Solano County city guide
Vallejo inmate search and jail information
Vallejo lies in southwestern Solano County on the northern shore of the Carquinez Strait. If you are trying to locate someone after an arrest in Vallejo, begin by confirming the arrest location and the agency involved. A home address in Vallejo does not establish which agency currently holds the person. The county custody resource below is maintained by Solano County Sheriff’s Office; this website does not hold inmate records.
Solano County’s In Custody Web Search is the official place to begin when checking a Sheriff jail booking. Arrests in Vallejo, Vacaville, Fairfield, or other communities can lead to county housing in Fairfield. Search carefully and compare identifying details, especially when a name is shared by several people. The arresting police department and the jail operator may be different agencies. If the arrest was recent, processing and publication may still be incomplete; a missing result alone does not show that the person has been released.
The Justice Center Detention Facility on Union Avenue is distinct from the Claybank-area facilities. Even within the Claybank area, facility names and street numbers matter when arranging a visit or delivery. Record the current housing location rather than assuming all county jail business occurs next to the courthouse. Solano Superior Court has Fairfield and Vallejo locations, and a person housed in Fairfield may have a hearing assigned elsewhere. Check the case’s courthouse and department directly through the court. Public custody and court systems serve different purposes and may update at different times. Before traveling, establish whether you need a jail visit, a court appearance, a property transaction, or a release pickup, then verify the appropriate destination for that task.
For a search connected with Vallejo, 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 Solano 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 inmate search (external site).
Jail facilities
These are Solano County custody facilities, not a claim that Vallejo has its own jail. Confirm the person's current housing assignment before traveling; the nearest building may not hold them.
- Justice Center Detention Facility, 500 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
- Claybank Detention Facility, 2500 Claybank Road, Fairfield, CA 94533
- Stanton Correctional Facility, 2450 Claybank Road, Fairfield, CA 94533
Visiting, phone calls and mail
Follow visiting guidance for Justice Center, Claybank, or Stanton as specifically assigned. Similar Claybank-area addresses do not make visitor entrances interchangeable. Review current scheduling, screening, identification, and minor-visitor rules. Mail and approved phone services should be checked separately, particularly following a housing move between downtown Fairfield and the Claybank complex.
Court and bail
Criminal cases here are handled by the Solano County Superior Court (600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533).
Confirm the complete release status before relying on a bail figure from Solano’s search. A Vallejo case may involve court proceedings away from the Fairfield jail, and other holds can affect release. Verify authorized payment handling, current conditions, and the eventual pickup location with the responsible office.
Common questions
Where should I start an inmate search after an arrest in Vallejo?
Start with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office custody resource for Solano 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 Vallejo?
No. This page lists county custody facilities relevant to Vallejo. 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 Vallejo?
Solano County Superior Court is the state trial court for Solano 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.
Is the Justice Center jail at the courthouse address?
The jail is at 500 Union Avenue; the Fairfield courthouse reference here is 600 Union Avenue.
Are Claybank and Stanton the same facility?
No. They have separate facility names and street numbers. Use the housing assignment to choose the correct visiting instructions.
Can a Fairfield detainee have court in Vallejo?
Yes. Housing does not determine the assigned courthouse; check the court calendar.
Official sources and record limitations
This guide links to Solano County Sheriff’s Office for custody procedures and Solano County Superior Court for court information. A booking record is not a conviction. Recent bookings, transfers, releases and protected records may not appear in a public lookup.