Modesto Jail Mugshots

Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County in California's Central Valley. When Modesto Police make an arrest, suspects are booked into the Stanislaus County jail system run by the Sheriff's Department. The Main Jail is located at 1115 H Street in downtown Modesto. The Public Safety Center is at 200 East Hackett Road. These facilities have a combined capacity of over 1,400 inmates. You can search for jail mugshots and booking records through the Stanislaus County Sheriff's online inmates list. The database provides public access to booking photos, custody status, charges, and bail information for people arrested in Modesto. The system updates regularly as new bookings come in from Modesto Police Department. Searches are free and require no registration to view inmate records from Modesto jails.

Stanislaus County Handles Modesto Arrests

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department operates jail facilities for Modesto and other cities in the county. When Modesto Police arrest someone, that person goes into county custody. The Main Jail is at 1115 H Street in Modesto. Call (209) 525-6427 for information about that facility. The Public Safety Center is at 200 East Hackett Road. Call (209) 525-6500 for that location.

To search for Modesto jail mugshots, visit the Stanislaus County inmates list online. The database covers all inmates in county jails. You can search by name to find custody records. Results display booking photos, charges, bail amounts, and which facility is holding the person.

The inmates list updates as new bookings arrive from Modesto and other county cities. The Sheriff processes bookings around the clock. If you search for someone recently arrested in Modesto, check back after a few hours if they do not appear immediately. The system needs time to process new arrivals and enter their information.

Stanislaus County uses TouchPay, GTL, and JailATM for inmate services. These companies handle phone calls, video visits, and money deposits. You must create an account with the approved providers to use their services. Check the Sheriff's website for current vendors and instructions.

How to Search Modesto Inmate Records

Go to the Stanislaus County online inmates list. Enter the person's first and last name in the search fields. The system searches all current inmates in custody. Common names may return many results from Modesto and other parts of the county. Look at physical descriptions and booking dates to identify the right person.

Click on a name to see full booking details. The record shows the mugshot at the top. Below that you see current charges, bail amount, booking date, and housing location within the jail system. The data comes directly from the Sheriff's custody database.

For people arrested in Modesto, the booking location usually shows as Main Jail or Public Safety Center. The Sheriff decides where to house each inmate based on charges, gender, and available space. Inmates may transfer between facilities during their custody period.

If you know the exact booking date, use that to narrow your search. The system lets you filter by date range. This helps when searching for common names that produce many matches. Booking dates come from arrest reports or court papers.

Tracking Modesto Inmates

VINE provides free notification services for Stanislaus County inmates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register for alerts. You can get text messages or emails when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court date. The service covers both Modesto jail facilities.

Call 877-411-5588 to reach the VINE automated line. This phone service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can check custody status by entering a name or booking number. The system provides current information about people arrested in Modesto and held in Stanislaus County jails.

For direct contact with the jails, call (209) 525-6427 for the Main Jail or (209) 525-6500 for the Public Safety Center. Staff can answer questions about custody status, visiting hours, and procedures. Have the inmate's full name ready when you call.

California Booking Records Law

Government Code 6254(f) requires disclosure of booking information in California. Law enforcement must release name, physical description, date of birth, arrest date and time, booking date and time, arrest location, charges filed, and bail amount. Stanislaus County must provide this data for all Modesto arrests.

Jail mugshots are public records unless an exemption applies. Booking photos generally appear in the online inmates list. You do not need to give a reason for searching or show identification. The database is open to anyone who wants to search for Modesto booking records.

Penal Code 13665 restricts social media sharing of mugshots. Police cannot post booking photos of nonviolent crimes on platforms like Twitter or Facebook. If they do, they must remove them within 14 days. This rule does not change access to official databases. The Sheriff's inmates list remains available for Modesto records.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes mugshot extortion illegal. Companies cannot charge fees to remove booking photos from websites. This practice used to be common with Modesto mugshots and records from other California cities. State law now prohibits it. Victims can sue companies that engage in mugshot extortion.

Contacting Inmates in Modesto Jails

Stanislaus County jails use TouchPay, GTL, and JailATM for inmate services. These companies provide phone calls, video visits, and commissary services. You need to set up an account to communicate with someone in custody. Each company charges fees for their services.

To send money to an inmate arrested in Modesto, use one of the approved deposit systems on the Sheriff's website. You need the inmate's full name and booking number. Deposits typically post within a few hours. Inmates can use the funds for commissary purchases and phone calls at the Main Jail or Public Safety Center.

Video visitation may be available depending on current jail policies. Check the Sheriff's website for information about visiting procedures. Some facilities offer video visits in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Rules change periodically, so verify current procedures before planning a visit.

For mailing letters to someone in custody, use the jail's address and include the inmate's full name and booking number. All mail goes through security screening. Do not send cash, checks, or prohibited items. The Sheriff's website lists what you can and cannot send through the mail to inmates.

Other Stanislaus County Areas

Other cities in Stanislaus County use the same jail system. If you are searching for someone arrested in these areas, use the county inmates list. Local police departments book arrestees into the Modesto jail facilities operated by the Sheriff.

The online database covers all of Stanislaus County. You can search for jail mugshots from Modesto or any other city in the county. All bookings appear in the same system regardless of which police department made the arrest. The Sheriff handles custody for all cities within the county.