This page helps users with an inmate search in Riverside County, California, including how to use the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner Inmate Information System and where to check related jail information.
Use the official inmate lookup first, then review facility-specific details such as court calendars, visiting schedules, property, mail, and money options when they apply.
Riverside County Inmate Information System
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner provides the search inmate information online tool for public inmate lookup. The system states that its data should not be relied upon for any type of legal action.
Have as much identifying information ready as possible before searching.
- Last name, which is mandatory
- First name
- Date of birth, using the example format 10/25/1980
- Gender
After gathering the search details, use the tool in a simple order.
- Open the Inmate Information System.
- Enter the inmate’s last name and any other known details.
- Submit the search and compare the result carefully against the identifying information you have.
- Use the related jail, court calendar, or facility information when you need next-step details.
Important: Do not treat the online inmate result as a legal record for court filings or legal action.
Offender court calendars
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner also provides offender court calendar information by jail facility. The calendars are organized for all jail facilities and by specific locations, including Blythe Jail Facility, Cois Byrd Detention Center, John Benoit Detention Center, Robert Presley Detention Center, and Smith Correctional Facility.
Use the check offender court calendars page when an inmate search leads to a court-date question.
Jail visiting schedules
Visiting schedules are facility-specific. Match the inmate’s facility and housing information to the correct schedule before planning a visit.
Inmate property, mail, and money
Inmate property pickup is limited to personal property other than clothing and money. The inmate must sign a property withdrawal slip, and identification is required for pickup.
For court clothing, prescription medications, checks, or legal documents, contact the facility directly. Standard letters to inmates go through Jailhouse Mail, while books, periodicals, money orders, legal mail, and special correspondence continue to go directly to the jail.
Money may be deposited into an inmate account for snacks, hygiene items, phone cards, and writing materials. Options include Access Corrections online deposits, deposits by phone, jail lobby kiosks, and U.S. Postal Money Orders by mail.
Access Corrections deposit fees
The listed Access Corrections fees vary by deposit amount and method.
| Deposit amount | Online computer deposit | Credit card by phone | Credit card kiosk deposit | Kiosk cash deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 to $19.99 | $2.95 | $3.95 | $2.95 | $1.00 for $0.01 to $20.00 |
| $20.00 to $99.99 | $5.95 | $6.95 | $5.95 | $2.00 for $20.01 to $40.00 |
| $100.00 to $200.00 | $7.95 | $8.95 | $7.95 | $3.00 for $40.01 to $200.00 |
For phone deposits through Access Corrections, call 1-866-345-1884 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by phone.
Jail facility kiosk deposit hours
Money can be deposited at any jail facility lobby kiosk, regardless of where the inmate is housed, as long as the inmate is in Riverside County Sheriff’s Office custody.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Special instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | Daily | 8 am to 11 pm | Money is accepted in the jail lobby |
| Indio | Monday through Friday | 8 am to 9 pm | Money is accepted in the jail lobby |
| Presley | Daily | 24 Hours | Money is accepted in the jail lobby |
| Smith | Daily | 24 Hours | Money is accepted in the jail lobby |
| Cois Byrd | Daily | 24 Hours | Money is accepted in the jail lobby |
Kiosk note: The kiosk accepts cash or credit card, cannot make change, and does not accept anything smaller than a $5.00 bill.
Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner contacts
Use these contacts for Sheriff-Coroner and facility-related inmate questions.
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Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner, 4095 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-2400 -
Emergency from outside the Sheriff’s jurisdiction
Phone: (951) 684-0911 or (760) 836-3220 -
Blythe Jail
Phone: (760) 921-5780 -
Indio Jail Facility
Phone: (760) 863-8252 -
Robert Presley Detention Center
Phone: (951) 955-4500 -
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
Phone: (951) 922-7300 -
Cois M. Byrd Correctional Facility
Phone: (951) 696-3050
Common questions
Where do I search for an inmate in Riverside County?
Use the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner inmate lookup system. The last name field is mandatory, and adding first name, date of birth, or gender may help narrow the search.
Can I use the online inmate result for legal action?
No. The Inmate Information System states that its data should not be relied upon for any type of legal action.
How do I find an inmate’s court calendar?
Use the Riverside Sheriff’s offender court calendars. They are organized for all jail facilities and for individual facilities such as Blythe, Cois Byrd, John Benoit, Robert Presley, and Smith.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
All letters addressed to inmates must be sent to Jailhouse Mail, ATTN Riverside County, 370 S 500 E #201, Clearfield, UT 84015. Books, periodicals, money orders, legal mail, and special correspondence continue to go directly to the jail.
How can I deposit money for an inmate?
Money may be deposited online or by phone through Access Corrections, by cash or credit card at jail lobby kiosks, or by U.S. Postal Money Order by mail. Always put the inmate’s name and booking number on the front of a mailed money order.