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Simi Valley inmate search and jail information

Simi Valley lies in southeastern Ventura County between the Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills. If you are trying to locate someone after an arrest in Simi Valley, begin by confirming the arrest location and the agency involved. A home address in Simi Valley does not establish which agency currently holds the person. The county custody resource below is maintained by Ventura County Sheriff’s Office; this website does not hold inmate records.

Ventura County’s Inmate Information page is the official starting point for checking a Sheriff custody record. Follow the search instructions: use the name fields or booking number as directed rather than combining incompatible search options. Match identifying details before assuming a result belongs to the person you know. Arrests by Oxnard, Ventura, or other city police departments may lead to county booking. A new arrest can take time to become searchable, and the public display may change as classification and court processing proceed.

The Sheriff operates the main Pre-Trial Detention Facility at the Ventura government center, Todd Road Jail west of Santa Paula, and East Valley Jail in Thousand Oaks. These facilities have different functions and should not be treated as interchangeable destinations. Confirm the person’s current location and the service available there before traveling. The government center address is shared by important jail and court functions, but entrances and procedures are separate. Ventura Superior Court’s case calendar determines the assigned courthouse and department, including whether an East County location is involved. Keep the booking number available for custody questions and the case number for court inquiries. When release is expected, confirm the actual pickup point instead of inferring it from the arresting city or an earlier housing record.

For a search connected with Simi Valley, 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 Ventura 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 Ventura County custody facilities, not a claim that Simi Valley has its own jail. Confirm the person's current housing assignment before traveling; the nearest building may not hold them.

  • Pre-Trial Detention Facility, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
  • Todd Road Jail, 600 S. Todd Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
  • East Valley Jail, 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Visiting, phone calls and mail

Check visiting requirements for Pre-Trial or Todd Road through the Sheriff’s detention pages, and verify East Valley access directly when relevant. Confirm appointments, visitor eligibility, identification, and prohibited belongings. The government center’s court entrance is not a substitute for jail visiting instructions. Use official mail and electronic communication guidance for the assigned facility.

Court and bail

Criminal cases here are handled by the Ventura County Superior Court (800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009).

Verify the current release terms and all holds before relying on Ventura’s posted bail information. A court order and custody processing are separate steps, even at the same government center. Ask where payment is authorized and where the person will actually leave custody before arranging transportation.

Common questions

Where should I start an inmate search after an arrest in Simi Valley?

Start with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office custody resource for Ventura 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 Simi Valley?

No. This page lists county custody facilities relevant to Simi Valley. 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 Simi Valley?

Ventura County Superior Court is the state trial court for Ventura 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.

Are Todd Road Jail and the Ventura main jail together?

No. Todd Road Jail is near Santa Paula; the Pre-Trial Detention Facility is at the Ventura government center.

Why do the jail and court share a street address?

Both have functions at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, but entrances and service procedures differ.

Should I enter a name and booking number together?

Follow the official search instructions, which direct users to search by name or booking number as specified.

Official sources and record limitations

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