San Bernardino County CA Arrest Records Search
San Bernardino County, California · Jail bookings, court cases, bail, visits and record clearing
Find a San Bernardino County Arrest and Verify the Court Outcome
Begin with the Sheriff’s Inmate Locator, save the booking number and current facility, identify the arresting agency and then search the San Bernardino Superior Court case.
This page also explains report requests, bail, release timing, visitation, mail, commissary, mental-health information, public defenders, victim advocates, California DOJ records and arrest sealing.
SAN BERNARDINO RECORD ROUTER
VERIFYING
INMATE LOCATOR
LIVE
SUPERIOR COURT
OUTCOME FOUND
IDENTITY + DISPOSITION VERIFIED
Arrest is not conviction. A jail charge records an allegation received during arrest or booking. Prosecutors can decline or change charges, and a court may dismiss a count or find the defendant not guilty.
Current custody
Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Locator.
Booking photograph
The Sheriff generally does not release mugshots.
Court search
Online criminal case information is free.
Visit scheduling
Appointments are made one day ahead.
Bail help
Call 909-350-2476 before paying.
Which San Bernardino County record answers your question?
SHERIFF INMATE LOCATOR
Is the person in jail?
Find the booking number, facility, housing information, charges, bail entries and visitation link.
Use first for current custody and live booking details.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
The agency that made the arrest normally owns the police report.
SUPERIOR COURT
Were charges filed?
Check complaints, amended counts, court dates, warrants, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence.
The court outcome is more important than the booking allegation.
CALIFORNIA DOJ
What appears on my state record?
Request a fingerprint-based California Record Review for personal accuracy checking.
Another person’s complete DOJ history is not a public search.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Can the record be cleared?
The Post-Conviction Unit reviews applications for dismissal, sealing and other California relief.
Eligibility depends on the arrest, disposition and criminal history.
Best sequence: Search the jail, save every identifier, identify the arresting agency, locate the court case and obtain the final disposition before relying on the arrest record.
How to search San Bernardino County jail bookings
Open the official Sheriff Inmate Locator
Use the county system rather than a paid people-search website.
Run the official inmate search
Start with the last name
A surname-only search helps when the middle name, suffix, alias or spelling is uncertain.
Add the first name gradually
Use the full legal first name only when the surname produces too many matches.
Try names with and without a middle name
The Sheriff specifically warns that inmates may be booked with or without the middle name.
Open every plausible result
Do not assume that the first matching name belongs to the correct person.
Match the birth date and arrest timing
Use stronger identity fields rather than relying on a name alone.
Save the booking number
The number is required for visitation, mail, commissary, mental-health information and jail calls.
Record the current jail facility
The person may be held at Central Detention Center, Glen Helen, High Desert or West Valley.
Read every charge and bail entry
One booking can contain several charges, warrants or outside holds.
Open the court case next
The court record shows what prosecutors filed and how each count was resolved.
When the locator produces no result, call the Sheriff’s inmate information and bail line at 909-350-2476. Have the full legal name, date of birth, arrest date and possible agency ready.
What San Bernardino County booking fields mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | A specific San Bernardino County jail intake. | The final filed charge or conviction. | Use it for visits, mail and jail inquiries. |
| Arrest date | When law enforcement initiated the custody event. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare it with the incident report. |
| Current facility | The jail currently housing the inmate. | The person will remain there. | Recheck before visiting or mailing. |
| Housing location | A unit, cell block or bunk assignment. | Public access to the housing area. | Use it when scheduling a visit. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | The Sheriff created the police report. | Request reports from the listed agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or jail intake. | What prosecutors ultimately filed. | Read the Superior Court complaint. |
| Bail amount | A monetary release entry connected to a charge. | Payment clears every charge or hold. | Call 909-350-2476 before paying. |
| Hold or warrant | Another court or agency may control release. | Local bail alone will release the person. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release information | When the displayed custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Search the criminal court disposition. |
| Booking photograph | An image created during jail processing. | Identity by itself, guilt or conviction. | The Sheriff generally does not release mugshots. |
Verify the right person before relying on the record
Full first and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking number matches another record
Court case follows the same incident
Current facility matches custody information
Minimum identity rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
No San Bernardino County inmate result found?
The person is still being booked
Fingerprinting, medical screening, property inventory and data entry can delay a result.
The name is entered differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, alias, suffix and versions with or without the middle name.
The arrest happened outside the county
Search the county where the person was actually taken into custody.
The person was cited or released
Some people leave custody without remaining in the county jail system.
The person was transferred
Check another county, California state prison or federal custody.
The arrest was made by a city agency
The jail entry may be county-controlled, but the police report belongs to the city department.
The booking is historical
Older records may require a written Sheriff or agency records request.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, medical, victim-related and other protected records may be unavailable.
Missing-inmate call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [city]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another name or booking number?
What happens after a San Bernardino County arrest?
Law-enforcement investigation
The Sheriff, municipal police department, CHP or another agency creates the incident and arrest records.
County jail booking
Staff verify identity, collect fingerprints, inventory property and enter charges, bail and holds.
Medical and mental-health screening
Jail health staff assess urgent conditions, medications, diagnoses and safety concerns.
Prosecutor review
The District Attorney reviews the arrest information and decides which charges, if any, to file.
Arraignment
The judge addresses counsel, charges, plea and release or detention conditions.
Pretrial proceedings
The case can include amended charges, discovery, motions, hearings, negotiation and trial.
Disposition
The case may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Release or transfer
The person may leave custody, remain in county jail or transfer to CDCR after sentencing.
Correction or record relief
Inaccurate data can be challenged, and some records qualify for sealing or dismissal relief.
Send the request to the office that created the record
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Information to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current booking or release | San Bernardino County Sheriff Corrections | Name, birth date and booking number. | Requesting live custody from the court clerk. |
| Sheriff arrest report | Sheriff Records Division | Report number, date, location and name. | Requesting it only from the jail facility. |
| City police report | The municipal police department | Agency report number and incident details. | Assuming the Sheriff wrote every arrest report. |
| CHP arrest report | California Highway Patrol | CHP report number, date and location. | Requesting it from county corrections. |
| Filed charges and disposition | San Bernardino Superior Court | Court case number or accurate party details. | Treating the jail allegation as the outcome. |
| California statewide history | California Department of Justice | Live Scan fingerprints for personal review. | Trying to obtain another person’s DOJ RAP sheet. |
Request an arrest or incident report
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Records Division
655 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Mail: P.O. Box 569, San Bernardino, CA 92402
Public counter hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Records Division
655 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Mail: P.O. Box 569, San Bernardino, CA 92402
Public counter hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Confirm the Sheriff created the record
If city police made the arrest, request the detailed report from that department.
Name the exact documents
Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements.
Include all available identifiers
Provide the full name, arrest date, location, report number, booking number and case number.
Choose online, in-person or mail delivery
The Sheriff accepts requests through its online portal, local stations, headquarters or written mail.
Prepare identification when required
Some records are available only to legally authorized requesters.
Ask for electronic copies
Digital delivery may reduce copying and mailing work.
Set a cost limit
Ask the department to obtain approval before exceeding a stated amount.
Request the basis for withheld information
Ask the agency to explain the legal reason for a denial or redaction.
Copy-ready public-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], for the event on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for any information withheld or redacted.
The Sheriff states that booking photographs are generally not released. Use the Inmate Locator for current booking and release information.
Find the filed charges and final criminal outcome
San Bernardino Superior Court criminal and traffic case information is available online without a search charge. Limited case data may be available for cases filed before 1998.
Open Criminal and Traffic Case Information
Read and accept the court’s access disclaimer.
Search the official criminal case system
Search by case number when available
A case number is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the defendant’s legal name
Compare the birth date, filing date, court district and charges.
Identify the court district
Cases may be handled in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Joshua Tree, Barstow or another county court location.
Find the complaint or information
This identifies the charges formally filed by the prosecutor.
Check amended counts
Later filings may replace, add, reduce or dismiss the original allegations.
Read warrant entries chronologically
A warrant-issued entry may be followed by service, recall or another order.
Locate the final disposition
Find the dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence for every count.
Contact the proper district for older cases
Cases filed before 1998 may contain limited online information.
Request official proof when needed
Ask the court clerk whether the recipient needs an ordinary copy, certified disposition, judgment or sentence order.
San Bernardino Justice Center – Criminal Division
247 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0240
Criminal line: 909-384-1888
Public phone hours: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Clerk’s office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
247 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0240
Criminal line: 909-384-1888
Public phone hours: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Clerk’s office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The court’s case-information system is unavailable daily from approximately 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. for updates.
Confirm a possible San Bernardino County warrant safely
Identify the possible court case
Use the citation, notice, prior booking or known case number.
Search the Superior Court docket
Look for warrant issued, served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.
Read the newest entry
An old warrant line does not prove that the warrant remains active.
Check the correct court district
A warrant can be connected to a valley, desert or municipal case.
Confirm directly with the court or agency
Use the official number rather than a number supplied by an unexpected caller.
Contact a criminal lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bail and hearing options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed database updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a text-message link. Contact the court independently.
Confirm every charge and hold before paying bail
Cash bail
The full required amount is deposited using an accepted payment form.
Bail bond
A licensed California bail agent posts a bond under a written agreement.
Property bond
Property-based bail requires court approval and additional documentation.
Nonfinancial release
The court may order release on recognizance or with supervision and conditions.
Confirm the person and booking number
Match the name, birth date, booking number and facility.
List every charge and case
One booking may contain several release conditions.
Identify all holds and warrants
Ask whether another county, state, federal agency or court controls release.
Call the Bail Information Line
Confirm the latest amount, payment method, payee and facility.
Call 909-350-2476
Prepare the full amount for each applicable charge
Cash bail requires the full amount unless another lawful release method applies.
Confirm cashier-check instructions
Call before obtaining the check because incorrect payee information can delay release.
Verify a private bail agent
Confirm the California license and obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep complete proof
Save the receipt, agreement, booking number and court information.
San Bernardino County states that cash bail and bail bonds can be accepted 24 hours a day at county jail facilities. The Sheriff also lists checks, money orders and property bonds among the available methods, subject to current requirements.
Bail agents cannot solicit business at the jail or deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account.
Bail-verification script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge, current bail or release condition, every outside hold, the accepted payment methods, the correct payee and whether court approval or another condition is required before release.
Identify the correct San Bernardino County jail
Central Detention Center
630 East Rialto Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center
18000 West End of Institution Road
Devore, CA 92407
Devore, CA 92407
High Desert Detention Center
9438 Commerce Way
Adelanto, CA 92301
Adelanto, CA 92301
West Valley Detention Center
9500 Etiwanda Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Recheck the current facility before traveling, mailing a letter or ordering a service. Inmates can be moved because of classification, court appearances, medical care, population management or transfer.
Schedule a San Bernardino County jail visit
Find the inmate in the official locator
Confirm the booking number, facility and housing information.
Open the schedule-a-visit link
The visit link appears inside the matching inmate result.
Find the inmate and schedule online
Use the online scheduling window
The Sheriff publishes online scheduling availability from Tuesday at midnight through Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
Schedule one day before the visit
Appointments must be made before the requested visiting day.
Call when online scheduling is unavailable
Use 909-887-0364 during the published appointment hours.
Confirm Wednesday-through-Saturday availability
The county’s general visiting schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, subject to facility operations.
Arrive 30 minutes early
Late visitors may be denied entry.
Bring valid original photo identification
A driver’s license, DMV ID, passport or qualifying government or consular ID may be accepted.
Recheck custody before leaving home
Release, transfer, court movement, medical care or security restrictions can cancel the appointment.
An inmate can currently receive a maximum of two visits totaling one hour each week, subject to facility availability and security restrictions.
Inmate Visiting Appointment Line
Phone: 909-887-0364
Use the booking number, current facility and housing location when calling.
Phone: 909-887-0364
Use the booking number, current facility and housing location when calling.
Avoid being turned away at the jail
Bring and do
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early.
- Bring valid original photo identification.
- Follow staff screening instructions.
- Maintain constant supervision of minors.
- Wear shoes and appropriate clothing.
- Carry any required written visitor approval.
Leave outside
- Weapons.
- Cell phones.
- Audio, video or photo-recording devices.
- Tobacco products.
- Illegal drugs.
- Unapproved personal property.
Clothing that can cause denial
Gang-related clothing
Hats
Obscene or offensive images or words
Sheer or transparent garments
Tank, halter, strapless or spaghetti-strap tops
Clothing exposing the chest or midriff
Shorts, skirts or dresses above mid-thigh
Clothing exposing underwear
Visitors, personal belongings and vehicles may be searched. The jail can terminate a visit whenever necessary for safety or security.
Visitors with a California prison felony history
California Penal Code section 4571 can require written facility-commander permission before a person who served time in a California state prison enters jail grounds. The visitor must submit the county’s convicted-felon visit form for each facility and bring the written approval.
Address San Bernardino County jail mail correctly
Required envelope format
Inmate’s Full Booking Name
Booking Number
Current Jail Facility
Facility Street or Mailing Address
Sender’s Full Name
Complete Return Address
Booking Number
Current Jail Facility
Facility Street or Mailing Address
Sender’s Full Name
Complete Return Address
Confirm the current facility
Use the Inmate Locator immediately before mailing.
Add the inmate’s booking number
Mail missing the booking number can be rejected.
Add the sender’s name and return address
The information must appear on the outside of a plain envelope.
Use lined writing paper
The Sheriff allows lined paper and thin postcards that are not cardstock thickness.
Label each photograph
Print the inmate’s name and booking number on the back of every photograph.
Send publications from an approved seller
Paperback books, newspapers, magazines and periodicals must come directly from the publisher, bookstore or a verifiable reputable seller.
Items that can cause rejection
Blank paper, envelopes or stamps
Greeting cards or cardstock
Construction paper or manila envelopes
Perfume, powder or cologne
Kiss impressions
More than 50 photographs
Gang-related material
Nude or partially nude images
Crayon, paint, marker or colored pencil
Glue, tape, glitter or stickers
Metal or plastic
Food or gum
Add money or order an approved care package
Lobby deposit kiosk
Kiosks are located in the lobby at each of the four main county jails and are available 24 hours a day.
Accepted kiosk payments
The machines accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. Personal checks and money orders are not accepted by the kiosk.
Care packages
Family and friends can order approved commissary packages through the iCare service linked by the Sheriff.
Confirm the inmate’s current booking number
Do not use an old booking number from a previous arrest.
Confirm the facility
A recent transfer can affect the correct account or delivery.
Review all transaction fees
Check the displayed fee before finalizing a card deposit or package order.
Save the confirmation
Keep the inmate details, amount, date and transaction number.
Do not use a bail agent for commissary deposits
Bail agents are prohibited from placing money into an inmate’s trust account.
When an inmate is released, the remaining account balance is returned in cash or by check according to the Sheriff’s current release procedure.
Send mental-health and medication information to the jail
Call 911 for an immediate life-threatening emergency. For an inmate’s medication or mental-health needs, use the Sheriff’s family-arrest guidance and provide accurate medical information as quickly as possible.
Help the arrested person remain calm
Remind the person that it is important to answer jail medical and mental-health screening questions honestly.
Find the booking number and facility
Use the Inmate Locator or call 909-350-2476.
Prepare the medication information
Include the legal name, birth date, booking number, diagnosis, medication name, dosage, prescribing doctor and pharmacy.
Use the Sheriff’s current form
Download the Inmate Medication Information Form from the general inmate-information page.
Open mental-health and medication instructions
Do not send medication directly
Jail medical staff must verify and administer approved medication under facility procedures.
Keep proof of the information submitted
Save the completed form, fax confirmation and date of any follow-up call.
Information to include in a medication fax
Inmate’s full legal name
Date of birth
Booking number
Current jail facility
Mental-health or medical diagnosis
Medication name and dosage
Prescribing physician
Pharmacy name and phone
Family contact information
Date of birth
Booking number
Current jail facility
Mental-health or medical diagnosis
Medication name and dosage
Prescribing physician
Pharmacy name and phone
Family contact information
Request the San Bernardino County Public Defender
Court-appointed representation
- Ask for an attorney at the arraignment.
- Complete the court’s financial eligibility process.
- Provide accurate income, asset and expense information.
- Confirm which Public Defender division received the case.
- Do not discuss case facts on recorded personal jail calls.
Private criminal lawyer
- Verify the active California license.
- Ask who will personally handle hearings.
- Request the complete fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bail, motions, trial and appeal are included.
- Confirm how jail legal visits will be arranged.
San Bernardino County Public Defender
Administration: 323 West Court Street, Third Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Main: 909-382-3950
Central Division
323 West Court Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone: 909-387-8373
Administration: 323 West Court Street, Third Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Main: 909-382-3950
Central Division
323 West Court Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone: 909-387-8373
Find a San Bernardino County victim advocate
Collect the police and court identifiers
Have the report number, court case number, defendant’s name and next hearing date.
Contact the nearest Victim Services Center
Advocates serve crime victims throughout the county.
Ask for court guidance
Request help understanding hearings, subpoenas, victim rights and impact statements.
Ask about compensation
Eligible victims may receive help with specified crime-related expenses.
Discuss safety needs
Ask about protective orders, shelter resources, counseling and legal-aid referrals.
San Bernardino Victim Services
303 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Rancho Cucamonga
8303 Haven Avenue, Fourth Floor
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Victorville
15371 Civic Drive, First Floor
Victorville, CA 92392
Victorville, CA 92392
Joshua Tree
6527 White Feather Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Obtain your own California criminal history
A California DOJ summary criminal history is confidential. The personal Record Review process is not a public name search for another person.
California resident
- Use Live Scan Form BCIA 8016RR.
- Select Record Review as the application type.
- Take the completed form to a public Live Scan provider.
- Provide valid identification.
- Pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the provider’s rolling fee.
Outside California
- Use the DOJ out-of-state Record Review form.
- Submit a manual fingerprint card.
- Include the required personal information.
- Include the $25 payment.
- Mail the complete packet to the DOJ Record Review Unit.
Open California DOJ Record Review
Download the current form and instructions.
Start the California Record Review
Complete every personal-information field
Accurate identity information helps the DOJ match the fingerprints.
Compare Live Scan providers
Fingerprint rolling fees, appointments and accepted payments vary by provider.
Keep the Live Scan transaction copy
Save the ATI number and submission date.
Review arrests and dispositions carefully
Identify missing outcomes, wrong charges, duplicate entries and identity errors.
The California DOJ processing fee is currently $25. A fee waiver may be available, but the fingerprint provider’s separate rolling charge may still apply.
Correct an inaccurate arrest or court disposition
Identify which database is wrong
Compare the jail result, arrest report, court case and DOJ Record Review.
Save the disputed information
Record the booking number, report number, case number, incorrect field and date viewed.
Obtain the controlling document
Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, corrected agency report or identity document.
Correct the originating source first
The arresting agency corrects its report; the court corrects its docket and orders.
Complete the DOJ challenge form
Use BCIA 8706 when the personal Record Review contains inaccurate or incomplete information.
Explain the requested correction precisely
State what is wrong, what should replace it and which document proves the change.
Recheck all connected systems
A court correction may not immediately update the jail, DOJ or a private screening report.
Correction versus sealing: Use correction when the information is factually wrong. Use sealing or dismissal relief when the information is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Seal an arrest or seek post-conviction relief
Many California arrests that did not result in conviction may qualify for sealing under Penal Code section 851.91. Some convictions may qualify for dismissal, reduction or another post-conviction remedy.
Arrests that may qualify for sealing
No criminal charges were filed
Charges were filed and dismissed
Diversion was completed and the case was dismissed
Deferred entry of judgment ended in dismissal
The defendant was found not guilty
Another California sealing law applies
Collect the arrest identifiers
Save the booking number, arresting agency, report number and arrest date.
Obtain the complete court disposition
Confirm how every charge ended.
Check whether automatic relief already occurred
Review the court case and California DOJ record when available.
Review California arrest-sealing eligibility
Use the California Courts instructions for arrests without conviction.
Review the official arrest-sealing process
Complete the correct court forms
A Penal Code section 851.91 request generally uses Petition CR-409 and proposed Order CR-410.
File in the proper San Bernardino County court
Follow the venue and service instructions connected to the arrest and case.
Serve the required agencies
The prosecutor and law-enforcement agency may require formal notice.
Attend a hearing when ordered
Bring the petition, dispositions and proof of service.
Keep certified copies of the signed order
Use the order to verify court, Sheriff and DOJ updates.
Free San Bernardino County record-clearing help
Public Defender Post-Conviction Unit
Phone: 909-387-7050
General office: 323 West Court Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
The online application generally takes approximately 20–40 minutes to complete.
Phone: 909-387-7050
General office: 323 West Court Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
The online application generally takes approximately 20–40 minutes to complete.
Sealing restricts public access but does not erase every legal consequence. Certain criminal-justice agencies and other legally authorized users may retain access.
San Bernardino County arrest-record contact board
Sheriff Inmate and Bail Information
Use for missing locator results, facility and bail questions.
Visiting Appointment Line
Have the booking number and current facility ready.
Sheriff Headquarters
655 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Valley dispatch: 909-387-8313
Superior Court Criminal Division
247 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Public Defender
323 West Court Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Post-Conviction Unit
Record clearing and post-conviction relief.
District Attorney
303 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino Victim Services
Victim advocacy, court help and service referrals.
San Bernardino County Sheriff map
San Bernardino Justice Center map
West Valley Detention Center map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, court district, office hours, visitor approval, required identification and accepted payment methods.
Important details available without navigating multiple portals
Custody and search
Booking-number use, middle-name troubleshooting, facility identification and no-result routing.
Bail and release
Accepted bail categories, 24-hour facility payment, hold verification and release timing.
Visitation
Scheduling window, one-day advance rule, identification, arrival time, visit limits and clothing rules.
Mail and commissary
Required envelope fields, photograph labeling, prohibited items, lobby kiosks and iCare packages.
Court verification
Free criminal case search, pre-1998 limitation, district routing and final-disposition workflow.
Record relief
California DOJ Record Review, error correction, arrest sealing and Public Defender record-clearing help.
San Bernardino County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search San Bernardino County arrest records?
Use the Sheriff’s official Inmate Locator. Search the last name first and verify the birth date, booking number, facility, arrest date and charges.
Does the locator show every historical arrest?
No. It primarily provides current booking and custody information. Older records may require a Sheriff or arresting-agency request.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Search the San Bernardino Superior Court criminal case system and locate the dismissal, plea, judgment or sentence for every count.
Can I obtain a San Bernardino County mugshot?
The Sheriff states that booking photographs are generally not released. Use the locator for booking and release information.
Why is a recent inmate missing?
Booking may still be underway, the person may be listed under another name, released, transferred or held in another county.
How do I schedule a jail visit?
Find the inmate in the locator and select the schedule-a-visit link, or call 909-887-0364 with the booking number and facility.
How many visits are allowed?
The Sheriff currently publishes a maximum of two visits totaling one hour each week, subject to facility restrictions.
How do I confirm bail?
Call 909-350-2476 and verify every charge, hold, amount, payment method and correct payee before paying.
How do I obtain my California criminal history?
Use the California DOJ Record Review process with fingerprints. The DOJ fee is $25 plus the Live Scan provider’s rolling fee.
Can the arrest record be sealed?
Some non-conviction arrests qualify under Penal Code section 851.91. The San Bernardino Public Defender Post-Conviction Unit also offers record-clearing assistance.
