Stanislaus County inmate search and jail information

Stanislaus County’s Who’s in Jail page is the official starting point for checking an adult county booking. An arrest by Modesto Police, Turlock Police, or another local agency may still result in Sheriff custody. Review the booking number, facility field, and available identifying details before assuming a record matches the person you are trying to locate. The public listing can also show case-related information, but it is not the final authority on hearing assignments or legal release conditions. Recent processing may not be visible immediately.

The Public Safety Center is on East Hackett Road in south Modesto, separate from the downtown courthouse area. The Sheriff’s office also uses an East Hackett Road headquarters address, so distinguish the jail destination from general administration before making a trip. Record the specific housing information supplied by custody staff rather than relying on older references to downtown jail buildings. Stanislaus Superior Court’s case calendar should be used to verify the next appearance and assigned department; courthouse operations and assignments can change. Keep the criminal case number alongside, but not confused with, the booking number. If you are arranging a visit, property pickup, or release transportation, confirm the relevant entrance and procedure for that particular purpose before leaving home.

How to search for someone in custody

Start with the custody information published by the Stanislaus 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

• Public Safety Center, 200 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358

Visiting, phone calls and mail

Check Public Safety Center visiting guidance through the Sheriff’s website and verify the person’s current unit before scheduling. Visit format, approval, identification, and rules for minors should be confirmed rather than inferred from another county’s practices. Use current official mail and communication instructions, and distinguish the jail’s address from Sheriff administration on the same road.

Court and bail

Criminal cases here are handled by the Stanislaus County Superior Court (800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354).

Review the current booking for every case and hold before interpreting a displayed bail amount as a complete release option. Stanislaus Superior Court may change conditions at a hearing. Verify where authorized payments are accepted and allow for custody processing before arranging a firm pickup time at the Public Safety Center.

Common questions

Official sources and record limitations

This guide links to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office for custody procedures and Stanislaus 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.