Sacramento Valley
Yolo County inmate search and jail information
Yolo County’s Sheriff provides custody guidance through its Detention Services pages and Custody FAQ. The FAQ explains how to obtain current custody information; do not assume the county offers the same public name-search interface as a neighboring jurisdiction. Begin with those official resources and provide enough identifying information to avoid confusing people with similar names. Arrests in Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, or Woodland may lead to county detention in Woodland. The arresting city does not establish where a person will remain after booking or classification.
Monroe Detention Center is the principal reference point for county detention records at Tony Diaz Drive. Leinberger is associated with the same detention complex, but current housing and access should be confirmed rather than inferred from a shared address. The Sheriff also links to VINE for custody-status information and notifications; that service is distinct from the Superior Court’s case calendar. Yolo Superior Court’s courthouse is on Main Street, not at the detention complex. Use court records to confirm the next hearing, department, and release order, and custody staff for the practical status of booking or discharge. Before traveling, distinguish a visit from a property transaction or pickup, since each may require different arrangements even when the destination is the same complex.
How to search for someone in custody
Start with the custody information published by the Yolo 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
- Monroe Detention Center, 140 Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776
- Leinberger Detention Center, 140 Tony Diaz Drive, Woodland, CA 95776
Visiting, phone calls and mail
Read Yolo’s current detention visiting instructions and confirm the assigned unit before making plans for Tony Diaz Drive. Ask about reservations or approval, identification, child visitors, and property restrictions. A shared detention-complex address does not guarantee identical access rules for each unit. Obtain the current mail format and approved communication procedures separately.
Court and bail
Criminal cases here are handled by the Yolo County Superior Court (1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695).
Yolo’s custody FAQ describes bail, holds, and tentative release information as subjects for custody inquiries. Confirm all applicable restrictions rather than treating a tentative release date as a guarantee. The court may order release subject to conditions, and detention staff must still complete the required discharge process.
Common questions
Where do I begin if I cannot find a public roster?
Use the Sheriff’s Custody FAQ and Detention Services pages for the official custody-information process. The Sheriff also provides a VINE link.
Is the courthouse at Tony Diaz Drive?
No. The Yolo courthouse is at 1000 Main Street in Woodland; Tony Diaz Drive is the detention-complex address.
Does a VINE notification replace the court calendar?
No. Custody notifications and court scheduling serve different purposes. Verify hearings through Yolo Superior Court.
Official sources and record limitations
This guide links to Yolo County Sheriff’s Office for custody procedures and Yolo 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.