Search Stanislaus County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in Stanislaus County come from the sheriff's department and the county jail in Modesto. The Stanislaus County Sheriff runs a Who's in Jail search tool for current and recently released inmates held at the Public Safety Center. You can also use the statewide CIRIS database from CDCR to look up anyone who served time in a California state prison after a Stanislaus County conviction. Both tools are free and open to the public. This page walks you through how to search Stanislaus County released inmate records, what data is public under California law, and where to go for booking and release information.

Stanislaus County Sheriff Inmate List

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department maintains a Who's in Jail page on its website. This tool shows inmates held at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center in Modesto. You can view a list of people currently in custody, along with basic booking details for each person. The list updates regularly. It covers people booked by Modesto police, the California Highway Patrol, and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. When someone gets released from the jail, their record may still appear on the list for a short time before it is removed from the active roster.

Visit the Stanislaus County Who's in Jail page to view current inmates. The site is hosted by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department and is the primary local tool for checking who is in custody or has been recently released. You do not need an account. Just go to the page and browse the list. For older Stanislaus County released inmate records that no longer show on the site, you may need to submit a public records request to the sheriff's office in Modesto.

Note: The inmate list shows current bookings and may not include people released more than a few days ago.

How to Search Stanislaus County Inmates

Start with the sheriff's inmate list. Go to scsdonline.com and look through the current roster. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking date, and charges. If you cannot find the person on the active list, they may have already been released from the Stanislaus County Jail. In that case, try VINE or submit a records request.

For state prison records tied to Stanislaus County, use the CIRIS database from CDCR. CIRIS lets you search by name or CDCR number for anyone who has been in a California state prison. The results include the inmate's age, current location, commitment county, admission date, and parole hearing dates. If someone was convicted in Stanislaus County and sent to state prison, CIRIS tracks their full record. The tool is free and runs all day and night. Call (916) 445-6713 for help with a CIRIS search during business hours. CIRIS does not cover local jail bookings in Stanislaus County. For those, stick with the sheriff's inmate list or contact the jail in Modesto directly.

California Law on Stanislaus County Records

Government Code 7923.610 requires every law enforcement agency in California to make certain arrest data public. The Stanislaus County Sheriff must disclose the full name and occupation of every person they arrest. The law also covers physical descriptions, date of birth, arrest time and date, booking details, charges, bail amount, and the time and manner of release. This applies to all Stanislaus County released inmates. The only exception is if sharing a detail would put someone at risk or hurt an active investigation. This statute took effect January 1, 2023.

Parolee data follows a different rule. Penal Code 3003 says CDCR must tell local law enforcement about every person released on parole. This covers names, physical descriptions, scars, tattoos, offenses, and the address where the released inmate will live in Stanislaus County. Parolees must go back to the county where they lived before prison. CDCR can grant a transfer in some situations, but the default rule sends people home. Each released inmate gets $200 in release funds when they leave a state prison.

You can also file a formal records request under the California Public Records Act. The DOJ PRA page explains the process. Agencies must respond within 10 calendar days and can take an extra 14 days for unusual requests. For Stanislaus County jail records, send your request to the sheriff's office. For state-level records, go through CDCR's Public Records Portal.

VINE Alerts for Stanislaus County

California's VINE system covers Stanislaus County. Search for any person by name and see their current custody status. If they are still in jail, you can sign up for alerts. VINE sends phone calls, emails, or text messages when the person's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes. The service is free and works 24 hours a day in over 200 languages.

Call 1-877-411-5588 to register by phone. TTY users dial (866) 847-1298. Many Stanislaus County crime victims and families rely on VINE to find out when someone gets out of jail or prison. The system covers both local jail facilities and California state prisons. If an inmate gets moved out of Stanislaus County to another facility, VINE keeps tracking them. You get notified no matter where the person ends up. Registration takes just a few minutes and you can track more than one released inmate at a time.

The California DOJ PRA page at oag.ca.gov explains how to request released inmate records from state agencies, including criminal history data relevant to Stanislaus County cases.

Use this page to submit public records requests for state-level information. Stanislaus County jail records go through the local sheriff's office, not the DOJ.

Nearby Counties

If your search in Stanislaus County does not turn up results, the person may have been booked in a neighboring county. Check the counties listed below for more released inmate records.