Sacramento County Jail (Sacramento, California)
Looking for someone who was arrested in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Folsom or elsewhere in Sacramento County? The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office operates the Main Jail in downtown Sacramento and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove. Use this guide to search for an inmate, check recent bookings, find the correct jail, review bail information, arrange visitation, send money or mail, locate a criminal court case and understand the release process.
Someone Was Arrested in Sacramento County. What Should You Do?
Start with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information system. It provides public information about people currently in Sacramento County custody.
You can search by first and last name or by the person's XREF number. The Sheriff's Office also provides a recent-bookings search.
Once you find the person, pay attention to the custody location. Sacramento County operates two major jail facilities: the Main Jail in downtown Sacramento and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove.
Search the inmate
Use the official Sacramento Sheriff inmate-information system.
Save the XREF number
Sacramento uses an XREF, or cross-reference number, as a unique identifier for the person.
Confirm the housing location
Determine whether the person is at Main Jail, RCCC or another temporary custody location.
Check bail and court information
Review the inmate record and Sacramento Superior Court information.
Plan visitation, money or mail
Rules differ depending on the facility and type of service.
Sacramento County Jail Inmate Search
Use the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information system to search for someone in county custody.
The public system allows two primary types of searches:
- Name: Enter the person's first and last name.
- XREF: Search using the person's unique Sacramento County XREF number.
Current custody records can include the inmate's XREF number, booking information, housing location, charges, bail status, warrants and projected release information when applicable.
SEARCH SACRAMENTO COUNTY INMATES →Opens the official Sacramento County Sheriff's Office inmate-information system.
Search Recent Sacramento County Jail Bookings
If the arrest happened recently, Sacramento County provides a separate search for people booked during a recent period.
This can be useful when you know someone was arrested but do not yet know the person's XREF number or jail location.
VIEW RECENT BOOKINGS →Main Jail or Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center?
Sacramento County has two principal adult custody facilities. Always check the inmate's current housing location before visiting, sending mail or attempting to pick someone up.
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Main Jail provides custody and security services for people held by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and other agencies.
Public hours are currently listed as 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC)
12500 Bruceville Road
Elk Grove, CA 95757
RCCC is the primary Sacramento County custody facility for people sentenced to County Jail. It also houses pretrial detainees and people held for several other custody purposes.
RCCC also serves important transportation and transfer functions within the county correctional system.
Sacramento County Jail Bail Information
Start by searching the inmate record. Sacramento's inmate-information system can display bail information associated with current charges and warrants.
An inmate may be listed as ineligible for bail when the person has a no-bail charge or warrant, or when another type of hold prevents release.
In those situations, the person generally cannot be bailed out until the hold is cleared or bail is set by the court.
CHECK INMATE & BAIL STATUS →Sacramento County Jail Visiting Information
Main Jail and RCCC use different visitation schedules. Confirm the inmate's location before planning a visit.
Two Social Visits Per Week
Main Jail inmates are currently authorized two 45-minute social visits per week.
Current visiting times include morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Visits are handled first-come, first-served, subject to available time and space.
No more than three people, including children and infants, may visit at one time.
Schedule Depends on Housing & Last Name
RCCC uses a more detailed visitation schedule based on factors including housing assignment, population classification and the inmate's last name.
Current schedules include designated daytime and evening sessions.
Because RCCC schedules can change, use the official visitation page before traveling.
Sacramento County Jail Phone Calls
Sacramento County jail inmates have access to telephone services subject to jail rules and housing restrictions.
Sacramento Sheriff currently identifies Securus Technologies for inmate telephone services.
Family and friends should not call the jail expecting to be transferred directly to an inmate.
For Securus inmate telephone assistance, Sacramento Sheriff currently lists:
1-800-844-6591How to Put Money on a Sacramento County Jail Inmate Account
Sacramento County uses inmate trust accounts for commissary and other authorized purchases.
TouchPay
For Main Jail inmates, Sacramento Sheriff currently allows deposits through TouchPay.
Options include:
- TouchPay kiosk in the Main Jail lobby
- TouchPay by telephone
- Online TouchPay deposits
- Participating TouchPay retail locations
You will need the inmate's name and XREF number.
Sacramento Sheriff currently lists the Main Jail TouchPay facility location number as: 257501.
1-866-232-1899Sacramento County Jail Commissary
Inmates can use money in their trust accounts to purchase approved commissary items.
Sacramento Sheriff describes available commissary merchandise as including selected:
- Food items
- Personal supplies
- Hygiene products
- Writing materials
- Some art supplies
Commissary privileges can be restricted for disciplinary reasons.
How to Send Mail to a Sacramento County Jail Inmate
Sacramento County uses different procedures for ordinary personal mail and legal/confidential correspondence.
Personal Mail Uses Securus Digital Mail Center
Sacramento County transitioned ordinary personal correspondence to the Securus Digital Mail Center.
General personal mail should therefore not simply be mailed to Main Jail or RCCC using the old personal-mail procedure.
Before mailing anything, use Sacramento Sheriff's current mail instructions to obtain the correct Securus Digital Mail Center addressing format.
CURRENT MAIL INSTRUCTIONS →Main Jail
Inmate Name, XREF & Housing Location
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Use only when current Sheriff instructions direct the type of correspondence to the physical jail.
RCCC
Inmate Name, XREF & Housing Location
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
12500 Bruceville Road
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Use only when current Sheriff instructions direct the type of correspondence to the physical jail.
Can You Email a Sacramento County Jail Inmate?
Yes. Sacramento County's inmate-information system includes a way for family and friends to send an electronic message to a person in custody.
Search for the inmate first. After opening the person's custody record, use the email option provided by the Sheriff's system.
The inmate does not receive the message electronically. Jail staff review the message, print it and generally deliver the printed message to the inmate.
Sacramento County Jail Property Release
An inmate generally must authorize the release of property or money before another person can retrieve it.
At RCCC, property releases are currently processed daily between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m..
The inmate should submit the property-release form in advance whenever possible. Waiting until someone arrives at the gatehouse can result in significant delays.
Find a Sacramento County Criminal Court Case
Jail custody information and court case information are separate. Sacramento Superior Court provides an online criminal case search.
Important current change: Sacramento Superior Court launched its new criminal case-management system on August 10, 2026.
The current criminal portal allows public users to search cases by:
- Last name
- First name
- Case number
The court also provides a public criminal hearing calendar.
SEARCH SACRAMENTO COURT CASES →Sacramento County Jail Release Information
Release procedures depend on where the person is housed, the legal reason for release and whether any additional warrants, cases or holds remain.
A projected release date shown in Sacramento's inmate-information system does not necessarily guarantee release on that date.
Pending cases, warrants, holds from other jurisdictions or additional sentences can affect the actual release date.
RCCC Scheduled Releases
Sacramento Sheriff currently instructs people picking up an inmate on a scheduled RCCC release date to report to the gatehouse between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m..
People without a ride may be transported by Sheriff's Office bus and released at the downtown Main Jail.
Can't Find Someone in Sacramento County Jail?
A missing search result does not necessarily mean the person was not arrested.
Very recent arrests may take time to appear in the public system.
Sacramento's public name search requires both a first and last name.
Detailed custody information is limited after a person leaves custody.
The person may have been transferred to another county, state prison or another agency.
For inmate and court information, contact the Main Jail at (916) 874-6752.
Sacramento County Jail FAQ
How do I find someone in Sacramento County Jail?
Use the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information system. You can search by the person's first and last name or by XREF number.
What is a Sacramento County XREF number?
An XREF, or cross-reference number, is a unique number used to identify an individual in Sacramento County's public-safety system.
Can I search recent Sacramento County bookings?
Yes. Sacramento Sheriff provides a separate recent-bookings search in addition to its name and XREF inmate searches.
What is the Sacramento County Main Jail phone number?
The Main Jail and inmate/court information line is (916) 874-6752.
Where is Sacramento County Main Jail?
Sacramento County Main Jail is located at 651 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814.
Where is Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center?
RCCC is located at 12500 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, California 95757.
What is the RCCC phone number?
The public line for Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center is (916) 874-1927.
What is the difference between Main Jail and RCCC?
Both are Sacramento County custody facilities. RCCC is the county's primary facility for people sentenced to county jail and also houses pretrial and other detainees. Main Jail is located in downtown Sacramento and provides custody services for Sacramento County and other agencies.
Does Sacramento inmate search show bail?
Current inmate records can provide bail information. An inmate may be listed as ineligible for bail when a no-bail charge, warrant or another hold prevents release.
How many visits can a Main Jail inmate receive?
Sacramento Main Jail currently authorizes two 45-minute social visits per inmate each week.
How many people can visit a Main Jail inmate?
Current Main Jail rules allow no more than three visitors at one time, including infants and children.
Is RCCC visitation the same as Main Jail?
No. RCCC uses a separate schedule that varies based on housing, classification and the inmate's last name. Check the current RCCC schedule before visiting.
Who provides Sacramento County inmate phone service?
Sacramento Sheriff currently identifies Securus Technologies for inmate telephone services.
How do I put money on a Sacramento County inmate account?
Main Jail deposits can be made through TouchPay using the lobby kiosk, telephone, online service or participating retail locations. You need the inmate's name and XREF number.
Can I mail a money order to a Sacramento inmate?
Yes. Sacramento Sheriff currently directs inmate-account money orders for both facilities to the IWF Office at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. Include the inmate's full name and XREF number.
Where do I send personal mail to a Sacramento inmate?
Sacramento County uses the Securus Digital Mail Center for ordinary personal correspondence. Check the Sheriff's current mail instructions for the proper addressing format before sending mail.
Where does legal mail go?
Legal and confidential correspondence continues to be sent directly to the inmate's housing facility. Include the inmate's full name, XREF number and housing location.
Can I email a Sacramento County inmate?
Yes. The Sheriff's inmate-information system provides an email option. Jail staff review and print the message for delivery. The inmate does not receive it electronically and cannot reply by email.
How do I search Sacramento County criminal court cases?
Use Sacramento Superior Court's current Case Search. The court moved criminal case information to its new eCourt system in August 2026.
Can I receive a notification when a Sacramento inmate is released?
Sacramento Sheriff operates SIRENS, which allows eligible users to register for custody-status notifications through the inmate's information page.
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Sacramento County Jail & Court Resources
Search Sacramento County Jail
Use the official Sacramento County Sheriff's Office inmate-information system.
Last verified: September 2026. Jail policies, addresses, phone numbers, visitation schedules, bail procedures, service providers, release procedures and mail rules can change. Confirm important information with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office or Sacramento Superior Court before traveling, sending money, posting bail or making other decisions.
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