Imperial Valley
Imperial County inmate search and jail information
Imperial's sheriff describes Regional Adult Detention Facility, Oren R. Fox Detention Facility and Herbert Hughes Correctional Center. RADF is the initial housing location pending medical screening and classification; the eventual assignment may change. RADF is on Applestill Road in El Centro.
No searchable public roster was verified in the reviewed corrections resources. Ask staff to confirm custody and the actual facility rather than treating an arrest in Calexico or Brawley as a housing assignment. Only RADF's verified address is listed here. County records do not cover every federal or immigration detention arrangement in the border region.
How to search for someone in custody
Start with the custody information published by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office. Have the person's full legal name and, ideally, a date of birth ready. If an online lookup is available, compare identifying details rather than relying on a name alone. If you obtain a booking number, keep it with your notes for later questions to jail staff, the court, or an attorney.
Official Imperial County jail information (external site).
Jail facilities
- Regional Adult Detention Facility, 328 Applestill Road, El Centro, CA 92243
Visiting, phone calls and mail
Confirm the specific facility and classification before using visitation instructions. Opportunities at Herbert Hughes should not automatically be applied to RADF or Oren Fox. Verify identification, registration, minors and cancellations. Remote personal-mail processing addresses are not physical visiting destinations.
Court and bail
Criminal cases here are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial.
Confirm the current court order, all active matters and any additional holds before arranging bail in Imperial County. Ask custody staff for the exact amount, accepted payment methods, payee and authorized receiving location. A general bail schedule or public booking display is not a substitute for the person's actual release conditions. Inmate-account deposits are separate from bail payments. If another facility holds the person, confirm where documents and payments are accepted and where release occurs. Payment does not guarantee immediate pickup; wait for custody staff to confirm processing. This is information, not legal advice.
Common questions
Where should I begin a Imperial County custody inquiry?
Imperial's sheriff describes Regional Adult Detention Facility, Oren R. Fox Detention Facility and Herbert Hughes Correctional Center. RADF is the initial housing location pending medical screening and classification; the eventual assignment may change. RADF is on Applestill Road in El Centro.
What matters before visiting from El Centro?
Confirm the specific facility and classification before using visitation instructions. Opportunities at Herbert Hughes should not automatically be applied to RADF or Oren Fox. Verify identification, registration, minors and cancellations. Remote personal-mail processing addresses are not physical visiting destinations.
Are county booking records the same as court records?
No. Imperial Superior Court provides case and hearing information separately. A booking is not a conviction, and a custody record does not establish the assigned hearing location or every current release condition.
Official sources and record limitations
This guide links to Imperial County Sheriff's Office for custody procedures and Superior Court of California, County of Imperial for court information. A booking record is not a conviction. Recent bookings, transfers, releases and protected records may not appear in a public lookup.