San Joaquin County Jail Records

San Joaquin County operates a detention facility in French Camp with capacity for about 1,550 inmates. The jail serves Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, and other communities in this Central Valley county. You can search for jail mugshots and booking records through the Sheriff's online database. The system is called Who is in Custody and uses ATIMS software. Search results show names, booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and custody status. Most records include booking photos. The database updates regularly as arrests occur throughout San Joaquin County. Search by name to find current inmates. No account is needed to access these public records online.

Who is in Custody Database

The San Joaquin County Sheriff provides an ATIMS-based inmate search. Go to wic.sjgov.org to start. Enter a first name and last name in the search fields. The system searches the jail in French Camp. Results show everyone currently in custody in San Joaquin County.

Each record shows the booking date and time. You can see what charges were filed. Bail amounts appear if bail was set. Many records include booking photos you can view by clicking through to the full details page. The system provides current custody status for all inmates in San Joaquin County.

The jail is at 999 West Matthews Road in French Camp. The Sheriff's office sits at 7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard, also in French Camp. Call (209) 468-4400 to reach the Sheriff. Staff can answer questions about custody status and booking information for San Joaquin County inmates.

Finding Jail Mugshots

Start with a name. You need at least a last name to search. First name helps narrow results if the last name is common. The system searches current inmates only. People already released will not appear in San Joaquin County search results.

If you get multiple matches, look at the booking dates and charges. This helps identify the right person. Common names return more results. Middle name or approximate age can help sort through them. The system does not require a login to search San Joaquin County jail records.

Mugshots appear on the detailed inmate page. Click the person's name from the search results. A new page opens with their booking photo and full information. You can see charges, bail, and court dates. This data comes directly from San Joaquin County Sheriff databases.

For people not in the online system, call (209) 468-4400. Staff can check by name. They provide basic information over the phone. Detailed records or older bookings may require a formal public records request to the San Joaquin County Sheriff.

Public Access Laws

California law mandates release of booking information. Government Code 6254(f) lists what must be public. This includes names, descriptions, birth dates, arrest times and dates, booking times and dates, arrest locations, charges, and bail amounts. San Joaquin County must provide this data to the public.

Mugshots are public records in most cases. Law enforcement can release booking photos unless a privacy exemption applies. San Joaquin County posts many mugshots online through the Who is in Custody search. You do not need to explain why you want the information or show ID to access these records.

Penal Code 13665 limits mugshot posting on social media. Police cannot share booking photos of nonviolent offenses on platforms like Facebook. If they do, they must remove them within 14 days. This rule does not affect the Sheriff's official database. The inmate search system remains available to everyone in San Joaquin County.

Civil Code 1798.91.1 bans charging fees to remove mugshots. Some websites used to post San Joaquin County booking photos and demand payment to take them down. California made this illegal. People can sue companies that engage in mugshot extortion schemes.

Contacting Inmates

San Joaquin County uses Securus for inmate phone calls. Friends and family can set up prepaid accounts. Visit the Securus website to register. You need the inmate's name and booking information. Calls are monitored and recorded except conversations with attorneys in San Joaquin County jails.

GovPayNow handles some payment services. You can use this system to pay for certain jail-related fees and services. Visit their website for information about what payments you can make for San Joaquin County inmates.

Commissary deposits allow inmates to buy snacks and personal items. Check the Sheriff's website for information about which company handles deposits. You typically need the inmate's name and booking number. Funds post within hours so inmates can use them at the commissary in San Joaquin County.

Mail can be sent to inmates at 999 West Matthews Road, French Camp, CA 95231. Use the inmate's full name. Include your return address. All incoming mail gets inspected before inmates receive it. Contraband will be rejected. Check the Sheriff's website for rules about what you can mail to San Joaquin County inmates.

Inmate Notification Service

VINE provides free custody status updates. Visit vinelink.dhs.gov or call 877-411-5588. Register with an email address or phone number. Select San Joaquin County from the list. Enter the inmate's name to track them.

You get alerts when the inmate is released or transferred. VINE sends text messages or emails depending on your preference. This helps victims and others stay informed about custody changes. The service works 24 hours a day for San Joaquin County and other California jurisdictions.

Requesting Records

For public records requests, contact the Sheriff's Records Division. They handle requests for booking reports, arrest records, and mugshot copies. Call (209) 468-4400 to reach the Sheriff's office. Ask to be directed to records staff who handle public information requests in San Joaquin County.

California's Public Records Act gives residents the right to inspect public records. Government Code 7920 through 7931 lays out the rules. Agencies have 10 days to respond to requests. They must tell you whether they have the records and when you can access them. San Joaquin County follows these requirements.

Be specific in your request. Include names, dates, and case numbers if you have them. Vague requests take longer to process. San Joaquin County may ask you to clarify what you need. Narrowing your request helps staff find the right records faster.

Note: Public records requests can involve fees for copying and staff time. San Joaquin County will estimate costs before processing large requests. You can adjust your request to reduce fees if needed.

Cities in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County includes several cities in the Central Valley. Stockton is the largest with over 300,000 people. Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, and other communities have their own police departments. All local agencies book arrestees into the Sheriff's jail. The same search system covers everyone arrested in San Joaquin County.

Stockton Tracy

Whether someone is arrested by city police or the Sheriff's patrol, they end up at the French Camp facility. The Who is in Custody database searches all bookings. You do not need to know which agency made the arrest to find inmates in San Joaquin County.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone in San Joaquin County jail, check neighboring counties. People are sometimes arrested in one place and booked elsewhere. Outstanding warrants can affect which facility holds someone in California.

Sacramento County Stanislaus County Calaveras County Alameda County Contra Costa County

Each county operates its own jail system with separate databases. You must search each one individually. VINE can check multiple counties if you are not sure where someone is being held in California.