Kings County Jail Records

Kings County inmate population information is searchable through the Kings County Sheriff's online inmate locator. Based in Hanford in the San Joaquin Valley, the Kings County Sheriff runs the county jail and posts a current roster online. The county also participates in VINELink for statewide alerts. The jail phone number is (559) 584-1431. Kings County sits between Fresno and Kern counties and serves a largely agricultural region. The inmate locator is one of the more straightforward tools you will find among California county sheriffs.

Kings County Sheriff Detention

The Kings County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Hanford. This is the sole adult detention facility in Kings County. All local arrests come through here for booking. The process includes fingerprinting, photographs, and health checks. Once booked, inmates stay at the Kings County jail until they post bail, get released, or transfer to another facility. People serving county sentences under one year also do their time at this jail. The facility houses both men and women in separate housing units.

Kings County is also home to two California state prisons: Avenal State Prison and Corcoran State Prison. These are CDCR facilities and are completely separate from the county jail system. People sometimes confuse the two. If you are looking for someone at Avenal or Corcoran, use CIRIS at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. The Kings County Sheriff has no authority over state prison inmates. For people in the county jail in Hanford, use the sheriff's inmate locator or call (559) 584-1431. The difference between state prison and county jail matters when you search for Kings County inmate population records.

Note: Kings County has two state prisons within its borders, but those facilities are run by CDCR, not the county sheriff.

Kings County Inmate Locator Tool

The Kings County inmate locator is the fastest way to check who is in the county jail. This online tool lets you search by name and pulls results from the live booking system. You see the inmate's name, charges, bail amount, booking date, and custody status. The tool does not require an account. Just go to the site and enter a name. It works on phones and computers. Kings County keeps this locator updated throughout the day as new bookings and releases happen at the Hanford jail.

VINELink covers Kings County as well. This statewide system works across all 58 California counties. Search by name to find custody status and register for alerts when an inmate's situation changes in Kings County. Call VINE at 1-877-411-5588 for phone-based searches. Between the sheriff's native locator and VINE, you have two solid options for tracking Kings County inmate population data online. For state prison searches, CIRIS is the tool. Remember that Avenal and Corcoran inmates show up in CIRIS, not in the Kings County jail locator. Use the right tool for the right system to get accurate results.

Kings County Criminal Records Access

Booking records at the Kings County jail are public. California Government Code 6254(f) requires the release of arrest and booking data to anyone who requests it. The Kings County inmate locator is one way the sheriff meets this requirement. You can also get booking information by calling the jail or visiting in person at the Hanford facility. Written requests work too. The public data includes names, charges, bail, and booking dates for all Kings County inmates.

Full criminal history records fall under Penal Code 11105. The California DOJ controls these files. You cannot request another person's criminal history in Kings County or anywhere else in California. To check your own record, submit fingerprints and $25 through the DOJ Record Review process. The Kings County Superior Court in Hanford has case files for criminal matters heard locally. Court records show charges, hearing dates, pleas, and sentencing. The court clerk can help with requests for Kings County case records.

Note: Do not confuse Kings County jail records with state prison records from Avenal or Corcoran, which fall under CDCR and the DOJ.

Contacting Kings County Inmates

The Kings County jail has visiting hours posted on the sheriff's website. Call (559) 584-1431 to confirm the current schedule. Visitors need valid photo ID and must follow the dress code. Personal items stay outside. The jail may offer video visiting as well, depending on current policies. Check with the facility for the latest options. Visiting rules can change, so calling ahead saves you a wasted trip to Hanford.

Mail to Kings County jail inmates goes to the facility in Hanford. Include the inmate's full legal name and booking number. All mail passes through staff inspection. Letters and photos are accepted. Cash, food, and prohibited items are not allowed. Phone calls from Kings County inmates use the jail's approved phone system. Families set up accounts to accept calls or fund prepaid minutes. Commissary accounts let inmates buy personal items from the jail store. The sheriff's website has details on the deposit methods accepted for Kings County inmate accounts. You can usually add funds online, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk at the jail.

Kings County Inmate Search Portal

The Kings County Sheriff's inmate locator at inmatelocator.countyofkings.com gives you direct access to the current jail roster.

Search by first or last name to find Kings County inmates. The results page shows charges, bail, and booking details. This tool connects directly to the jail's booking database. Results reflect the most recent data available from the Kings County detention facility in Hanford.

Browse Kings County Area

Kings County has no cities over 100,000 in population. For inmate population lookups in the Kings County area, use the sheriff's inmate locator or other tools listed on this page.

Counties Near Kings County

Check inmate records in counties bordering Kings County.