Find Recent Bookings in San Bernardino

San Bernardino recent bookings get processed through the county jail system operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. When the San Bernardino Police Department arrests someone in the city, they book that person into a county detention facility. You can search for anyone arrested in San Bernardino using the sheriff's online inmate database at no cost. The search portal shows current inmates, booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and facility locations. All arrest records for the City of San Bernardino appear in this same county system along with arrests from other agencies serving the region.

San Bernardino County Handles Bookings

The City of San Bernardino does not run its own jail. All arrests go to San Bernardino County detention centers. The sheriff's department operates these facilities and maintains all booking records. When city police make an arrest, they transport the person to a county jail for processing.

Most San Bernardino arrestees go to West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga or Central Detention Center in downtown San Bernardino. Both facilities handle bookings for the western part of the county where the city sits. Staff complete intake procedures which include collecting personal information, taking photos and fingerprints, logging charges, and setting bail amounts. The system assigns each arrestee a booking number and enters all data into the county database within hours of the arrest.

San Bernardino County runs several other jails across its large geographic area. Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center sits near Devore. High Desert Detention Center serves the Victor Valley region. The county decides placement based on available bed space, the person's classification, and their charges. You can see which facility holds each inmate when you search the online database for San Bernardino arrests.

How to Search Arrest Records

Visit jimsnetil.shr.sbcounty.gov/bookingsearch.aspx to search San Bernardino bookings. The county sheriff provides this free public portal. Enter a first name and last name. The database searches all county jails at once. Results show everyone currently in custody whose name matches your search. You see booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and which detention center holds them.

You can also search by booking number. If you have a 10-digit booking number, enter it and select search by booking. This gives you direct access to that specific record. The system updates regularly as new arrests come in and inmates get released. When someone leaves custody, their record shows a release date and time.

The portal works on any device with internet access. No login or account is required. The search is anonymous and free. Names may not appear in some cases under Government Code section 6254(f) which allows exemptions for certain records. But most arrests in San Bernardino show up in the public portal within a few hours of booking.

For phone assistance call West Valley Detention Center at (909) 350-2476. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody at that facility. They provide basic information about charges and bail over the phone. If the person is at a different county jail, they can direct you to the right facility phone number.

San Bernardino Police Arrests

The San Bernardino Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. SBPD officers patrol the city's 81 square miles and respond to calls for service. They investigate crimes and make arrests when warranted. All arrests go to county jails for booking regardless of which SBPD division handled the case.

SBPD operates several specialized units including gang enforcement, narcotics investigations, and traffic enforcement. When these units make arrests, the booking process works the same way. The arrest record identifies SBPD as the arresting agency. This helps if you need to contact the police department later for case information or reports.

Other agencies also arrest people in San Bernardino. County sheriff deputies patrol areas near city limits. California Highway Patrol works on Interstate 10, Interstate 215, and State Route 210 through the city. California State University San Bernardino Police have jurisdiction on campus. Federal agencies sometimes make arrests in the city too. All of these agencies book their arrestees into the same county system, so one database covers all arrests in San Bernardino.

Booking Information Available Online

The free online search shows basic custody details. You see the person's name, age, and physical description. Booking dates and times appear. The system lists all charges at the time of arrest. Bail amounts show if bail was set. You can see which jail currently holds the inmate and when they might be released if that date is scheduled.

Each record includes a booking number. Save this number if you need to request detailed reports later. The arresting agency name tells you which police department or law enforcement entity made the arrest. Some inmates have court dates listed. Others show holds from other agencies. Release information appears once someone gets out of custody.

For complete arrest reports or certified booking records, file a public records request. San Bernardino County Sheriff handles these through their online portal at sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com. The California Public Records Act requires agencies to respond within 10 days. They can take a 14-day extension for complex requests. Fees may apply for copies of reports or photos.

Track Custody Status

VINE offers free custody notifications for San Bernardino County. 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 alerts when that person's status changes. You get notified when someone is released from jail.

Choose phone, text, or email alerts. VINE updates every 15 minutes from the jail database. The service is free and anonymous. You do not need to give a reason for registering. Victims use VINE to know when an offender gets out. Families track when their relatives might come home. The system covers all San Bernardino County jails including those in and around the city.

Note: Use VINELink Site ID 5006 when searching for San Bernardino County inmates.

Other San Bernardino County Cities

Many cities in San Bernardino County use the same jail system. If someone was arrested in a nearby city instead of San Bernardino proper, their record still appears in the county database. Check these other major cities: