Stanislaus County, California Inmate Search
An inmate search is a public tool that lets users access information about individuals in custody. In Stanislaus County, the Sheriff’s Office’s Who’s In Jail search tool provides online access to information about inmates at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center (PSC), the Stanislaus County Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT), and the Stanislaus County Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2.
Municipal law enforcement agencies, such as the Modesto Police Department and the Turlock Police Department, maintain records of recent arrests, but do not have separate inmate records. Additionally, while the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons do not operate facilities in Stanislaus County, individuals can access information about Stanislaus County inmates transferred to state and federal prisons through the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
Inmate search tools provide access to publicly accessible information about individuals incarcerated at local, state, and federal correction facilities. Typically, this information includes:
- Name of the inmate
- Booking number and date/time
- Arresting agency
- Current facility or custody status
- Charges
- Bond or bail amount (if applicable)
- Upcoming court date
- Expected release date (if available).
How to Find an Inmate in Stanislaus County Jail
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office’s Who’s In Jail inmate roster is the official online roster for information about the county’s inmates. Users can find public-facing information about persons in custody at the Stanislaus County detention facilities. Record seekers can also access Stanislaus County inmate records offline through the county’s Sheriff’s Office and the county’s correctional facilities at the following addresses:
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
250 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358
Phone: (209) 525-7268
Stanislaus County Public Safety Center
200 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358
Phone: (209) 525-5630
Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT)
194 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95355
Phone: (209) 491-8771
Stanislaus County Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2
200 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358
Phone: (209) 491-8702.
How to Use the Stanislaus County Jail Roster
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office operates an online inmate roster. Access to Stanislaus County inmate records is through its Who’s In Jail search portal. To obtain information about inmates at Stanislaus County’s detention facilities:
- Visit the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office website.
- Locate and click the Who’s In Jail link to access the search portal.
- Search for records by name, date of birth, or booking number. Alternatively, scroll down and use the arrow button to navigate the pages.
- Expand the "View Full Booking Detail" menu for additional information.
What Information is Included in the Stanislaus County Inmate Roster
Inmate rosters provide information about individuals held in detention facilities. In Stanislaus County, the Sheriff’s Office maintains an official roster detailing individuals serving sentences at the Public Safety Center (PSC), the Stanislaus County Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT), and the Stanislaus County Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2.
Sections 7921.000 through 7921.010 of the California Government Code mandate government agencies to disclose public records, including inmate data. Consequently, the Stanislaus County inmate roster allows users to retrieve the following information:
- The inmate’s legal names and aliases at the time of recording
- Date and place of birth
- Arresting agency
- Time of arrest
- Charges
- Booking number and date
- Court dates
- Case number
- Detention facility
- Bail amount (if available)
- Release date.
While California law facilitates public access to these records, it also protects individual privacy rights. State law prohibits the public disclosure of the following sensitive information:
- Juvenile records
- Medical or mental health information
- Victim details
- Sealed or expunged cases
- Certain protective custody information
- Active investigation details.
Contact Details for Stanislaus County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
For inquiries about Stanislaus County’s inmates, interested parties can contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or its jail facilities at the following addresses:
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
250 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358,
Phone: (209) 525-7268
Stanislaus County Public Safety Center
200 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358.
Phone: (209) 525-5630
Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT)
194 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95355,
Phone: (209) 491-8771
Stanislaus County Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2
200 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358.
Phone: (209) 491-8702.
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Agency |
Address |
Phone Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|
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Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office |
250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358 |
(209) 525-7268 | |
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Stanislaus County Public Safety Center (Detention Centers East and West) |
200 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358 |
(209) 525-5630 |
https://www.scsdonline.com/detention-services/detention-facilities/sheriff-s-detention-center-west https://www.scsdonline.com/detention-services/detention-facilities/sheriff-s-detention-center-east |
|
Stanislaus County Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2 |
200 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358 |
(209) 491-8702 |
https://www.scsdonline.com/detention-services/detention-facilities/minimum-housing-units-1-2. |
|
Re-Entryand Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT) |
194 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95355 |
(209) 491-8771 |
Jail Facility Overview in Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Public Safety Center is the county’s largest detention facility in Stanislaus County, CA. It is the primary detention and administrative campus for the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department. The facility has a baseline capacity of approximately 918 beds, though expansions have aimed to increase this to over 1,300 beds. This includes 57 beds for medical and mental health patients, and a 15-bed health services unit.
The Stanislaus County PSC has a separate 288-bed Re-Entry and Enhanced Alternatives to Custody Training (REACT) facility, which focuses on transitioning adults back into the community through vocational and life-skills training. Additionally, the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center is a medium to maximum-security facility that handles a broad range of custodial needs for males and females, including:
- Rehabilitative services
- Work programs
- Continuity of contacts.
Stanislaus County also operates a juvenile detention facility. The Stanislaus County Juvenile Detention Facility houses minors awaiting trial or serving time as part of their disposition. This facility provides education, counseling, recreation, and other rehabilitative services within the detention setting. The Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall has a capacity of about 158 youth, and adjacent juvenile units/camps increase the total capacity.
This facility is a minimum to maximum-security prison housing over 900 adult males and females. The PSC serves as a central intake/booking area for many arrests and as a long-term housing facility for sentenced and pretrial detainees. It also has specialized units for medical, mental health, and protective custody.
|
Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stanislaus County Public Safety Center |
200 East Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358 |
(209) 525-5630 |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, excluding weekends and holidays |
Email messages are sent through the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Contact Administration Form |
|
Stanislaus County Juvenile Hall & Juvenile Detention Facility |
2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355 |
(209) 525-5400 |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, excluding weekends and holidays |
herrere@stanpro.org (Juvenile Hall administration) Juv_justice@stanct.org (court-related matters). |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Stanislaus County Public Safety Center
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Detention Services Division offers several methods for depositing funds into inmate commissary accounts. Friends and family members may use credit or debit cards to make payments by calling 1(866) 232-1899. They can also submit online deposits through a third-party link on the Detention Services webpage. Additionally, the department provides payment kiosks in the PSC and REACT lobbies for in-person transactions.
While the Sheriff’s Office website does not list a maximum monthly account balance, most facilities typically limit inmate spending to a range between $200.00 and $300.00 (though this amount is subject to change). Furthermore, the Sheriff’s Office strongly discourages the use of money orders or cashier’s checks and may reject or delay any payments sent through those methods.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
In Stanislaus County, the Sheriff’s Office operates a search tool for adult facilities, while access to juvenile records is through the Stanislaus County Probation Department. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain separate rosters for its various detention facilities. To access Stanislaus County’s inmate roster, log in to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Who’s In Jail portal. This online tool allows individuals to use inmates’ names, dates of birth, or booking numbers to access information. Record seekers can also call (209) 525-5630 or request offline searches through the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office or the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center at the following addresses:
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
250 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358
Stanislaus County Public Safety Center
200 E. Hackett Road,
Inmate Full Name
Booking Number
Modesto,
CA 95358.
Stanislaus County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Visits to Stanislaus County’s jail facilities follow a structured process, and visitors must abide by visitation rules.
Who can visit?
Individuals who complete a Visitor Request Form online and are approved can schedule a visit through the GTL/Viapath Portal . (approval typically takes 24 to 72 hours). Visitors under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must also be an approved visitor. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office may not approve visitation if the visitor is on probation/parole, has an open criminal case, has been in state prison in the last 5 years, or has a restraining order against the inmate they intend to visit.
ID and Approval Requirements
Visitors to Stanislaus County jail facilities must provide a current government-issued photo ID to every visit. Acceptable identifications include:
- U.S. Driver’s License or State ID card.
- U.S. Passport or Passport Card.
- Military ID.
Parents must bring an original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or legal guardianship papers.
Dress Code and Behavior
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office enforces a strict "conservative and modest" dress code; it does not permit:
- Revealing Clothing such as sheer/see-through fabrics, tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, or midriff-baring shirts.
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses (clothing must reach mid-thigh or longer).
- Clothing with gang-related colors/symbols, offensive language, or obscene images.
- Individuals walk barefoot; visitors must be in shoes at all times.
- Visitors must not bring cell phones, keys, purses, or tobacco into the visiting area. Lockers are usually available in the lobby for small items.
Visitation Days and Hours
Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance but no more than 7 days ahead. The table outlines the visitation hours for Stanislaus County’s jail facilities.
|
Facility |
Days |
Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
PSC East & West |
Thursdays to Tuesdays |
8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. 12.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. |
|
Minimum Housing Units |
Saturdays and Sundays |
7.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. |
|
Video Visitation |
Daily (except Wednesdays) |
Available when inmates have tablet access. |
Additionally:
- There is no visiting on Wednesdays
- Standard visits are 30 minutes long
- Inmates generally receive two free visits per week. Additional video visits can often be purchased through the service provider.
- Inmates at the PSC East & West have a maximum of 4 visitors at a time, while those at the Minimum Housing units have up to 3 visitors at a time.
Mailing and Commissary Information
To ensure safety, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office screens all incoming mail. Senders must follow specific guidelines when corresponding with inmates. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office permits:
- Letters written in blue or black ink
- Plain white paper
- Standard greeting cards (no electronics or embellishments)
- Photographs (limited number; usually no Polaroids).
However, individuals cannot send:
- Cash
- Personal checks
- Stamps or stamped envelopes
- Polaroid photos
- Stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick marks
- Contraband of any kind
- Items attached with staples, paperclips, or tape.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office may confiscate, return to sender, or destroy items that violate its policy. Additionally, all mail correspondence with Stanislaus County’s inmates must follow the format:
Stanislaus County Public Safety Center
200 E. Hackett Road,
Modesto,
CA 95358.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office does not allow inmates to receive personal packages directly from friends and family members. However, they can fund inmate accounts for commissary purchases. Individuals can make online payments into inmates’ commissary accounts through a payment link on the Sheriff’s Office Detention Services webpage. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office also permits money deposits into inmates’ accounts through payment kiosks at its office lobby and the Public Safety Center lobby.