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Plumas County inmate search and jail information
The official Jail page identifies the correctional facility on Abernethy Lane in Quincy. No searchable public roster was verified in the reviewed sheriff sources; the custody link opens jail information rather than a search form. Ask staff to confirm custody using the person's identifying information.
Plumas explains that officers may disclose charges and bail amounts but directs court questions to the Superior Court clerk. The reviewed pages contain conflicting visitation notices and differing correspondence-address details, so confirm operational instructions rather than relying on an old notice or substituting the travel address for mail.
How to search for someone in custody
Start with the custody information published by the Plumas 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 Plumas County jail information (external site).
Jail facilities
- Plumas County Correctional Facility, 56 Abernethy Lane, Quincy, CA 95971
Visiting, phone calls and mail
A dedicated visitation page describes appointments, while the main jail page retains an older coronavirus-era suspension notice. Because those official instructions conflict, confirm whether in-person visits are operating and obtain the required appointment before traveling. Check current video options and correspondence instructions separately.
Court and bail
Criminal cases here are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Plumas.
Confirm the active booking, any holds and the current release order with custody staff before arranging bail in Plumas County. Ask which payment methods, payee and receiving location apply to that specific booking. Inmate-account, phone and commissary deposits are separate from posting bail. Use the Superior Court for the case-specific order and hearing information rather than calculating a payment from a general schedule. For a person housed elsewhere, confirm which agency accepts payment and where pickup occurs. A listed bail amount does not guarantee immediate release. This is general information, not legal advice.
Common questions
Where do I start a Plumas County custody inquiry?
The official Jail page identifies the correctional facility on Abernethy Lane in Quincy. No searchable public roster was verified in the reviewed sheriff sources; the custody link opens jail information rather than a search form. Ask staff to confirm custody using the person's identifying information.
What should I check before visiting from Quincy?
A dedicated visitation page describes appointments, while the main jail page retains an older coronavirus-era suspension notice. Because those official instructions conflict, confirm whether in-person visits are operating and obtain the required appointment before traveling. Check current video options and correspondence instructions separately.
Does a missing county record prove the person was released?
No. Booking delays, identity differences, transfers and separate custody systems can affect a public lookup. Ask the arresting agency or Plumas County custody staff to confirm the situation, and use official court records for the case.
Official sources and record limitations
This guide links to Plumas County Sheriff's Office for custody procedures and Superior Court of California, County of Plumas for court information. A booking record is not a conviction. Recent bookings, transfers, releases and protected records may not appear in a public lookup.