Search Murrieta Inmates

Murrieta inmate population data is managed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The city sits in southwest Riverside County with a population of about 113,000. Murrieta does not run its own jail. All law enforcement comes from the Riverside County Sheriff, and people arrested here go to county detention facilities. The Southwest Detention Center, which is actually located in Murrieta, serves as the primary booking point for the area. You can search for Murrieta inmates online through the county's JIMS search tool at no cost.

Riverside County Jail Search for Murrieta

The Riverside County Sheriff operates the JIMS search tool at jimspub.riversidesheriff.org. This is where you look up Murrieta inmates. The system covers all five county detention facilities. Enter a name or booking number and the results show charges, bail, court dates, and facility location. JIMS is free. No account needed. It updates throughout the day as new bookings come in.

The Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta handles most bookings from the local area. It sits on Bundy Canyon Road right in the city. The facility has space for over 1,000 inmates and processes intake around the clock. People arrested in Murrieta typically go here first. Some inmates stay at Southwest. Others transfer to the Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside or the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, depending on charges and bed space. Where a Murrieta inmate ends up after booking depends on the severity of the case and classification needs.

The screenshot below shows the Riverside County Sheriff's JIMS search page. This tool covers all Murrieta bookings through the county system.

If you search and get multiple results, use the booking date or charge type to find the right person. Murrieta generates a steady number of bookings. Common charges include DUI, drug offenses, theft, and domestic violence cases. The JIMS system shows each charge separately in the results.

Statewide Lookup for Murrieta Inmates

VINELink works across all California counties. It is useful for Murrieta because it searches statewide in one place. If you are not sure which county holds someone, VINE can help. Search by name and it checks every county jail in the state. VINE also sends custody alerts. Sign up to get a phone call, text, or email when an inmate gets released or transferred. Call 1-877-411-5588 for VINE by phone. The service is free and open to anyone.

The CIRIS inmate locator from CDCR handles state prison searches. If someone from Murrieta got convicted and sentenced to more than a year, they go to state prison. CIRIS tracks all 34 facilities. Search by name or CDCR number. Results show current location, admission date, and parole hearing schedule. County jail and state prison are separate systems. JIMS covers the jail side. CIRIS covers the prison side. A Murrieta case that ends in a state prison sentence moves from Riverside County custody into CDCR custody.

The BSCC Jail Profile Survey publishes monthly data on Riverside County jail population. It shows how many inmates the county holds, facility capacity, and trends over time. Murrieta bookings are part of those numbers. The survey provides context on how the system operates.

Note: CIRIS does not show county jail inmates, and JIMS does not show state prison inmates.

Murrieta Inmate Record Access

Booking records from Murrieta are public. Government Code 6254(f) requires that arrest and booking data be available to anyone who asks. The Riverside County Sheriff follows this law by posting inmate information on the JIMS portal. Names, charges, bail, and booking dates are all open. You do not need to give a reason to search. This applies to all Murrieta arrests processed through county custody.

Full criminal history is different. Penal Code 11105 limits who can see criminal background reports held by the California DOJ. These records are restricted to the person themselves, authorized government agencies, and certain employers with legal authorization. The JIMS jail search is not a background check. It shows current custody status only. If you need your own criminal record, go to a Live Scan site in the Murrieta area and pay the $25 DOJ fee.

Riverside County also falls under Penal Code 2081.5, which covers reentry programs for inmates coming back to the community. Murrieta residents released from state prison may go through county-level supervision as part of the realignment program. The county probation department handles these cases locally.

Visiting Murrieta Area Inmates

The Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta has set visiting hours. Each housing unit follows a different schedule. Check the Riverside County Sheriff's website or call (951) 955-4500 for current times. You need a valid photo ID to visit. All visitors go through screening. Video visits are available at most county facilities. This lets you connect with an inmate without going to the facility in person.

Mail goes to the specific facility. For inmates at Southwest, address letters to Southwest Detention Center, 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on all mail. Phone calls from Riverside County jail carry fees through the contracted provider. Families can deposit money into an inmate's account online to cover calls and commissary purchases.

• Southwest Detention Center: 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563
• Riverside County Sheriff: (951) 955-4500
• Sheriff Records Division: (951) 955-2400
• CDCR ID Unit: (916) 445-6713

Nearby City Inmate Records

These cities near Murrieta share related jail systems or court areas. Check each page for local search details.

Riverside County

Murrieta is part of Riverside County. Visit the county page for full details on all detention facilities and search tools.