Riverside County Jail (Riverside, California)
Looking for someone who was arrested in Riverside, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, Indio, Palm Desert, Banning, Blythe or elsewhere in Riverside County? The Riverside County Sheriff's Office operates five correctional facilities across the county. Use this guide to search for an inmate, locate the correct jail, check custody information, understand bail and release, arrange visitation, send money or mail, and find the related criminal court case.
Robert Presley Detention Center, Riverside, California
Someone Was Arrested in Riverside County. What Should You Do?
Start with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office inmate information system. The Sheriff's Office provides an online locator that can be used to identify an inmate and obtain the person's booking number.
Riverside County is geographically large and operates five separate correctional facilities. Someone arrested in the county may be housed in Riverside, Murrieta, Indio, Banning or Blythe.
Always verify the inmate's current facility before traveling, scheduling a visit or sending legal mail.
Search the inmate
Use the Sheriff's official inmate locator.
Write down the booking number
The booking number is important for mail, money and other jail services.
Confirm the facility
Determine which of Riverside County's five jails currently houses the inmate.
Check the court case
Use Riverside Superior Court records for case and hearing information.
Plan the next step
Find visitation, money, mail, property and release information below.
Riverside County Jail Inmate Search
Use the Riverside County Sheriff's Office inmate-information system to locate someone in county custody.
The Sheriff's Office specifically provides its online inmate database to locate general inmate information and obtain an inmate's booking number.
Keep the booking number after locating the person. Riverside County requires it for inmate mail and recommends including it on money orders and other inmate-related transactions.
SEARCH RIVERSIDE COUNTY INMATES →Opens the official Riverside County Sheriff's Office inmate-information page.
Which Riverside County Jail Is the Inmate In?
Riverside County Sheriff's Office currently operates five correctional facilities spread across the county.
Robert Presley Detention Center
4000 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Robert Presley Detention Center is located in downtown Riverside. The facility opened in 1989 and replaced the former Riverside County Jail.
Phone: (951) 955-4500
GET DIRECTIONS →Riverside County stretches from the Inland Empire to the Coachella Valley and Colorado River. Inmates can be housed at any county correctional facility based on custody and operational needs.
How to Check Bail for a Riverside County Jail Inmate
Start with the inmate locator and the inmate's criminal court case. Bail eligibility and release conditions depend on the specific case, charges and court orders.
Check the Inmate Record First
Locate the inmate through the Sheriff's inmate-information system and write down:
- Full booked name
- Booking number
- Current jail
- Available custody information
Then use the Riverside Superior Court Public Access system to locate the related criminal case and current court information.
If bail information is unclear or circumstances have changed, contact the facility where the inmate is currently housed before attempting to make payment or arranging a bond.
CHECK INMATE INFORMATION →Riverside County Jail Visitation
Visiting schedules are different at each Riverside County correctional facility. The Sheriff's Office instructs visitors to call the facility's visiting number between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule a visit one day before the desired visiting date.
About 45 Minutes
Riverside County currently states that each jail visit is approximately 45 minutes.
Up to Two Visits
Inmates are generally allowed a maximum of two visits per week.
Photo ID Required
Visitors must present valid government-issued picture identification.
Robert Presley Visiting
Robert Presley Detention Center visiting reservations:
(951) 341-8888Call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to schedule.
Other Facility Visiting Numbers
- Cois M. Byrd: (951) 696-3470
- John J. Benoit: (760) 863-8540
- Larry D. Smith: (951) 922-7540
Riverside County Jail Phone Calls
Riverside County inmates have access to telephone services while in custody. The Sheriff's inmate-money page specifically notes that inmate funds may be used to purchase phone cards as well as other approved items.
Telephone service procedures and providers can change. For the most current instructions, first confirm the inmate's facility and then contact that facility directly.
OFFICIAL CORRECTIONS INFORMATION →How to Send Money to a Riverside County Jail Inmate
Riverside County currently uses Access Corrections for online and telephone inmate-account deposits.
Online
Deposit funds electronically through Access Corrections.
Lobby Kiosk
Jail lobbies have Access Corrections kiosks that accept cash or credit cards.
By Mail
A U.S. Postal Money Order may be mailed for deposit into an inmate's account.
Riverside County Jail Commissary
Money deposited into an inmate account can be used for approved purchases such as snacks, hygiene items, phone cards and writing materials.
Riverside County also allows approved inmate supplies to be ordered on an inmate's behalf.
Product availability and inmate eligibility can depend on the facility, housing status and current Sheriff's Office rules.
OFFICIAL CORRECTIONS INFORMATION →How to Send Mail to a Riverside County Jail Inmate
Riverside County now uses a centralized out-of-state processing address for ordinary personal letters.
Regular Personal Letters
Jailhouse Mail ATTN Riverside County
370 S 500 E #201
Clearfield, UT 84015
Ordinary personal letters should be sent to the Jailhouse Mail processing address rather than directly to the jail.
All mail must contain:
- Sender's complete name
- Sender's return address
- Inmate's complete booked first and last name
- Complete and correct booking number
How to Pick Up Property From a Riverside County Jail Inmate
Riverside County allows certain inmate personal property to be released, but the inmate must first authorize the release.
The inmate must sign a property withdrawal slip giving permission for the property to be released.
The person picking up property must provide identification.
Property that can be picked up is limited and generally does not include inmate clothing or money.
OFFICIAL PROPERTY INFORMATION →Find a Riverside County Criminal Court Case
Jail records and court records are separate. After locating the inmate, use the Riverside Superior Court Public Access system to find criminal case information.
The Riverside court portal provides access to:
- Criminal and traffic case information
- Case numbers
- Register of Actions
- Current and upcoming court calendars
- Available electronic documents
A court account is currently required to use the Public Access portal. Case-number searches are free, while searches by a person's name currently require a paid search credit.
SEARCH RIVERSIDE COURT RECORDS →When Will Someone Be Released From Riverside County Jail?
There is no single release time that applies to every Riverside County inmate.
Why Release Can Take Time
Before someone leaves custody, the Sheriff's Office may need to complete several steps, including:
- Verify the court's release authorization
- Confirm bail or other release conditions
- Check for additional holds or warrants
- Complete identification and release paperwork
- Process personal property and inmate funds
- Arrange transfer to another agency when required
Use the inmate locator to check current custody information and contact the inmate's facility if you need clarification.
Can't Find Someone in the Riverside County Jail Search?
A missing result does not necessarily mean the person was not arrested or is no longer in custody.
A recent arrest may still be moving through intake and booking.
Riverside County operates five jails, so confirm the person's current location.
The person may have received a release before you searched.
The inmate may have moved to another county, state prison, federal custody or another agency.
Start with the official Riverside County Sheriff inmate-information page and then contact the listed facility if necessary.
Riverside County Jail FAQ
How do I find someone in Riverside County Jail?
Use the Riverside County Sheriff's Office inmate-information system. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate locator that can also be used to obtain the inmate's booking number.
How many Riverside County jails are there?
Riverside County Sheriff's Office currently operates five correctional facilities: Robert Presley, Cois M. Byrd, John J. Benoit, Larry D. Smith and Blythe Jail.
Where is the Riverside County Jail in downtown Riverside?
Robert Presley Detention Center is located at 4000 Orange Street, Riverside, California 92501.
What is the Robert Presley Detention Center phone number?
The current facility phone number is (951) 955-4500.
Where is the Murrieta jail?
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is at 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, California 92563.
Where is the Riverside County jail in Indio?
John J. Benoit Detention Center is at 82675 State Highway 111, Indio, California 92201.
Where is the Riverside County jail in Banning?
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility is located at 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, California 92220.
How do I schedule a Riverside County jail visit?
Call the visiting number for the inmate's facility between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Riverside County generally requires visitors to schedule one day before the desired visit.
How long is a Riverside County jail visit?
The Sheriff's Office currently states that visits are approximately 45 minutes.
How many visits can a Riverside County inmate have?
Inmates are generally allowed a maximum of two visits per week, subject to facility rules and custody restrictions.
How do I send money to a Riverside County inmate?
Funds can currently be deposited using Access Corrections online, by telephone, through a jail-lobby kiosk or by mailing an approved U.S. Postal Money Order.
What is the Riverside County inmate money phone number?
Access Corrections telephone deposits can currently be made at 1-866-345-1884, 24 hours a day.
Can I deposit money at a different Riverside County jail?
Yes. The Sheriff's Office states that lobby-kiosk funds may be deposited at any Riverside County jail facility even if the inmate is housed at a different county facility.
Can I mail cash to a Riverside County inmate?
No. Riverside County does not accept cash or personal checks through the mail. Approved U.S. Postal Money Orders may be used.
Where do I mail a normal letter to a Riverside County inmate?
Ordinary letters currently go to Jailhouse Mail ATTN Riverside County, 370 S 500 E #201, Clearfield, Utah 84015.
Do I send legal mail to the Utah processing address?
No. Riverside County says legal mail, special correspondence, books, periodicals and postal money orders should continue to be sent directly to the inmate's correctional facility.
Can I send postcards to a Riverside County inmate?
No. The Sheriff's current regular-mail rules list postcards among prohibited incoming items.
Can I send photographs?
Riverside County currently permits up to 10 approved photographs per envelope, no larger than 4 by 6 inches. Content restrictions apply.
How do I pick up an inmate's property?
The inmate must sign a property withdrawal slip authorizing the release, and the person picking up the property must show identification.
How do I search a Riverside County criminal court case?
Use the Riverside Superior Court Public Access portal. Case-number searches are currently free, while criminal searches by name require a paid search credit.
How long does Riverside County jail release take?
There is no guaranteed release time. Staff may need to verify court authorization, check other holds, complete paperwork and process property before the inmate can leave custody.
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Riverside County Jail & Court Resources
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Search the Riverside County Jail System
Use the official Riverside County Sheriff's Office inmate-information system to locate the inmate and obtain the booking number.
Last verified: September 2026. Jail policies, visitation schedules, addresses, phone numbers, service providers, bail procedures and mail rules can change. Confirm important information with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office before traveling, sending money, mailing documents or making other decisions.
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