Search Lake County Inmates

Lake County inmate population records are accessible through the Citizen RIMS platform run by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The county seat is Lakeport, sitting on the western shore of Clear Lake in Northern California. The sheriff manages the Hill Road Correctional Facility and handles all bookings for the county. Citizen RIMS provides a free online search for people currently held in the Lake County jail. You can also call the jail at (707) 262-4240 to check on an inmate's custody status. Lake County is a rural area with a close-knit community, and the jail serves the entire region.

Lake County Sheriff Jail Facility

The Lake County Sheriff's Office operates the Hill Road Correctional Facility in Lakeport. This is the only adult jail in the county. Everyone arrested by local law enforcement in Lake County gets processed here. That includes arrests from the Lakeport Police, Clearlake Police, and sheriff's deputies working the unincorporated areas around the lake. The booking process covers fingerprints, mugshots, and a health screening. Staff enter all data into the Citizen RIMS system, which then powers the public inmate search tool.

The Lake County jail holds inmates awaiting trial, those serving sentences under one year, and people on various holds. Because Lake County is a smaller jurisdiction, the jail population stays relatively low compared to urban California counties. That does not mean the facility is empty though. Drug arrests, property crimes, and violent offenses all contribute to steady booking numbers in Lake County. The jail follows California Title 15 standards for local detention. Medical care, meals, and basic services are provided to all inmates. Court transports go to the Lake County Superior Court in Lakeport, which is close to the jail.

Note: Lake County's jail sometimes reaches capacity, which can lead to early releases for lower-level offenders under California law.

Lake County Inmate Search Online

The Lake County Citizen RIMS page is the primary tool for searching inmates online. This platform shows who is currently in the Lake County jail. You search by name and get results that include charges, bail, booking date, and custody status. Citizen RIMS does not require you to make an account for basic lookups. The data comes straight from the jail's booking system, so it stays current. This is the tool most people use when they need to find out if someone is in the Lake County jail right now.

VINELink provides another way to check Lake County inmate population status. VINE covers all 58 California counties and lets you search for inmates statewide. When you find a match in Lake County, VINE shows custody status and lets you register for alerts. If the person gets released or transferred, VINE sends you a notification by phone, text, or email. The VINE phone number is 1-877-411-5588. It runs 24 hours a day and costs nothing to use. For California state prison inmates from Lake County, search CIRIS instead. The state prison system is separate from the county jail, and CIRIS handles all CDCR facility searches.

Lake County Inmate Records Law

Booking data in Lake County is public. California Government Code 6254(f) requires law enforcement to share basic arrest and booking information with anyone who asks. That includes the inmate's name, what they got booked for, bail amount, and the date they came into custody. The Lake County Sheriff meets this requirement through Citizen RIMS and by responding to direct requests. You can call the jail at (707) 262-4240 or go to the sheriff's office in Lakeport to get booking data on Lake County inmates.

Complete criminal history records are different. Penal Code 11105 keeps full criminal records restricted in California. The DOJ holds these files and only shares them with the person themselves, law enforcement, and certain authorized agencies. To see your own criminal history, send fingerprints and $25 to the DOJ Record Review Unit. The Lake County Superior Court also keeps case files for criminal proceedings. Court records include charges filed, hearing schedules, plea deals, and sentencing for cases in Lake County. Contact the court clerk in Lakeport for access to these records.

Visiting Lake County Jail

The Hill Road Correctional Facility in Lakeport allows visits during posted hours. Call (707) 262-4240 to get the current schedule before heading over. You need a valid photo ID to visit. The jail does not allow visitors to bring in bags, phones, or other personal items. Follow the dress code posted at the facility. Lake County's jail visiting area is smaller than what you might see in big city jails, so space is limited and times are enforced strictly. Arrive early to get checked in on time.

Mail for Lake County inmates goes to the Hill Road Correctional Facility. Write the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. All mail gets inspected by staff before delivery. Send letters and photos only. Do not include cash, stamps in excess, or anything other than paper items. Phone calls from Lake County jail inmates go through the facility's approved system. Family members set up accounts to receive calls. Commissary services let inmates buy food, hygiene products, and other items. Ask jail staff about current deposit options for Lake County inmate accounts.

Note: Lake County jail visiting policies can change seasonally, so check before each visit.

Lake County Inmate Search Portal

The Citizen RIMS portal at lakecounty.citizenrims.com provides the Lake County Sheriff's public inmate search tool.

Citizen RIMS shows the current Lake County jail roster. You search by name and see who is in custody along with their charges and bail amounts. The tool works on any device with a web browser. Data syncs with the jail booking system throughout the day, keeping Lake County inmate population information up to date for public searches.

Browse Lake County Area

Lake County does not have any cities with a population over 100,000. Use the county search tools on this page for Lake County inmate population lookups.

Counties Near Lake County

Check inmate population records in counties that surround Lake County.