Imperial County city guide
Calexico inmate search and jail information
Calexico is the Imperial County border city directly north of Mexicali, Mexico; the arresting authority matters for state versus federal custody. If you are trying to locate someone after an arrest in Calexico, begin by confirming the arrest location and the agency involved. A home address in Calexico does not establish which agency currently holds the person. The county custody resource below is maintained by Imperial County Sheriff's Office; this website does not hold inmate records.
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.
For a search connected with Calexico, keep the person's legal name, date of birth, arrest location and any booking number together. If the county information does not establish a match, ask the arresting agency whether booking is pending, whether the person was released, or whether another jurisdiction took custody. Do not interpret a missing record as confirmation that no arrest occurred.
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
These are Imperial County custody facilities, not a claim that Calexico has its own jail. Confirm the person's current housing assignment before traveling; the nearest building may not hold them.
- 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 start an inmate search after an arrest in Calexico?
Start with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office custody resource for Imperial County. Confirm the actual arrest location first. If there is no matching county record, the arresting agency can clarify whether the person is awaiting transfer or was taken elsewhere.
Are the facilities on this page city jails in Calexico?
No. This page lists county custody facilities relevant to Calexico. Check the current housing assignment before visiting, mailing anything, or arranging transportation; a nearby facility is not evidence of where someone is held.
Which court handles a criminal case from Calexico?
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is the state trial court for Imperial County. The assigned courthouse and department depend on the case. Use the case number and official calendar, rather than assuming the county seat or closest courthouse is the hearing location. Federal and immigration cases use separate systems.
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.