Placer County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Placer County, California · Current custody and family action guide

Placer County In-Custody Lookup: Booking, Bail, Visits and Jail Services

Placer County operates more than one jail location, so a useful search must do more than produce a name. You need to confirm that the record is current, identify whether the person is in Auburn or Roseville, save the jail identification number and understand the bail, visit, mail and release rules that apply next.

This page brings the Sheriff’s current procedures into one practical guide. Use the official roster only for the live lookup; the sections below explain how to verify the person, handle a failed search and complete the next family or legal task.

Search current inmates No record found? Call the correct jail
Verify identity and custody before acting: A booking charge is an allegation, not proof of guilt. Match the full name with the jail ID, booking date, age or birth information, case number and current facility before paying bail, sending money or traveling.
Live roster

Current custody, bail and booking information.

Auburn Jail

530-745-8500

South Placer Jail

916-409-8100

Bail processing

Available 24 hours at both jails.

Facts reviewed

July 16, 2026 using county sources.

Choose the correct record

Current roster, arrest log or court case?

1
Is the person in jail now?

Use the Who’s In Custody roster. It is the correct starting point for present detention, facility, bail and booking details.

2
Was the person arrested recently?

Use the Sheriff’s 10-day arrest log when the person no longer appears in custody or you need a recent arrest reference.

3
Do you need the legal case?

Use Placer Superior Court for court dates, filings and disposition. A jail roster and court case answer different questions.

Fast rule: The roster answers “Where is the person now?” The arrest log answers “Was there a recent arrest?” The court answers “What is happening in the criminal case?”

Placer County inmate-help menu

Jump to the action you need instead of reading every section.

60-second lookup

How to run the Placer County Jail inmate search

Open the Sheriff’s current-custody search Use the official Who’s In Custody page rather than a copied mugshot, bail-lead or people-search site.
Start with the legal last name Enter the least amount of identifying information necessary for the first search. Add more name detail only when several records appear.
Try reasonable name variations Check maiden names, compound surnames, hyphens, suffixes and alternate first-name spellings.
Open the possible match Compare the booking date, jail identification number, charges, bail, case information and current facility.
Save the jail ID and case number The jail ID is useful for calls, mail, deposits and visitation. The court case number is useful for legal status and hearing research.
Confirm the jail location Do not assume every person is at Auburn Jail. Placer County also houses people at South Placer Jail and its minimum-security operation.
Call before money or travel Contact the listed facility when booking is recent, release appears pending, bail is unclear or the record may belong to someone with a similar name.
Run the live inmate lookup Check the 10-day arrest log

How to read a Placer County jail roster result

Booking fields and the action each one supports
Field What it means What to do next
Jail identification number The local identifier assigned to the person in the Placer County jail system. Use it when calling, addressing mail, funding an account or arranging a visit.
Booking date When the person entered the county booking process. Separate a new detention from an older arrest or case.
Facility The current Auburn, South Placer or minimum-security housing assignment. Use that facility’s phone, mail and visitation procedure.
Charge The alleged booked offense or hold associated with the custody record. Check the Superior Court case because charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved.
Bail The amount or bail status currently connected with a case or warrant. Confirm every case and hold before paying.
Court case number The identifier used by the court. Use it to check hearing information, filings and disposition.
Court date or department A scheduled court appearance and courtroom assignment. Recheck close to the date because calendars can change.
Release or transfer status The person may have left custody or moved to another agency. Call before arranging pickup or assuming the destination.
Same-name protection: Match at least two reliable details. A common name, age estimate or photograph alone is not enough to identify a person responsibly.
Troubleshooting

No Placer County inmate record found? Follow this order

The arrest happened very recently The person may still be in identification, medical screening or intake. Retry and call the arresting agency or jail.
The spelling may be different Search only the surname, then try a maiden name, hyphen variation, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person appeared earlier They may have posted bail, been released, moved to another county or transferred to state or federal custody.
You found an arrest but no custody record Use the 10-day arrest log and court case. The person may no longer be held.
Another agency made the arrest Confirm whether Roseville Police, Rocklin Police, Auburn Police, CHP or another agency booked the person elsewhere.
The person was sentenced to prison Check the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after transfer rather than the county roster.
Call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked after an arrest on [date] by [agency]. I have [jail ID or case number, if available]. Can you confirm the current facility, release or transfer status?”
Facility chooser

Auburn Jail vs South Placer Jail

Placer County detention locations
Facility Address and phone Important family detail
Auburn Jail 2775 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
530-745-8500 		Personal visitation is face-to-face. The Auburn Visitation Center is on Atwood Road; arrive 35–45 minutes before the session.
South Placer Jail 11801 Go For Broke Road, Roseville, CA 95678
916-409-8100 		Main-jail personal visits use on-site or remote video. Register and schedule at least 24 hours ahead.
South Placer Minimum Security 11701 Go For Broke Road, Roseville, CA 95678 Personal visitation is face-to-face. Confirm the inmate’s current schedule before traveling.
Do not use the Sheriff’s administrative address for jail services: The Sheriff’s Office is at 2929 Richardson Drive, but Auburn Jail is at 2775 Richardson Drive.
Auburn Jail
South Placer Jail

What happens after booking in Placer County Jail?

1
Identity and screening

The posted rulebook says a new inmate is questioned about identity, health, religious preference, dietary needs and criminal history, then photographed, scanned and fingerprinted.

2
Property inventory

Personal property is inventoried and stored. The first 72 hours provide broader property-release options.

3
Jail ID wristband

The wristband identifies the inmate for commissary, visits, medication and mail.

4
Telephone enrollment

The inmate creates a four-digit PIN after booking for housing-unit calls and video access.

5
Classification

Housing considers charges, history, behavior, safety and operational needs. The location can change during custody.

6
Court, bail or continued custody

The person may remain for court, post bail, receive another hold or later transfer to another agency.

California booking-call rights: The posted rulebook states that a new arrestee is offered three free local calls within three hours when physically possible. A custodial parent may receive two additional calls to arrange care for minor children.
Bail and release

How to post bail at Auburn or South Placer Jail

Cash

Bring the exact bail amount.

Official payment instrument

Cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Placer Trial Court or the clerk with jurisdiction.

Bail bond

A licensed bail agent must deliver the bond.

Verify the correct person Use the full name, jail ID, booking date and birth details.
Confirm every charge and case Ask whether another warrant, no-bail case or agency hold would prevent release.
Gather the information a bail agent needs The county lists bail amount, charges, case number, court date or department and jail ID.
Choose the correct jail Post at the facility holding the person. Both jails accept bail processing 24/7.
Call after 7 p.m. The Sheriff instructs people posting a bail bond after 7 p.m. to contact the receiving jail before arrival.
Keep all receipts Save the jail ID, case number, payment proof, transaction time and agent information.
Confirm physical release Bail processing, paperwork, another hold and property return can delay the person’s exit.
Scam check: Do not send money to an unexpected caller claiming to be a judge, deputy or court employee. Independently call Auburn Jail or South Placer Jail using the numbers on this page.
Personal and video visits

Placer County Jail visitation rules by facility

Choose the correct visit type
Housing location Visit type Scheduling and arrival
Auburn Jail 30-minute face-to-face personal visit. Find the assigned time in the inmate roster or call. Check in 35–45 minutes before the session.
South Placer Main Jail Free on-site video or paid remote video for eligible housing areas. Register and schedule at least 24 hours ahead. On-site visitors check in 30 minutes before start.
South Placer Minimum Security 30-minute face-to-face personal visit. Use the inmate’s posted roster schedule and confirm by phone.

Visit frequency and group size

Weekly sessions

The posted rulebook allows two 30-minute visits per week and says they may not be taken on the same day.

Current public visitor limit

No more than three visitors: two adults and one child, or one adult and two children.

Remote South Placer price

$9.99 for 30 minutes in eligible housing areas. On-site South Placer video is free.

Identification and eligibility

Driver’s license with photo
Military photo identification
Photo passport
Immigration card
State photo identification card
Expired ID may be accepted if no more than two years expired and likeness remains the same
You may be ineligible for an on-site visit if: you were in Placer County custody within the past 120 days; you have a no-contact restraining order involving the inmate; or California Penal Code 4571 restricts you because of a felony conviction and state-prison confinement without written commander consent. The 120-day rule does not apply to video visits.

Dress and entrance rules

Coverage

No bare midriff, low-cut shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter or tube tops. Shirts need sleeves.

Length and fit

No excessively tight clothing. Dresses, skirts, shorts and slits may not expose more than two inches above the knee.

Fabric and condition

No sheer fabric, exposed undergarments or pants with rips, tears or holes.

Logos

No clothing promoting violence, hate, drugs, profanity, sex acts or gangs.

Head and feet

Shoes are required. Hats, bandanas and beanies are not allowed.

Electronics

No cellphones, computers, tablets or smartphones in a visiting area.

Metal detector: Every on-site visitor must pass through the walk-through detector and remove metal items. Refusing the required search prevents entry.

How to register and schedule Placer County video visitation

Create or open an ICSolutions account The same account can be used for inmate telephone and video-visitation services.
Select Register for Video Enter the Placer facility and locate the inmate by last name or jail ID.
Complete the visitor profile Select the relationship and enter the required identity fields. Registration is mandatory and free.
Choose the visit location Select on-site, intersite when available, or off-site from a supported personal device.
Select an available date and time South Placer visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and occur during the inmate’s available dayroom period.
Add every additional visitor Enter each person’s name and birth date before confirming. Changing the group afterward may require cancellation and rescheduling.
Fund an off-site visit Remote visits are fee-based and the account is charged when the visit is scheduled.
Check in on time Late on-site arrival, failure to log in or cancellation can result in a missed visit.
Recorded session: Personal visiting phones and video sessions are monitored and recorded. Nudity, sexual conduct, disruptive behavior, intoxication or prohibited content can end the session without a refund and lead to restrictions.
Register or schedule with ICSolutions
Trust fund and commissary

Send money or order commissary for a Placer County inmate

Use the inmate’s exact name and jail identification number. Deposits intended for that week’s commissary delivery should arrive by midnight Monday.

Current Smart Deposit fee structure
Gross deposit Web fee Phone fee Lobby card fee Lobby cash fee
$0.01–$19.99 $3.95 $4.95 $4 $4
$20–$99.99 $6.95 $7.95 $4 $4
$100–$199.99 $8.95 $9.95 $4 $4
$200–$300 $10.95 $11.95 $4 $4
Money order or cashier’s check

Current Sheriff instructions allow up to $175 each, payable to the inmate and including the jail ID. Fill in the purchaser’s name and mailing address. Personal checks are not accepted.

Lobby Smart Deposit kiosk

Kiosks at the jails accept cash, credit cards and permanent bank ATM or debit cards.

Telephone deposit

Call Smart Deposit/Access Corrections at 866-394-0490.

Online order or deposit

Use the Sheriff’s listed online commissary service and verify the inmate before paying.

Commissary timing and limits from the posted rulebook

  • Inmates place commissary orders on a kiosk or tablet.
  • Orders must be submitted before midnight Tuesday.
  • Regular delivery is Thursday, subject to holiday changes.
  • The posted rulebook lists a combined $150 weekly spending limit for in-house and online orders.
  • Lobby and online deposit transactions are listed with a $300 maximum.
  • An inmate released before receiving an order should receive the applicable account or cardholder credit.
  • An indigent kit may include hygiene products, four envelopes, eight sheets of writing paper and one pen for qualifying inmates.
Payment safety: Verify the current inmate and jail ID before every transaction. Vendor fees are usually not refundable merely because the wrong person was selected.
Make a live deposit Order an approved care pack Deposit by phone
New mail system effective March 24, 2026

Placer County inmate mail, email, legal mail and books

Do not send ordinary personal mail to the jail building. The Corrections Division moved personal and business correspondence to Smart Communications MailGuard. Mail sent to the facility after the amnesty period is returned.
Personal letters and photos
Inmate Name — Inmate ID
Placer Co. South Placer Jail or Auburn Jail
c/o Mail Processing Center
PO Box 9229
Seminole, FL 33775-9229
Clearly print the inmate’s name and booking number
Include the sender’s legible first and last name
Include a complete return address
Use an envelope no larger than 10 × 13 inches
Do not send Polaroid photographs
Do not include magazine or newspaper cutouts

MailGuard and post-release access

Electronic delivery

MailGuard processes correspondence so inmates can view it on kiosks and tablets at Auburn and South Placer.

Free tracking

MailGuardTracker can track incoming mail, processed content and delivery status.

Electronic messages

Friends and family can connect through SmartInmate and follow the current instructions for email and account funding.

After release

A released person retains access to processed mail for 30 days through SmartInmate and may download it at no cost.

Legal mail and court documents

Use the physical jail address for legal mail and court documents
Facility Address format Important distinction
South Placer Jail Inmate Name and ID
11801 Go For Broke Road
Roseville, CA 95678 		Use for legal mail, court documents and approved direct facility correspondence.
Auburn Jail Inmate Name and ID
2775 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603 		Use for legal mail, court documents and approved direct facility correspondence.

Books and publications

  • Books and publications must be sent directly from an approved online vendor.
  • The Sheriff currently lists Corrections Bookstores and Barnes & Noble.
  • Only new soft-cover books are accepted.
  • Send publications to the physical facility holding the inmate.
  • A security-based rejection notice is provided to the sender and inmate within 15 business days, with an appeal review by a different supervisor.

Items that cause rejection

Money or cards

No cash, bank cards, credit cards, phone cards, identification cards or personal checks in ordinary mail.

Physical additions

No stickers, tape, glue, glitter, labels, perfume, confetti, liquids, powders or foreign substances.

Restricted content

No coded messages, gang material, sexual content or material threatening facility security.

Connect or send electronic mail Track MailGuard correspondence

Placer County inmate calls, voicemail and tablets

No ordinary incoming calls

Inmates cannot receive direct personal calls. Emergency messages may be accepted only at a sergeant’s discretion.

Outgoing service

Housing phones support collect or debit calls. Friends and family can create prepaid or inmate-debit accounts through ICSolutions.

Voicemail

The phone system allows paid voicemail messages from friends and family.

Current tablet change

Smart Communications took over tablet services beginning March 24, 2026.

Reasons a call may disconnect

A three-way call is attempted
The outside person uses call waiting
Someone presses phone buttons during the call
The call is placed on hold
There is an extended period of silence
Jail lockdown or operational restriction begins
Privacy: Ordinary personal calls are monitored and recorded. Attorney, religious-advisor and licensed-physician communications may receive protected treatment under facility procedures.
ICSolutions account and refund support

888-506-8407 · Available 24 hours a day.

Mail payment address: ICSolutions, Attn: Customer Service, 2200 Danbury Street, San Antonio, TX 78217.

Set up phone or voicemail service
Property release

Collect vehicle keys, money or inmate property

Within the first 72 hours

An inmate may authorize release of vehicle keys only, all property except clothing, or money, except during lockdown periods.

After the first 72 hours

Only one complete property release is allowed, excluding clothing and money.

Post-72-hour property-release schedule
Facility Days Hours
Auburn Jail Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7:30–10:30 a.m.
South Placer Jail Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7:30–10:30 a.m.
Go to the facility holding the inmate Request a Property Release form at the front desk.
Staff obtains inmate authorization An officer asks the inmate to approve and sign the release.
Collect the authorized property Follow identification and receipt instructions at the desk.
Contact the arresting agency for evidence Jail staff cannot release property retained by the arresting officer as evidence or safekeeping.
Clothing: Clothing is released only after the inmate is sentenced to state prison and the sentencing has been verified.
Court and public records

Check the Placer County criminal case or request records

Copy every case number from the jail record One booking can involve multiple cases, charges or warrants.
Open the Placer Superior Court website Use its criminal and online-services section for available case-index information.
Search by case number when possible This is safer and more precise than relying only on a common name.
Confirm the court date and department Calendars can change, so recheck before traveling.
Separate court records from sheriff records The court handles filings and disposition. The Sheriff handles current custody and correctional operations.
Use a Public Records Act request for releasable sheriff records Booking documents, reports and other law-enforcement records may require the Sheriff’s dedicated request portal and may be redacted or withheld by law.
Main criminal courthouse: The Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse is at 10820 Justice Center Drive in Roseville. The jail courtroom is located at 11801 Go For Broke Road.
Open Placer Superior Court Submit a sheriff records request
Health, safety and complaints

Medical requests, mental health, grievances and PREA

How an inmate requests care

Routine medical request

The posted rulebook directs the inmate to submit a blue Request for Medical Care slip or tablet request for medical, dental, substance-use, mental-health or communicable-disease needs.

Emergency or suicide risk

The inmate should notify corrections or medical staff immediately rather than waiting for routine sick call.

  • Paper medical slips go into the locked medical box in the housing unit.
  • Non-emergency requests are scheduled for sick call; the posted rulebook says the inmate can generally expect the next business day, barring emergencies.
  • A health appraisal and TB test are required within 14 days of incarceration at no charge.
  • Mental-health services are available through medical staff.
  • Upon release, a person receiving medical or mental-health care is given continuity-of-care information in the property materials.

Three-level grievance process

Posted grievance response and appeal timing
Level Reviewer Timing
Level 1 Shift Supervisor or designee Reply and possible resolution within 10 business days; appeal through the tablet within two business days of response.
Level 2 Jail Supervisor, Medical Director, Central Kitchen Supervisor or designee Review within 10 business days; escalate within two business days if dissatisfied.
Level 3 Jail Commander or designee Review within 10 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.
Scope: Grievances address conditions of confinement. Court decisions and inmate disciplinary decisions use separate legal or hearing processes.

Sexual abuse or assault reporting

Report immediately: An inmate may tell any officer, deputy, nurse, teacher, chaplain, volunteer or other staff member; submit a grievance or request; write through the chain of command; or call the free confidential PREA hotline from an inmate phone by pressing *52 when prompted.
Preserve evidence: After an assault, the posted rulebook advises reporting before showering, washing, eating, drinking, changing clothes or using the bathroom so medical staff can assess injuries and preserve evidence.

Release, transfer and re-entry planning

Bail has been paid Release can still take time for verification, paperwork, another hold and property return.
The person disappeared from the roster They may have been released or transferred. Call with the jail ID before assuming the destination.
Sentenced to California state prison Clothing release becomes available after sentencing is verified, and later custody information moves to CDCR.
Money remains in the trust account The posted rulebook says release funds may be provided by check or debit card, with after-hours collection or mailing procedures through Corrections Accounting.

Posted assistance available after sentencing

Substance-use treatment referral
Education referral
Mental-health treatment referral
Formal probation information
Income resources
Medical assistance
Veterans assistance
Family and benefit services
Release-resource location: The posted inmate rulebook says service names and numbers are printed on the pre-booking intake sheet and kept in the inmate’s property bag for access at release.
Custody notifications

Register for Placer County VINE release and transfer alerts

VINE is a free, anonymous telephone and online service for custody information and automatic notifications.

Custody information

Call 877-331-8463 at any time

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