Modesto Inmate Lookup

Modesto inmate population records are managed by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Modesto is the county seat and the largest city in Stanislaus County. The city does not operate its own jail. All bookings go through the county system at the Public Safety Center on Hackett Road in Modesto. The sheriff posts an online inmates list on the department website. You can browse current inmates by name to check on someone in Stanislaus County custody. For people sent to state prison from Modesto, the CDCR CIRIS tool handles those lookups. VINELink also works for checking custody status across all California counties at once.

Stanislaus County Jail in Modesto

The Stanislaus County Public Safety Center is located at 250 East Hackett Road in Modesto. This is the main jail for the county. It sits right in the city. People arrested by Modesto Police, the Stanislaus County Sheriff, or other local agencies in the area end up here. The facility handles intake, housing, and court transports for the county.

Stanislaus County also runs the Minimum Security Facility nearby. Lower-risk inmates move there after classification. The county has been expanding jail capacity in recent years to deal with the growing inmate population in the Modesto area. The Modesto Police Department handles most arrests within city limits. After arrest, suspects transfer to county custody for booking. The police department can confirm arrests but does not hold inmates long term.

For booking status and custody details on Modesto inmates, the sheriff's office is the primary contact. Call (209) 525-6427 during business hours. Staff can check inmate status over the phone if you have a name or booking number.

Stanislaus County Inmate List

The Stanislaus County Sheriff posts a current inmates list on the department website. This list shows who is in custody right now. You can browse by name or scroll through the full list. Each entry includes the person's name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. The list updates as new bookings come in and people get released from the Modesto area jail.

Access the list at the Stanislaus County Sheriff inmates list page. This tool is free and open to anyone. No account is needed.

The CDCR also runs the CIRIS inmate locator for state prison searches, shown below.

The county list only shows current inmates. Past booking records are not available through the online tool. If you need older records for someone arrested in Modesto, call the sheriff's records unit. They can look up historical bookings for you. The online list is the fastest way to check current custody status though.

Note: The inmates list covers all Stanislaus County facilities, not just Modesto arrests.

Statewide Search for Modesto Inmates

VINELink is a free service that works across all California counties. Use it if you are not sure whether someone from Modesto is in Stanislaus County custody or somewhere else. VINE searches by name statewide. It also sends custody alerts. When an inmate's status changes, VINE notifies you by call, text, or email. The hotline is 1-877-411-5588. It is available around the clock.

CIRIS is the tool for state prison searches. If someone was convicted in Modesto and sentenced to more than a year, they leave Stanislaus County Jail and go to a CDCR prison. CIRIS shows their current location, admission date, and parole hearing schedule. It does not include county jail inmates. The county list and CIRIS cover different groups. Use the county list for recent arrests and people awaiting trial. Use CIRIS for people already in the state prison system.

The BSCC Jail Profile Survey publishes monthly data on Stanislaus County jail population. It tracks average daily counts, rated capacity, and booking numbers. This data helps put the Modesto area inmate population in context over time.

Modesto Inmate Records Law

Booking data for Modesto inmates is public. Government Code 6254(f) requires law enforcement in California to release arrest and booking information. The Stanislaus County Sheriff follows this law when posting the inmates list online. Names, charges, bail amounts, and booking dates are all open to the public.

Full criminal history records are restricted under Penal Code 11105. The California DOJ controls those files. You cannot get a full background report on someone through the sheriff's site. The Modesto inmate population data you see online is just a current custody snapshot. For your own criminal record, go to a Live Scan location in Modesto. Submit fingerprints and pay the $25 DOJ fee. Processing takes a few days in most cases.

Visiting Modesto Area Inmates

The Stanislaus County jail in Modesto allows visits on a set schedule. In-person visits happen at the Public Safety Center. You need a valid photo ID. Visiting hours depend on the housing unit. Check the sheriff's website before driving over. Video visits are also offered. Family members create accounts and schedule remote sessions. This saves a trip to the jail for people who live outside Modesto.

Phone calls from the jail run through an automated system. California law limits what jails can charge for calls. Inmates can also send electronic messages through kiosk systems in the facility. Messaging fees are small. For in-person visits, expect a screening process. The jail may cancel visits during lockdowns or other security events. Weekend visits are popular and fill up at the Modesto facility.

Nearby Cities

The city closest to Modesto with an inmate population page is listed below.

Stanislaus County

Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County. The county page has details on the full jail system, search tools, and contact info.