Humboldt County Inmate Records

Humboldt County inmate population data comes from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility in Eureka. The sheriff's office manages all jail operations along the North Coast region of California. Inmates booked into the Humboldt County jail can be searched through VINELink or by calling the facility at (707) 441-5159. The county also partners with HomeWAV for video visitation services. With a jail that serves a spread-out rural area, Humboldt County handles a steady flow of bookings from Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, and the surrounding communities.

Humboldt County Sheriff Detention

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility sits at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka. This is the main jail for all of Humboldt County. The sheriff runs daily operations and oversees the full inmate population here. Everyone arrested by local police departments in Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Rio Dell, and Ferndale gets processed through this facility. The Humboldt County jail handles booking, housing, medical care, and release for all inmates. Booking includes fingerprints, photos, and a medical screening. The facility also handles court transports to the Humboldt County Superior Court, which is just a few blocks away in Eureka.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's corrections page has information about the jail, visiting rules, and inmate services. The page lists general policies but does not have a built-in inmate search tool. For current Humboldt County inmate population data, you need to use VINELink or call the jail directly. Staff at (707) 441-5159 can confirm if someone is in custody and provide basic booking details like charges and bail amounts. The Humboldt County jail follows California Title 15 standards for local detention.

Humboldt County Inmate Search Options

VINELink is the go-to tool for looking up Humboldt County jail inmates online. This system covers all 58 California counties and lets you search by name. When you find a match in Humboldt County, VINE shows the person's custody status. You can also register for alerts. If the inmate gets released, transferred, or has a status change, VINE sends you a call, text, or email. The phone line for VINE is 1-877-411-5588 and works around the clock. It is free to use for anyone searching Humboldt County inmate population records.

HomeWAV provides video visitation for the Humboldt County jail. Through this platform, family members and friends schedule video calls with inmates. While HomeWAV is mainly a communication tool, it can also help you confirm that a person is currently held in the Humboldt County facility. You need to create an account and search for the inmate by name to schedule a visit. If the person shows up in HomeWAV, they are in custody at the Humboldt County jail. For state prison inmates from Humboldt County, use CIRIS instead. The state system is separate from the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year in California typically goes to state prison, and CIRIS covers those records.

Note: VINELink and HomeWAV are free to search, though HomeWAV charges for actual video visits with Humboldt County inmates.

Humboldt County Records and California Law

Booking records in Humboldt County are public. California Government Code 6254(f) makes arrest and booking data available to anyone who asks. This includes the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bail amount. The Humboldt County Sheriff must provide this data on request. Full criminal histories are different though. Under Penal Code 11105, the California DOJ restricts who can see complete criminal records. Only the subject of the record, law enforcement, and certain authorized agencies get access. To check your own California criminal history, submit fingerprints and $25 to the DOJ Record Review Unit.

The Humboldt County Superior Court maintains case files for criminal proceedings in the county. Court records include complaints, motions, plea agreements, and sentencing documents. Some of these records are available online through the court's case management system. For older Humboldt County cases, you may need to contact the court clerk in Eureka. Juvenile records and sealed cases are not available to the public under California law. Expunged cases in Humboldt County still appear in DOJ records but show a dismissal notation.

Visiting Humboldt County Jail

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility offers both in-person and video visits. In-person visiting happens on scheduled days and times set by the jail. You need to bring a valid photo ID. No personal items are allowed in the visiting area. The jail uses HomeWAV for remote video visits, which lets people talk to Humboldt County inmates from home. This is especially useful since Humboldt County covers a large geographic area and some families live far from Eureka. Video visits need to be booked in advance through the HomeWAV website or app.

Mail to Humboldt County inmates goes to the correctional facility at 826 Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. All mail is opened and inspected by jail staff before it reaches the inmate. You can send letters, cards, and photos. Do not send cash or money orders through the mail. Commissary funds for Humboldt County inmates go through the approved system at the jail. Call (707) 441-5159 for details on how to add money to an inmate's account in Humboldt County.

Note: Humboldt County jail visiting rules can change with little warning, so call ahead before making the trip to Eureka.

Humboldt County Inmate Data Tools

The BSCC Jail Profile Survey at app.bscc.ca.gov tracks jail population data for all California counties, including Humboldt County.

The BSCC survey shows Humboldt County jail capacity, average daily population, and booking totals. Data goes back decades and gets updated regularly. Researchers, journalists, and the public use this tool to track trends in the Humboldt County inmate population over time. Select Humboldt from the county dropdown to pull data specific to that facility.

Browse Humboldt County Area

Humboldt County does not have any cities with a population over 100,000. For inmate population searches in the Humboldt County area, use the county-level tools and sheriff contact numbers listed above.

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