This page helps users handle an inmate search in San Joaquin County, California, by explaining the main lookup options, booking details, and follow-up contacts for custody questions.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office provides the Who is in Custody search, and Jail Records can help verify custody status, bail, housing, and related inmate information.
Who is in Custody search options
The main online path is the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Who is in Custody system. Users can search by name, booking number, or last initial.
- Last name, first name, and middle name for a name search
- Booking number for a number search
- Last initial when browsing by last name
- All inmates, men only, or women only when using the last-initial list
Use the option that matches the information you already have, then compare results carefully before relying on a match.
- Open the search by name tool if you know the person’s name.
- Use the search by booking number tool if you have a booking number.
- Use the browse by last initial option if you want to review inmates by surname group.
- Check the custody status, booking details, charges, court, and arresting agency shown for the matching record.
Use care with name-only searches. The site warns that mistaken identification can occur when relying only on a name.
Booking details and custody status
Booking information can show whether a person is in custody or released. The booking log uses I/C for in custody and REL for released.
Available booking details may include booking number, booking date and time, name, age, race, gender, custody status, arresting agency, arresting officer, court, charge type, charges, and other bookings.
The online custody data is provided for informational use. It should be verified before use, and it should not be relied on for legal action.
Jail Records and custody information
Jail Records can provide custody-related information that may not be clear from a quick search result. The Sheriff's Office FAQ says users may obtain whether someone is in custody, charges, bail, court date, arresting agency, arrest date, visiting hours, current housing, tentative release date, and holds from other agencies.
Bail amounts may be obtained by contacting Jail Records at (209) 468-4562.
Bail and release information
San Joaquin County Jail lists several release paths, including Pre-Trial Services, own recognizance release by the courts, cash bail, and bail bond.
Cash bail may be posted for the full bail amount at the jail using United States currency or a cashier’s check made out to the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Bail may also be posted directly with the courts in some circumstances.
Bail bonds may be used for the full bail amount. Bail agents generally charge a 10% fee, and the jail does not recommend or refer users to individual bail agents.
Visiting after an inmate lookup
After confirming housing, use the facility-specific visiting contact before going to the jail. Visitors must provide current valid photo identification, and appointments are first-come, first-served based on available space and times.
The visiting schedule listed by the Sheriff's Office is:
| Facility | Visiting hours | Closed period | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Farm | Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm | 11:45 am–1:00 pm | (209) 468-4384 |
| South Jail | Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm | 11:45 am–1:00 pm | (209) 468-4676 |
| Jail Core | Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm | 11:45 am–1:00 pm | (209) 468-4295 |
Visits are 45 minutes long and start on the hour. Visitors are told to check in at least 30 minutes before the visit time they want to sign up for.
Inmate mail and money
The inmate mailing address is 999 W. Mathews Road, French Camp, CA 95231. Mail should include the inmate name and booking number.
Money may be deposited using cash, credit cards, or debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo at approved kiosks. Postal money orders are accepted by USPS mail and must include the inmate’s name, booking number, and a return address.
California VINE custody notifications
California VINE is another public service for searching for an offender in California and registering for custody notifications. The service states that information is not guaranteed for accuracy, timeliness, or completeness.
Use California VINE person search for notification-related searches, and contact the facility or agency directly if a facility or agency is temporarily offline.
San Joaquin County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts for custody status, jail records, visiting, and related inmate questions.
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San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, 7000 Michael Canlis Blvd, French Camp, CA 95231
Jail Information: (209) 468-4562
Non-Emergency: (209) 468-4400 -
Jail Records – 24H Information
Phone: (209) 468-4562 -
Jail Core – Inmate Visiting
Phone: (209) 468-4295 -
South Jail – Inmate Visiting
Phone: (209) 468-4676 -
Honor Farm – Inmate Visiting
Phone: (209) 468-4384 -
Inmate Property
Phone: (209) 468-4165 -
Inmate Program Director
Phone: (209) 468-4656
Common questions
Where can I search for someone in custody in San Joaquin County?
Use the Sheriff's Office Who is in Custody tools to search by name, search by booking number, or browse by last initial.
Can I rely on the online custody result for legal action?
No. The custody site says the information should not be relied on for legal action and that accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed.
Who can verify bail or custody details?
Jail Records can help verify custody information and bail amounts. Call (209) 468-4562.
What information may be available about someone in custody?
Available information may include custody status, charges, bail, court date, arresting agency, arrest date, visiting hours, housing location, tentative release date, and holds from other agencies.
What address should I use to write to an inmate?
Use 999 W. Mathews Road, French Camp, CA 95231, and include the inmate name and booking number.
How do I report to jail for a court-ordered date?
Enter the 24 Hour Lobby on the scheduled date by 9:00 am. Officers will provide instructions and escort you inside for processing.