Lake County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in Lake County are available through the sheriff's Citizen RIMS portal and the statewide CIRIS tool run by CDCR. The Lake County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail in Lakeport and keeps records on every booking and release. Citizen RIMS is the public-facing search tool where anyone can look up who is in custody or find details on recently released inmates from the Lake County Jail. This page covers the search tools, applicable California laws, VINE alert options, and how to request formal copies of Lake County released inmate records.

Lake County Sheriff Jail Records

The Lake County Sheriff's Office uses Citizen RIMS to give the public access to jail information. Citizen RIMS is an online portal that shows booking records for people processed through the Lake County Jail. You can search by name and see charges, booking dates, bail amounts, and custody status. When someone is released from the Lake County Jail, the record stays in the system so you can still look it up. The tool is free and does not need any kind of login or account.

Lake County sits in northern California along the shores of Clear Lake. The county jail in Lakeport is where all local arrests end up. Every booking creates a record in the system, and Citizen RIMS makes those records available to the public in real time. As new bookings and releases happen, the data updates on the portal. This makes it the most current source for Lake County released inmate information outside of calling the jail directly.

If you cannot find what you need online, call the Lake County Sheriff's Office. They can confirm whether a person has been released, provide basic information about charges, and explain the process for getting formal copies of records.

Note: Citizen RIMS shows Lake County jail records only, not California state prison data.

How to Find Lake County Released Inmates

The search process for Lake County released inmates is straightforward. Go to the Citizen RIMS portal and enter the person's name. The system checks the Lake County Jail database and returns any matches. Each result lists the person's charges, bail, booking date, and whether they are still in custody or have been released. You can run as many searches as you want without paying anything.

State prison records are a separate matter. If someone was in a California prison and has connections to Lake County, you will need the CIRIS database from CDCR. CIRIS covers inmates in the state system, not county jails. Search by name or CDCR number to find commitment county, admission date, current location, and parole hearing details. Between Citizen RIMS and CIRIS, you can cover both local jail and state prison records for Lake County released inmates.

Here are the main tools to use when searching for someone tied to Lake County:

• Citizen RIMS for Lake County Jail bookings and releases
• CIRIS for California state prison records
• VINELink for real-time custody status alerts
• Lake County Sheriff's Office by phone for direct inquiries
• CDCR Public Records Portal for state-level document requests

California Law on Lake County Releases

Government Code 7923.610 is the statute that makes Lake County released inmate information a matter of public record. The law tells every California law enforcement agency to disclose arrest and booking data. That means the Lake County Sheriff must share the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date and time, booking date, bail, charges, and release details for every person they arrest. The only exception is when sharing a specific piece of data would put someone at risk or hurt an active case. This applies to all bookings at the Lake County Jail without exception.

Parolee releases to Lake County fall under Penal Code 3003. When CDCR releases a person on parole, the department sends information about that released inmate to local law enforcement. For Lake County, that includes the person's name, birth date, physical description, tattoos, scars, offenses, and planned address. People paroled to Lake County are generally those who lived there before prison. CDCR can approve a transfer to another county, but by default a parolee returns to where they came from.

Anyone can submit a public records request to the Lake County Sheriff under the California Public Records Act. The agency has 10 calendar days to respond, with an additional 14 days possible for complex requests. You can also request state-held records through the DOJ PRA page or the CDCR Public Records Portal.

VINE Custody Alerts in Lake County

VINE lets you track custody changes for inmates in the Lake County Jail without having to check the portal yourself. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text message. The moment someone is released or transferred, VINE sends you a notification. The service is free and available 24 hours a day in more than 200 languages.

Call 1-877-411-5588 to register by phone. TTY users dial (866) 847-1298. You can also go to vinelink.com to set up alerts online. Pick California, choose Lake County, search for the person by name, and register. VINE covers about 2,900 facilities across the country, which means it keeps working even if someone gets moved from the Lake County Jail to a state prison or another county's facility. For people in Lake County who want to stay informed about a released inmate, VINE is the simplest option.

Lake County Citizen RIMS Portal

The Lake County Sheriff's Citizen RIMS portal at lakecounty.citizenrims.com is the primary search tool for jail records. Below is a screenshot of what the portal looks like when you visit it.

The Citizen RIMS page shown above is where you start your search for Lake County released inmates. Type in a name to pull up booking records, charges, and custody status from the Lake County Jail. The interface is simple and works on phones and computers. If you run into problems with the portal or cannot find someone you believe was booked in Lake County, call the sheriff's office for help. Online tools sometimes lag behind real-time events, especially on busy days.

Lake County Released Inmate Requests

To get formal documents about a Lake County released inmate, reach out to the sheriff's office. They process requests for arrest reports, booking records, and other jail-related files. Ask about current fees and how long it takes to get copies. Lake County is a smaller agency, which can mean faster turnaround on requests compared to bigger California counties.

State-level records work through a different channel. The CDCR Public Records Portal accepts online requests for documents about people who were in state prisons. CDCR responds within 10 calendar days. The DOJ charges 10 cents per page for copies of records it holds. Neither the DOJ nor CDCR maintains Lake County local court files, so for anything about the county jail or local arrests, go through the Lake County Sheriff's Office directly.

Counties Near Lake County

Lake County borders five other California counties. A released inmate from Lake County may have records in one of these nearby areas, especially if they moved between counties before or after their arrest.