Find Trinity County Released Inmates

Released inmate records in Trinity County come from the sheriff's office and the county jail in Weaverville. Trinity County is one of the smallest and most rural counties in California, so the jail operates on a limited scale compared to larger jurisdictions. VINELink is the primary online tool for tracking Trinity County inmates and getting release alerts. CDCR's CIRIS database handles state prison records for people convicted through Trinity County courts. Both are free. This page explains how to search for released inmates in Trinity County, what public data is available, and how California law governs access to booking and release records.

Trinity County Sheriff Inmate Records

The Trinity County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Weaverville. This is a small facility that handles bookings for people arrested anywhere in the county. Trinity County does not have large cities or a separate municipal police force. The sheriff handles most law enforcement work across the county. Arrests made by the CHP in Trinity County also end up at this jail. Booking records include the person's name, date of birth, arrest date, charges, and bail amount. When someone is released, the record notes the release date and method.

Trinity County does not run its own dedicated inmate search portal on the web. The main online tool for looking up inmates here is VINELink. The sheriff's office keeps paper and electronic records of all bookings. If you need a copy of a booking record for a Trinity County released inmate, you can request it by contacting the sheriff's office in Weaverville. Provide the person's name and as much detail as you can about the arrest. The California Public Records Act gives you the right to access this information.

Compared to larger California counties, Trinity County processes far fewer bookings each year. The smaller volume means the jail staff can sometimes respond to record requests faster, but they may not have the same online tools that bigger counties offer.

How to Search Trinity County Inmates

Go to VINELink and select California. Choose Trinity County. Type in the person's name. VINELink shows whether the person is currently in custody at the Trinity County Jail, has been released, or has been transferred to another facility. The search is free. If you find the person you are looking for, you can register for custody alerts. VINE sends you a phone call, email, or text message the moment something changes. This is the fastest way to know when a Trinity County inmate gets out.

For state prison records, use CIRIS from CDCR. This tool covers anyone who served time in a California state prison. If the person was convicted in Trinity County and sent to a state facility, CIRIS has their record. You can search by name or CDCR number. The results include age, current facility, commitment county, admission date, and parole hearing details. CIRIS is free and runs at all hours.

If neither tool produces results, call the Trinity County Sheriff's Office directly. They maintain records for all bookings at the county jail, including released inmates. Staff can check the system and let you know if a record exists.

California Law on Trinity County Releases

California law mandates that law enforcement share basic arrest and booking data with the public. Government Code 7923.610 spells out exactly what the Trinity County Sheriff must disclose. The list includes the arrested person's full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, time and date of arrest, booking time and date, arrest location, charges, bail, and the time and manner of release. The law applies to all Trinity County released inmates. Only information that would endanger someone or compromise an investigation can be held back.

Parolees coming back to Trinity County after state prison are covered by Penal Code 3003. CDCR sends local law enforcement a detailed profile of each released inmate. The data includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, tattoos and scars, offenses, parole length, and planned address in the county. Parolees must return to the county where they lived before incarceration. Because Trinity County is remote, parolee numbers tend to be low compared to urban California counties. But the same rules and reporting requirements apply here.

Each released inmate gets $200 in release funds from CDCR. Those without a ride from the prison get transport to the nearest bus or train station.

VINE Alerts for Trinity County

VINE is the most reliable way to track custody changes in Trinity County. Register for free at vinelink.com or call 1-877-411-5588. TTY users can dial (866) 847-1298. The service works around the clock in over 200 languages and covers both the Trinity County Jail and California state prisons.

When you register, you pick a specific person to track. VINE notifies you the moment their custody status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. If a Trinity County inmate is moved to another facility anywhere in the state, VINE follows them. You do not need to register again. The system tracks roughly 2,900 facilities across the country. For a small county like Trinity, VINE fills an important gap since there is no county-run online inmate search. Crime victims and families depend on it to stay informed about released inmates in Trinity County.

You can also submit public records requests for documents not available through VINE. The California DOJ PRA page explains the general process. For Trinity County jail records, contact the sheriff's office. For state prison records, use the CDCR Public Records Portal.

The VINELink portal at vinelink.vineapps.com is the primary online resource for checking custody status and registering for release alerts on Trinity County inmates.

Search by name to find anyone held in Trinity County or any California state prison. Register for free alerts when custody status changes for a released inmate.

Nearby Counties

Trinity County borders several other rural counties in Northern California. If you cannot find the person in Trinity County records, they may have been booked in a neighboring jurisdiction. Check these counties for additional released inmate data.