Riverside County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

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Riverside County, California · Jail, booking, report and court-record guide

Find a Riverside County Booking and Follow It Through the Criminal Court

A Riverside County arrest can create several separate records: a Sheriff or police report, county-jail booking, bail entry, court calendar, criminal case docket and final disposition. Those records are controlled by different offices and may update at different times.

This guide brings the important county rules, fees, jail addresses, visiting requirements, mail instructions, deposit charges, property procedures and court-search limits into one page. The outside portals are reserved mainly for the final live lookup, request, purchase or scheduling action.

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An arrest record is not a conviction record. A booking charge is an allegation entered during arrest or intake. Charges may later be rejected, amended, reduced, dismissed or resolved without a conviction. Verify identity with more than a name or photograph.
Best identifier

Use the Sheriff booking number whenever known.

County jails

Five Sheriff correctional facilities.

Court name search

Self-service credits begin at $1.

Court case search

Case-number searching is free.

Facts reviewed

August 3, 2026 using official sources.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your question

SHERIFF INMATE SYSTEM Is the person in county custody?

Search the Sheriff’s Jail Information Management System for a booking number, custody indication and available booking details.

Best for: present custody, booking identity, jail location, charges, bail entries and release information shown in the live record.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Request the incident or arrest report from the Sheriff station or municipal police department that created the record.

Best for: incident narrative, officer observations, report number, releasable photographs and supplemental reports.
SUPERIOR COURT What happened to the charge?

Search the Riverside Superior Court criminal case for the filed allegations, hearings, orders and disposition.

Best for: arraignment, case number, filed counts, future dates, dismissal, plea, judgment and certified records.
Best complete-record workflow: Find the booking, save the booking and case numbers, identify the arresting agency, check the court docket and request only the exact report or certified document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The article is organized around decisions and tasks rather than an external resource directory.

Official inmate workflow

How to search Riverside County bookings correctly

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Inmate Information System requires a booking number or a name. Selecting the booking number in the results opens the available booking detail.

Use the booking number when you have it A booking-number search is more precise than a name search and reduces the chance of selecting another person with a similar name.
Otherwise begin with the legal last name Enter the surname and first name carefully. Use the name the person would likely have provided during booking.
Test name variations when necessary Try a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated version, compound surname, suffix, shortened first name or known alias.
Review all plausible search results Compare the date of birth, sex, custody indicator and booking number. Do not assume that the first matching name is the correct person.
Select the booking number The booking number is the link used to open the detailed result. Save it before leaving the page.
Record the housing facility Riverside County operates five jails across a large geographic area. The person may not be housed near the arrest location.
Copy every case and charge reference A single booking may involve multiple charges, cases, warrants or holds. One bail amount may not resolve every custody matter.
Continue to the Superior Court search The jail result explains custody. The court docket is needed to determine what was formally filed and how the case progressed.
Sheriff disclaimer: Riverside County states that information in the inmate website should not be relied upon for legal action. Obtain an official court or agency record when the result will be used formally.
Open the live inmate locator
Result decoder

How to read a Riverside County inmate result

Booking fields and the correct next action
Field What it identifies What it does not prove What to do next
Booking number The identifier assigned to the custody event. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for mail, deposits, supplies, jail calls and property questions.
In-custody status Whether the system presently lists the person in county custody. It may change during release or transfer processing. Confirm with the facility before traveling or paying for a service.
Booking date When the person entered the county booking process. It may differ from the time of arrest or alleged offense. Use it to distinguish current and earlier custody events.
Arresting agency The Sheriff station, city police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. It does not control the later court case. Request the incident or arrest report from that agency.
Charge The allegation entered in connection with booking. It does not mean the District Attorney filed that exact charge. Read the filed criminal complaint or information in the court case.
Bail amount The bail information associated with a listed charge or case. Paying one amount may not clear another hold, warrant or case. Confirm every custody matter before paying a bond agent or court.
Court date A scheduled court event reported to the custody system. The event cannot change or be continued. Verify the current calendar through the Superior Court.
Housing facility The jail currently responsible for the inmate. The assignment will remain unchanged. Use that facility’s visit number and direct-mail address.
Release information A recorded release event or status. The criminal case was dismissed or completed. Search the criminal court docket for the disposition.
Same-name warning: Never send money, report a person to an employer, publish an accusation or make a safety decision using only a name. Match at least two reliable identifiers.
Identity verification

Confirm the record before treating it as a match

First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or court case number matches another official source
Same name, different birth date Treat the records as belonging to different people unless an official agency confirms a data error.
Name appears under an alias Compare the booking number, date of birth and court case before deciding that two records concern the same person.
Photograph appears similar Visual resemblance is not a reliable legal identifier. Use biographical and record-number confirmation.
Age appears slightly different Confirm the date of birth. A displayed age can change after a birthday or be based on the date of record entry.
Troubleshooting

No Riverside County inmate record found? Follow this order

The arrest happened within the last few hours Identification, medical screening, property inventory, fingerprinting and intake may still be in progress. Search again later.
The name may be entered differently Try a maiden name, former surname, alias, suffix, compound surname or alternate spelling.
The person is in a city holding facility A municipal police department may hold the person temporarily before release or county transfer.
The person was cited and released Not every arrest or citation results in continued county-jail custody. Search the Superior Court after filing has occurred.
The person has already been released The live status may change quickly after bail, release on recognizance, dismissal or completion of processing.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, California state prison, federal custody or another agency.
The case is old The jail system is not a complete historical criminal-record archive. Search the court portal or request a local record review.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, confidential and legally protected records may not appear through public access.
Call script for a missing booking “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is in Riverside County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking, report or case number]. Can you confirm the housing facility or whether the person was released or transferred?”
Record lifecycle

What happens from arrest to final disposition?

Law-enforcement record The arresting agency creates incident, arrest, probable-cause, property, evidence and supplemental records.
Booking and identification Corrections records identity, fingerprints, property, custody information and the charges or holds received during intake.
Classification and housing The Sheriff assigns a jail using security, medical, behavioral, transportation and operational factors.
Arraignment The arraignment is the first court appearance. The judicial officer advises the defendant of alleged charges and constitutional rights, provides the accusatory pleading and takes a plea.
Plea options A not-guilty plea contests the charge and leads to future proceedings. A guilty plea admits the charge. A no-contest plea has the same criminal effect as guilty but generally cannot be used as an admission in a civil case.
Case proceedings The docket may record future hearings, motions, amendments, plea negotiations, trial events, warrants and court orders.
Disposition The case may end through dismissal, prosecutorial rejection, plea, conviction, acquittal, diversion or another authorized outcome.
Post-case record relief An eligible person may pursue expungement, sealing, cannabis-record destruction or another California record-clearing remedy.
Failure to appear: Riverside Superior Court explains that missing a required court appearance can result in bail forfeiture, issuance of a warrant and suspension of the defendant’s driver’s license.
Five county jails

Riverside County jail locations, phones and visitor lines

Riverside County correctional facilities
Facility Address Main phone Visit scheduling
Blythe Jail 260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92225 760-921-5780 760-863-8540, call 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 951-696-3050 951-696-3470, call 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
John J. Benoit Detention Center 82675 State Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 760-863-8252 760-863-8540, call 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220 951-922-7300 951-922-7540, call 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Robert Presley Detention Center 4000 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501 951-955-4500 951-341-8888, call 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Facility names can cause confusion: The John J. Benoit Detention Center is also referenced as the Indio jail in some mailing and property instructions. Cois M. Byrd is in the French Valley area near Murrieta and Temecula.
Confirm housing before traveling. Classification, court transportation, medical needs, security concerns or population management can cause a person to move between facilities.
Bail and release

How to interpret Riverside County bail information safely

List every charge, warrant and case One person may have multiple bail amounts or a combination of bail-eligible and no-bail matters.
Check for an outside hold Another county, state, federal, probation, parole or immigration matter may prevent release even after a local bail condition is satisfied.
Verify the current bail amount Bail can change after arraignment, judicial review, filing of amended charges or another court order.
Use the court case number Confirm the case and calendar through Riverside Superior Court before relying on a jail-screen entry.
Get all fees and collateral terms in writing A commercial bail-bond agreement may involve a nonrefundable premium, collateral and contractual obligations.
Wait for physical release confirmation Posting bail does not mean that the person has completed release processing or exited the facility.
Scam warning: Do not pay a supposed Sheriff employee through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer or a personal payment account. Verify the booking, case and payment instructions independently.
Questions to ask before arranging bail “Please confirm every active charge, case, bail amount and outside hold for booking number [number]. If the listed bail is satisfied, is there any other matter that would prevent release? Which court and case number control the next hearing?”
Arrest and incident reports

How to request a Riverside County Sheriff report

Riverside County separates current station reports from archived records. For a report created from 2000 to the present, contact the Sheriff station that handled the incident. For archive reports created before 2000, contact the Information Services Bureau.

Information Services Bureau
4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501

Phone: 951-955-2400

Functions maintained by ISB

California Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, archive reports, record sealing, clearance letters, local criminal-record reviews, authorized record searches and the county warrant repository.

Information to prepare

Full legal name of the arrested person
Date of birth when known
Date and approximate time of the incident
Street address or incident location
Sheriff station or arresting agency
Report, booking or court case number
Exact document or media requested
Preferred electronic or paper delivery

Documents to request by name

Incident report

The primary agency record describing the reported event and initial response.

Arrest or probable-cause report

The releasable record describing the asserted basis for detention or arrest.

Supplemental reports

Additional reports created after the initial incident, subject to investigative and privacy exemptions.

Property record

The inventory or receipt documenting property collected, booked, held or released.

Photographs or recordings

Identify the event and personnel precisely. Review, redaction and reproduction charges may apply.

Local criminal-record review

A county-level review maintained by the Sheriff, subject to California access and identity rules.

Copy-ready records request
Under the California Public Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for an incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The believed arresting agency or station is [agency]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].

Why material may be withheld or redacted

  • The investigation remains active.
  • The request includes confidential victim, witness, juvenile or medical information.
  • Disclosure would interfere with enforcement proceedings or reveal protected investigative information.
  • Audio, video or photographs require privacy review and redaction.
  • The report was created by another police department or agency.
  • The request is too broad to identify responsive records efficiently.
Better request strategy: Ask for a single incident, narrow date range and named document types. Request electronic delivery and place a cost ceiling in the request.
Criminal case search

How to find the court case connected with an arrest

Search by case number when possible Case-number searches are free and provide a more precise route than a paid name search.
Watch for multi-defendant case suffixes Riverside criminal case numbers may contain a defendant suffix such as -1 or -2. Enter the complete number assigned to the person.
Use a paid name search when the number is unknown Enter the party name carefully. A name-search credit returns matching case numbers and filing dates.
Confirm the filing location and case type Riverside County criminal matters are handled in Riverside, Banning, Blythe, Indio and Murrieta court locations.
Open the register of actions Review filed charges, hearing dates, warrants, pleas, motions, orders and disposition entries.
Locate the accusatory pleading The complaint or information shows what was formally filed. It may differ from the initial booking charge.
Find the final disposition document Identify the dismissal, judgment, plea, verdict, sentencing order or other document that explains the outcome.
Order a certified copy for formal use An online docket is informational and does not constitute the official certified court record.

Criminal case date ranges available online

Published Riverside Superior Court criminal search coverage
Region or courthouse Case category Online range
Riverside Felony January 1990 to present
Riverside Misdemeanor January 1994 to present
Banning Felony November 1996 to present
Banning Misdemeanor November 1996 to present
Mid-County region Felony and misdemeanor December 1996 to present
Indio Felony May 1990 to present
Indio, Blythe and Palm Springs Misdemeanor September 1993 to present
Missing older case: Riverside Superior Court routinely destroys or purges records according to legal retention schedules. An absent case may have been removed from the public database rather than never existing.
Open Riverside court Public Access
Search and document costs

Riverside County criminal court search and copy fees

Public Access search prices
Search option Published fee What the purchase provides
Case-number search Free The matching case and register of actions when the required number is entered.
One name-search credit $1 One self-service party-name search.
Five credits $3.50 Up to five self-service name searches.
Ten credits $5 Up to ten self-service name searches.
Seventy-five credits $25 Up to 75 self-service name searches.
Unlimited access $250 Unlimited self-service name searches for 30 consecutive days.
Court-conducted search $15 per name Case-number results found by court staff; document copies are not included.

Online document-download charges

$1 per page

For pages one through five of each document.

$0.50 per page

For each page after the first five pages.

$50 maximum

Maximum online download charge per document.

30-day access

Purchased document downloads remain available for 30 days.

Example: A 12-page available document costs $5 for the first five pages plus $3.50 for the remaining seven pages, for a total of $8.50.

When the Court performs the records search

  • The court charges $15 for each requested name search.
  • The result provides case-number information found by the search.
  • The search request does not also order documents or entire case files.
  • Staff may use a birth date or driver’s license number only when the requester is the defendant and presents valid identification.
  • A request for local summary criminal-history information requires the applicable declaration under Penal Code section 13300.
Online information is not the official certified record. Request a certified copy from the court when certification is required for licensing, immigration, employment, another court or an administrative agency.
In-person visits

Riverside County jail visiting rules and scheduling

Schedule

Call one day before the desired visit.

Call window

Facility visit lines accept calls 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Visit allowance

Maximum two visits per inmate each week.

Duration

Each visit is approximately 45 minutes.

Identification

Valid government picture ID required.

Confirm the inmate’s current facility Use the live booking result immediately before making the appointment.
Call the facility visit line one day in advance Call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Ask for an available appointment matching the inmate’s housing unit.
Give the exact booking information Prepare the inmate’s full name, booking number and current housing location.
Ask how many visitors are approved The Sheriff’s general guidance permits a maximum of two adults and two children per visit, while individual facility pages may publish more restrictive operational limits.
Bring valid government photo identification Visitors are subject to identification checks, searches and warrant checks.
Arrive early in compliant clothing Security screening, parking and check-in take time. A late visitor may lose the appointment.

General visitor restrictions

Adults must be at least 18
A minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Visit only the inmate named in the appointment
No trading or changing inmates with another visitor
No alcohol or illegal drugs
No weapons, knives or chemical-defense devices
No cameras
No smoking anywhere in the jail
No food or drinks in lobby or visiting areas
Clothing must cover upper torso and lower body
No gang-related, lewd or offensive messages
Facility staff may terminate a visit for security
Warrant check warning: The Sheriff states that visitors may be checked for warrants and arrested when a valid warrant or criminal violation is discovered.
Inmate correspondence

Where to send Riverside County inmate mail

Riverside County separates ordinary personal letters from direct-to-jail materials. Every item must include the inmate’s full name and booking number.

Ordinary personal letters
Inmate Full Name and Booking Number
Jailhouse Mail ATTN Riverside County
370 S 500 E #201
Clearfield, UT 84015
Send directly to the jail

Books, magazines, periodicals, United States postal money orders, legal mail and qualifying special correspondence continue to go to the inmate’s housing facility.

Direct jail mailing addresses

Use these addresses only for direct-to-facility items
Facility Direct mailing address
Blythe Jail Inmate Name and Booking Number, Blythe Jail, P.O. Box 1270, Blythe, CA 92226
Robert Presley Detention Center Inmate Name and Booking Number, Robert Presley Detention Center, P.O. Box 710, Riverside, CA 92501
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center Inmate Name and Booking Number, Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
John J. Benoit Detention Center Inmate Name and Booking Number, Indio Jail, P.O. Box 1748, Indio, CA 92202
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility Inmate Name and Booking Number, Smith Correctional Facility, 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220

Mail preparation checklist

Use the inmate’s full name exactly as displayed
Include the complete booking number
Choose the personal-letter or direct-jail address correctly
Include a complete sender return address
Use prepaid publisher delivery for books and periodicals
Do not enclose cash or a personal check
Books and periodicals: Riverside County requires books, magazines and periodicals to be prepaid and delivered through the United States Postal Service.
Trust account deposits

Riverside County inmate money options and transaction fees

Inmates may use account funds for approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, phone cards and writing materials.

Online

Deposit through Access Corrections using the correct inmate and booking details.

By phone

Call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884, 24 hours daily.

Lobby kiosk

Use cash or an accepted credit card at a Riverside County jail lobby kiosk.

By mail

Send a United States postal money order directly to the inmate’s jail.

Published card transaction fees

Access Corrections credit-card deposit charges
Deposit amount Online fee Phone fee Kiosk card fee
$0.01–$19.99 $2.95 $3.95 $2.95
$20–$99.99 $5.95 $6.95 $5.95
$100–$200 $7.95 $8.95 $7.95

Published cash-kiosk fees

Cash deposits made through jail lobby kiosks
Cash deposit Published kiosk fee
$0.01–$20 $1
$20.01–$40 $2
$40.01–$200 $3

Jail lobby kiosk hours

Published Access Corrections kiosk availability
Facility Days Hours
Blythe Daily 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
John J. Benoit / Indio Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Robert Presley Daily 24 hours
Larry D. Smith Daily 24 hours
Cois M. Byrd Daily 24 hours
Kiosk warning: Cash kiosks cannot make change and do not accept bills smaller than $5. Confirm the inmate is still in Riverside County custody before depositing.

Postal money-order rules

  • Use a United States Postal Service money order.
  • Write the inmate’s full name and booking number on the front.
  • Mail it directly to the inmate’s current jail, not the Utah personal-letter address.
  • Do not mail cash or a personal check.
  • Cash or personal checks received by a jail are marked return to sender.
Make an online deposit Deposit by phone
Property and documents

How to collect Riverside County inmate property

Basic rule: Releasable personal property is limited to personal items other than clothing and money. The inmate must sign a property-withdrawal slip authorizing release, and the person collecting it must present identification.
Confirm the inmate’s facility Property is handled through the jail where the person is housed.
Ask the inmate to authorize release The inmate must complete the facility’s property-withdrawal permission.
Confirm what property is releasable Clothing and money are excluded from the ordinary personal-property pickup described by the Sheriff.
Bring valid identification The person collecting the authorized property must prove identity.
Call before traveling Ask where to check in, the permitted hours and whether authorization has been entered.

Court clothing, prescription medication and legal documents

Published facility assistance hours
Facility Phone Published assistance hours
Blythe Jail 760-921-5780 Daily, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; use the lobby phone and dial 02 for a jail deputy.
John J. Benoit / Indio 760-863-8252 Daily, 6–10 p.m.; check in at the jail lobby.
Robert Presley 951-955-4500 Daily, 7–11 p.m.; check in at the jail lobby.
Larry D. Smith 951-922-7300 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8:45 p.m. at the Visiting Center; 8:45–10 p.m. at the jail lobby.
Cois M. Byrd 951-696-3050 Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; check in at the jail lobby.
Medication safety: Do not leave prescription medicine without confirming the facility’s packaging, labeling and acceptance procedure. Correctional medical staff determine whether and how medication is administered.
Release and transfer

What to do when the inmate disappears from the locator

Released on bail or recognizance Search the court case because release from jail does not end the prosecution.
Sentence completed Confirm the release date and any probation, supervision or court obligations through the case record.
Transferred to California state prison Search the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after state intake is complete.
Transferred to federal custody Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator or contact the federal agency responsible for the case.
Moved to another county Use the receiving county’s official inmate locator and retain the Riverside booking number for reference.
Returned to another agency on a hold Ask the Riverside facility which agency accepted custody and when the transfer occurred.
Transfer confirmation script “The inmate locator previously showed [full name], booking number [number], but the record no longer shows current custody. Can you confirm the release date or identify the agency or facility that accepted custody?”
Record clearing

Riverside County expungement and record-correction options

What a California expungement does

Riverside Superior Court explains that an expungement reopens an eligible criminal case, sets aside the conviction and dismisses the case. The court record then reflects that relief rather than an ordinary unresolved conviction.

What it does not do

It does not erase the fact of arrest
It does not erase that charges were filed
The expungement itself remains visible in the record
The conviction can still matter in later criminal proceedings
DMV consequences may continue
A firearm prohibition is not automatically removed
Disclosure warning: Government employment, security-clearance work and government-issued licenses, certificates or permits may still require disclosure of the conviction and expungement.

Practical expungement workflow

Obtain the case number and disposition Search the court record and order the documents needed to evaluate eligibility.
Confirm that all sentence terms are complete Review probation, fines, restitution, custody, programs and other orders.
Use the Riverside expungement packet Complete the applicable California and local forms for the particular conviction and requested relief.
File in the correct criminal case Use the courthouse and case number assigned to the conviction.
Respond to any court requirement The court may require additional information, service, review or a hearing.
Keep a certified copy of the final order Use it to correct eligible background-reporting errors and prove that relief was granted.

Free or low-cost help identified by the Court

Riverside Self-Help Legal Services

Phone and Zoom line hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–noon.

951-274-4499 or 760-393-2163

Expungement clinic referral

Riverside Superior Court identifies Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association as a possible source of free expungement assistance.

951-369-3009

Cannabis-related record destruction

Riverside Superior Court states that certain cannabis arrest and conviction records must be destroyed within two years of the offense under Health and Safety Code section 11361.5. A person who believes an eligible record remains publicly available may notify the Court using local form RI-CR091 or the Court’s online notification process.

Open the expungement packet and filing tools
Court access without online fees

How to research a case at a courthouse computer

Riverside Superior Court provides public-viewing computers at designated courthouses. There is no charge to use the computers, view available case files, search court records or receive basic staff assistance. Copy and filing fees still apply.

Selected public-viewing computer locations
Courthouse Address or room Published availability
Banning Justice Center Lobby, 311 E. Ramsey Street, Banning Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays
Blythe Courthouse Self-Help Room, 265 N. Broadway, Blythe Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays
Palm Springs Courthouse Main Lobby, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays
Southwest Justice Center Room 1227, 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays
Riverside Historic Courthouse Civil Clerk’s Office, 4050 Main Street, Riverside Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays
Cost-saving option: A person who does not know the case number may avoid repeated online name-search charges by using an available courthouse public-viewing computer.
Contact directory

Riverside County arrest-record phone numbers

Call the office connected with the task
Office or service Phone Use it for
Sheriff Information Services Bureau 951-955-2400 Archived reports before 2000, record reviews, sealing coordination and records functions.
Sheriff Records 951-955-2440 General Sheriff records routing.
Sheriff Warrants 951-955-2430 Warrant information and correct repository routing.
Sheriff toll-free non-emergency 800-950-2444 Non-emergency Sheriff dispatch routing.
West-End non-emergency dispatch 951-776-1099 Non-emergency dispatch for the western county region.
Blythe non-emergency dispatch 760-921-7900 Non-emergency dispatch in the Blythe or Colorado River region.
Moreno Valley non-emergency dispatch 951-247-8700 Non-emergency dispatch in Moreno Valley.
Temecula non-emergency dispatch 951-696-4357 Non-emergency dispatch in the Temecula region.
Court Self-Help west county 951-274-4499 General procedural help and expungement assistance hours.
Court Self-Help east county 760-393-2163 General procedural help and expungement assistance hours.
Emergency: Call 911. Riverside County Sheriff dispatch centers operate 24 hours daily. When calling from outside the Sheriff’s jurisdiction about an emergency inside it, the Sheriff publishes 951-684-0911 and 760-836-3220 as seven-digit emergency lines.
Map and directions

Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside

Robert Presley Detention Center is located at 4000 Orange Street, Riverside, California 92501. It is one of five county jails and should not be assumed to house every person arrested in or near the City of Riverside.

Do not travel based on the arrest city. Check the live housing facility, call the correct visit line and confirm the appointment before leaving home.
Practical use guide

What should you do with the record you found?

1
Locate a family member

Confirm the booking number and facility, then use the correct visiting, mail, deposit or property instructions.

2
Determine the court outcome

Use the case number to read the register of actions and obtain the final disposition document.

3
Request the police narrative

Send a narrow request to the agency or station that created the report.

4
Use the record formally

Order a certified court copy rather than relying on a jail screenshot or third-party background page.

5
Correct a mistaken identity

Contact the agency controlling the incorrect field and provide government identification and official case documents.

6
Clear an eligible conviction

Review the Riverside expungement packet and obtain case-specific advice when eligibility is uncertain.

Frequently asked questions

Riverside County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search for someone in Riverside County Jail?

Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Information System. Enter the booking number when known or search by legal name. Select the booking number in the result to open the available custody details.

What should I do if two inmates have the same name?

Compare the date of birth, booking number, booking date, sex, custody status and case information. Do not rely on the name or photograph alone.

Why does the inmate locator say not to use it for legal action?

The live jail database is operational information that can change and may contain omissions or delays. Use an official certified court or agency document for legal, employment, licensing or administrative purposes.

How do I find the criminal case number?

Check the booking detail first. When no case number is available, use the Riverside Superior Court paid name search or request a court-conducted search for $15 per name.

Can I search Riverside court records for free?

Case-number searches are free. Name searches require credits. Public-viewing computers at designated courthouses may be used without a search fee.

How much does one online name search cost?

One self-service name-search credit costs $1. Larger packages reduce the average cost per search.

How much do court document downloads cost?

The fee is $1 per page for the first five pages and $0.50 per page after page five, with a maximum of $50 per document. Downloads remain available for 30 days.

How do I request an arrest report from the Sheriff?

For a report dated 2000 or later, contact the Sheriff station that created it. For an archive report before 2000, contact the Information Services Bureau at 4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor, Riverside, or call 951-955-2400.

How many visits may a Riverside County inmate receive?

The Sheriff’s general rule permits a maximum of two visits per week. Each visit is approximately 45 minutes and must be scheduled through the housing facility.

When should I call to schedule a visit?

Call the correct facility visiting number from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. one day before the desired visit.

Where do I send an ordinary personal letter?

Use the inmate’s full name and booking number and send the letter to Jailhouse Mail, ATTN Riverside County, 370 S 500 E #201, Clearfield, UT 84015.

Where do I mail a postal money order?

Send a United States postal money order directly to the inmate’s current jail, not the Utah personal-letter address. Write the full inmate name and booking number on the front.

What is the maximum Access Corrections deposit?

The Sheriff’s published fee table lists transaction bands through $200. Fees vary by the amount and whether the deposit is made online, by phone, by card at a kiosk or by cash at a kiosk.

Can a Riverside County inmate release property to me?

Yes, for qualifying personal property other than clothing and money. The inmate must sign a property-withdrawal slip, and you must present identification.

Does expungement erase the arrest?

No. Riverside Superior Court explains that expungement can set aside an eligible conviction and dismiss the case, but it does not erase the arrest, the filing of charges or the fact that expungement was granted.

Where can I get expungement help?

Riverside Court Self-Help phone services are available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon at 951-274-4499 or 760-393-2163. The Court also identifies Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association at 951-369-3009 as a possible free-assistance resource.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Riverside Superior Court, District Attorney, Public Defender or a law firm.

Arrest, jail, bail, court and release information can change after booking, arraignment, court action, transfer, correction, sealing or expungement. Confirm identity with multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and does not provide legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 3, 2026.

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