Stanislaus County Custody Records

Stanislaus County inmate population records are managed by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department in Modesto. The county operates the Public Safety Center and the Honor Farm, both of which hold inmates at various stages of the criminal justice process. The sheriff publishes an online inmates list that the public can view at any time. This list shows current custody data for everyone booked into Stanislaus County facilities. If you need quick answers about an inmate, call the sheriff's office at (209) 525-6427. For a broader search, several statewide tools also cover Stanislaus County.

Stanislaus Sheriff Online Inmates List

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department posts an inmates list on the SCSD online services page. This list shows everyone currently held in Stanislaus County jail facilities. You can browse the full roster or search for a specific name. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bail amount, and court date. The list refreshes as new bookings come in and releases happen throughout the day.

The inmates list is free to use. No account or fee is needed. It covers both the Public Safety Center in downtown Modesto and the Honor Farm facility. The Honor Farm holds lower-risk inmates who are closer to release or serving time on lesser charges. Both facilities feed into the same online list. Stanislaus County processes a high volume of bookings each month, so the list can be long. Use the search feature if you know the person's name rather than scrolling through everything.

For past booking data, the online list only shows current inmates. Old records need to be requested from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's records unit. Call (209) 525-6427 to ask about historical inmate population data or to verify a prior booking.

Stanislaus Inmate Services and Searches

GTL provides phone and commissary services for Stanislaus County jails. Families can deposit funds through GTL for phone calls and the jail commissary. JailATM is another platform used in Stanislaus County for inmate money deposits. Both systems let family members support people in custody. When setting up accounts on either GTL or JailATM, you can often confirm if a person is currently booked in Stanislaus County. It is not a formal search, but it serves as a quick way to check status.

VINELink covers all 58 California counties and works well for Stanislaus County searches too. VINE lets you search by name and see if a person is in custody. You can also set up alerts to get notified when someone's status changes in Stanislaus County. Call 1-877-411-5588 to use VINE by phone. The service is free and runs around the clock. It is especially helpful when you do not know which county holds the person you are looking for.

Note: GTL and JailATM are third-party services. The official source for Stanislaus County inmate population data is always the sheriff's department.

Stanislaus Records Under California Law

Booking information in Stanislaus County is public. Government Code 6254(f) requires California law enforcement to release basic arrest data to anyone who asks. This covers names, charges, bail, and booking details. The Stanislaus County Sheriff uses this law as the basis for posting the online inmates list. No special permission is needed to view it.

Full criminal history records stay restricted. Under Penal Code 11105, only the California DOJ can release complete criminal backgrounds. The Stanislaus County Sheriff does not have the authority to hand out full records to the public. If you want your own criminal history, submit fingerprints and $25 to the DOJ through a Live Scan location in the Modesto area. Results usually come back within a few business days.

The Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto handles case records tied to criminal proceedings. Court records include charge filings, plea agreements, and sentencing information. You can request these from the court clerk. Some limited case data may be viewable online through the court's website.

California State Inmate Search

For inmates from Stanislaus County who ended up in state prison, the CIRIS inmate locator is the right tool. The page below shows the CIRIS search form from CDCR.

CIRIS covers every state prison in California. Search by last name or CDCR number. Results show the inmate's current facility, admission date, and the county where they were sentenced. If someone from Stanislaus County went to state prison, the commitment county will show Stanislaus. The tool is free and available 24 hours a day.

Cities in Stanislaus County

Modesto is the county seat and the largest city in Stanislaus County. It has its own page with local inmate population search details.

Counties Near Stanislaus County

Search inmate population records in counties that border Stanislaus. Each county runs its own jail and search tools.