San Bernardino County Inmate Bookings

San Bernardino County recent bookings get posted to the online inmate search database within hours of arrest. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department operates detention centers across the largest county in California by land area. You can search for inmates by name or 10-digit booking number. The system covers all county jails from the mountains to the desert. Results show booking dates, facility locations, and basic inmate details. Anyone can use this free online tool day or night. California law requires the county to share booking information with the public so you do not need to give a reason for your search.

Search San Bernardino Bookings

Use the San Bernardino County inmate search to find people in custody. Enter a first name and last name. The system searches all detention facilities at once. You can also search by the 10-digit booking number if you have it. This works faster than name searches when you know the exact number from a court document or previous search.

Search results include the full name as it appears in jail records. Date of birth helps you confirm you found the right person. The booking date tells you when they entered custody. Facility name shows which jail currently holds them. San Bernardino County has several detention centers spread across its vast geography so knowing the facility location matters if you plan to visit or send mail.

Names of individuals arrested may not appear on this site based on exemptions provided under Government Code section 6254(f). This California law allows agencies to withhold some booking information for safety or investigative reasons. Most records show up but you might not find every single arrest in the public database. If you cannot find someone you expect to see, call the jail directly to ask about their status.

Call (909) 350-2476 to reach West Valley Detention Center. This is one of the main facilities in the county. Staff can help you locate an inmate and answer basic questions about custody status. Each detention center has its own phone number but the central information lines can direct you to the right facility.

San Bernardino Detention Facilities

San Bernardino County operates multiple detention centers to serve its large area. West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga handles bookings for the western part of the county. This facility sits near the Ontario area and processes many arrests from cities in the Inland Empire. Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center in Devore provides additional capacity and houses certain inmate populations in separate units.

Central Detention Center in San Bernardino serves the main urban area. High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto handles bookings from the northern desert regions including Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley. This facility sits in a remote area and serves a wide geographic region. When you search the online database, pay attention to which facility name appears because you will need to know the location for visits or sending money to an inmate's account.

Each center has different visiting hours and rules. Some allow video visits while others have in-person visiting rooms. Check the specific facility's information before you make plans to visit. The sheriff's website has details about each detention center including addresses and phone numbers.

Information in Booking Records

San Bernardino County booking records contain standard arrest data. You see the person's legal name and any known aliases. Date of birth or age appears in most records. Physical description might include height, weight, and race. Each inmate gets a booking number that stays with them for that particular jail stay.

Charges list the crimes the person faces using California code sections. Bail amounts show what it costs to post bond for release. Some serious crimes have no bail. Arresting agency tells you which police department made the arrest. This could be San Bernardino Police, Fontana PD, Rancho Cucamonga PD, or any other agency in the county. Sheriff's deputies also make many arrests throughout unincorporated areas.

The database updates regularly but might not be instant. New bookings appear within a few hours. Releases show up once processing completes. Court dates might appear if they have been scheduled. Scheduled release dates help families know when someone will get out if they are serving a short sentence or waiting for bail to process.

Request Detailed Records

For records beyond the basic online search, use the San Bernardino County public records portal. Submit requests through sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com for fastest processing. This online system lets you track your request and receive documents electronically. You can also submit requests by mail or in person at sheriff facilities.

Include as much detail as possible in your request. Provide names, dates, booking numbers, and case numbers if you have them. Specific requests get answered faster than vague ones. The sheriff's records unit will search for the documents you need and tell you if fees apply. California gives agencies 10 days to respond with an initial answer. They might need extra time for complex requests or large amounts of records.

Fees vary by document type and quantity. Some records are free. Others cost money to copy and certify. Large requests can get expensive. Ask about total costs before they start working on your request. You can often narrow down what you need to reduce fees. Payment options include checks, money orders, and credit cards depending on how you submit the request.

Note: The free online inmate search provides basic custody information without filing a formal records request.

Cities in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County stretches from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Nevada and Arizona borders. It is the largest county in California by area. Cities range from dense urban areas to small desert towns. All use the county jail system since no cities operate their own long-term detention facilities.

Major cities include San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Ontario. These western cities sit in the Inland Empire near Los Angeles and Riverside counties. When police in these cities make arrests, they book people into West Valley Detention Center or Central Detention Center depending on location and capacity.

Desert cities like Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley use High Desert Detention Center. Mountain communities might use different facilities based on where the arrest occurred. The online search system shows you which facility holds each inmate so you can find anyone regardless of where they were arrested in this large county.

VINE Custody Notifications

VINE serves San Bernardino County with automated custody alerts. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CA or call 1-877-411-5588 to set up notifications. You need the Site ID number 5006 for San Bernardino County when registering. Search for an inmate and choose how you want to receive alerts.

The system checks the jail database every 15 minutes. When custody status changes, VINE sends you a notification. This includes releases, transfers between facilities, and court movements. Victims use this to stay informed about offender locations. Families use it to know when to pick up relatives. The service is free, anonymous, and works around the clock automatically once you register for an inmate.

Nearby California Counties

San Bernardino County borders several other Southern California counties. Each maintains separate jail systems: