Calaveras County Inmate Information

Calaveras County runs a detention facility in San Andreas. The jail is located at 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive. You can search for jail mugshots and booking records through the county's CitizenRIMS portal online. This database shows current inmates with their photos, charges, and booking dates. The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office manages this system and updates it as people are booked or released. Anyone arrested in Calaveras County goes to this facility for processing and detention. The online search tool is free to use. You can look up inmates at any time without creating an account. The system provides public access to custody status and booking photos for people held in Calaveras County jails.

Calaveras County Jail Search

The Calaveras County Sheriff provides an online inmate roster at calaveras.citizenrims.com. This CitizenRIMS portal lists everyone currently held at the county jail. You can search by name to find specific inmates and view their booking information.

Enter a last name in the search field to begin. Add a first name if you need to narrow your results. The database searches all inmates in Calaveras County custody. Results show booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and custody status for each person.

Click on an inmate's name to see their full record. The detailed page includes physical description, housing assignment, and court dates. Most records also display the booking photo taken when the person was processed into Calaveras County jail. You can view these mugshots without downloading files or registering for an account.

The system updates as bookings occur and inmates are released. Check back regularly if you are looking for recent arrests. New bookings appear in the Calaveras County database shortly after people are processed at the San Andreas facility.

Calaveras County Detention Center

The jail facility is at 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive in San Andreas, California 95249. This is where all people arrested in Calaveras County are brought for booking. The facility handles intake, detention, and release for the entire county.

Call the jail at (209) 754-6499 for information about inmates. Staff can answer questions about custody status, visiting hours, and bail. The phone line operates during regular business hours for public inquiries about people held in Calaveras County.

The facility serves all cities and unincorporated areas within Calaveras County. Local police and the Sheriff's Office both use this jail for bookings. Everyone arrested in the county goes through the same processing at this location regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Calaveras County also houses inmates from Alpine County under a contract arrangement. You may see people from Alpine County listed in the database. They are held at the San Andreas facility even though they were arrested in a different county.

Searching Jail Records

Begin with the person's last name when using CitizenRIMS. If you get too many matches, include the first name. The Calaveras County system searches all current inmates and shows results instantly.

Look at booking dates to identify the right person when you see multiple results. The database also shows age and charges. This information helps confirm you found the correct individual in Calaveras County custody.

The online roster only includes people currently in jail. Released inmates do not appear in the active database. For records of past bookings, contact the Sheriff's Office. They maintain archived information for people no longer held in Calaveras County facilities.

Each record includes a booking number. Write this down if you plan to call or send mail to an inmate. The booking number helps staff locate people quickly in the system. You will need it for deposits, visits, and other services in Calaveras County.

Inmate Services

Calaveras County uses CitizenRIMS for public records and VINE for notifications. To communicate with inmates or send money, you need to use the county's approved vendors. Contact the jail to find out which companies handle phone calls, video visits, and commissary deposits.

VINE provides free custody status alerts. Register at vinelink.dhs.gov or call 877-411-5588. The system notifies you when an inmate is released or transferred. This service works across all California counties including Calaveras County.

Visiting rules are set by the Sheriff's Office. Call ahead to learn the current schedule and requirements. Some visits may require scheduling in advance. Policies can change so verify the rules before traveling to see someone in Calaveras County jail.

Mail to inmates goes to the jail in San Andreas. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on all letters and packages. The facility has restrictions on what can be mailed. Check with staff for a list of prohibited items before sending anything to Calaveras County inmates.

California Public Records Law

Government Code 6254(f) requires disclosure of basic arrest information. Calaveras County must provide name, date of birth, physical description, arrest time and place, booking time, charges, and bail amount. This data becomes public when someone is arrested in California.

Booking photos are public records under state law. The Calaveras County Sheriff posts mugshots in the CitizenRIMS database. Anyone can view these photos without restrictions. No login or identification is required to access the images.

Penal Code 13665 restricts posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent crimes. This law applies to official law enforcement social media accounts. It does not affect jail databases or public records portals. The CitizenRIMS system for Calaveras County remains open to everyone.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes it illegal to charge fees for removing mugshots from commercial websites. Some companies used to extort people by posting booking photos and demanding payment to delete them. California banned this practice. Violations can result in civil lawsuits under this law.

Calaveras County Sheriff Contact

The Sheriff's Office processes public records requests for jail information. They can provide certified copies of booking reports and arrest records. Fees may apply depending on the type and number of documents you need from Calaveras County.

Jail Phone: (209) 754-6499

Address: 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249

Call during business hours for questions about inmates or records. Staff can explain what documents are required and how long requests take. They can also help if you have trouble finding someone in the online database for Calaveras County.

Neighboring County Jails

If you cannot locate someone in Calaveras County, check nearby facilities. Warrants and transfers can affect where someone is held after an arrest. People sometimes get booked in one county and moved to another in California.

Amador County Tuolumne County San Joaquin County Stanislaus County Alpine County

Each county runs its own jail with a separate database. Search each system individually to find inmates across this region. VINE can search multiple counties at once if you are unsure where someone is being held in California.