Access Lassen County Released Inmates

Released inmate records for Lassen County are available through the CrimeGraphics portal used by the sheriff's office and the statewide CIRIS database from CDCR. Lassen County is a rural county in northeastern California with a small population but two state prisons within its borders. The Lassen County Sheriff's Office handles all local jail bookings and releases. CrimeGraphics is the online tool where you can search for current and past inmates from the Lassen County Jail. This page explains the search tools, California laws on released inmate access, how to set up VINE alerts, and how to get records from Lassen County.

Lassen County Sheriff Inmate Records

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office posts jail data through CrimeGraphics, a public portal that lets anyone search for booking records. CrimeGraphics shows who is currently in the Lassen County Jail and provides information about recent releases. Search by name to find charges, booking dates, bail, and custody status. The tool is free and does not require a login. It pulls directly from the sheriff's jail management system, so the data stays current as bookings and releases happen in Lassen County.

Lassen County is home to two state prisons. This means a large number of released inmates pass through the area even though the county's permanent population is small. People released from state prison in Lassen County may show up in the CIRIS database rather than CrimeGraphics. The county jail, managed by the sheriff, handles local arrests and short-term custody. State prisons are run by CDCR and have a completely separate records system. Understanding which system to check is key when you search for Lassen County released inmates.

Contact the Lassen County Sheriff's Office by phone if you need help with a search or want to request copies of jail records. Staff can tell you if someone has been released and point you to the correct process for getting documents.

Searching Lassen County Released Inmates

Go to CrimeGraphics to start your search. The portal is set up for Lassen County and shows data from the county jail. Enter a first or last name and the system finds matching records. Each result tells you the person's charges, bail amount, booking date, and whether they are still locked up or have been released. CrimeGraphics is the best tool for people who were held at the county level in Lassen County.

For state prison records, switch to CIRIS. CDCR runs CIRIS for inmates in the state system. Given that Lassen County has two state prisons, there is a significant population of released inmates tied to the area through the state system rather than the county jail. CIRIS lets you search by name or CDCR number. You get the commitment county, admission date, facility location, and parole hearing information. The system runs 24 hours a day and is free for anyone to use.

These are the main tools for looking up Lassen County released inmates:

• CrimeGraphics for Lassen County jail bookings and releases
• CIRIS for California state prison inmate records
• VINELink for automated notifications when custody status changes
• CDCR Public Records Portal for formal state-level requests
• Lassen County Sheriff by phone for direct questions

Note: CrimeGraphics covers the Lassen County Jail only, not the state prisons in the area.

California Law and Lassen County Records

Public access to Lassen County released inmate data is protected by Government Code 7923.610. This California statute requires the Lassen County Sheriff to make arrest and booking information public. The data includes names, physical descriptions, dates of birth, arrest dates, booking times, bail amounts, charges, and release details. The sheriff can only withhold a specific item if it would endanger someone's safety or hurt an active investigation. This law applies to every booking at the Lassen County Jail.

Because Lassen County hosts state prisons, Penal Code 3003 plays a large role in the local released inmate landscape. When CDCR releases someone on parole, it must share detailed information with local law enforcement in the county where the person will live. The data includes names, physical descriptions, tattoos, scars, convictions, and planned addresses. Parolees go back to the county they lived in before prison. Some inmates released from Lassen County state prisons will stay in the area, while most will be sent to other counties across California based on where they lived before their sentence.

The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request released inmate documents from the Lassen County Sheriff. Agencies respond within 10 calendar days. A 14-day extension is allowed for complex or unusual requests. State-level records can be requested through the DOJ PRA page or the CDCR Public Records Portal.

VINE Alerts for Lassen County

VINE is a free tool that sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes at the Lassen County Jail. You can get notifications by phone call, email, or text. The system works around the clock in more than 200 languages and covers about 2,900 facilities across the country. Call 1-877-411-5588 to set up alerts by phone, or visit vinelink.com to register online. TTY access is available at (866) 847-1298.

VINE is especially valuable in Lassen County because the area is remote. Driving to the sheriff's office is not always practical for families and victims who may live elsewhere in California. With VINE, you get instant updates about a released inmate without leaving home. The service tracks people across facilities, so if someone gets moved from the Lassen County Jail to a state prison or transferred to another county, VINE follows them. This makes it the most reliable way to stay informed about custody changes for Lassen County inmates.

Lassen County CrimeGraphics Portal

The CrimeGraphics portal for Lassen County is at lassen.crimegraphics.com. The screenshot below shows the search interface used to look up current and released inmates from the Lassen County Jail.

The CrimeGraphics page shown above is where the Lassen County Sheriff provides public access to jail records. Enter a name to see booking data, charges, and custody status. The portal works on both phones and computers. For records that no longer appear online or for older released inmate files from Lassen County, contact the sheriff's office directly. They can pull archived records and explain any fees that apply for copies of documents.

Getting Lassen County Inmate Records

Formal records from the Lassen County Sheriff can be requested by contacting the office. They handle arrest reports, booking documents, and other records from the county jail. Because Lassen County is a small agency, requests often get processed faster than at larger California sheriff's offices. Ask about current fees when you call or write.

For state-level records about released inmates tied to Lassen County, use the CDCR Public Records Portal. CDCR responds within 10 calendar days and may extend that by 14 days. The DOJ also handles state records and charges 10 cents per page for copies. Remember that neither CDCR nor the DOJ maintains Lassen County local court records. For anything about the county jail specifically, you have to go through the Lassen County Sheriff's Office. Between CrimeGraphics online and direct requests to the sheriff, you can access most of the released inmate information available for Lassen County.

Counties Near Lassen County

Lassen County borders four other California counties in the northeastern part of the state. Released inmates from Lassen County may have connections to these areas. Checking nearby county systems helps you build a more complete picture.