Fairfield Inmate Search

Fairfield inmate population records are managed by the Solano County Sheriff's Office. The city of Fairfield is the county seat of Solano County, and the county jail sits right in Fairfield. People arrested by Fairfield Police go to the Solano County jail for booking and custody. This page covers the county inmate search system, statewide tools, record access laws in California, and the contact details you need to find someone held in Fairfield area facilities.

Solano County Jail Inmate Search

The Solano County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system that serves Fairfield and the rest of the county. The Solano County Justice Center and jail complex is located in Fairfield itself, making it one of the closest county jails to any city it serves. The Stanton Correctional Facility is the main housing site. The Justice Center handles booking and classification. Because Fairfield is the county seat, the courthouse, jail, and sheriff's headquarters are all in the same area. This makes the system straightforward for Fairfield arrests.

Search for Fairfield area inmates at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com. The Solano County Sheriff provides this free online tool. Enter a name and see who is currently in custody. Results show the booking number, charges, bail amount, and facility information. The tool updates regularly as bookings and releases happen. If someone was arrested in Fairfield, the data usually appears within hours of booking.

The Solano County Sheriff inmate search page is shown below.

Call the sheriff at (707) 784-7100 to check on someone by phone. Jail staff can confirm custody status and provide booking information for any inmate in the Solano County system.

Statewide Inmate Tools

CIRIS is the state prison locator run by CDCR. It covers all 34 California state prisons. If someone from Fairfield went to state prison, this free tool shows their facility, admission date, and parole hearing dates. Search by last name or CDCR number. CIRIS does not include county jail inmates. For people in Solano County custody, use the county search tool instead.

VINELink covers all 58 California counties including Solano. Search by name and see if someone is in custody at any county jail in the state. This works well when you are not sure where a person might be held. VINE sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. Register and you get a phone call, email, or text when there is a release, transfer, or other change. Call 1-877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone.

The BSCC Jail Profile Survey tracks monthly population data for the Solano County jail. It shows rated capacity, average daily population, and booking numbers. This data goes back decades and gives a long view of how the county jail population has changed. Fairfield arrests are included in the overall Solano County figures. Travis Air Force Base is also in Fairfield, and military personnel arrested off-base may go through the county system too, though on-base incidents fall under military jurisdiction.

Fairfield Inmate Record Access

Booking records are public in California. Government Code 6254(f) makes arrest data available to anyone who asks. Names, charges, bail, and booking dates for Fairfield inmates must be disclosed by the Solano County Sheriff. The data is online through the sheriff's search tool. The Fairfield Police Department can also provide arrest information by phone at (707) 428-7300. No ID needed. No explanation required.

Criminal history records are not public. Penal Code 11105 restricts access to full criminal backgrounds. You can only get your own record. Pay $25 at a Live Scan fingerprint site and the DOJ sends you a copy. Several Live Scan locations serve the Fairfield area. Results come in a few days for most requests.

Legal Services of Northern California covers Solano County and provides free legal help for low-income residents. They assist with record clearing, expungement, and understanding criminal records. The Solano County Public Defender's Office also helps with record-related questions for former clients. Expungement in California does not erase the record but changes it to show the case was dismissed.

Visiting Solano County Inmates

Visiting at the Solano County jail follows a set schedule. Different housing units have different visiting days and times. Call (707) 784-7100 or check the sheriff's website for the current schedule. You need a valid photo ID for in-person visits. Video visits are available through the county's approved system. Since the jail is in Fairfield, residents do not have to travel far for in-person visits.

Phone calls from Solano County jail carry fees set by the contracted provider. Families put money on the inmate's account online to cover calls and commissary. State prison calls are free in California since January 2023, but county jail calls still have charges. Mail goes to the Solano County jail in Fairfield. Put the inmate's full name and booking number on all letters. Electronic messaging is available through the county's approved platform. Commissary deposits can also be made online. For specific questions about a Fairfield area inmate, start with the sheriff's office.

Nearby City Inmate Records

These cities near Fairfield are in Solano County or neighboring counties. Search their inmate population records below.

For full county jail details, see the Solano County inmate population page.