Access Solano County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in Solano County are managed by the Solano County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff runs the county jail in Fairfield and maintains an online inmate locator that anyone can use for free. You can search for current inmates and recently released people by name. Solano County also participates in the VINE notification system for custody alerts. If you need state prison release data, the CDCR CIRIS database is the tool for that. This page walks you through every option for finding released inmate records in Solano County and explains what the law says about public access.

Solano County Sheriff Inmate Locator

The Solano County Sheriff's Office runs a dedicated inmate locator at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com. This is the primary tool for finding released inmates and people currently held at the Solano County jail. The search is free. You do not need an account. Enter a name and the system pulls up matching booking records. Each result shows the charges, booking date, custody status, and bail amount. If the person was released, you get the release date and how they left custody.

The Solano County jail in Fairfield processes bookings from across the county. People arrested by police in Vallejo, Vacaville, Benicia, Dixon, Suisun City, and Rio Vista all end up here. The inmate locator covers everyone who passes through, regardless of which city agency made the arrest. That makes it the single search point for all Solano County jail records. The system stays current because it pulls from the same database used by jail staff for intake and release processing.

For records beyond what the online tool shows, contact the Solano County Sheriff's records unit. They can provide copies of arrest reports, booking photos, and other documents. Some requests may need to go through the public records process under California law. Response times are generally within 10 calendar days for standard requests.

How to Search Solano County Inmates

Visit the Solano County inmate locator page. Type in the last name of the person you are looking for. You can add a first name to get better results. The system returns a list of matches from the Solano County jail. Click on a record to see full details. This includes the booking number, arrest date, all charges, bail, and the current custody status. Released inmates show the date and method of release.

If you cannot find the person in the Solano County system, try the statewide tools. The CIRIS database from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation tracks state prison inmates. It shows the name, CDCR number, age, facility, commitment county, and parole hearing dates. CIRIS covers people who were in California state prisons. It does not show county jail bookings. For Solano County jail records, use the sheriff's inmate locator.

You can also submit a formal public records request to the Solano County Sheriff. The California DOJ PRA page explains how the California Public Records Act works. Agencies have 10 days to respond, with a possible 14-day extension. This route works well if you need released inmate documents that are not available through the online search tool.

Note: The inmate locator covers current and recent bookings, not records from many years ago.

Solano County Released Inmate Laws

California law requires the Solano County Sheriff to share arrest and booking information with the public. Government Code 7923.610 lists the specific data that must be disclosed. The law covers the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest time, booking time, all charges, bail amount, and the time and way someone was released. An agency can only withhold a detail if releasing it would put a person at risk or damage an active investigation in Solano County. This rule has been in effect since January 1, 2023.

State prison inmates released to Solano County on parole fall under Penal Code 3003. CDCR must provide Solano County law enforcement with detailed data about each parolee. This includes names, physical descriptions, tattoos, scars, offenses, and the planned address. Parolees must return to the county where they lived before going to prison, unless CDCR approves a move. Each released inmate receives $200 in gate money when leaving a California state prison. If no one comes to pick them up, they get a ride to the nearest bus or train station.

The CDCR Public Records Portal handles formal document requests for state prison records. For county-level records in Solano County, go through the sheriff's office.

VINE Alerts for Solano County

The VINE system tracks inmates in the Solano County jail and sends alerts when custody status changes. It is free. The system runs all day and night in over 200 languages. Search for an inmate by name and register for notifications. When someone gets released from the Solano County jail, VINE sends you a phone call, text message, or email right away. Call 1-877-411-5588 to set up alerts by phone, or visit vinelink.com.

VINE covers roughly 2,900 facilities across 48 states. That includes county jails and California state prisons where Solano County inmates may be held. Victims and families rely on it, but the service is open to everyone. Law enforcement agencies in Solano County often recommend VINE as the best way to monitor released inmate activity. It works especially well when you need to know the moment someone leaves custody rather than checking the inmate locator manually every few hours.

The Solano County Sheriff's Office inmate locator at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com is shown below. This is the main tool for searching released inmates booked at the Solano County jail in Fairfield.

The search page lets you look up inmates by name. Results show booking details, charges, custody status, and release information for Solano County inmates.

Nearby Counties

If your Solano County search does not return results, check these neighboring counties. Inmates may have been booked in a nearby facility or transferred from the Solano County jail.