Fairfield Arrest Records
Fairfield is the county seat of Solano County with over 119,000 residents located between San Francisco and Sacramento in the North Bay region. When Fairfield Police arrest someone, that person enters the Solano County jail system operated by the Sheriff's Office. The county runs two main detention facilities both located right in Fairfield including the Justice Center at 500 Union Avenue and Claybank Facility at 2500 Clay Bank Road. Arrestees from Fairfield get booked at one of these two facilities depending on classification and bed availability. You can search for jail mugshots and inmate information through the Solano County online inmate search portal. This free public database displays booking photos, arrest charges, custody status, and bail amounts for people held at county jails without requiring any registration or payment to access public records under California law.
Fairfield Jail Quick Facts
Solano County Jail System
The Solano County Sheriff's Office operates the jail system for Fairfield. Fairfield Police Department handles law enforcement but does not run its own jail. All Fairfield arrests go into county custody at one of two facilities both located in Fairfield.
The Justice Center at 500 Union Avenue in Fairfield serves as the main booking facility. Call (707) 421-7100 for information. Claybank Facility at 2500 Clay Bank Road also in Fairfield provides additional housing. Their phone is (707) 784-7181. Having both jails in Fairfield makes it convenient since the city is the county seat.
Search for Fairfield jail mugshots at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com. This online database shows all current inmates in Solano County custody. You can look up anyone by name. Results include booking photos if available, arrest charges, bail amounts, and booking dates. The system operates around the clock without requiring login or fees.
You can also view recent booking logs on the Solano County website. These logs show people booked into county jails over recent days. Solano County uses VINE for notifications, TouchPay for deposits, and iCare Package for commissary services.
Finding Fairfield Inmates
Visit the Solano County inmate search website. Enter the person's first and last name. Hit search. The system checks both jail facilities at once. You do not need to know which jail houses the person since both are in Fairfield.
Results display everyone currently in custody. Click a name to view detailed information. You will see the booking photo if available, all charges, bail amount set by the court, and booking date. The page shows which facility currently houses the inmate. Data updates when custody status changes.
If you know when someone was arrested in Fairfield, use that date to verify you found the right person. Common names can produce many matches. Check the age and physical description to narrow results. Each booking has a unique number assigned by the Sheriff's Office.
The database shows current inmates only. Released individuals drop from the active search. For past Fairfield booking records, check the booking logs on the county website or contact the Sheriff's records division directly.
Justice Center and Claybank Facility
Solano County operates two detention facilities both located in Fairfield. The Justice Center at 500 Union Avenue serves as the main booking facility. Call (707) 421-7100 for information about this location. Claybank Facility at 2500 Clay Bank Road provides additional capacity. Their phone is (707) 784-7181.
When Fairfield Police arrest someone, they transport that person to one of these two facilities for booking. The Sheriff determines which jail houses each inmate based on classification needs and bed space. Since both facilities sit in Fairfield, arrestees stay local rather than getting transported to another city.
The inmate search at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com searches both facilities at once. You do not need to search each jail separately. The system shows which facility currently houses each inmate from Fairfield or other county cities.
Solano County Booking Logs
Solano County publishes booking logs showing recent arrests. These logs list people booked into the Justice Center or Claybank Facility over the past several days. You can view these logs on the Solano County Sheriff's website under public information.
Booking logs show name, age, arrest date, booking date, charges, and bail amount. This provides a snapshot of recent Fairfield arrests processed through county jails. The logs update regularly as new people get booked. For current custody status, use the inmate search instead.
The inmate search shows who remains in custody right now. Booking logs show who was arrested recently even if they have been released. Both tools help you find information about Fairfield arrests and county jail bookings.
Inmate Tracking Services
VINE offers free custody notifications for Solano County. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register for alerts. You can receive texts or emails when someone arrested in Fairfield is released or transferred. The service tracks both county jail facilities.
Call 877-411-5588 to access VINE by phone. This automated hotline operates 24 hours a day. Search by name or booking number to check custody status. The system tells you if someone remains in custody at a Solano County jail and which facility houses them.
For direct questions about Fairfield inmates, call the Justice Center at (707) 421-7100 or Claybank at (707) 784-7181. Staff can verify custody and provide basic information. For detailed records or formal requests, contact the Sheriff's records division.
Fairfield Booking Photo Law
Government Code 6254(f) requires California law enforcement to disclose basic booking information. Agencies must release name, physical description, date of birth, arrest time and date, booking time and date, arrest location, charges, and bail amount. This applies to all Fairfield arrests processed through Solano County jails.
Jail mugshots are public records in California. The Sheriff can release booking photos through the online database. You do not need to show identification or provide a reason to search. California law gives the public a right to access this information.
Penal Code 13665 restricts posting mugshots on social media for nonviolent crimes. Law enforcement must remove such posts within 14 days. This does not affect official jail databases. The Solano County inmate search remains available for Fairfield booking records at all times.
Civil Code 1798.91.1 bans charging fees to remove mugshots from websites. Companies cannot post Fairfield booking photos and demand payment for removal. California law treats this as unlawful extortion.
Fairfield Police Department
Fairfield Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Their headquarters is at 1000 Webster Street in Fairfield. For general information, call (707) 428-7300. The department makes arrests but does not operate a jail facility.
When Fairfield Police arrest someone, they transport that person to a Solano County jail in Fairfield for booking. The Sheriff takes custody and processes the arrestee. All mugshots and arrest records enter the county system. Since both jails are located in Fairfield, the transport distance is short. The booking process typically takes several hours from arrest to database entry.
For court records related to Fairfield arrests, check with Solano County Superior Court. The Fairfield courthouse is at 600 Union Avenue. You can search the court's online database for criminal filings and case status updates.
Contacting Fairfield Inmates
Solano County jails use VINE for notifications, TouchPay for deposits, and iCare Package for commissary. These companies handle inmate services at the Justice Center and Claybank Facility. Check the Sheriff's website for current procedures and fees.
To send money to someone arrested in Fairfield, you need their full name and booking information. Find this using the inmate search first. Online deposits through TouchPay typically post within hours. Inmates can use funds for phone calls and commissary purchases.
Visit the Solano County Sheriff website for visitation schedules at the Justice Center and Claybank Facility. Rules may differ by facility. Verify which jail houses the Fairfield arrestee before planning a visit. The inmate search shows current housing location.
Other Solano County Cities
Other Solano County cities use the same jail system as Fairfield. If you are searching for someone arrested in Vallejo, Vacaville, Benicia, or other county cities, use the Solano County inmate search. All local police book into county jails operated by the Sheriff.
The online database covers all of Solano County. Search results include bookings from Fairfield and other cities. The system does not separate by arrest location. Enter a name to find custody information regardless of which police department made the arrest. The booking record may show which agency arrested the person.