Riverside County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Riverside County, California · Inmates, reports, warrants and criminal court cases
Connect a Riverside County Booking to the Correct Court Result
Start with the Sheriff’s inmate system, verify the booking number and current facility, then open the Riverside Superior Court case.
This guide also covers all five county jails, visitation, scanned mail, deposits, report requests, warrants, bail, public defenders, victim services, DOJ record review and arrest sealing.
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Arrest does not mean conviction. The inmate system itself warns that its information should not be relied on for legal action. Verify the person and read the Riverside Superior Court disposition.
Required search field
The official inmate search requires a last name.
Five county jails
Confirm the current facility before visiting or mailing.
Free court search
Case-number searches are free after account login.
Name search
Riverside court name searches require credits.
Official review
Procedures checked July 31, 2026.
Which Riverside County system answers your question?
SHERIFF INMATE SYSTEM
Is the person held?
Booking number, custody status, arrest information, facility, charges and release-related entries.
Best first step for a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative, evidence references and supplements.
Request it from the agency that created it.
SUPERIOR COURT
What happened to the case?
Formal charges, court dates, warrants, motions, pleas, dismissal, judgment and sentence.
The court result can differ from the jail charge.
CALIFORNIA DOJ
What appears on my state history?
A fingerprint-based Record of Arrest and Prosecution for personal accuracy review.
Another person’s full DOJ history is not public.
Best sequence: Locate the booking → save the booking number → confirm the arresting agency → find the court case → read the final disposition → obtain certified proof only when needed.
How to search a Riverside County jail booking
Open the Sheriff Inmate Information System
Use the official database rather than a paid people-search advertisement.
Open Riverside County Inmate Information
Enter the last name
The last name is mandatory. Begin with the legal surname as it may appear during booking.
Add the first name when needed
Use fewer fields first so a middle-name or spelling difference does not remove a valid result.
Add date of birth
Enter the date in month/day/year format to separate people with the same name.
Use gender only as an additional filter
Do not treat one matching field as sufficient identity proof.
Open every plausible result
Compare the complete name, date of birth, booking date, arresting agency and facility.
Save the booking number
The booking number is required for correct mail delivery and useful for visits, deposits and jail calls.
Record every charge and hold
One booking can contain multiple charges, warrants, probation matters or detainers.
Confirm the current jail
Riverside County operates five facilities, and a person may move after intake or classification.
Continue to the criminal court case
The booking record does not establish the formal filed charge or final result.
Open Riverside Superior Court Public Access
Understand the Riverside County inmate result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One Riverside County jail intake event. | The final criminal outcome. | Use it for mail, deposits and jail questions. |
| Arrest date | When law enforcement initiated the arrest. | When the alleged conduct occurred. | Compare it with the agency report. |
| Booking date | When jail intake was recorded. | When court charges were filed. | Use it to separate multiple bookings. |
| Arresting agency | The police, sheriff or other agency responsible for the arrest. | The jail owns the incident report. | Request the report from the listed agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the prosecutor later filed. | Read the court charging document. |
| Bail amount | A monetary release entry associated with a charge or case. | Payment clears every case or hold. | Confirm the current judicial order. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bail amount controls the entire booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Facility | The jail currently associated with the booking. | The person will remain there. | Recheck before visiting or mailing special items. |
| Release date | When the displayed custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Search the criminal court disposition. |
| Booking photograph | A photograph created during custody processing. | Identity alone, guilt or conviction. | Match birth date and official numbers. |
Fast-changing information: Facility, bail, court date, holds and release status can change after classification or court action.
Confirm the correct person before relying on a booking
Full first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Arrest date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches another official record
Court case follows the same event
Physical description is reasonably consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
Why a Riverside County arrest may not appear
Intake is incomplete
Identification, fingerprinting, medical screening and booking data entry can delay a recent result.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released
Current-custody information can change before the related court case is filed or updated.
A city police agency made the arrest
The report may be held by Riverside, Corona, Murrieta, Palm Springs or another municipal department.
The arrest occurred in another county
Search the jurisdiction where custody began, not only the person’s Riverside County residence.
The person was transferred
Check another county, California state prison, federal custody or a medical location.
The court case is not visible yet
Prosecutor review and court data entry can occur after jail intake.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, automatically relieved or otherwise protected information may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
What happens from Riverside County arrest to disposition?
Investigation and arrest
The arresting agency may create an incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative, property record and supplements.
County jail booking
Corrections records identity, fingerprints, property, initial charges, bail entries and holds.
In-custody court review
A judge addresses charges, counsel and release or detention conditions.
Prosecutor filing decision
The District Attorney can file the booking allegation, amend it or decline prosecution.
Superior Court proceedings
The docket records charges, hearings, warrants, motions, pleas and orders.
Final disposition
Each count can end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Correction or record relief
Incorrect information can be challenged, and qualifying arrests or convictions may receive relief.
Which office controls each Riverside County record?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current inmate information | Riverside County Sheriff Corrections | Name, birth date and booking number. | Calling the court for current housing. |
| Sheriff arrest or incident report | The Sheriff station that created the report | Report number, date, location and involved name. | Sending every request to jail staff. |
| Report before 2000 | Sheriff Information Services Bureau | Known report number, approximate date and location. | Requesting an archive report from the current patrol station. |
| City police report | The municipal police department | City report number, incident date and location. | Assuming jail custody makes the Sheriff the report owner. |
| Criminal court case | Riverside Superior Court | Case number or accurate defendant name. | Treating the jail charge as final. |
| Your California RAP sheet | California Department of Justice | Live Scan fingerprints and Record Review form. | Trying to request another person’s complete DOJ history. |
Request a Riverside County Sheriff arrest report
Information Services Bureau
4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Main: 951-955-2400
Records: 951-955-2440
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Main: 951-955-2400
Records: 951-955-2440
Lobby: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Identify the arresting agency
Use the booking entry to determine whether the Sheriff or another department created the report.
Identify the report year
Reports from 2000 to the present normally begin with the station that created the report. Archive reports before 2000 go to Information Services.
Name the exact documents
Ask for the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative and specifically identified supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers
Include the legal name, incident date, location, report number, booking number and court case number.
Ask for electronic delivery
Electronic delivery can reduce copying and mailing charges.
Set a cost limit
Require written approval before processing exceeds a stated amount.
Submit through the CPRA channel when needed
A request may be submitted online, by email, in writing, verbally or at a Sheriff station.
Open the Riverside Sheriff CPRA portal
Copy-ready report request
Under the California Public Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [if known], for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please obtain my approval before costs exceed $[amount] and identify the legal basis for withheld or redacted material.
CPRA submission options
Email: cpra@riversidesheriff.org
Mail: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, ATTN: CPRA Unit, 4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
In person: Any Riverside County Sheriff station
Email: cpra@riversidesheriff.org
Mail: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, ATTN: CPRA Unit, 4095 Lemon Street, 5th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
In person: Any Riverside County Sheriff station
When an invoiced CPRA payment is made online, the Sheriff payment page lists a 3% nonrefundable transaction fee or a $2 minimum transaction fee.
Find the filed charges and final Riverside County result
Create a Public Access account
Riverside requires an online account before accessing case information.
Open Riverside Superior Court Public Access
Use the case number when available
Case-number searches are free and open the register of actions.
Purchase a name-search credit when necessary
A criminal or traffic name search returns matching case numbers and filing dates.
Confirm the correct defendant
Match the name, filing date, court location, charge and arrest timeline.
Open the register of actions
This lists filed documents, filing dates and the party who filed each document.
Find the charging document
Determine what the prosecutor formally alleged after the arrest.
Check later amendments
Charges may be added, replaced, reduced or dismissed.
Read warrant entries chronologically
An issued warrant may later be served, recalled or resolved.
Locate every disposition
Find dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment or sentence for each count.
Download or certify the exact document
Obtain formal proof when a docket summary is insufficient.
Multiple-defendant criminal case numbers can contain a final suffix such as -1 or -2. Copy the complete case number.
Use the least expensive Riverside court-record method
| Service | Published cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Case-number search | Free | Use when the complete Riverside case number is known. |
| One name-search credit | $1 | One defendant-name search. |
| Five name-search credits | $3.50 | Several names or spelling variations. |
| Ten name-search credits | $5 | A larger group of name searches. |
| Seventy-five search credits | $25 | Higher-volume research. |
| Unlimited name searches | $250 per 30 consecutive days | Professional high-volume access. |
| Document download | $1 per page for pages 1–5, then $0.50 per additional page | Online non-confidential documents; $50 maximum per document. |
| Clerk-assisted records search | $15 per search | When you cannot complete the search through the portal. |
| Courthouse public computer | No fee to search or view available documents | Avoid online name-search and document-viewing charges. |
Search online before ordering staff assistance
A clerk-assisted search costs $15 for each search.
Use the case number after locating it
Case-number access avoids additional name-search credits.
Open only the needed document
Download charges apply per page and per document.
Use a public viewing computer when practical
Court public computers allow available files to be viewed without a document-viewing charge.
Order certified copies only when required
Use Riverside local form RI-MC011 and the court’s eSubmit process.
Find RI-MC011 certified-copy form
Check a possible Riverside County warrant safely
Identify the issuing criminal case
Use the case number from the booking, citation, notice or prior court record.
Search the Riverside court docket
Look for warrant-issued, served, recalled, quashed or resolved entries.
Search the criminal case
Read the newest event
Do not rely on an old warrant entry when later court action exists.
Confirm current status
Contact the issuing Criminal Division or the Sheriff’s Warrant Repository.
Follow the court’s appearance instruction
Riverside Superior Court states that a person appearing on a warrant must report to the Criminal Division that ordered it by 7:30 a.m.
Speak with counsel when the warrant concerns you
A lawyer can explain appearance, surrender, bail and hearing options.
Riverside Sheriff Warrant Repository
Phone: 951-955-2430
Phone: 951-955-2430
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Confirm every case and hold before arranging bail
Release without money
The judge may order recognizance or conditional release.
Cash bail
The approved amount is deposited under the court or jail procedure.
Surety bail
A properly licensed California bail agent posts the required undertaking.
Continued detention
A hold or court order can prevent release despite another displayed bail amount.
Confirm the booking number
Match the name and date of birth before discussing payment.
List every charge and case
Separate charges can have separate release conditions.
Identify every hold
Ask whether another court, county, state, federal agency or probation department controls release.
Check the latest court order
The initial jail amount may change during the first court appearance.
Confirm the payment location and method
Obtain instructions directly from the facility or court.
Verify a private bail agent
Search the California Department of Insurance license database and review the current status and disciplinary history.
Check a California bail-agent license
Get all private terms in writing
Identify the premium, collateral, cosigner obligations and return conditions.
Allow release processing time
Staff must verify the order, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Bail-confirmation call script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current release condition for each charge, every outside hold, accepted payment methods and whether further court approval is required.
Cash-bail refunds are processed automatically after a court order. Riverside Superior Court states that the refund normally takes approximately six to eight weeks and is mailed to the depositor named on the bail receipt.
Where and when Riverside County custody cases are heard
| Court location | Published schedule | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 1:30 p.m., Monday–Friday | Misdemeanor, felony drug, felony non-drug and domestic-violence custody matters. |
| Indio | 1:30 p.m., Monday–Friday | Misdemeanor, felony drug and felony non-drug custody matters. |
| Murrieta | 1:30 p.m., Monday–Friday | Misdemeanor, felony drug and felony non-drug custody matters. |
| Banning | 1:30 p.m., Monday–Friday | Misdemeanor and felony custody cases. |
| Blythe arraignments | 8:30 a.m. Tuesday | Misdemeanor and felony arraignments. |
| Blythe misdemeanor | 8:30 a.m. Tuesday | Published misdemeanor calendar. |
| Blythe felony | 8:30 a.m. Thursday | Published felony calendar. |
Court calendars and departments can change. Use the live docket or Sheriff Offender Court Calendar immediately before relying on a hearing time.
Confirm the correct facility before visiting or delivering documents
Robert Presley Detention Center
4000 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside, CA 92501
Main: 951-955-4500
Visit scheduling: 951-341-8888
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
30755-B Auld Road
Murrieta, CA 92563
Murrieta, CA 92563
Main: 951-696-3050
Visit scheduling: 951-696-3470
John J. Benoit Detention Center
82675 State Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
Indio, CA 92201
Main: 760-863-8252
Visit scheduling: 760-863-8540
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
1627 S. Hargrave Street
Banning, CA 92220
Banning, CA 92220
Main: 951-922-7300
Visit scheduling: 951-922-7540
Before traveling
Recheck the inmate result, housing location, visit schedule and facility-specific restrictions.
Schedule a Riverside County Jail visit step by step
Confirm the inmate’s current facility
Use the official inmate system immediately before scheduling.
Check the current facility
Find the facility visiting telephone number
Use the facility list above rather than calling a different jail.
Call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The Sheriff directs visitors to call during this window.
Schedule one day before the desired visit
Ask for the available session based on the person’s housing unit or dayroom.
Confirm the visitor count
Countywide guidance allows up to two adults and two children, while some facility pages currently state two visitors. Follow the stricter facility instruction given during scheduling.
Prepare valid government photo identification
Adult visitors must present accepted picture identification.
Prepare minor documentation
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Recheck the appointment and custody
Court movement, transfer, release or security restrictions can affect the visit.
Arrive with only permitted property
Visitors and belongings may be searched, and warrant checks may be conducted.
Inmates are generally allowed no more than two visits per week. Each visit is approximately 45 minutes.
Follow these rules at every Riverside County jail
Bring valid government photo identification
Visit only the inmate named in the appointment
A person under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian
Expect search and warrant screening
No alcohol or illegal drugs
No weapons, knives or tear-gas dispensers
No cameras or recording devices
No smoking inside the jail or lobby
No food or drink in lobby or visiting areas
Follow staff instructions and security directions
Clothing must cover the upper and lower body
Skirts, dresses, shorts and slits must meet the facility length rule
Gang references, sexual or lewd images, offensive language and revealing clothing can result in denial of the visit. A criminal act or contraband can result in arrest and loss of visiting privileges.
Attorneys and other special visitors should contact the facility directly to arrange professional access.
Send Riverside County inmate mail to the correct address
Ordinary personal letters
Jailhouse Mail ATTN Riverside County370 S 500 E #201
Clearfield, UT 84015
Use for regular letters that are not legal mail, books, periodicals, money orders or special correspondence.
Send directly to the current jail
- Legal or special correspondence
- Approved books and periodicals
- U.S. Postal money orders
- Other items specifically directed by the facility
Confirm the complete booking name
The inmate’s name must match the Sheriff system.
Confirm the complete booking number
Missing, incomplete or incorrect booking numbers can cause return.
Write the sender’s complete legal name
Do not use an alias, nickname or moniker.
Use a complete physical return address
Stick-on return-address labels are not allowed.
Use the Utah address for ordinary letters
Do not send regular personal letters directly to the jail.
Use the jail address for legal mail
Clearly mark qualifying attorney correspondence as legal mail and include verifiable law-office information.
Direct jail mailing addresses
| Facility | Mailing address |
|---|---|
| Blythe Jail | P.O. Box 1270, Blythe, CA 92226 |
| Robert Presley Detention Center | P.O. Box 710, Riverside, CA 92501 |
| Cois M. Byrd Detention Center | 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 |
| John J. Benoit Detention Center | Indio Jail, P.O. Box 1748, Indio, CA 92202 |
| Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility | 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220 |
Mail commonly rejected
Dirty, stained or contaminated mail
Care packages
Greeting cards
Flowers
Candy, food or perishables
Postage stamps or stickers
Personal checks
Used books or periodicals
Violent, nude, sexual or gang-related photographs
Drugs, escape plans, threats or criminal-conspiracy material
Books, magazines and periodicals must be prepaid and delivered through the United States Postal Service. Review the current facility rules before ordering.
Deposit money into a Riverside County inmate account
Confirm the booking name and number
Verify the person immediately before submitting money.
Choose online Access Corrections
Deposits can be made without visiting a jail.
Open Access Corrections
Use telephone deposit when preferred
Call 1-866-345-1884 at any time. Bilingual agents are available.
Use a jail-lobby kiosk
Cash and cards are accepted at published facility hours. The kiosk cannot make change and does not accept bills smaller than $5.
Use a U.S. Postal money order by mail
Write the inmate’s name and booking number on the front.
Do not mail cash or personal checks
The Sheriff returns these items to the sender.
Keep the receipt number
Access Corrections states that the money normally appears within minutes after a completed transaction.
Access Corrections transaction fees
| Deposit amount | Online card | Telephone card | Kiosk card | Kiosk cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01–$19.99 | $2.95 | $3.95 | $2.95 | $1 for $0.01–$20 |
| $20–$99.99 | $5.95 | $6.95 | $5.95 | $2 for $20.01–$40; $3 above $40 |
| $100–$200 | $7.95 | $8.95 | $7.95 | $3 |
Kiosk availability
| Facility | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Blythe Jail | Daily | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| John J. Benoit / Indio | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Robert Presley | Daily | 24 hours |
| Larry D. Smith | Daily | 24 hours |
| Cois M. Byrd | Daily | 24 hours |
The Sheriff’s deposit FAQ states that an inmate account balance generally cannot exceed $200 unless a listed exception or supervisor approval applies.
Arrange property release or special jail delivery
Inmate personal property available for pickup is limited to property other than clothing and money. The inmate must sign a withdrawal slip, and the person collecting it must show identification.
Contact the current facility
Do not take property or medication to a different Riverside County jail.
Ask the inmate to authorize property release
A signed withdrawal slip is required.
Bring valid identification
Identification is required at pickup.
Call before bringing prescription medication
Staff provide facility-specific instructions.
Call before bringing court clothing
Clothing delivery is controlled by the facility’s published hours and procedures.
Call before requesting a document signature
Checks and legal documents require facility coordination.
| Facility | Phone | Published hours |
|---|---|---|
| Blythe Jail | 760-921-5780 | Daily, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; use lobby phone and dial 02. |
| John J. Benoit / Indio | 760-863-8252 | Daily, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Robert Presley | 951-955-4500 | Daily, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Larry D. Smith | 951-922-7300 | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; check-in location changes after 8:45 p.m. |
| Cois M. Byrd | 951-696-3050 | Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Request a Riverside County public defender or hire counsel
Court-appointed Public Defender
- Ask the judge for appointed counsel at arraignment or the first appearance.
- Complete the financial eligibility process accurately.
- Record the complete court case and booking numbers.
- Contact the branch serving the courthouse.
- Do not discuss case strategy on ordinary jail calls or messages.
Private criminal lawyer
- Verify the lawyer’s active California license.
- Ask who will personally attend hearings.
- Request the full fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bail, motions, trial and appeal are included.
- Keep every payment receipt and signed agreement.
Riverside County Public Defender branches
| Branch | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 4075 Main Street, Suite 100, Riverside, CA 92501 | 951-955-6000 |
| Murrieta / Southwest | 30755 Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 | 951-304-5600 |
| Coachella Valley | 82-995 Highway 111, Suite 200, Indio, CA 92201 | 760-863-8231 |
| Banning | 245 N. Murray Street, Banning, CA 92220 | 951-922-7230 |
| Blythe | 230 N. Broadway Avenue, Blythe, CA 92225 | 760-921-5640 |
Public Defender business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get Riverside County case support and victim advocacy
Riverside County District Attorney – Division of Victim Services
Phone: 951-955-5400
Phone: 951-955-5400
Have the report and court numbers ready
These numbers help Victim Services identify the case.
Ask for criminal-case status information
Specialists can help explain the prosecution process and current case stage.
Request court accompaniment
Victim Services may assist victims through court appearances.
Ask for counseling and emergency referrals
Available services can include therapy, support-group and emergency-assistance referrals.
Ask about victim compensation
Specialists can help with applications for qualifying medical, funeral, therapy or relocation expenses.
Ask about notice and restitution
Victims can receive help understanding hearing notice, restitution and post-sentencing rights.
Open Riverside County Victim Services
California Marsy’s Law includes rights involving notice, presence, protection, privacy, restitution, property return, records and being heard during criminal proceedings.
Request your own fingerprint-based DOJ criminal history
California DOJ summary criminal histories are confidential. Another person’s complete DOJ record is not available through an ordinary public-record request.
California resident
- Use Live Scan form BCIA 8016RR.
- Select Record Review as the application type.
- Enter Record Review as the reason.
- Take the form and identification to a public Live Scan provider.
- Pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the provider’s rolling fee.
Outside California
- Use form BCIA 8705.
- Submit an FD-258 fingerprint card.
- Include identifying and return-address information.
- Include the $25 payment in an accepted form.
- Mail the complete packet to DOJ in Sacramento.
Download the Record Review instructions
Use only the personal-review process when checking your own history.
Open California DOJ Record Review
Complete every requested identity field
Accurate information helps DOJ match the fingerprint-supported record.
Use a public Live Scan provider
Compare location, rolling fee, appointment and accepted payment methods.
Bring valid photo identification
Identity is verified before fingerprint submission.
Keep the Live Scan transaction information
Save the ATI number and date for status questions.
Review every Riverside arrest and disposition
Look for missing dismissal, wrong charge, duplicate entry or incorrect identity information.
California residents receiving qualifying public assistance, having low income or having no income may apply to waive the $25 DOJ processing fee. The Live Scan provider’s separate rolling fee still applies.
Correct a wrong booking, court entry or DOJ disposition
Identify which system contains the error
Compare the Sheriff booking, arresting-agency report, court case and DOJ Record Review.
Save the incorrect result
Record the URL, access date, booking number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or written agency correction.
Contact the source office
A Sheriff data issue goes to Sheriff records; a court issue goes to Riverside Superior Court.
Request your DOJ Record Review
A complete fingerprint-based record is required before using the DOJ challenge process.
Complete form BCIA 8706
The Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness is included when a Record Review response contains criminal information.
Attach supporting documentation
Explain exactly what is incorrect and what the record should show.
Recheck every connected system
One correction may not automatically update a jail page, court index or private background report.
Correction versus sealing: Correct the record when a fact is wrong. Seek sealing or dismissal relief when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Choose the correct Riverside County record-cleaning path
Arrest with no conviction
An eligible arrest may be sealed under Penal Code section 851.91 so it is no longer available to the ordinary public.
Conviction dismissal
A qualifying conviction may be reopened, set aside and dismissed under an applicable California statute.
Arrests that may qualify for sealing
Arrest occurred but no charges were filed
Charges were filed and dismissed
Diversion was completed and the charge was dismissed
Deferred entry of judgment was completed and dismissed
Trial ended in a not-guilty verdict
Another California sealing statute applies
Obtain the complete Riverside case information
Save the booking number, arresting agency, court case number and final disposition.
Check whether automatic relief already appears
A DOJ Record Review can show whether state relief has been noted.
Review California eligibility
Confirm the arrest did not result in a disqualifying conviction and identify the correct statute.
Review California arrest-sealing eligibility
Complete Form CR-409
Petition to Seal Arrest and Related Records asks the court to seal an eligible arrest.
Open Form CR-409
File in the proper Riverside criminal case
Follow Riverside Superior Court filing and service instructions.
Serve required agencies
The prosecutor and law-enforcement agency may require notice.
Attend the hearing when required
Bring supporting records and proof of service.
Keep the signed CR-410 order
Confirm the court and law-enforcement records are updated.
Riverside Public Defender Fresh Start help
The Riverside County Public Defender Fresh Start Program provides information and applications for arrest sealing, conviction dismissals, felony reduction, early probation termination, Certificates of Rehabilitation and other post-conviction relief.
A conviction dismissal does not erase the arrest or remove every consequence. It does not automatically restore firearm rights, eliminate immigration effects, remove sex-offender registration or prevent use of the conviction in a later criminal case.
Riverside County jail, court and record contacts
Riverside County Sheriff
4095 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside, CA 92501
Sheriff Records
Sheriff Warrants
Confirm current warrant information.
Riverside Superior Court
Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Indio and Blythe Court
Criminal clerk and courthouse information.
Public Defender – Riverside
4075 Main Street, Suite 100.
District Attorney Victim Services
Case support, compensation and referrals.
California DOJ Record Review
Robert Presley Detention Center and Riverside Hall of Justice
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center and Southwest Justice Center
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, visit approval, courthouse location, clerk hours and the newest court calendar.
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Sheriff and jail procedures
Inmate fields, five facilities, visit scheduling, visitor limits, scanned personal mail, legal mail, deposit methods, transaction fees and property rules.
Superior Court procedures
Account requirement, free case-number search, name-search prices, document charges, staff-search fee, warrant appearance, hearing schedules and cash-bail refunds.
Record correction and relief
DOJ personal review, fee waiver, BCIA 8706 correction, CR-409 arrest sealing, conviction dismissal and Riverside Fresh Start assistance.
Riverside County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Riverside County arrest records?
Use the official Sheriff inmate system. Enter the last name, add the first name and date of birth when necessary, then verify the booking number and search Riverside Superior Court.
Is a last name required?
Yes. The official inmate system requires the last name. First name, date of birth and gender are optional narrowing fields.
How do I find the final criminal charge?
Create a Riverside Superior Court Public Access account and locate the charging document and later amendments in the register of actions.
Is a Riverside court case-number search free?
Yes. A case-number search is free after account access. A defendant-name search requires a paid credit.
How much is a Riverside criminal name search?
One credit costs $1. Other packages include five for $3.50, ten for $5, seventy-five for $25 or unlimited searches for $250 per thirty days.
Where do I request an arrest report?
Contact the Sheriff station or police agency that created the report. Sheriff archive reports before 2000 are handled by the Information Services Bureau.
How do I schedule a Riverside County Jail visit?
Call the visiting number for the current facility from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and schedule one day before the desired visit.
Where do I send a personal letter?
Send ordinary letters to Jailhouse Mail ATTN Riverside County, 370 S 500 E #201, Clearfield, UT 84015, with the correct booking name, booking number and sender information.
How do I check a Riverside County warrant?
Review the newest criminal court entries and confirm current status with the issuing court or the Sheriff Warrant Repository at 951-955-2430.
Can an arrest without conviction be sealed?
Many qualifying arrests may be sealed under Penal Code section 851.91 using Form CR-409 and the required Riverside Superior Court process.
