ᐅ California Prisons

California Jail Addresses & Inmate Search (Updated 2026)

Looking for a California jail address, an official jail or sheriff website,
or a reliable inmate search by county?
This page provides a statewide directory of
California jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities,
with links updated to the current official websites in use as of 2026.

Many California counties and cities have updated or changed their jail and sheriff department websites over time.
Older links may no longer work or may lead to outdated pages.
The links listed below point to the most accurate and up-to-date official sources available.

What you’ll find on this page

• Official California jail addresses and facility websites
• Direct links to county sheriff departments
• Access to California inmate search tools, where available
• Updated links for county jails, city detention centers, and state-operated or contract facilities

How to search for an inmate in California

To find booking information, custody status, or jail contact details, always use:

• the official county sheriff’s website, or
• the county’s inmate locator or jail roster search.

If a specific jail has closed, relocated, or transferred management,
the link may direct you to the main county or agency website,
where current facility information is usually provided.

Directory of U.S. Correctional Institutions and Detention Centers

How do you search out why someone is in Jail or Prison?
You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated or USE SEARCH FORM below