Riverside Jail Inmate Search

Riverside is the twelfth largest city in California and the county seat of Riverside County. When Riverside Police arrest someone, they book them into the Riverside County jail system operated by the Sheriff's Department. The Robert Presley Detention Center is located in Riverside at 4000 Orange Street. This facility serves as one of the main booking locations for the city. You can search for jail mugshots and booking records through the Riverside County Sheriff's online inmate locator system. The database provides public access to booking photos, custody status, arrest charges, and bail information for people arrested in Riverside. The system updates as new bookings occur throughout the county at multiple detention facilities. Searches are free and available to anyone without requiring registration or login credentials.

Riverside County Sheriff Jail System

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department operates five detention facilities across the county. The Robert Presley Detention Center is in Riverside at 4000 Orange Street. Call (951) 955-4500 for information about this facility. This is where most people arrested by Riverside Police are initially booked into custody.

To search for Riverside jail mugshots, use the Riverside County inmate locator online. This database covers all inmates in county custody. You can search by name, booking number, or other identifying information. The system shows booking photos, charges, bail amounts, and which facility is holding the person.

Riverside County also operates facilities in Murrieta, Banning, Indio, and Blythe. The Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is at 30755-B Auld Road in Murrieta. Call (951) 696-3050 for that location. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility is at 1627 S. Hargrave Street in Banning. Call (951) 922-7300. John J. Benoit Detention Center is at 82675 St. Hwy. 111 in Indio. Call (760) 863-8252. Blythe Jail is at 260 N. Spring Street. Call (760) 921-5780.

Anyone arrested in Riverside can end up at any of these facilities. The Sheriff assigns inmates based on available space, security needs, and charges. Most people arrested in the city of Riverside start at Robert Presley before potential transfer to another location.

How to Search Riverside Inmate Records

Go to the Riverside County inmate locator page online. Enter the person's first name and last name. You can also search by booking number if you have it. The system searches all inmates in county custody including those arrested in Riverside.

Results show a list of matching inmates. Click on a name to see the full record. The page includes a booking photo if available. You will also see the person's charges, bail amount, booking date, and which facility is holding them. This information comes from the Sheriff's jail management system.

Common names may return multiple results from Riverside and other parts of the county. Use the booking date to narrow down matches. If you know when someone was arrested, look for entries around that date. You can also check the facility location to see if they are at Robert Presley in Riverside.

For recent arrests in Riverside, check back if the person does not appear immediately. It can take a few hours for booking information to show up online. Call Robert Presley at (951) 955-4500 for immediate custody information about someone recently arrested in the city.

Inmate Tracking Services

VINE provides free notifications for Riverside County jail inmates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register for alerts. You can sign up for text or email notifications when an inmate is released or transferred between facilities. The service covers all Riverside County detention centers including Robert Presley.

Call 877-411-5588 to reach VINE by phone. This automated line lets you check custody status without a computer. You can search by name or booking number. The system tells you if someone is still in custody and which facility is holding them. The hotline operates 24 hours a day for Riverside and all California counties.

For direct contact with Robert Presley Detention Center, call (951) 955-4500. The staff can answer questions about custody status, visiting hours, and procedures for sending money to inmates arrested in Riverside. Each facility has its own phone number if the person has been transferred to another location.

California Booking Information Law

Government Code 6254(f) requires disclosure of basic booking information. Law enforcement must release name, physical description, date of birth, arrest date and time, booking date and time, arrest location, charges, and bail amount. Riverside County must provide this data to anyone who requests it for arrests in the city.

Booking photos are public records unless an exemption applies. The Sheriff can release jail mugshots to the public. Most Riverside County mugshots appear in the online database without restrictions. You do not need to explain why you want the information or provide identification to search for Riverside booking photos.

Penal Code 13665 restricts social media use of mugshots. Police cannot post booking photos of nonviolent crimes on platforms like Facebook or Twitter. If they do, they must remove them within 14 days. This law does not affect official databases. The Sheriff's inmate locator remains available for Riverside records.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 bans mugshot extortion schemes. It is illegal to charge fees to remove booking photos from websites. California law prohibits this practice statewide. Violations can result in civil lawsuits and penalties against companies posting Riverside mugshots and demanding payment.

Contacting Riverside Inmates

Riverside County jails use third-party services for inmate communications. Check the Sheriff's website for current providers of phone calls, video visits, and money deposits. Each service has its own fees and procedures for Riverside County detention facilities.

To send money to an inmate arrested in Riverside, use the approved deposit methods listed on the Sheriff's website. You will need the inmate's full name and booking number. Deposits usually post within a few hours. Inmates can use the funds for commissary purchases and phone calls at Robert Presley or other facilities.

Visit the Sheriff's website for information about visitation policies at Riverside County jails. Rules may vary based on security level and which facility is holding the inmate. Some visits may be in person while others are by video. Check the website for schedules and requirements before planning a visit.

Other Riverside County Cities

Many other cities in Riverside County use the county jail system. If you are searching for someone arrested in these cities, use the Riverside County inmate locator. All local police departments book arrestees into county facilities.

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The online database covers all of Riverside County. You can find booking information for anyone arrested in Riverside or other cities within the county. All bookings appear in the same system regardless of which police department made the arrest.