Sacramento County Recent Arrests

Sacramento County recent arrest records are available through the sheriff's online inmate search. The tool covers everyone booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. You can search by name or by X-Ref number. Sacramento is the state capital, and the county processes a high volume of arrests every week. The sheriff's office also runs a notification system called SIRENS that sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Anyone can search Sacramento County recent arrests for free, at any time of day, without creating an account.

Sacramento County Arrest Records Online

The Sacramento County Sheriff runs an inmate search tool on its website. It is the fastest way to check recent arrests. You type in a first and last name, complete a captcha, and hit search. The results show everyone matching that name who is currently in custody or was recently booked. Each entry includes the booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing location. If you know the person's X-Ref number, you can search by that instead of their name. The X-Ref is a unique ID assigned at booking.

The system covers both the Sacramento County Main Jail at 651 I Street in Sacramento and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) at 12500 Bruceville Road in Elk Grove. These are the two main facilities where people arrested in Sacramento County are held. City police in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova all transport arrested people to these county jails for booking.

The inmate search goes offline briefly for maintenance every Monday between 12:30 AM and 2:00 AM. Outside that window, it runs around the clock.

Sacramento Sheriff Inmate Locator

The Sacramento County Sheriff's inmate information portal is the main arrest record lookup tool for the county.

The portal shows real-time booking data from both Sacramento County jail facilities. It updates as new arrests are processed and releases are recorded throughout the day.

When you pull up a result on the Sacramento County inmate search, the record shows several details. You get the inmate's full name and date of birth. The booking date and time are listed. All charges appear, along with the bail amount. The facility where the person is housed shows up too. Court dates may also be listed when available. This data comes from the jail management system and reflects what officers entered at the time of booking. Charges can change later if the district attorney adds, drops, or modifies them. The search is a snapshot, not a final legal record.

SIRENS Notification for Sacramento County

The Sacramento County Sheriff offers SIRENS, the Sheriff's Inmate Release Elective Notification System. It lets you sign up for automatic alerts about an inmate. You can get notified when someone is released, transferred, or has any change in custody status. Notifications go out by email, text message, or phone call.

SIRENS is free. You need the inmate's name or booking number to register. It is especially useful for victims and people who want to know the moment an inmate leaves Sacramento County custody. Rather than checking the inmate search every few hours, you just wait for the alert. VINE is also available statewide by calling 877-411-5588 and works with Sacramento County facilities.

Note: SIRENS covers both the Main Jail and RCCC, so one registration covers all Sacramento County detention facilities.

Sacramento County Arrest Disclosure Laws

California law requires local law enforcement to share arrest details with the public. Government Code 7923.610 lists exactly what must be disclosed. It covers the full name and occupation of every arrested person, their physical description, the time and date of arrest and booking, where the arrest happened, the circumstances, bail amount, how and when the person was released (or where they are being held), and all charges. Sacramento County follows these requirements like every other jurisdiction in California. The sheriff can only withhold details that would compromise an investigation or put someone at risk.

Beyond the online search, you can request records directly. The California Public Records Act lets anyone ask a government agency for documents. Sacramento County must respond within 10 days to say whether it will release the records. Fees for copies are usually small, and digital copies may come at no cost.

Sealing Arrests in Sacramento County

An arrest in Sacramento County that did not lead to a conviction may be eligible for sealing. Penal Code 851.87 lets people petition Sacramento County Superior Court to seal their arrest record. This applies when charges were dropped, dismissed, or when the person was acquitted. A sealed record is hidden from most background checks.

Automatic relief is also available. The DOJ reviews records monthly and grants relief for qualifying misdemeanor arrests from January 1, 2021, forward. If charges were dismissed or never filed within a year, the arrest may be sealed without a petition. The DOJ Record Review process lets you check your own history by submitting fingerprints and paying a $25 fee. This covers all your arrests statewide, including any in Sacramento County.

State Prison Searches for Sacramento County

When someone arrested in Sacramento County ends up sentenced to state prison, they leave the county system. The CDCR CIRIS search covers people in state custody. You can look them up by name or CDCR number. It shows their current location, admission date, and parole hearing dates. The search is free.

The Main Jail in Sacramento is at 651 I Street, right downtown. Phone: 916-874-6752. The RCCC is in Elk Grove at 12500 Bruceville Road. Both facilities process bookings. If you want to call about an inmate instead of searching online, those numbers will get you to jail staff who can help.

Sacramento County Arrest Records by City

Sacramento County has several cities. Local police departments make arrests, but most bookings are processed through county facilities. These qualifying cities have their own pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Sacramento County. Each operates its own jail and arrest lookup system.