Murrieta Inmate Records

Murrieta sits in southwest Riverside County with over 116,000 residents in the Temecula Valley region between Los Angeles and San Diego. When Murrieta Police arrest someone, that person enters the Riverside County jail system operated by the Sheriff's Department. The county runs multiple detention facilities across this large county with the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center at 30755-B Auld Road in Murrieta serving the southwest region. Arrestees from Murrieta typically get booked at the nearby Byrd facility or other county jails depending on bed space and classification needs. You can search for jail mugshots and inmate information through the Riverside County Sheriff's online inmate locator system. 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.

Riverside County Jail System

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department operates the jail system for Murrieta and all other county cities. Murrieta Police Department handles law enforcement but does not run its own jail. All Murrieta arrests go into county custody at one of several detention facilities spread across Riverside County.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center sits at 30755-B Auld Road in Murrieta. Call (951) 696-3050 for information. This facility serves the southwest region of Riverside County including Murrieta and Temecula. Other facilities include Robert Presley in Riverside, Larry D. Smith in Banning, John J. Benoit in Indio, and Blythe Jail.

Search for Murrieta jail mugshots at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org. This inmate locator shows all current inmates across Riverside County jails. 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.

Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California by area. The Sheriff operates multiple facilities strategically placed to serve different regions. Most Murrieta arrestees get booked at the Byrd facility due to its location right in Murrieta.

Finding Murrieta Inmates

Visit the Riverside County inmate locator website. Enter the person's first and last name. Hit search. The system checks all county jail facilities at once. You do not need to know which jail houses the person.

Results display everyone currently in custody. Click a name to view detailed information. You will see the booking photo if available, all charges filed, bail amount set, and booking date. The page shows which facility currently houses the inmate. Data updates when custody status changes or inmates transfer between facilities.

If you know when someone was arrested in Murrieta, use that date to verify you found the right person. Common names can produce multiple matches. Check the age and physical description to narrow results. Each booking has a unique number assigned by the Sheriff's Department.

The database shows current inmates only. Released individuals drop from the active search. For past Murrieta booking records or more detailed information, contact the Sheriff's records division. Public records requests may take several days depending on complexity.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center

The Cois M. Byrd Detention Center at 30755-B Auld Road in Murrieta serves southwest Riverside County. Call (951) 696-3050 for information about this facility. This jail handles bookings from Murrieta, Temecula, and other nearby cities. The location makes it convenient for people arrested in the Murrieta area.

When Murrieta Police arrest someone, they typically transport that person to the Byrd facility for booking. The Sheriff's staff processes the arrestee and assigns housing. Classification determines placement based on charges, gender, and other factors. The booking process usually takes several hours from arrival to completion.

The inmate locator at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org searches all Riverside County jails including the Byrd facility. You do not need to search each jail separately. The system shows which facility currently houses each inmate from Murrieta or other county cities.

Riverside County Detention Network

Riverside County operates five jails across the county. Besides the Byrd facility in Murrieta, the Sheriff runs Robert Presley Detention Center at 4000 Orange Street in Riverside with phone (951) 955-4500. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility sits at 1627 South Hargrave Street in Banning, phone (951) 922-7300. John J. Benoit Detention Center is at 82675 State Highway 111 in Indio, phone (760) 863-8252. Blythe Jail is at 260 North Spring Street in Blythe, phone (760) 921-5780.

The Sheriff can transfer inmates between facilities based on classification needs, programs, or bed space. Check the inmate locator to see current housing location for anyone arrested in Murrieta. Most stay at the Byrd facility due to its proximity, but transfers can happen.

Inmate Tracking Services

VINE provides free custody notifications for Riverside County. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register for alerts. You can receive texts or emails when someone arrested in Murrieta is released, transferred, or has court dates. The service tracks all five 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 Riverside County jail and which facility houses them.

For direct questions about Murrieta inmates, call the Byrd facility at (951) 696-3050. Staff can verify custody and provide basic information. For detailed records or formal requests, contact the Sheriff's records division.

California Booking Records Law

Government Code 6254(f) requires California law enforcement to disclose 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 Murrieta arrests processed through Riverside County jails.

Jail mugshots are public records unless exempted by law. The Sheriff can release booking photos through the online database. You do not need to show ID or state 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 Riverside County inmate locator remains available for Murrieta booking records at all times.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes it unlawful to charge fees for removing mugshots from websites. Companies cannot post Murrieta booking photos and demand payment for removal. California law treats this as extortion with criminal penalties.

Murrieta Police Department

Murrieta Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Their headquarters is at 41825 Juniper Street in Murrieta. For general information, call (951) 304-2677. The department makes arrests but does not operate a jail facility.

When Murrieta Police arrest someone, they transport that person to a Riverside County jail for booking. Usually this means the Byrd facility in Murrieta. The Sheriff takes custody and processes the arrestee. All mugshots and arrest records enter the county system. This is why you search Riverside County jail records to find Murrieta booking information.

For court records related to Murrieta arrests, check with Riverside County Superior Court. The Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta handles many local cases. You can search the court's online database for criminal filings and case status.

Contacting Murrieta Inmates

Riverside County jails use various third-party services for inmate communications and commissary. Check the Sheriff's website for current procedures and fees at each facility including the Byrd facility. Services may include phone calls, video visits, and money deposits.

To send money to someone arrested in Murrieta, you need their full name and booking number. Find this using the inmate locator first. Online deposits typically post within hours. Inmates can use funds for phone calls and commissary purchases.

Visit the Riverside County Sheriff website for visitation schedules at each facility. Rules may differ by jail. Verify which facility houses the Murrieta arrestee before planning a visit. The inmate locator shows current housing location.

Other Southwest Riverside County Cities

Other Riverside County cities use the same jail system as Murrieta. If you are searching for someone arrested in Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, or other county cities, use the Riverside County inmate locator. All local police book into county jails operated by the Sheriff.

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The online database covers all of Riverside County. Search results include bookings from Murrieta and other cities throughout this large county. The system does not filter by arrest location. Enter a name to find custody information regardless of which police department made the arrest.