Madera County Jail Roster

Madera County inmate population records are available through the Madera County Sheriff's online inmate search tool. The county seat is in Madera, located in the San Joaquin Valley just north of Fresno. The sheriff runs the county jail and manages all bookings, custody, and releases. Securus and HomeWAV handle inmate communication services. You can search for current inmates through the sheriff's web portal or call the jail at (559) 675-7951. Madera County processes a moderate number of bookings each year and keeps its inmate roster updated online for public access.

Madera County Sheriff Jail Services

The Madera County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail on Road 28 in Madera. This facility handles all adult bookings for the county. Whether someone gets arrested by the Madera Police, Chowchilla Police, or sheriff's deputies in the unincorporated areas, they come here for processing. Standard booking includes fingerprints, photographs, and a health screening. The Madera County jail holds people waiting for trial, those serving county sentences, and inmates on various warrants and holds. The facility houses both men and women in separate sections.

Madera County sits right next to Fresno County, which has a much larger jail system. But the two counties operate independently. An arrest in Madera County stays in the Madera County jail system. The sheriff handles court transports to the Madera County Superior Court. For inmates who receive state prison sentences, the sheriff arranges transfers to CDCR reception centers. Once a person enters the state prison system, they leave the Madera County inmate population and show up in CIRIS instead. The jail follows California Title 15 regulations for minimum standards in local detention.

Note: Madera County also has the Central California Women's Facility and Valley State Prison nearby, but those are CDCR facilities separate from the county jail.

Madera County Inmate Search Online

The Madera County inmate search page is the primary tool for finding who is in the county jail. This web-based portal lets you search by name and shows current inmates with their charges, bail amounts, and booking information. The tool draws from the jail's live booking system. You do not need to create an account to run a search. Just go to the site, enter a name, and check the results. The Madera County Sheriff keeps this tool running around the clock for public use.

VINELink provides a second avenue for checking Madera County inmate population status. This statewide system covers all 58 California counties and lets you search by name. VINE shows custody status and provides alert services. If you register for alerts and the inmate gets released from the Madera County jail, VINE sends a notification. The phone number for VINE is 1-877-411-5588. HomeWAV offers video visits for Madera County inmates. Through this service, you can also confirm someone is in custody when you search for them to schedule a visit. Securus handles phone calls from the jail. Both platforms help families stay connected with people held in Madera County.

Madera County Records and State Law

Booking data in Madera County is public. Government Code 6254(f) requires California law enforcement to share basic arrest and booking information with anyone who requests it. Names, charges, bail, and booking dates for Madera County inmates are open to the public. The online inmate search tool is one way the sheriff shares this data. You can also call (559) 675-7951 or visit the jail in person to get information about a specific Madera County inmate.

Full criminal history records are restricted under Penal Code 11105. The California DOJ maintains these records and only authorized parties can access them. You can view your own criminal history by sending fingerprints and $25 to the DOJ through the Record Review process. The Madera County Superior Court has separate case files for criminal proceedings. Court records include charges, plea agreements, hearing dates, and sentencing for cases in the county. The court clerk's office in Madera handles requests for case records. Some basic case information may be available online through the court's system.

Contacting Madera County Inmates

Visiting at the Madera County jail happens during set hours. Call (559) 675-7951 for the current schedule. Visitors bring valid photo ID and follow the posted dress code. No personal items go into the visiting area. The jail uses HomeWAV for video visits, which lets family members connect with Madera County inmates from home. This is convenient for people who live far from the jail. Video visits need to be scheduled ahead of time through the HomeWAV website or app. There may be a small charge per session.

Mail for Madera County inmates goes to the jail on Road 28 in Madera. Include the inmate's full legal name and booking number on the envelope. Staff inspect all incoming mail. Letters, cards, and photographs are allowed. Do not put cash, food, or other items in the envelope. Phone calls use the Securus system. Inmates call out during approved hours, and family members set up accounts to receive calls or add prepaid minutes. Commissary deposits let inmates buy snacks, hygiene items, and supplies from the jail store. Check the sheriff's website or ask jail staff about current methods for adding commissary funds for Madera County inmates.

Madera County Inmate Search Portal

The Madera County Sheriff's inmate search at inmatepublicview.maderacounty.com provides public access to the current jail roster.

This portal shows all current Madera County jail inmates. Search by name and the results display booking details, charges, and bail information. The system stays current as new bookings and releases happen. Madera County updates the roster throughout the day so the public has access to the most recent inmate population data.

Browse Madera County Area

Madera County has no cities over 100,000 in population. For inmate population searches in the Madera County area, use the sheriff's online tool and other resources listed on this page.

Counties Near Madera County

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