Search Moreno Valley Bookings

Moreno Valley recent bookings go through Riverside County when local police make arrests. The Moreno Valley Police Department does not have its own jail, so all arrestees get booked into county facilities run by the Riverside County Sheriff. You can search for anyone arrested in Moreno Valley using the sheriff's online JIMS database. This free public portal shows current inmates, booking dates, charges filed, bail amounts, and which jail facility holds each person. The system covers all arrests in Moreno Valley regardless of which law enforcement agency made the arrest. Search results appear within seconds and update throughout the day as bookings and releases occur.

Riverside County Handles Bookings

All Moreno Valley arrests go to Riverside County detention facilities. The city does not operate its own jail. When Moreno Valley Police arrest someone, they transport that person to a county jail for booking. The sheriff's department runs these facilities and keeps all custody records. Most arrestees from Moreno Valley go to Robert Presley Detention Center in downtown Riverside or Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta.

During booking, staff collect personal information, take mugshots and fingerprints, and enter all charges into the computer system. They set bail based on the charges and any prior criminal history. Each person gets a booking number. All this data goes into JIMS, the county's jail information management system. You can search this database from any internet-connected device at no cost.

Riverside County operates several jails spread across its territory. Moreno Valley sits in the western part of the county. Arrestees typically stay at facilities in that region unless they need special housing or there are bed space issues. The county may transfer inmates between jails. The online search shows where each person is currently held so you know which facility to contact.

Find Moreno Valley Arrest Records

Go to jimspub.riversidesheriff.org to search for Moreno Valley bookings. This is the county's public inmate search portal. Type in a first name and last name. The system searches all Riverside County jails at once. Results show everyone in custody with that name. You see booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and current facility locations.

You can search by booking number too if you already have that information. The database updates throughout the day. New arrests appear within hours of booking. When someone gets released, the record updates to show their release date and time. The portal works on phones, computers, and tablets. No account or login is required to access public booking information.

Call Robert Presley Detention Center at (951) 955-4500 during business hours for help finding someone. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and at which facility. They provide basic details about charges and bail over the phone. If the inmate is at Southwest Detention Center or another county jail, they can give you that facility's contact information.

Moreno Valley Police Arrests

The Moreno Valley Police Department serves a city of over 210,000 people. Officers patrol 51 square miles and handle thousands of calls for service each year. When they make an arrest, they book that person into a county jail. The arrest record shows Moreno Valley Police as the arresting agency. This tells you which department handled the case if you need to request additional information or reports later.

Moreno Valley PD has patrol officers, detectives, and specialized units. The investigations bureau handles major crimes. Traffic officers work accidents and enforce vehicle laws. All arrests from these different divisions go through the same county booking process. The jail system does not distinguish between arrests from different units within the same department.

Other law enforcement agencies also make arrests in Moreno Valley. Riverside County Sheriff deputies patrol unincorporated areas near the city limits. California Highway Patrol works on State Route 60 which runs through Moreno Valley. All these agencies book their arrestees into county jails. One database covers all arrests in the city no matter which agency made them.

Information in Booking Records

The free online search shows basic custody information. You see the person's full name, age, race, and physical description. Booking dates and times tell you when they were arrested. All charges appear in the record. Bail amounts show if bail has been set. You can see which jail currently holds the inmate and whether there is a scheduled release date.

Each record includes a booking number. Save this number if you plan to request detailed reports. The arresting agency name appears, telling you whether Moreno Valley Police, County Sheriff, or another entity made the arrest. Some records show court dates if those have been set. Others list holds from other jurisdictions. When someone gets out, the system shows their exact release date and time.

For complete arrest reports or certified copies of booking records, you need to file a formal request. The Riverside County Sheriff handles public records requests. You can submit these through their online portal at riversidesheriff.govqa.us or email cpra@riversidesheriff.org. California law requires agencies to respond to records requests within 10 days. They can extend this by 14 days for unusual circumstances. Fees may apply for copies.

Note: Basic searches through the online portal are free and require no formal request process.

Get Release Notifications

VINE provides free custody status alerts for Riverside County jails. Go to vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CA or call 1-877-411-5588 to register. Search for an inmate by name. Sign up to receive notifications when their custody status changes. The system sends you an alert when someone is released from jail.

You choose how to get alerts. VINE can call you, send a text message, or email you. The system checks the jail database every 15 minutes, so information stays current. VINE is anonymous and free. You do not have to explain why you are registering. Crime victims use it to stay informed about offender releases. Families use it to know when their relatives will come home from Moreno Valley area jails.

Other Riverside County Cities

Moreno Valley is one of several large cities in Riverside County that use the county jail system. If someone was arrested in a neighboring city, their record appears in the same JIMS database: