Menifee Recent Arrest Records

Menifee recent arrest records are handled by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The city contracts with the county sheriff for police services, meaning all arrests and bookings go directly into the Riverside County system. You can search for people arrested in Menifee using the county's JIMS inmate search tool online. It is free to use. Menifee is a growing city in southwest Riverside County, and the nearest booking facility is the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta. Knowing how this system works makes it easier to find recent booking information for anyone arrested within city limits.

Menifee Arrests Through Riverside County

People arrested in Menifee go into the Riverside County jail system. The sheriff's department handles law enforcement for the city under a contract arrangement. Booking happens at one of the county's detention facilities. The closest one to Menifee is the Southwest Detention Center at 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563. The phone number there is (951) 696-3050. This facility processes most arrests from the Menifee area and the surrounding southwest portion of the county.

Riverside County also operates several other jails. The Robert Presley Detention Center is at 4000 Orange Street in Riverside. Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility sits in Banning. The John J. Benoit Detention Center is out in Indio. Where someone ends up depends on the charges, available space, and other factors. All facilities share the same booking database. One search covers them all.

Note: The Southwest Detention Center is the primary intake facility for Menifee, but inmates may be moved to other county jails after initial processing.

How to Search Menifee Arrest Records

The Riverside County JIMS inmate search is the main online tool. JIMS stands for Jail Information Management System. You can search by booking number, name, or booking date. Enter as much information as possible to narrow the results. The tool is free and available online at all hours. It covers every detention facility in Riverside County, so all Menifee bookings appear in the search results.

If the online search does not work for you, there are other ways to get Menifee arrest information. The county runs an Inmate Information Center at (951) 729-3975. Staff can look up booking details over the phone. You can also call the Southwest Detention Center directly at (951) 696-3050 to ask about someone held at that facility.

• Search JIMS by name or booking number
• Call the Inmate Information Center at (951) 729-3975
• Contact Southwest Detention Center at (951) 696-3050
• Register with VINE at 877-411-5588 for custody alerts
• Schedule visits through the sheriff's visit line at (951) 341-8888

Menifee Arrest Disclosure Laws

California state law governs what arrest information gets released to the public. Government Code 7923.610 requires the disclosure of the full name and occupation of the arrested person, their physical description and date of birth, the time and date of both arrest and booking, the arrest location, the factual circumstances, the bail amount, release information, and all charges. The Riverside County Sheriff must follow this law for all Menifee arrests.

The law took effect January 1, 2023. It applies to every law enforcement agency in California. The only exceptions are cases where releasing a specific detail would endanger someone's safety or hurt an active investigation. For most Menifee arrest records, the information is public and available to anyone who asks.

The California DOJ record review page is the state-level resource for individuals wanting to check their own criminal history.

This tool is separate from the county inmate search. It shows your complete state criminal history, including arrests from Menifee and other jurisdictions.

Sealing Menifee Arrest Records

Not every arrest ends in a conviction. If your Menifee arrest did not lead to charges or the case was dismissed, you may qualify to seal the record. Penal Code 851.87 allows people to petition the court to seal arrest records when no conviction resulted. Riverside County Superior Court handles these petitions. Once the court grants it, the arrest is hidden from most background checks.

California also runs an automatic process. Under AB 1076, the Department of Justice reviews arrest records monthly. Qualifying arrests from January 1, 2021, onward get relief without any paperwork from the individual. Dismissed misdemeanor charges and misdemeanor arrests with no case filed within one year both qualify. This automatic system helps Menifee residents clear records that should not affect their future.

Note: The automatic relief process covers misdemeanors; felony cases have different rules and may require a separate petition.

California DOJ Records for Menifee

The California Department of Justice offers a record review service. You submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay $25. A fee waiver may be available. The DOJ sends back your full criminal history summary from across California. This includes any Menifee arrests on your record. It is a personal review tool only. You cannot look up other people's records through this service.

For people who ended up in state prison after a Menifee arrest, the CDCR Incarcerated Records and Information Search is the right tool. It covers everyone in CDCR custody. Search by name or CDCR number. The database does not include county jail inmates. It is only for the state prison population.

Booking Photo Rules for Menifee

Civil Code 1798.91.1 makes it illegal for websites to charge fees to remove booking photographs. If a site asks for money to take down a Menifee booking photo, that violates state law. You can bring a civil action and collect at least $1,000 per violation plus attorney fees. Law enforcement is also limited by Penal Code 13665, which restricts booking photo posts on social media for nonviolent crimes. Fugitives and public safety threats are exceptions. These protections apply to all Menifee arrest photos taken by the Riverside County Sheriff.

Menifee Arrest Records County Info

All arrests in Menifee are processed through the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The county operates the jails and maintains the booking database for the city.

Nearby California Cities

These cities are near Menifee in the Inland Empire and have their own arrest records pages with local search tools.