How to Find Someone Arrested in San Bernardino County
The official inmate locator for San Bernardino County is operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Use it to search for individuals in Sheriff's custody by name or booking number.
Official San Bernardino County Sheriff Inmate Locator
Search SBSD Inmate Locator →Follow these steps to locate someone in San Bernardino County custody:
Gather the person's full legal name and date of birth.
Search the official San Bernardino County Sheriff Inmate Locator.
Try the name with and without a middle name.
Review the booking number, housing facility and available custody information.
If the arrest was recent and no result appears, contact the arresting agency.
Call the Sheriff's jail information line at 909-350-2476 if the person still cannot be located.
Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 for help reviewing available booking and bail information.
Phone Numbers
San Bernardino County Sheriff — jail information: 909-350-2476 (government number)
Post It Bail Bonds: 1-855-479-4345
Booking and online publication times vary. Identity verification, fingerprinting, medical screening, warrant checks, classification, transfers, staffing and facility activity can affect when a person appears online.
What Information May Appear in the Inmate Locator?
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's inmate locator may display the following information when a record is published:
- Full name
- Booking number
- Current housing facility
- Housing location, when displayed
- Arrest or booking date
- Reported charges, when available
- Bail or release information, when available
- Court information, when available
Not all fields appear for every record. Availability depends on the stage of processing, the arresting agency, applicable disclosure rules, and whether the record has been fully entered into the system.
Why Is Someone Not Appearing in the San Bernardino Inmate Search?
If a search returns no results, one or more of the following may apply:
Booking may still be underway.
The record may not yet be published.
The person may be entered with or without a middle name.
The person may have been cited or released.
The person may remain with another arresting agency.
Medical clearance or another hold may be pending.
The person may be in state, federal, juvenile, or out-of-county custody.
Some records may not appear publicly under applicable disclosure rules.
If the person still cannot be located after several hours, call the Sheriff's jail information line at 909-350-2476 or Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345.
San Bernardino County Detention Facilities
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department operates four main adult detention facilities. Facility placement depends on custody classification, capacity, medical and security needs, court transportation and transfer decisions. Do not assume someone's facility solely from the city of arrest.
9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Telephone: 909-350-2476
Primary west-valley adult detention facility.
630 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Telephone: 909-386-0969
Central San Bernardino adult detention facility.
9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA 92301
Telephone: 760-530-9300
High Desert area adult detention facility.
Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center
18000 W. End of Institution Road, Devore, CA 92407
Telephone: 909-473-3689
Rehabilitation and reentry facility.
Use the San Bernardino County Sheriff inmate locator to find which facility a person is currently held in.
Visiting a San Bernardino County Inmate
Visiting procedures and scheduling requirements are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and can vary by facility. Before visiting, confirm the inmate's current facility, booking number, and housing location using the official inmate locator.
Inmate Visiting Appointment Line
Call the San Bernardino County Sheriff's inmate visiting appointment line to schedule a visit or confirm current visiting procedures:
909-887-0364 — government numberWhat to bring and what to expect
Visitors are generally required to present valid government-issued photo identification. Visiting rules, approved identification, dress code, and prohibited items are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and can change. Check the official corrections page for current requirements before visiting.
Confirm the inmate's current facility and housing location before traveling.
Obtain the booking number from the official inmate locator.
Review current visiting rules, dress code, and prohibited items on the official Sheriff corrections page.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
Arrive early enough to complete check-in before the visiting period ends.
Confirm that the visit is scheduled and review the current facility instructions before traveling.
For current visiting schedules, rules, and any facility-specific requirements, visit the San Bernardino County Sheriff Corrections page.
How to Receive Phone Calls From a San Bernardino County Inmate
People held in San Bernardino County jails can make outgoing personal and legal calls. Family members generally cannot call directly into a housing unit and ask to speak with an inmate.
What phone company handles San Bernardino County inmate calls?
Securus Technologies currently identifies San Bernardino County as one of its California correctional-facility customers. Its AdvanceConnect service is designed to fund and receive calls from incarcerated people. Available services can vary by facility, so select the correct San Bernardino County facility during account setup.
Securus Technologies — San Bernardino County
Securus customer service: 1-800-844-6591
To set up an account to receive inmate calls:
Locate the inmate and obtain the booking number and facility.
Create or sign into a Securus account at securustech.net.
Select California and the correct San Bernardino County facility.
Add the telephone number that should receive calls.
Create or fund an AdvanceConnect account if required.
Follow the telephone prompt when the inmate calls.
Why am I not receiving inmate calls?
If calls are not coming through, possible reasons include:
The telephone number is blocked.
The prepaid account has insufficient funds.
The wrong facility was selected.
The number cannot accept the type of call being placed.
Account verification is incomplete.
The inmate has not yet received telephone access.
The facility has restricted the inmate's calling privileges.
The mobile carrier is filtering or rejecting the call.
Securus calling funds are separate from an inmate's commissary account. Funds added to a Securus calling account cannot be used for commissary purchases, and vice versa. Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 for account-specific assistance.
Commissary and Care Packages
Commissary allows incarcerated people to purchase approved items such as food, hygiene products, and writing supplies from within the facility. Commissary funding options and approved vendors are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Commissary and Care Package Information
Commissary deposit methods and approved vendors are set by the Sheriff's Department.
Do not send cash through the mail.
Care packages, if permitted, must comply with facility rules on approved items, packaging, and vendors.
Commissary funds are separate from a Securus telephone calling account.
For current commissary deposit instructions and approved vendors, visit the San Bernardino County Sheriff Corrections page.
Inmate Mail
Mail sent to a San Bernardino County inmate must be addressed using the inmate's full legal name and booking number at the correct facility address. Mail that does not include the booking number or is addressed to the wrong facility may be delayed or returned.
Mailing Guidelines
Use the inmate's full legal name as it appears in the inmate locator.
Include the booking number on the envelope.
Address mail to the correct facility address.
Check the official Sheriff corrections page for approved content, envelope size, and prohibited items.
Do not send cash, gift cards, or prohibited items through the mail.
Mail may be inspected before delivery.
For current mail rules and facility addresses, visit the San Bernardino County Sheriff Corrections page.
Inmate Property
Personal property belonging to an arrested person is inventoried and stored by the arresting agency or the detention facility at the time of booking. Property handling procedures are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Property is inventoried at the time of booking.
Certain items may be held by the arresting agency rather than transferred to the jail.
Property may be released to the inmate upon release or to an authorized representative.
Contact the facility holding the person for current property-release instructions. The facility may require authorization and identification before releasing property. Facility telephone numbers are listed in the detention facilities section above.
Inmate Releases
Release from San Bernardino County custody can occur through several means. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department controls release processing.
Release Options
After a bond is posted and accepted, processing time varies by facility, staffing, and the inmate's custody status. Post It Bail Bonds cannot guarantee a specific release time. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department controls release processing.
Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 for help with bail and release options.
Cities and Arresting Agencies in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County contains 24 incorporated cities. Some maintain independent police departments; others receive law-enforcement services from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department under contract. Sheriff-contract cities receive law-enforcement services from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Custody processing and online publication depend on the arrest, booking and transfer circumstances.
Post It Bail Bonds also assists with bail for arrests in unincorporated San Bernardino County communities and all surrounding areas.
San Bernardino County Superior Court and Court Dates
Criminal cases arising from arrests in San Bernardino County are heard in San Bernardino County Superior Court. The court operates multiple courthouses serving the county's geography, including locations in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Big Bear, Barstow, Joshua Tree, and Fontana.
How to find a San Bernardino County court date
Search the San Bernardino Superior Court's Criminal and Traffic Case Information system at cap.sb-court.org using the available case information. A recently arrested person's court case may not appear until prosecutors file the case and court staff enter it into the system.
For the current bail schedule, visit the Criminal Division page, which provides the current felony and misdemeanor bail-schedule link.
San Bernardino Court Bail Bonds and Courthouse Remands
A defendant who attends court while out of custody may be remanded if a judge orders detention, revokes release, or increases bail. Court staff must complete the custody order, and the defendant may be held at the courthouse before transfer to a detention facility.
If someone is remanded at a San Bernardino County courthouse, the following steps generally apply:
Obtain the defendant's full name and case number.
Confirm the courthouse, courtroom and hearing time.
Determine whether the judge ordered a remand.
Confirm the new bail amount and release conditions.
Identify the detention facility receiving the defendant.
Complete the bail agreement.
Confirm where the bond is authorized to be posted.
Post the bond after the receiving agency can accept it.
Court minutes, holding, transportation, booking and database entry can affect when a bond may be accepted. A bail agent cannot prevent a judge from ordering custody.
Someone Remanded at a San Bernardino County Courthouse?
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Bail After a San Bernardino County Arrest
Bail availability depends on the alleged charges, warrant, applicable schedule, holds and court orders. Some people may be cited, released, held for judicial review, or detained under another order rather than receiving immediate schedule-based bail.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff states that cash bail and bail bonds are accepted 24 hours a day at its jail facilities. Posting remains subject to the person's custody status, bail authorization and facility processing.
How bail bonds work
In many California cases, the bail-bond premium is 10% of the bond amount. A bail agent must charge the premium rate filed by the surety company represented by the agent. Any approved discount, payment arrangement, financing cost, collateral requirement, or other obligation should be stated in the written bail agreement.
For more information on California bail bond regulations, visit the California Department of Insurance bail bond consumer page.
Post It Bail Bonds provides 24/7 bail bond services throughout San Bernardino County. Learn more on our San Bernardino bail bonds page, or call us at 1-855-479-4345.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official San Bernardino County inmate-search website?
The official San Bernardino County inmate locator is operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and is available at wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/inmate-locator/. You can search by the person's full legal name or booking number. For additional assistance, call the Sheriff's jail information line at 909-350-2476.
What information do I need to find an inmate?
Gather the person's full legal name (as it appears on government-issued ID) and date of birth before searching. A booking number, if known, can help narrow results. Trying the name with and without a middle name may also help if the initial search returns no results.
Why is someone not appearing in the inmate locator?
Booking may still be underway. The record may not yet be published. The person may be entered with or without a middle name. The person may have been cited or released. The person may remain with another arresting agency. Medical clearance or another hold may be pending. The person may be in state, federal, juvenile, or out-of-county custody. Some records may not appear publicly under applicable disclosure rules. If the person still cannot be located after several hours, call the Sheriff's jail information line at 909-350-2476 or Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345.
What are the four main San Bernardino County jails?
The San Bernardino County Sheriff operates four main adult detention facilities: West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga (909-350-2476), Central Detention Center in San Bernardino (909-386-0969), High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto (760-530-9300), and Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in Devore (909-473-3689). Facility placement depends on custody classification, capacity, medical and security needs, court transportation, and transfer decisions.
How do I find an inmate's booking number?
The booking number is assigned during the booking process and typically appears in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's inmate locator once the record is published. If you cannot find it online, call the Sheriff's jail information line at 909-350-2476 with the person's full legal name and date of birth.
How do I schedule a visit with a San Bernardino County inmate?
Visiting procedures and scheduling requirements are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and can vary by facility. Before visiting, confirm the inmate's current facility, booking number, and housing location using the official inmate locator. Contact the inmate visiting appointment line at 909-887-0364 for scheduling information. Visitors are generally required to present valid government-issued photo identification. Check the official Sheriff's corrections page at wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/ for current visiting rules, approved identification, dress code, and prohibited items.
Can I find a bail amount in the inmate locator?
Bail or release information may appear in the inmate locator once booking is complete and the record is published. Bail availability depends on the alleged charges, warrant, applicable schedule, holds, and court orders. Some people may be cited, released, held for judicial review, or detained under another order rather than receiving immediate schedule-based bail. Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 for help reviewing available booking and bail information.
How do I find a San Bernardino County court date?
Search the San Bernardino Superior Court's Criminal and Traffic Case Information system at cap.sb-court.org using available case information. A recently arrested person's court case may not appear until prosecutors file the case and court staff enter it into the system.
What happens when someone is remanded at a San Bernardino courthouse?
A defendant who attends court while out of custody may be remanded if a judge orders detention, revokes release, or increases bail. Court staff must complete the custody order, and the defendant may be held at the courthouse before transfer to a detention facility. Court minutes, holding, transportation, booking, and database entry can affect when a bond may be accepted. Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 immediately for assistance.
How much does a San Bernardino County bail bond cost?
In many California cases, the bail-bond premium is 10% of the bond amount. A bail agent must charge the premium rate filed by the surety company represented by the agent. Any approved discount, payment arrangement, financing cost, collateral requirement, or other obligation should be stated in the written bail agreement. Call Post It Bail Bonds at 1-855-479-4345 for information about your specific situation.
What phone company handles San Bernardino County inmate calls?
Securus Technologies currently identifies San Bernardino County as one of its California correctional-facility customers. Its AdvanceConnect service is designed to fund and receive calls from incarcerated people. Available services can vary by facility, so select the correct San Bernardino County facility during account setup. Securus customer service: 1-800-844-6591.
How do I create an account to receive inmate calls?
Locate the inmate and obtain the booking number and facility. Visit securustech.net and create or sign into a Securus account. Select California and the correct San Bernardino County facility. Add the telephone number that should receive calls. Create or fund an AdvanceConnect account if required. Follow the telephone prompt when the inmate calls. Securus customer service is available at 1-800-844-6591.
Why are San Bernardino County inmate calls not reaching my phone?
Possible reasons include: the telephone number is blocked; the prepaid account has insufficient funds; the wrong facility was selected; the number cannot accept the type of call being placed; account verification is incomplete; the inmate has not yet received telephone access; the facility has restricted the inmate's calling privileges; or the mobile carrier is filtering or rejecting the call. Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 for account-specific assistance.
Can I call a San Bernardino County inmate directly?
People held in San Bernardino County jails can make outgoing personal and legal calls. Family members generally cannot call directly into a housing unit and ask to speak with an inmate. Calls are typically initiated by the inmate through the facility's telephone system.
Is a Securus calling account the same as an inmate commissary account?
No. A Securus AdvanceConnect calling account is used to fund and receive telephone calls from an incarcerated person. It is separate from an inmate commissary account, which is used for purchases within the facility. Funds added to a Securus calling account cannot be used for commissary purchases, and vice versa.
How do I send money to a San Bernardino County inmate for commissary?
Commissary funding options and approved vendors are set by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Visit the official corrections page at wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/ for current commissary deposit instructions. Do not send cash through the mail.
How do I send mail to a San Bernardino County inmate?
Mail must be addressed to the inmate using their full legal name and booking number at the correct facility address. Mail that does not include the booking number or is addressed to the wrong facility may be delayed or returned. Check the official San Bernardino County Sheriff corrections page for current mail rules, approved content, and prohibited items.
When will a San Bernardino County inmate be released?
Release timing depends on the basis for release — bail bond, own recognizance, sentence completion, or court order. After a bond is posted and accepted, processing time varies by facility, staffing, and the inmate's custody status. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department controls release processing. Post It Bail Bonds cannot guarantee a specific release time.
Sources
Last verified:
- San Bernardino County Sheriff — Inmate Locator
- San Bernardino County Sheriff — Corrections and Jails
- San Bernardino County Sheriff — Inmate General Information
- San Bernardino Superior Court
- San Bernardino Superior Court — Criminal Division
- California Department of Insurance — Bail Bonds
- Securus Technologies — AdvanceConnect