Access Modoc County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in Modoc County are kept by the sheriff's office. Modoc is one of California's most rural and least populated counties, located in the far northeast corner of the state. The county does not run a full online inmate search portal like larger California counties do. Instead, you can check released inmate status through the VINE alert system or call the Modoc County Sheriff directly at (530) 233-4416. The county also has a public records request portal for formal document requests. This page explains how to look up released inmate data in Modoc County and what resources are available to help.

Modoc County Sheriff Inmate Records

The Modoc County Sheriff handles all jail operations in the county. The jail is in Alturas, the county seat. Because Modoc County has a very small population, the jail typically holds a limited number of inmates at any given time. Booking and release records are maintained by the sheriff's office. To find out if someone has been released from the Modoc County jail, call (530) 233-4416. Staff can check the current roster and tell you whether a person is in custody or has already been released.

Unlike many California counties that have web-based inmate search tools, Modoc County relies on phone inquiries and its public records portal for sharing released inmate data. The county uses VINELink as its primary online tool for tracking custody status changes. The sheriff's office also shares some updates through social media, including its Facebook page. For formal records, you can submit a request through the Modoc County NextRequest portal, which handles public records requests for all county departments.

Note: Phone inquiries are the fastest way to check on an inmate's status in Modoc County.

How to Find Modoc County Released Inmates

Because Modoc County does not have a traditional online inmate search tool, you need to take a different approach than you would in a larger California county. The best method depends on what kind of information you need and how quickly you need it. Start with VINE if you want to track a specific person's custody status. Call the sheriff if you need an immediate answer about whether someone is still in jail.

Here are the main ways to search for released inmates in Modoc County:

• Call the Modoc County Sheriff at (530) 233-4416
• Use VINE at vinelink.com to track custody changes
• Submit a request through the Modoc County NextRequest portal
• Search CIRIS for state prison releases to Modoc County
• Check the sheriff's Facebook page for recent booking updates

For state prison records, the CIRIS database covers all California inmates. You can search by name or CDCR number to find someone who served time in a state facility and was released to Modoc County. CIRIS shows admission dates, commitment counties, and current custody status. It does not track county jail bookings, so you still need the sheriff's office for local released inmate records in Modoc County.

California Law on Modoc County Releases

Even though Modoc County is small, the same California disclosure laws apply here as in every other county. Government Code 7923.610 requires the Modoc County Sheriff to share arrest and booking data with the public. The law covers names, dates of birth, physical descriptions, arrest times, booking details, all charges, bail amounts, and the time and manner of release. An agency can withhold a specific piece of information only if sharing it would endanger someone or interfere with an investigation. This law took effect January 1, 2023.

Parolees who return to Modoc County after serving time in a California state prison are covered by Penal Code 3003. This statute requires CDCR to tell local law enforcement about each released inmate headed to the county. The information includes names, physical details, tattoos, scars, offenses, and the address where the person will live after release. Under Penal Code 3003, a parolee must return to the county where they resided before going to prison unless CDCR grants a transfer to a different location in California.

You can file a formal public records request with the Modoc County Sheriff under the California Public Records Act. The DOJ PRA page outlines the rules. Agencies must respond within 10 calendar days.

VINE Tracking for Modoc County Inmates

VINE is the main online tool for tracking released inmates in Modoc County. Since the county does not have its own web-based inmate search, VINE fills that gap. Sign up for free alerts by phone, email, or text. The system operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 200 languages. When someone is released from the Modoc County jail, VINE sends your alert within minutes.

Call 1-877-411-5588 to register by phone. You can also create an account at vinelink.com. VINE covers about 2,900 facilities in 48 states. It works for both county jails and state prisons that hold inmates from Modoc County. Families and victims in rural California counties like Modoc find VINE especially important because it is the only automated way to get release notifications without calling the jail each day.

The Modoc County public records request portal at modoccountyca.nextrequest.com is shown below. You can use this portal to submit formal requests for released inmate records and other public documents from Modoc County agencies.

The NextRequest system tracks your submission and sends email updates as the county processes your request. It covers all Modoc County departments, including the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

Modoc County borders a few other rural California counties. If you do not find the records you need in Modoc, try these neighboring counties where inmates may have been booked or transferred.

Modoc County Released Inmate Resources

Modoc County has no cities with a population over 100,000. All jail operations are handled by the sheriff's office in Alturas. Call (530) 233-4416 for information about released inmates held at the Modoc County jail. For state prison records, use the CIRIS database or file a request through the CDCR Public Records Portal. California residents can get their own criminal history from the DOJ through the record review process for $25 with Live Scan fingerprints.