Find Thousand Oaks Inmates

Thousand Oaks inmate population records flow through the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The city contracts with the sheriff for all law enforcement, which means the same agency handles both policing and jail operations for Thousand Oaks. There is no separate city jail. People arrested in Thousand Oaks go directly to Ventura County jail facilities. This page walks through the search tools, contact numbers, statewide options, and legal framework for finding inmates tied to Thousand Oaks.

Ventura County Jail Inmate Search

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office operates the jail system for Thousand Oaks and the rest of the county. The main facility is the Todd Road Jail near Santa Paula. The Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura handles many new bookings. People arrested in Thousand Oaks by sheriff's deputies get transported to one of these locations for processing. The county system holds about 1,400 to 1,600 inmates on any given day across both facilities.

Search for Thousand Oaks area inmates at sheriff.venturacounty.gov. The Ventura County Sheriff's inmate search tool is free. Enter a name to see who is in custody. Results show the booking date, charges, bail, and housing location. The system covers all county jail facilities. Updates happen throughout the day as new bookings and releases are processed. If someone was arrested in Thousand Oaks in the last few hours, give the system some time to reflect the booking.

You can call the sheriff at (805) 654-3335 to check custody status by phone. Staff at the jail confirm if someone is in custody and at which facility. Because Thousand Oaks uses the sheriff for policing, the same agency that arrested the person also runs the jail where they are held. This makes the process simpler than in cities with separate police departments.

Note: The Pre-Trial Detention Facility near downtown Ventura is the more likely intake point for Thousand Oaks arrests due to its location.

California Statewide Inmate Tools

CIRIS covers state prison inmates across California. If someone from Thousand Oaks went to state prison, this tool shows their current facility, admission date, and scheduled parole hearings. CDCR manages CIRIS. The search is free. Enter a last name to start. It only covers state prisons and does not include Ventura County jail inmates.

VINELink is the other statewide option. It covers all 58 California counties, including Ventura. Search by name to check if someone is in custody at any county jail in the state. This is useful when you are not sure which county has the person. VINE also lets you register for alerts. If an inmate's custody status changes, you get notified by phone, email, or text. Call 1-877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone.

The image below shows the California DOJ frequently asked questions page about criminal records access.

The BSCC Jail Profile Survey tracks monthly jail population data for Ventura County. It includes average daily population, rated capacity, and booking trends. The data goes back to the mid-1970s and shows how Ventura County's inmate count has shifted over time. Thousand Oaks bookings are included in these county-wide figures.

Thousand Oaks Inmate Record Laws

Booking records in California are public. Government Code 6254(f) requires that arrest information be released when requested. This includes names, charges, bail, and booking dates for anyone held in connection with a Thousand Oaks arrest. The Ventura County Sheriff complies by posting inmate data online and sharing it by phone. No ID needed. No reason required.

Full criminal histories are restricted. Penal Code 11105 keeps these records out of public hands. You can check your own criminal history by going to a Live Scan fingerprint site and paying the $25 DOJ fee. Live Scan locations in the Thousand Oaks area include businesses in Westlake Village and nearby Camarillo. The DOJ Record Review page explains the full process.

The Ventura County Public Defender provides legal help to residents who need to understand their records. VCLAF, the Ventura County Legal Aid Foundation, offers free assistance with expungement and record clearing for those who qualify. Expungement changes a conviction to show dismissal under California law.

Visiting Ventura County Inmates

In-person visits at Ventura County jail facilities follow a schedule based on housing unit. Check the sheriff's website or call (805) 654-3335 for current visiting hours. You need a valid photo ID. No cell phones or electronics in the visiting area. Video visiting is available at county facilities. The county contracts with a provider to handle remote video visits that families can do from home.

Phone calls from Ventura County jail come with fees. The rate depends on the provider the county uses. Families add money to an inmate's account online. State prison calls are free in California since January 2023, but county jail calls in Ventura still carry charges. Send mail to the specific facility where the inmate is held. Include the full name and booking number. Electronic messaging is available through the county's approved system. For questions about a specific Thousand Oaks area inmate, start with the sheriff's office.

Nearby City Inmate Records

These cities near Thousand Oaks share the Ventura County Sheriff's jail system or are in neighboring counties.

Ventura County Inmate Records

Thousand Oaks is in Ventura County. See the full county page for all jail facility details and search tools.