About the San Bernardino County Jail
San Bernardino County operates one of California's largest county jail systems under the Sheriff's Department. There is no open, scrapeable full roster; the public Inmate Locator requires a name-based search to look up individuals in custody.
Use the official Inmate Locator link on this page for current custody status. An arrest is not an indication of guilt; confirm charges and court dates with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department or the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
- Facility
- San Bernardino County detention facilities
- Operated By
- San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
- County
- San Bernardino County, California
- Typical population
- Large Southern California jail system (thousands in custody)
- Inmate Search
- Sheriff's Inmate Locator (name-based lookup)
How the San Bernardino County Inmate Search Works
Search the San Bernardino County roster by last name, first name or a word from the listed charge. Names may be spelled differently in booking records, so try the last name on its own first. When the public feed omits charges or bond, the official inmate search for San Bernardino County Jail (wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/inmate-locator/) has the full booking record.
A new booking can appear several hours after the arrest, and a person transferred to another facility will drop off this list. Nearby county jails in California, such as San Benito, San Diego, Sacramento, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead. Large California sheriffs publish inmate searches with charges.
This roster covers San Bernardino County Jail only; it is not a statewide California inmate search. People sentenced to state prison are listed by the state department of corrections. California county jails hold pretrial and local-sentenced people under the sheriff.
Posting Bail at San Bernardino County Jail
California bail is in political and statutory flux; counties still post schedules and judges still set amounts. Cash, surety, and own-recognizance releases all appear. A bondsman licensed in one county may not walk another jail’s window. Bail bond agents must be licensed in California and approved to post bonds at this jail.
Bond amounts shown on the roster can change after the first court appearance. Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. CurrentPrisonList does not accept bail payments or recommend bondsmen.
If the person also has a hold from another county or state, posting the San Bernardino County bond may not lead to release. The jail or the defense attorney can confirm which holds are active.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for commissary and phone accounts at San Bernardino County Jail is deposited through the jail's approved vendor, kiosk or lobby payment options. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider.
Have the person's full name and booking number from this roster ready when you make a deposit. The jail's street address is 630 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Never send money through third parties who claim to represent the jail.
Inmate Communication
Calls and video visits from San Bernardino County Jail are handled by the jail's contracted provider. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider. Phone numbers may need to be registered and approved before calls can connect.
Mail must follow San Bernardino County jail rules on photos, books and legal correspondence; check the sheriff's office website for the current policy. If the person is transferred to a state prison, phone and commissary accounts do not carry over automatically.
San Bernardino County Court Information
Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. Superior Court is county-based. LA has dozens of courthouses (Clara Shortridge Foltz, Compton, Van Nuys, Lancaster). A Van Nuys hearing does not mean Pitchess, and a downtown arraignment does not mean Twin Towers forever.
Court dates, including first appearance, arraignment and trial, are set by the court, not the jail. The roster shows who is currently held at San Bernardino County Jail; the clerk of court can tell you when a case is scheduled.
- Court
- Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino