This page helps with an inmate search in Fresno County, California by pointing you to the official custody lookup path, what details to check, and where to call when information is unclear.

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office provides the Incarcerated Person Search and Incarcerated Person Info Center for people looking for someone in Fresno County Jail custody.

Start with the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office open the incarcerated person search page. The search connects users with Fresno County Jail custody information and the in-custody inmate list.

You can also go directly to the public in-custody list to review in-custody inmates by last name.

  • Open the Sheriff-Coroner's Office incarcerated person search page.
  • Use the in-custody list or locator feature to find the person in Fresno County Jail custody.
  • Select the correct person to review available public custody information.
  • Use the displayed booking or Jail Identification Number for follow-up questions, mail, or notification registration.

Tip: If someone was arrested very recently, they may not appear immediately because booking can take time.

Custody details available through the locator

The Incarcerated Person Locator is used for people in the Sheriff's custody. It can help confirm key jail information before calling, mailing, or registering for custody notifications.

  • Housing location
  • Booking Number
  • Jail Identification Number, also called JID or Person ID
  • Charges
  • Bail amount
  • Projected release date, when known

The Booking Number and JID are also used for jail mail and other follow-up steps involving a specific incarcerated person.

VINE custody notifications

Fresno County participates in VINE, a custody status notification service for victims and the public. After finding the correct incarcerated person in the locator, users can open the person's information page and use the VINE link to register for status notifications.

For Fresno County VINE information, call 1-877-411-5588. VINE registration may also require the person's name or JID/Person ID. If the Person ID begins with one or more zeros, enter the number without the leading zeros.

VINE can send notifications when certain custody changes occur, including release, pending release for sentenced incarcerated persons with scheduled release dates, or transfer to another county or state prison.

Booking delays and release timing

After an arrest, the person may first be taken to a local police station for interviews, reports, and forms. If the arrest involves driving under the influence, testing may occur before the person is brought to the jail for booking.

This pre-booking process can take as long as four hours. If a recent arrest does not appear in the jail system right away, check again later or call the inmate information line.

The Jail Division cannot release an incarcerated person until it receives written notification from the court that all charges have been cleared. That notification process may take several hours after a court release. Warrant appearances in Fresno are set by the court and take approximately two court days, and the District Attorney's Office has two complete court days to file charges on new P.C. 836 arrests.

Jail mail and follow-up information

If you need to write to someone in custody, use the person's name as it appears in the jail system and include both the Booking Number and JID when required. The locator can help you find those numbers.

Incoming non-privileged personal mail must include the incarcerated person's name, Booking Number, JID, and Facility Code 1900. It should be addressed to:

Incarcerated person's Name, Booking Number / Jail Identification Number (JID)
Fresno County Jail - 1900
PO Box 96777
Las Vegas, NV 89193

Confidential legal mail is handled separately and should be sent to:

Incarcerated Person's Name – Booking / JID Number
PO Box 872
Fresno, CA 93712

Fresno County jail contact information

Use these contacts for inmate information, custody questions, and jail-related follow-up.

  • Fresno County Sheriff's Office, 2200 Fresno Street, Fresno, Calif. 93721
    Records: (559) 600-8400
    Non-Emergency Dispatch Line: (559) 600-3111
  • Jail Information Office
    Inmate Info: (559) 600-8600 or (559) 475-9491
  • Jail Watch Commander
    Phone: (559) 600-8440
  • Main Jail, 1225 M Street Fresno, CA 93721
  • North Annex Jail, 1265 M Street Fresno, CA 93721
  • West Annex Jail, 2208 Merced Street Fresno, CA 93721

Common questions

Where do I search for someone in Fresno County Jail custody?

Use the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office incarcerated person search page or the public in-custody list by last name.

What if the person was just arrested and is not listed?

Recent arrests may not appear right away. The person may still be in the pre-booking process, which can take as long as four hours before jail booking is completed.

What information can the Fresno County locator show?

The locator can show public custody details such as housing location, Booking Number, JID or Person ID, charges, bail amount, and a projected release date when known.

Can I call for inmate information?

Yes. For general inmate information, call (559) 600-8600 or (559) 475-9491.

How do I register for Fresno County custody notifications?

Find the person through the incarcerated person locator, open the person's information page, and use the VINE registration link. You may also call VINE at 1-877-411-5588.