This guide helps with an inmate search in Placer County, California, including where to check custody information, how to follow up with jail staff, and which official services may help with bail, visitation, records, or custody notifications.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office provides the public inmate search and the Who’s In Custody information used for the most recent inmate details.

Use the Placer County Sheriff's Office public inmate search as the main starting point for current custody information. The Corrections page also directs users to the new Who’s In Custody site for the most recent inmate information.

Search Placer County inmate custody information.

After opening the search, complete any required verification and review the inmate result carefully. If a result is missing or unclear, use the jail contacts below rather than relying on unofficial third-party listings.

Jail facilities and custody follow-up

Placer County lists two main jail facilities for inmate-related questions: Auburn Jail and South Placer Jail. The correct facility can help with custody questions, visiting information, and bail processing tied to a person housed there.

For Auburn Jail visiting times, use the In-Custody Report or call Auburn Jail. For South Placer Jail visiting times, use the In-Custody Report or call South Placer Jail.

Check the facility before visiting. The rules and scheduling requirements can differ by facility and by visit type.

Bail information for inmates

Bail may be posted by exact cash, cashier’s check, certified check, money order, or bail bond. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the Placer Trial Court, or to the Clerk of the Court issuing the warrant or having jurisdiction over the out-of-county matter.

Licensed bail agents must deliver bail bonds. Bail information provided to a licensed bail agent may include:

  • Bail amount
  • Charges
  • Court case number
  • Court date or department
  • Jail identification number

South Placer Jail and Auburn Jail accept bail bonds for processing 24/7. If posting a bail bond after 7 p.m., contact the jail where bail will be posted before arrival.

Jail and video visitation

On-site and remote video visitation are available. South Placer Jail visitors must register and schedule on-site visits through the video visitation vendor 24 hours in advance. Remote visits must also be registered and scheduled at least 24 hours before the visit time.

  • Personal visitors must check in at least 30 minutes before the visit start time.
  • Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Visitors must present accepted photo identification, such as a driver’s license, military ID, passport, immigration card, or state ID.
  • No more than three visitors are allowed per inmate, per visit.
  • Cell phones, computers, tablets, and smartphones are not allowed in visiting areas.

Auburn Jail visitors must be checked in at the Auburn Visitation Center 35 to 45 minutes before the visitation session time. South Placer Jail visitors must be checked in at the South Placer Visitation Center 30 minutes before the scheduled session.

Public records requests and arrest logs

For Sheriff’s Office records beyond the current custody search, use the PCSO public records request portal. The portal is designed for communicating with the Placer County Sheriff's Office about documents you need and how to obtain them.

Make a PCSO public records request.

The Sheriff’s Office also provides a 10 Day Arrest Log report each day. For jail in-custody roster information that includes bail and other booking-related details, use the Corrections information instead of treating the arrest log as the full custody roster.

VINE custody notifications

Victim Information and Notification Everyday, or VINE, is a free anonymous telephone service for offender custody information and automatic notifications. It can tell callers whether an offender is still in custody.

Users may register for automatic notification when an offender has a custody change, including escape, home incarceration, release, transfer, unsupervised status, or work release.

For custody information through VINE, call (877) 331-8463. For Victim Information & Notification Everyday, call (877) 411-5588.

Inmate search contacts

Use these official contacts for jail questions, custody follow-up, records assistance, and Sheriff’s Office direction.

  • Auburn Jail, 2775 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
    Phone: (530) 745-8500
  • South Placer Jail, 11801 Go For Broke Road, Roseville, CA 95678
    Phone: (916) 409-8100
  • Public & Records Unit, 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
    Phone: (530) 889-7812
    Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding county holidays
  • Placer County Sheriff's Office, 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
    Phone: (530) 889-7800
  • Non-Emergency Dispatch
    Phone: (530) 886-5375

Common questions

Start with the Placer County Sheriff's Office public inmate search for current custody information. The Corrections page also points users to the Who’s In Custody site for the most recent inmate details.

What should I do if I cannot confirm where someone is housed?

Contact Auburn Jail or South Placer Jail directly. Jail staff can help with facility-specific custody, bail, and visitation questions tied to the person you are trying to find.

Can I use the arrest log instead of the inmate roster?

The Sheriff’s Office provides a 10 Day Arrest Log report, but jail in-custody roster information with bail and booking-related details is handled through the Corrections information.

How can I get notified when an offender’s custody status changes?

Use VINE for custody information and automatic notifications. Call (877) 331-8463 for custody information or (877) 411-5588 for Victim Information & Notification Everyday.

Who handles Sheriff’s Office records requests?

The PCSO public records request portal handles requests for Placer County Sheriff's Office documents. The Public & Records Unit also assists with report copies and other records services.