San Bernardino Booking Records

San Bernardino is the county seat and a major city in Southern California's Inland Empire. When San Bernardino Police make an arrest, suspects go to the San Bernardino County jail system operated by the Sheriff's Department. West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga is the primary facility at 9500 Etiwanda Avenue. The county runs multiple jails across its large geographic area. You can search for jail mugshots and booking records through the San Bernardino County Sheriff's online booking search portal. The database provides public access to booking photos, custody status, charges, and bail information for people arrested in San Bernardino. The system updates as new bookings occur from San Bernardino Police. Searches are free and you do not need to register or log in to view records.

San Bernardino County Jail Operations

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department runs jail facilities throughout the county. When San Bernardino Police arrest someone, that person enters county custody. West Valley Detention Center is located at 9500 Etiwanda Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga. Call (909) 350-2476 for information about that facility.

To search for San Bernardino jail mugshots, use the San Bernardino County booking search online. The database covers all inmates in county jails. You can search by name, booking number, or date range. Results show booking photos, current charges, bail amounts, and which facility is holding the person.

The booking search updates regularly as new arrests come in from San Bernardino and other cities. If you are looking for someone recently arrested, check back after a few hours if they do not appear right away. The system usually adds new bookings within hours of arrival at a county facility.

San Bernardino County uses icaregifts.com for inmate commissary services. Friends and family can order care packages online. The website lists approved items and delivery schedules. Check the Sheriff's site for current visiting policies and procedures at county detention centers.

Finding San Bernardino Arrest Records

Go to the San Bernardino County booking search page. Enter the person's first name and last name. Common names produce many results from across the large county. Use the booking date to narrow down matches. If you know roughly when someone was arrested in San Bernardino, filter results by that date range.

Click on a name in the search results. A new page opens with full booking details. The mugshot displays at the top if available. Below that you see charges, bail amount, booking date and time, and the facility location. The system pulls data from the Sheriff's jail management system.

If you have a booking number from court papers, enter it directly. This gives you the exact record without sorting through multiple people with similar names. Each arrest in San Bernardino County gets a unique booking number. The number stays with that arrest through the entire custody period.

Note that visitors must check in 30 minutes before scheduled visits. Same-day visits are not allowed. Plan ahead if you want to visit someone arrested in San Bernardino and held at a county facility. Call the jail directly for current visiting rules.

Inmate Notification System

VINE provides free alerts for San Bernardino County inmates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov to register. You can get text or email notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court appearance. The service covers all San Bernardino County jails including facilities that house people arrested in the city.

Call 877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. This automated line operates around the clock. You can check custody status by entering a name or booking number. The system tells you if someone is still in custody and where they are being held. The hotline works for San Bernardino and all other California counties.

For direct questions about an inmate arrested in San Bernardino, call the facility holding them. West Valley Detention Center is at (909) 350-2476. Staff can answer questions about custody status, bail, and court dates. Have the inmate's full name and booking number ready when you call.

California Public Records Law

Government Code 6254(f) requires law enforcement to disclose basic booking data. This includes name, physical description, date of birth, arrest date and time, booking date and time, location of arrest, charges, and bail amount. San Bernardino County must provide this information to anyone who requests it.

Jail mugshots are public records in California. Booking photos are generally available unless a legal exemption applies. Most San Bernardino booking photos appear in the online search system. You do not need to explain why you want the information. The database is open to the public without restrictions.

Penal Code 13665 limits how police use mugshots on social media. Law enforcement cannot post booking photos of nonviolent crimes on platforms like Facebook. If they do, they must remove them within 14 days. This law does not affect official inmate databases. The booking search system remains available for San Bernardino records.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 bans mugshot extortion schemes. It is illegal to charge fees to remove booking photos from websites. Companies that post San Bernardino mugshots and demand payment to take them down violate California law. People affected by these practices can file civil lawsuits against the companies.

Communicating with San Bernardino Inmates

San Bernardino County jails use third-party companies for inmate services. These providers handle phone calls, video visits, and money deposits. Check the Sheriff's website for current approved vendors. You need to create an account to use these services.

To send money to an inmate arrested in San Bernardino, use the icaregifts.com system. You need the inmate's full name and booking number. Deposits usually post within a few hours. Inmates can use the funds for commissary items and phone calls. The website explains fees and processing times.

Video visitation may be available at some San Bernardino County facilities. Policies vary by jail. Check the Sheriff's website or call the facility directly to ask about video visit options. Some jails require scheduling visits in advance. Others use a walk-in system for video visits.

For mailing letters to someone in custody, get the full address from the Sheriff's website. Include the inmate's name, booking number, and housing location. All mail goes through inspection before delivery. Do not send cash or prohibited items through the mail. Check the jail's mail policy for a list of allowed contents.

Other San Bernardino County Cities

Many cities in San Bernardino County share the same jail system. If you are searching for someone arrested in these cities, use the county booking search. Local police departments book arrestees into county facilities operated by the Sheriff.

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The booking search covers all of San Bernardino County. You can find jail mugshots from the city of San Bernardino or any other city in the county. All bookings appear in the same database regardless of which agency made the arrest. The Sheriff manages custody for all cities that do not have their own jails.