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Division facility reserves the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security reasons. Visitors will be instructed by staff to leave the facility safely if such action is taken.

Parking Information

Public parking is available in front of the jail facilities.

LARRY D. SMITH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Located in the city of Banning, the Smith Correctional Facility is the Sheriff’s largest correctional facility. The facility is also home to several Corrections Division programs such as the Supervised Electronic Confinement Program, Work Release Program, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program, Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau, a commercial printing shop, centralized warehouse and laundry services, as well as other counseling, vocational, and educational programs. The facility is under the command of a Sheriff’s Captain and is administered under the direction of the Corrections Division Chief Deputy.

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
Alyssa Vernal, Correctional Captain
Physical Address: 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220
Phone: 951-922-7300

Visitation Guidelines and Schedule

• To arrange a visit, please call 951-341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at least one day in advance of your desired visitation date.
• Due to physical distancing requirements, each inmate may receive visits from up to two visitors.
• Inmates are permitted a maximum of two visits per week, with each visit lasting approximately 45 minutes.
• Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory for all visitors.
• Visitors may be subjected to a search of their person and belongings, including warrant checks and potential arrest, conducted by correctional staff.
• Visitors must be at least 18 years old; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors are restricted to visiting only the inmate they initially registered to see; exchanging inmates with another visitor is prohibited. Once a visitor leaves the visitation area, the visit with the inmate ends.
• Public restrooms are accessible at each facility.
• For attorney or special visits, please contact the facility housing the inmate to schedule.
• Prohibited items during visits include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas/O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives.
• Bringing illegal contraband into the visiting area may result in arrest.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the jail, including the lobby.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the lobby or visiting areas.
• All visitors must dress appropriately, adhering to a specific dress code. Attire must not indicate gang affiliation, feature sexual or offensive content, or be provocative. Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower/mid body areas, with skirts at least mid-thigh in length.
• Committing a criminal act on jail property may lead to arrest.
• Failure to comply with visitation rules may result in loss of visiting privileges.
• Each Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Division facility reserves the right to terminate any visit if deemed necessary for security reasons. Visitors will be instructed by staff to leave the facility safely if such action is taken.

Parking Information

Public parking is available in front of the jail facilities.

GENERAL RIVERSIDE COUNTY JAIL INFORMATION

When a friend or family member is detained in jail, it can be a confusing and uncertain time for both the individual in custody and their concerned loved ones. Questions often arise about mail, phone calls, visitation, healthcare, and other critical matters. Initially, reaching the arrested individual can be challenging, and navigating the complexities of the jail system can hinder access to important information about the arrest.

For essential information regarding Riverside County Jails and their incarcerated individuals, please contact 951-729-3975.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF COURT SERVICES

The Sheriff’s Court Services Division acts as an officer of the court. Our office receives, serves, and executes all civil processes and orders that are legally accepted for service.

It’s important that any civil process submitted to the Sheriff for service meets legal requirements, including being valid on its face, issued by a competent authority, and accompanied by appropriate legal instructions with an original signature.

Before the Sheriff’s Office can serve processes on your behalf, you must obtain a court order. Please note that only attorneys are authorized to provide legal advice, not the Sheriff.

Court Services Payments

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Court Services Division does not accept personal checks for civil process fees.

Requests for services must be accompanied by pre-printed business checks, cash, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to “Riverside County Sheriff”.

For additional information, please contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Court Services Division.

INMATE RELEASE INFORMATION

If you require information regarding the release of an inmate or an individual arrested in Riverside County and taken to the Riverside County Central Jail, direct inquiries to the Inmate Information Center at 951-729-3975. They can furnish details such as booking numbers, charges, and release information.

For additional resources, you can visit the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department website at https://jimspub.riversidesheriff.org/

Riverside County Courts

For matters concerning the Riverside County Courts, including general information, judge assignments, and virtual hearings, please refer to the Riverside County Courts website at:

• Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Public Information
• Riverside County Superior Court
• California Supreme Court
• California Courts of Appeal
• Judicial Council of California