Del Norte County Jail Search

Del Norte County posts its inmate population data through Citizen RIMS, a public-facing search tool hosted by the Sheriff's Office. Located at the far northwest corner of California near the Oregon border, Del Norte County has about 28,000 residents. The county runs one jail in Crescent City, the county seat. The Del Norte County Sheriff manages all jail operations and keeps the online roster current. You can search for inmates by name, view charges and bail data, or call (707) 464-4191 for direct help from jail staff. Pelican Bay State Prison also sits in Del Norte County, but that is a state facility run by CDCR, separate from the county jail.

Del Norte Citizen RIMS Search

Del Norte County uses Citizen RIMS for its public inmate roster. The system shows everyone currently in custody at the Del Norte County Jail. Search by name to find a specific person. Results include charges, bail amount, booking date, and a booking photo in most cases. The tool updates regularly as the jail books new people and releases others.

Access the Del Norte County inmate roster at the Citizen RIMS portal for Del Norte County. The page loads a list of current inmates. You can browse the full list or use the search function to find a specific name. Each entry gives enough detail to confirm the person's identity and understand what they are being held for. Citizen RIMS is free to use. No account is needed. The system works on both desktop and mobile devices, so you can check Del Norte County inmate status from your phone.

Because Del Norte is a small county, the inmate roster tends to be shorter than what you see in urban areas. You might find only a few dozen people on the list at any given time. This makes it easy to scan even without a search. But using the name search is still faster if you know who you are looking for in Del Norte County custody.

Pelican Bay State Prison

Del Norte County is home to Pelican Bay State Prison, one of California's most well-known correctional facilities. Pelican Bay sits just north of Crescent City and is run by CDCR, not the Del Norte County Sheriff. It is a maximum-security facility. Inmates at Pelican Bay do not show up on the Del Norte County jail roster. They are state inmates, not county inmates.

To find someone at Pelican Bay, use CIRIS, the state prison locator. CIRIS covers all California state prisons, including Pelican Bay. Search by name or CDCR number. The result shows which prison the person is at, along with their admission date and parole information. Pelican Bay houses inmates from across California, not just people convicted in Del Norte County. So finding someone at Pelican Bay does not mean their case came from Del Norte.

The presence of Pelican Bay adds some confusion. People sometimes call the Del Norte County Sheriff looking for state prison inmates, but the sheriff has no jurisdiction over that facility. For anything related to Pelican Bay, contact CDCR directly or use the CIRIS tool online.

Note: Pelican Bay State Prison is not part of the Del Norte County jail system and is not included in the county inmate roster.

Reaching Del Norte County Jail

The Del Norte County Jail is at 650 5th Street in Crescent City, California 95531. Call (707) 464-4191 to talk to jail staff. They can confirm custody status, give booking details, and answer questions about visiting. The jail handles inmates from all parts of Del Norte County, which is mostly rural and covers a lot of ground between the coast and the mountains.

Visiting at the Del Norte County Jail follows a set schedule. Hours depend on the housing unit. You need a valid photo ID to visit. The screening process checks for contraband. No phones, bags, or food in the visiting area. Because Del Norte County is remote, some families drive long distances for visits. Call ahead to make sure visits are happening before you make the trip. Lockdowns can cancel visits with little warning.

Sending mail to Del Norte County Jail inmates is straightforward. Address it to the jail, include the inmate's full legal name and booking number, and keep it to letters and approved photos. The jail screens everything that comes in. Packages need prior clearance from staff.

Public Access to Del Norte Records

California law makes Del Norte County booking data public. Under Government Code 6254(f), arrest and booking information must be shared with the public. This covers names, charges, bail, and booking dates for anyone in Del Norte County custody. The Citizen RIMS roster satisfies this requirement by making the data available online for free.

Penal Code 11105 keeps full criminal histories restricted. The Del Norte County Sheriff shares current custody data but not complete criminal backgrounds. Those records go through the California DOJ. Personal record checks cost $25 through Live Scan. The closest Live Scan sites to Crescent City may require a drive south toward Eureka or across the border to Brookings, Oregon (though Oregon sites only process Oregon records). Del Norte County is isolated enough that access to Live Scan services takes more effort than in urban California.

Del Norte Inmate Search Page

Below is the Del Norte County Citizen RIMS page where you can search current Del Norte County inmates online.

The page displays all current inmates at the Del Norte County Jail in Crescent City. You can browse the list or search by name. Each entry shows booking data, charges, and bail information. The roster updates as the jail processes new bookings and releases.

Nearby Counties

Del Norte County sits at the top of California, bordering Oregon. Only two other California counties share borders with Del Norte. Both run their own jail systems.