Napa County Custody Records

Napa County inmate population records come from the Sheriff's Office, which manages the Napa County Department of Corrections. The county runs an online in-custody report through the CJNet system that shows everyone currently held at the jail. This tool is free and public. Napa County has about 138,000 residents and sits in the heart of California's wine country. The jail handles bookings from the city of Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Calistoga, and the rest of the county. SmartInmate provides electronic messaging and commissary services. Call (707) 253-4401 to reach the Napa County Sheriff directly.

Napa County In-Custody Report

The Napa County Sheriff's Office publishes a live in-custody report through CJNet. This page lists every person currently held at the Napa County jail. You see each inmate's name, booking date, charges, bail amount, and next court date. The report updates regularly as new bookings come in and people get released. You do not need an account or password. The data is public under California law and free to access.

The CJNet system works differently from the roster tools in some other California counties. Instead of a search-by-name form, Napa County displays a full list of current inmates. You can scroll through or use your browser's search function to find a name. On busy days, the list might show 150 or more names. On slower days, closer to 100. The Napa County Jail has a rated capacity of about 264 beds according to the BSCC Jail Profile Survey. The facility sits at 1125 Third Street in the city of Napa.

Note: The CJNet in-custody report shows only people held at the Napa County jail right now, not past bookings.

How to Find Napa County Inmates

The in-custody report is the first place to check. Load the page and look for the name. That is it. If you do not see the person, they may have posted bail, been released, or transferred out of Napa County. People who go to state prison after sentencing leave the county system entirely. For those cases, switch to CIRIS to check California state prisons.

VINELink also covers Napa County. It works for all 58 California counties. Go to VINELink and pick Napa County from the California list. Search by name. If the person is in custody, VINE shows their status. You can sign up for alerts. VINE sends a phone call, text, or email when the inmate's status changes. This is good for people who want updates without checking the website over and over. The VINE number is 1-877-411-5588. Anyone can use VINE. It was made for crime victims but the service is open to everyone.

Calling the sheriff at (707) 253-4401 is another option. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody at the Napa County Jail. They can share charges and bail information. This is faster than searching online if you have just one name to check.

Napa Inmate Communication Tools

SmartInmate handles messaging and commissary at the Napa County Jail. Family members use SmartInmate to send electronic messages to people in custody. You create an account, search for the inmate, and send messages. The system also allows commissary deposits so inmates can buy items from the jail store. SmartInmate charges fees for its services. Check their site for current rates.

Phone calls from the Napa County Jail follow California's rate caps. Inmates can call family and friends using the jail phone system. Rates depend on the call type. California passed laws in recent years to bring down the cost of jail phone calls statewide. Video visits may also be available depending on the facility's current setup. Contact the Napa County Department of Corrections for the latest visiting schedule and options. In-person visits need a valid ID and follow a set schedule that varies by housing unit.

Napa County Records and State Law

Government Code 6254(f) makes Napa County booking data public. Every arrest that goes through the Napa County Jail creates a public record that includes the person's name, charges, bail, and booking information. The sheriff posts this through CJNet because the law requires disclosure. You have a right to see it. No forms to fill out. No fees to pay. Just load the page.

Full criminal history is restricted though. Penal Code 11105 keeps those records under the California DOJ. The Napa County Sheriff can tell you who is in custody right now, but not a person's full criminal background. For your own record, visit a Live Scan site in Napa County. The city of Napa has several locations. The DOJ charges $25 for a personal record check. Processing typically takes two to three days, though it can run longer in some cases.

Note: Napa County posts its in-custody report voluntarily through CJNet, but the underlying data would be public on request regardless because of state law.

Napa County Jail In-Custody Page

The Napa County CJNet in-custody report at services.napacounty.gov is shown below.

This page displays a full list of current Napa County inmates. Each row includes the person's name, booking details, and charges. The format is a simple table that loads fast and works on all devices.

Nearby Counties

Counties around Napa also run their own jail systems. Use these links for inmate population search tools in neighboring areas.