Find San Luis Obispo County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in San Luis Obispo County are managed by the sheriff's office, which runs the county jail. The sheriff posts a booking log online where you can view current and recent inmates. San Luis Obispo County jail data covers bookings, charges, and release information for people processed through the local facility. For state prison releases, use the CDCR CIRIS database. This page explains how to look up released inmates in San Luis Obispo County, what public records are available, and what California statutes apply to these searches.

San Luis Obispo County Booking Log

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff provides a booking log at slosheriff.org/custody.php. This page lists people booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail. You can view recent bookings and check whether an inmate is still in custody or has been released. The log shows names, booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. There is no fee to view this data. The county jail sits in San Luis Obispo and handles arrestees from across the county, including people picked up in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Pismo Beach.

San Luis Obispo County is a mid-sized county on California's Central Coast. The jail processes a range of cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies. When a person is released from the San Luis Obispo County Jail, the booking log updates to show their status. Keep in mind that the log focuses on recent activity. It does not store years of historical data online. For older records about released inmates in San Luis Obispo County, you would need to contact the sheriff's records unit. They can pull from internal databases and provide copies of booking sheets, arrest reports, and other documents.

Searching for Released Inmates in San Luis Obispo

Go to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff custody page. Browse through the current booking log to see who is in jail now. If the person you are looking for has been released, they may still appear in recent entries with a release status. The log is straightforward. It lists inmates by name with their booking details right next to each entry. You do not need to create an account or log in.

Here is what you can expect to find in San Luis Obispo County released inmate records:

• Full name and physical description
• Date and time of booking
• Charges filed against the inmate
• Bail amount if bail was set
• Release date and method of release

If the booking log does not have what you need, file a request under the California Public Records Act. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's office must respond within 10 calendar days. You can ask for specific records about a released inmate by providing the person's name and approximate booking date. More detail in your request usually means a faster and more accurate response from the county.

Note: The booking log covers the San Luis Obispo County Jail only, not the California Men's Colony state prison also located in the area.

San Luis Obispo Released Inmate Laws

California law requires the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff to share booking and arrest data with the public. Government Code 7923.610 spells out what must be disclosed. It covers the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest time, booking time, location of arrest, charges, bail amount, and release details for every person booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail. The only exception is when sharing a detail would put someone at risk or hurt an active investigation. This law took effect January 1, 2023.

State prison inmates released to San Luis Obispo County fall under Penal Code 3003. CDCR must tell local law enforcement about each parolee returning to the county. The notice includes the parolee's name, physical description, tattoos, scars, conviction history, and where they plan to live after release. Parolees must return to the county they lived in before going to prison. Each released inmate gets $200 in gate money when they leave. San Luis Obispo County is also home to the California Men's Colony state prison, so a significant number of state releases happen in this area. The CIRIS database at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov tracks those state-level records.

VINE Notifications in San Luis Obispo County

The VINE system covers San Luis Obispo County jails and California state prisons. You can register for free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Pick how you want to be notified. Options include phone calls, emails, and text messages. VINE works 24 hours a day in over 200 languages. Call 1-877-411-5588 to register by phone. You can also sign up online at vinelink.com.

VINE is especially useful in San Luis Obispo County because the online booking log may not always show real-time status changes. With VINE, you get an alert within minutes of a release. Victims, families, and the general public all have access to the system. It covers about 2,900 facilities across 48 states. If the person you are tracking gets transferred to another jail or released from the San Luis Obispo County facility, you will know right away.

The screenshot below shows the CDCR CIRIS inmate locator at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov, which covers state prison inmates from San Luis Obispo County and all other California counties.

Use CIRIS to search for state prison releases by name or CDCR number. Results include facility location, admission dates, and parole hearing details for San Luis Obispo County inmates.

State Prison Resources for San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County has a unique situation. The California Men's Colony, a state prison, sits within its borders. That means many state inmates are housed locally even if their commitment county is somewhere else. To find records about a specific state prison inmate, go to CIRIS and search by name. The results will show which facility the person is at and whether they have been released. For formal records requests, use the CDCR Public Records Portal. CDCR must respond within 10 calendar days, with a possible 14-day extension.

The California Attorney General also handles records requests. The DOJ Public Records Act page explains the process. Copying fees are 10 cents per page. You can also review your own criminal history through the DOJ record review page by submitting Live Scan fingerprints and paying a $25 fee. San Luis Obispo County residents can find Live Scan locations through the DOJ website.

Nearby Counties

If your search for a released inmate in San Luis Obispo County does not turn up results, try looking in nearby counties. People are sometimes booked or transferred to facilities in adjacent areas.