Sacramento County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

Sacramento County, California · Live custody and family action guide

Sacramento County Booking Lookup: Find Housing, Visits, Bail and Court Details

Sacramento County uses two major adult custody locations: the downtown Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove. The official locator can show current custody, booking, housing, charges, bail information and release details when available.

This guide explains the full process inside the page—how to search, verify the correct person, understand an X-Reference number, respond when no record appears, plan a visit, send money or mail, check court records, report a medical concern and prepare for release.

Current RCCC operational notice: Sacramento Sheriff has posted a temporary RCCC closure and relocation notice connected with flood risk. Some incarcerated people may be temporarily housed at Main Jail or state prison locations, and social visits or phone access may be interrupted. Check the person’s current red-highlighted location in the live system and call before travelling.
Identity and legal warning: Do not identify a person from a name alone. Compare the X-Reference number, birth information, booking date, case number and current location. A booking or charge is not proof of guilt, and public details can change after court, bail, release or transfer.
Live search

Name or X-Reference number.

Main Jail

651 I Street · 916-874-6752.

RCCC

12500 Bruceville Rd · 916-874-1927.

Deposit code

TouchPay facility number 257501.

Facts checked

July 28, 2026 against official sources.

Fast answer

Choose the quickest Sacramento inmate-search route

1
You know the full name

Enter the first and last name plus the captcha. Use the exact legal spelling first, then try a former or hyphenated surname if needed.

2
You have the XREF

Search by X-Reference number. This unique identifier is usually the fastest and safest way to avoid a same-name mistake.

3
You need a California prison record

Use the state locator only if the county result shows a state transfer or the person is serving a California prison sentence rather than county jail time.

Save the X-Reference number: Sacramento County uses the XREF for deposits, mail, account questions and many custody-related services.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Every major task is explained below; outside links are reserved for live actions.

Official lookup workflow

How to search the Sacramento County jail roster correctly

Open the Sheriff’s live Inmate Information systemThe status indicator should show that the system is online. Sacramento County describes the data as up to the minute.
Choose Name or XREFA name search requires first name, last name and captcha. An XREF search is more precise when the number is known.
Use the exact legal spellingStart with the legal first and last name. If no record appears, try maiden names, hyphens, spacing changes, suffixes and alternate spellings.
Open the current custody pageReview booking date, current location, housing, charges, bail, court information, release details and the X-Reference number.
Confirm the current facilityThe person may be at Main Jail, RCCC or a temporary state location. Do not assume the original booking site is still correct.
Save the XREF and case numberThe XREF connects jail services; the criminal case number connects court information.
Call before money, travel or pickupUse 916-874-6752 when the record is recent, release is unclear or the facility location has changed.

How to read a Sacramento County custody result

Common result fields and the practical next step
FieldWhat it meansWhat to do
X-Reference numberA unique identifier in the Sacramento County Public Safety System.Use it for TouchPay, mail, jail calls and identity checks.
Booking dateWhen the person entered county booking.Separate the current booking from an older arrest.
Current locationMain Jail, RCCC or another temporary or receiving facility.Call that facility before visiting or collecting property.
ChargeThe allegation associated with the booking or case.Check Superior Court for later filings, amendments or disposition.
BailThe present bail amount or status for a case.Confirm every case and hold before paying a bondsman.
Court dateA scheduled appearance connected with the listed case.Recheck the court calendar because dates and departments may change.
Release informationRelease date and time become the main public details after release.Use SIRENS or call if you need an active custody-change alert.
Released-person limitation: Sacramento County says detailed information is displayed while the person is in custody. After release, only release date and time remain public through this system.
Troubleshooting

No Sacramento County inmate record found? Follow this order

The arrest was very recentIdentification, medical screening and intake may not be complete. Retry and call the Main Jail information line.
The name may differTry the full legal name, maiden name, compound surname, hyphen variation, suffix or common spelling alternative.
A city police department made the arrestThe person may still be at another holding location before county booking.
The record disappearedThe person may have been released, transferred to RCCC, relocated temporarily or moved to state or federal custody.
You have a court case but no custody recordThe person may be out of custody. Use the Sacramento Superior Court criminal search.
You still cannot locate the personCall 916-874-6752 with the name, birth date, arrest date, agency and XREF if known.
Useful phone script“I am trying to confirm whether [full name], date of birth [date], is in Sacramento County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have X-Reference or case number [number]. Can you confirm the current location, release or transfer status?”

Main Jail vs Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center

Which Sacramento County facility handles what?
FacilityPublished roleFamily action
Main JailDowntown custody facility that houses detainees for Sacramento Sheriff and outside agencies; public hours are 7 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.Use for current downtown housing, public lobby, visits, TouchPay kiosk, court information and some release activity.
RCCCPrimary facility for people sentenced to county jail and an increasing number of pretrial detainees.Use for RCCC housing, gatehouse, property releases, scheduled release pickup and specialised visitation.
Temporary state locationCurrent flood-response relocation notice says some RCCC inmates may be at CSP-Sacramento or Solano State Prison.Use the live location result and contact the receiving state facility for visits.
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Inmate and court information: 916-874-6752

General information: 916-874-6905

Public hours: 7 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
12500 Bruceville Road
Elk Grove, CA 95757

Public line: 916-874-1927

Administrative hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding holidays.

What happens after a Sacramento County arrest?

Booking and identityThe person’s legal identity, fingerprints, arresting agency, property and case information are processed.
Health and safety screeningCorrectional Health assesses medical, behavioural-health, dental, medication and urgent-care needs.
Housing decisionThe person may remain at Main Jail, move to RCCC or be temporarily relocated because of operational conditions.
Court and bail reviewCharges, bail status, own-recognisance release and court dates may be added or changed.
Release or transferThe person may be cited, released on recognisance, released on bail, sentenced to county jail or transferred to another agency.
What the information line can explain: Sacramento Sheriff says staff can advise whether a person was arrested, the charges, whether the person may be released on bail, cited or released on recognisance, and the bail amount.
Bail and release

How to verify Sacramento County bail before paying

Confirm the correct person and every caseUse the full name, XREF, booking date and court case numbers. One case may be bailable while another hold prevents release.
Call for the current amountUse 916-874-6752 to confirm charges, bail amount and whether release may occur by citation or own recognisance.
Ask where the person is housedBail and release logistics may differ between Main Jail, RCCC and a receiving state facility.
Use a licensed bail bondsman when using a bondRCCC states that bail bonds are accepted from bail bondsmen 24/7 except 6–8 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.
Keep receipts and case detailsSave the bond company, payment confirmation, XREF, case number and time of transaction.
Confirm physical releaseA paid bond does not guarantee immediate exit. Processing, holds and transportation can delay release.
Do not pay from an unsolicited message: Independently call the county number and confirm the person’s XREF, case, bail amount and facility before sending money to anyone claiming to arrange release.
Main Jail visitation

Main Jail visit times, limits, ID and property rules

Weekly allowance

Two 45-minute social visits per inmate, Sunday through Saturday.

Visitors per session

No more than three people, including infants and children.

Scheduling method

First come, first served, subject to available time and space.

Main Jail published visit start times
PeriodVisit start timesImportant cutoff
Morning and afternoon7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.Arrive early enough to register and clear screening.
Evening4:30, 5:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30.Last visit registration is no later than 9:30 p.m.; everyone must leave by 10:15 p.m.

Accepted visitor identification

Current driver’s licence or DMV ID from any U.S. state or Mexico
Current military identification
Current passport
Current Mexican Matricula Consular identification

Minors and visitor eligibility

  • Visitors normally must be at least 18.
  • A parent or legal guardian must supervise minors and show a birth certificate or court guardianship document.
  • An emancipated minor must show original court proof.
  • A person released from Main Jail or RCCC within the previous 30 days may not visit.
  • A person with a qualifying state-prison felony history needs consent from the Jail Commander or watch supervisor under California Penal Code section 4571.

Dress and prohibited property

Clothing not allowed

Revealing clothing, tube tops, see-through mesh, short shorts, micro-mini skirts, thin-strap tank tops, backless or sleeveless tops, midriff or cutout shirts, bathing tops, and clothing promoting violence, hate, drugs, profanity, sex acts or gangs.

Items not allowed in the booth

Cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, pens, pencils, papers, purses, pictures, lighters, cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

Bring only: Identification, keys and a small wallet. All visitors are subject to search and metal detection. Weekend visits are often crowded, so expect delays.

Serious family emergency

Contact the Main Jail Social Worker at 916-874-6345 or Jail Chaplain at 916-874-7724, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

RCCC visitation

RCCC visit planning, access route and current restrictions

Temporary status check: RCCC social visits may be affected by the current flood-related closure and relocations. The live search result’s red location text controls where you should call.
Construction route: The Sheriff advises drivers to reach RCCC by taking Twin Cities Road to Bruceville Road and travelling north because of construction at Lambert and Bruceville Roads.

General RCCC visitor rules

  • No more than three visitors, including infants and children, per inmate.
  • Visitors and vehicles are subject to search; visitors must pass a pat-down or metal detector.
  • All visitors over 18 must show accepted photo identification.
  • Minors need a parent or legal guardian with relationship proof, a certified marriage certificate if visiting a spouse, or emancipation documentation.
  • Visitors released from Main Jail or RCCC within 30 days, people on parole, active work-release participants and some people with state-prison felony histories are not allowed without required approval.
  • Leaving the visiting room ends the visit; re-entry is not allowed.

What may enter the visit area?

Allowed

One accepted photo ID, one car key or door remote, wedding or engagement ring and medical-alert tag. For a baby: one bottle, one diaper, one blanket and wipes in a clear plastic bag.

Leave in the vehicle

Money, bags, strollers, car seats, carriers, belts, headwear, jackets or heavy coats when restricted, excessive jewellery, smartwatches, electronics, pens, paper, purses, pictures, lighters, cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

Published 2026 male general-population weekend schedule

RCCC daytime visits effective January 7, 2026
Last nameDay and registrationVisit time
A–CSaturday, 7:00–7:30 a.m.7:35–8:35 a.m.
D–FSaturday, 8:50–9:20 a.m.9:25–10:25 a.m.
G–ISaturday, 10:40–11:10 a.m.11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
J–LSaturday, 12:30–1:00 p.m.1:05–2:05 p.m.
M–OSunday, 7:00–7:30 a.m.7:35–8:35 a.m.
P–RSunday, 8:50–9:20 a.m.9:25–10:25 a.m.
S–VSunday, 10:40–11:10 a.m.11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
W–ZSunday, 12:30–1:00 p.m.1:05–2:05 p.m.
Call before using this schedule: RCCC uses additional housing, gender and evening schedules, and current temporary relocations can override the published timetable.
Trust account and commissary

How to send money to a Sacramento County inmate

Money in the trust account can be used for selected food, hygiene, personal, writing and art items. Discipline can suspend commissary privileges.

Official deposit methods
MethodWhat you needImportant rule
Main Jail lobby TouchPay kioskFacility number 257501, inmate name and XREF.Accepts cash, credit or debit; service fees apply.
TouchPay onlineSame facility number and inmate identifiers.Verify the correct person before submitting payment.
TouchPay phoneCall 1-866-232-1899 with facility number 257501.Fees apply.
TouchPay retail locationRetail transaction details and XREF.Use the official locator to find a participating location.
Cashier’s check or money orderPayable to the inmate, with XREF and housing location.Mail only to RCCC IWF Office; do not endorse the back.

Money-order address for both facilities

Deposit-only mail
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
Attn: IWF Office
12500 Bruceville Road
Elk Grove, CA 95757

Write the inmate’s full name and XREF on the money order and put the sender’s full name and address on the envelope. Only deposits are accepted at this address. Other contents are returned.

Processing and commissary cutoff: The Sheriff says money orders are deposited within 24 hours of receipt. Funds for commissary orders must be in the trust account before 7 a.m. Sunday for both facilities, although times can change.
Do not send: Personal checks, government-issued checks or state/federal tax-refund checks.

Money release and funds after custody

  • Main Jail money releases are not processed on weekends or holidays.
  • At RCCC, the inmate requests and signs a Property/Money Release form. Reviews occur Monday–Thursday; approved money can be collected at the gatehouse daily between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
  • People released from Main Jail or RCCC receive remaining account funds on a NUMI MasterCard debit card rather than cash or a cheque.
Digital mail

Sacramento County inmate mail addresses and rejection risks

General personal mail is not delivered directly to Main Jail or RCCC. It goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center. Legal and confidential mail still goes directly to the person’s actual housing facility.

Main Jail general mail
Incarcerated person’s name and XREF
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Sacramento Main
P.O. Box 20888
Tampa, FL 33622
RCCC general mail
Incarcerated person’s name and XREF
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Sacramento RCCC
P.O. Box 20888
Tampa, FL 33622
Amazon packages are refused: The Sheriff states that Amazon deliveries addressed to inmates at Main Jail or RCCC are no longer accepted or processed.

Mail checklist

Use the exact full name shown in the locator
Include the X-Reference number
Use “Sacramento Main” or “Sacramento RCCC” correctly
Put the sender’s complete return address on the envelope
Send legal/confidential mail to the current housing facility
Do not combine a trust-fund money order with ordinary personal mail

Inmate phone, email and release-notification options

Phone provider

Sacramento County identifies Securus Technologies for inmate telephone service.

Customer line: 1-800-844-6591

Inmate email

Open the person’s custody page in the Sheriff’s system and use the available email function tied to that record.

Family emergency

Main Jail Social Worker: 916-874-6345.
Jail Chaplain: 916-874-7724.
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Temporary RCCC disruption: Phone access may be unavailable while a person is being relocated. Recheck the current facility before contacting the phone provider.
Criminal case search

How to find a Sacramento County court case and copies

Sacramento Superior Court’s Public Case Access covers criminal filings from 1989 to the present. It does not provide arrest records from other counties, federal courts or other states, and it cannot positively identify a person through fingerprint comparison.

Copy the criminal case numberUse every case number shown in the inmate result; one booking may involve multiple cases.
Search by case number firstThe court accepts a case number in various formats. This is safer than a name-only search.
Use name search when necessaryEnter first and last name. The court has discontinued fees for online criminal searches and document downloads.
Read the docket and documentsCheck charges filed by the prosecutor, hearing dates, minute orders and available documents.
Request certified or paper copies only when neededOnline access may be enough for status; certified copies require a formal request and fees.
Criminal record copy fees
RequestPublished feePlanning note
Non-certified copy$0.50 per pageUse when official certification is unnecessary.
Certified document pages$1 per pageAdded to the certification fee.
Certification$40 per document or recordAdded to per-page charges.
Exemplification$50A specialised authentication.
Research over 10 minutes$15Includes index search.
Local name search$15 per nameUsed when the case number cannot be located.
Criminal Records Unit
Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse
500 G Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Email: CrimRecordsRequests@saccourt.ca.gov

Criminal court information

916-874-5522, option 1.

Main Jail court departments 60–63 operate at 651 I Street.

Main Jail and RCCC property-release procedures

Main Jail property

Complete the lobby formProperty Release forms are at the registration table or front counter.
Submit it at the Public CounterUse accepted visitor identification.
Take all personal propertyThe jail does not release selected portions and does not release the inmate’s clothing.
Wait in the public lobbyProcessing generally takes one to three hours depending on floor activity and officer duties.
Booked cash: A request for money must state the exact cash amount. Funds may be withdrawn only once per custody period and only up to the amount carried at booking.

RCCC property

  • Property releases are processed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The inmate should submit the release form before the visitor arrives.
  • If the form is started at the gatehouse, extreme delay is possible and staff may suggest returning later or the next day.
  • Personal property must be taken as the entire package.
  • Clothing normally cannot be released unless the inmate is going to state prison.
  • Essential health items not otherwise available may be accepted at the Gatehouse officer’s discretion.
Medical and mental health

How to report an inmate health concern

Adult Correctional Health provides physical health, behavioural health, dental, pharmacy, specialty and inpatient coordination for adults held at Main Jail and RCCC.

Inmate Patient Care

916-875-9782

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays.

DHS-PRI-InmatPatCare@saccounty.gov

Medical records

916-875-9918

CHS-Med-Records@saccounty.gov

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Include these details

Inmate’s full name
X-Reference number
Main Jail or RCCC location
Nature of the physical or mental-health concern
Your name and phone number
Other family or attorney contacts
When a response is needed
Any medication, diagnosis or urgent safety detail
Privacy limit: Staff cannot disclose treatment details to family or friends without an inmate-signed Release of Information. They can receive your concern and may confirm whether it has been addressed. The programme’s stated goal is follow-up within 24 hours.
Emergency: Call 911 for an immediate outside emergency. For an urgent in-custody concern, call the jail and patient-care line rather than relying only on email.

How to report sexual abuse, harassment or staff misconduct

Sacramento Sheriff states that administrative or criminal investigation must be completed for all allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Sheriff’s Dispatch

916-874-5115

Use to report an assault involving a current or former detainee.

Main Jail Watch Commander

916-874-6905

WEAVE

916-920-2952

Independent support option identified by the Sheriff.

Immediate danger: Call 911. A report about sexual assault or active threat should not wait for ordinary mail, visitation or a routine records request.

SIRENS custody-change alerts for release or transfer

The Sheriff’s Inmate Release Elective Notification System can notify victims and other concerned people by email, text message or phone call when custody status changes.

Search the person in the live locatorOpen the custody details page for the correct XREF.
Find the SIRENS linkIt appears near the bottom of the custody information page when available.
Choose notification methodsRegister an email address, mobile number or phone number.
Keep your own safety planAutomated alerts can be delayed or missed; do not rely on them as the only protection.
Telephone registration: Users may also contact the jail at 916-874-6752 for help registering.

Release pickup at RCCC and Main Jail

Scheduled RCCC pickup

Report to the gatehouse between 4:30 and 5 a.m. The visitation page says the driver should arrive before 5 a.m. with a driver’s licence; release normally occurs between 5 and 6 a.m.

No ride available

The Sheriff transports the person by bus for release at Main Jail, 651 I Street, after approximately 5:30 a.m.

Do not offer rides to unknown releasees: Sacramento Sheriff strongly discourages citizens from transporting other people being released from RCCC.
Always reconfirm: Current flood-related relocations, holds, court orders and processing can change the release location and timing.

Local Sacramento tips that prevent common mistakes

Use XREF, not only a name

It prevents same-name mistakes and is needed for deposits and mail.

Check the red location text

Temporary RCCC relocations mean the current housing site may not be Sacramento County property.

Do not mix mail addresses

Personal mail goes to Tampa; money orders go to RCCC IWF; legal mail goes to the actual facility.

Plan Main Jail weekend delays

Visits are first come, first served and weekends are usually crowded.

Arrive early at RCCC

Registration windows are short, metal detection is strict and Bruceville Road access is affected by construction.

Do not promise a release time

Bail, holds, transport and operational relocation can change the pickup location.

Maps and arrival planning

Main Jail

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center

Official live actions and verification sources

The article above contains the main rules and procedures. Use these external systems only where a live search, payment, phone setup or court lookup must happen.

Primary authorities reviewed
  • Sacramento County Sheriff Inmate Information and FAQ
  • Main Jail and RCCC facility pages
  • Main Jail and RCCC visitation, funds, property and release procedures
  • Securus digital-mail instructions
  • Adult Correctional Health and PREA pages
  • Sacramento Superior Court criminal case and record-copy pages
Verification date: July 28, 2026. Temporary closures, housing, visit schedules, construction access, fees and service providers can change. The controlling source is the responsible Sheriff, court or vendor system when the user completes a live action.

Sacramento County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Sacramento County Jail?

Use the Sheriff’s live Inmate Information system. Search with a first and last name or the person’s X-Reference number.

What is an X-Reference number?

It is a unique number assigned to an individual in the Sacramento County Public Safety System. Save it for mail, deposits and identity checks.

What is the Main Jail information number?

Call 916-874-6752.

Where is RCCC?

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center is at 12500 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757. The public line is 916-874-1927.

Why is no inmate record showing?

The booking may not be complete, the name may differ, or the person may have been released, transferred or held elsewhere.

How many Main Jail visits are allowed?

Two 45-minute social visits per week, with no more than three visitors including infants and children.

How do I deposit money?

Use TouchPay facility number 257501 with the inmate’s name and XREF. The phone number is 1-866-232-1899.

Where do I send personal mail?

Send general mail to the Securus Digital Mail Center, P.O. Box 20888, Tampa, FL 33622, using the correct Sacramento Main or Sacramento RCCC label.

How do I report a health concern?

Call 916-875-9782 or email DHS-PRI-InmatPatCare@saccounty.gov during published weekday hours.

How do I find the criminal court case?

Use Sacramento Superior Court Public Case Access and search by case number or name. Online criminal searches and document downloads are currently free.

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