Alpine County Jail Information

Alpine County does not operate its own jail facility. People arrested in Alpine County are housed at other county jails through contracts. The Alpine County Sheriff's Office uses El Dorado County and Calaveras County jails for inmate detention. When someone is arrested in Alpine County, they get transported to one of these facilities. To find jail mugshots or booking information for Alpine County arrests, you need to search the databases for El Dorado County or Calaveras County. The Alpine County Sheriff coordinates with these counties to handle detention services. This arrangement is common for small counties in California that cannot maintain their own jail facilities year round.

Alpine County Inmate Locations

Alpine County contracts with El Dorado County for most jail services. Inmates from Alpine County are typically housed at the El Dorado County jail facilities. The main facility is in Placerville. Some inmates may also go to South Lake Tahoe depending on bed availability and security needs.

Calaveras County also houses Alpine County inmates under certain circumstances. The Calaveras County jail is located in San Andreas. Deputies from Alpine County transport arrestees to whichever facility has space and can meet the custody requirements for that particular individual.

To search for someone arrested in Alpine County, check the El Dorado County inmate database first. This CrimeGraphics system shows people currently in custody at El Dorado facilities. You can also try the CitizenRIMS portal for El Dorado County.

For Calaveras County, visit calaveras.citizenrims.com to search their jail roster. This system displays inmates housed in Calaveras County facilities. Both databases include booking photos, charges, and custody status for people from Alpine County.

Searching for Alpine County Arrests

Start with the El Dorado County search tools. Enter the person's name in the inmate locator. The system searches all current inmates including those from Alpine County. Results show booking dates and charges along with mugshots.

If you do not find the person in El Dorado County, try the Calaveras County database next. Some Alpine County inmates may be held there instead. Search both systems to be thorough when looking for someone arrested in Alpine County.

You can also call the Alpine County Sheriff's Office directly at (530) 694-2231. Staff can tell you which facility is holding a specific inmate. They can provide the booking number and location so you know where to search for records and photos from Alpine County arrests.

The Sheriff's Office is located at 99 Water Street in Markleeville. Mail goes to P.O. Box 278, Markleeville, California 96120. Office hours are limited in this small county. Calling ahead is recommended before visiting in person for information about Alpine County inmates.

Public Records for Alpine County

Government Code 6254(f) requires disclosure of arrest information in California. This applies to Alpine County even though inmates are housed elsewhere. Basic booking data must be public including name, date of birth, physical description, arrest details, and charges filed.

Mugshots from Alpine County arrests become part of the hosting county's records. El Dorado County and Calaveras County release these booking photos through their online systems. Anyone can view the photos without restrictions or fees.

VINE provides custody notifications for inmates from Alpine County. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov or call 877-411-5588 to register. The service works across California counties. You can track an inmate even when they are housed outside Alpine County.

Contacting Alpine County Inmates

Visiting rules depend on which facility is holding the inmate. El Dorado County and Calaveras County each have their own policies. Check with the specific jail before planning a visit to see someone from Alpine County.

Phone and video services also vary by location. El Dorado County uses CrimeGraphics and CitizenRIMS systems. Calaveras County has its own service providers. Contact the facility to learn how to communicate with an Alpine County inmate being held there.

Money transfers go through the hosting county's system. If the person is at an El Dorado County facility, use their deposit service. For Calaveras County, use their approved vendor. Each county has different procedures for sending funds to inmates including those from Alpine County.

Mail should be addressed to the inmate at the facility where they are held. Include their booking number if you have it. The housing county processes all mail for Alpine County inmates in their custody.

About Alpine County Detention

Alpine County is one of the smallest counties in California by population. Running a full-time jail is not practical for such a small jurisdiction. Contracting with nearby counties is more efficient and cost effective for Alpine County.

El Dorado County has the facilities and staff to handle inmates from multiple jurisdictions. This arrangement lets Alpine County provide detention services without building and staffing its own jail. It also gives inmates access to programs and services that would not be available in a tiny local facility.

The system works for both counties. El Dorado and Calaveras get paid for housing Alpine County inmates. Alpine County gets reliable detention services. Inmates receive similar treatment regardless of which county made the arrest in this region of California.

Alpine County Sheriff Contact

The Alpine County Sheriff's Office is the main point of contact for arrest records and inmate information. They can direct you to the correct facility and database for finding someone arrested in Alpine County.

Address: 99 Water Street, P.O. Box 278, Markleeville, CA 96120

Phone: (530) 694-2231

For specific questions about where an inmate is being held, call the Sheriff's Office during business hours. They maintain records of which facility has custody of each person arrested in Alpine County. This information helps you search the right database for booking photos and case details.

Related County Jails

Since Alpine County inmates are held in other counties, you should be familiar with those jail systems. These links provide access to the databases where Alpine County arrest records appear:

El Dorado County Calaveras County Mono County Amador County

Each of these counties operates jails that serve the region. El Dorado and Calaveras are the primary facilities for Alpine County but knowing about nearby systems helps when searching for inmates across this part of California.