Stanislaus County Booking Search

Stanislaus County 72 hour booking records are available through the sheriff's online inmates list. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office operates the Public Safety Center in Modesto and posts current inmate data on their website. Stanislaus County is a major Central Valley county with over half a million residents. The sheriff handles all jail operations and booking records for the county. This page covers how to access Stanislaus County booking data, what tools are available, and what California law says about your right to these records.

Stanislaus County Inmates List

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department posts an inmates list through their website. This list shows everyone currently in custody at the Stanislaus County jail system. You can browse the list or search by name. Each entry shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and bail amount. The tool is free and open to the public. No login is required.

The inmates list updates as new bookings come in and as people are released. Stanislaus County processes a high volume of daily bookings. Modesto is the largest city in the county and generates the most arrests. But the county also includes Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, Riverbank, and Patterson. Arrests from all city police departments in the county end up at the Stanislaus County jail and show on this inmates list.

One thing to keep in mind is that the inmates list shows current inmates. If someone was booked and released quickly, they may not appear. For those records, a written public records request to the Stanislaus County Sheriff is the way to get the data. The booking record still exists even after a person is released.

Stanislaus Booking Screenshot

Below is the California Penal Code 851.5 reference, which outlines the rights of arrested individuals to make phone calls within three hours of booking. This law applies to all Stanislaus County bookings.

The statute screenshot above shows the legal framework that protects people booked into the Stanislaus County jail. Every person gets at least three free calls within three hours. This is a fundamental right that applies statewide and the Stanislaus County jail must honor it for every booking.

Stanislaus Booking Law

California Government Code 7923.610 requires all law enforcement agencies to make booking data public. Stanislaus County follows this law. The statute lists what must be released: full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest time and date, booking time and date, arrest location, all charges, bail amount, and holding facility. The Stanislaus County Sheriff cannot withhold this information from the public.

The 72 hour rule means booking data should be available within three days. Stanislaus County's inmates list updates faster than that in most cases. New bookings appear quickly after processing. The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking data in writing too. If the online tool does not have what you need, a formal request is the next step. The sheriff must respond within 10 days.

People arrested in Stanislaus County have rights under Penal Code 851.5. Three free phone calls within three hours of booking. Calls go to a lawyer, bail agent, or relative. The Stanislaus County jail cannot charge for them. This right is non-negotiable under California law.

Stanislaus County Jail Details

Stanislaus County operates detention facilities through the sheriff's department. The Public Safety Center is at 250 E. Hackett Road in Modesto. This is the main booking facility. The sheriff also runs additional housing units to handle the county's inmate population. All bookings go through the same system regardless of which facility houses the person afterward.

Contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff at (209) 525-7114. For jail information, the detention division has its own phone line. Walk-in records requests are accepted during business hours. You can also submit a written request to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, Records Division, 250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto, CA 95358. Include the person's name and any other identifying details you have.

Stanislaus County sits in the heart of California's Central Valley. It is an agricultural area with a growing population. Modesto is the biggest city and has its own police department. Turlock, the second largest city, also has its own force. Arrests from these city departments and from the sheriff's patrols all feed into the same Stanislaus County booking system. One search covers every agency in the county.

• Public Safety Center at 250 E. Hackett Rd., Modesto
• Free online inmates list on the sheriff's website
• Records requests accepted by phone, mail, or in person
• All city police bookings go through the county system
• High daily booking volume from multiple agencies

Note: Stanislaus County processes arrests from Modesto PD, Turlock PD, and several other local agencies through one jail system.

Stanislaus Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Stanislaus County, they are transported to the county jail for booking. The process includes collecting personal information, taking fingerprints and photos, and entering the charges. This data becomes the booking record. Under California law, the Stanislaus County Sheriff must make it public within 72 hours. The online inmates list is the main way the county fulfills this requirement for current inmates.

The types of charges in Stanislaus County booking records cover a wide range. You will see misdemeanors, felonies, and warrant arrests. Bail amounts follow the Stanislaus County bail schedule. Some charges have set bail amounts. Others need a judge to determine bail at arraignment. The booking record shows whatever bail has been set at the time you view it.

Cities in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County includes the city of Modesto, which is the county seat and largest city. Modesto does not currently have a separate city page on this site. All Modesto booking records go through the Stanislaus County Sheriff's jail system. Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, and other Stanislaus County cities also have their bookings processed at the county level. Use the inmates list to search for bookings from any city in the county.

Nearby County Booking Records

Stanislaus County borders several other Central Valley and foothill counties. Check these neighbors if you need booking records from outside Stanislaus County.