How do I find out if someone was arrested in California?

You can search directly using the official sheriff inmate lookup for the county where the arrest occurred. CityWide has links to all 58 California county systems on this page. Or skip the search entirely and call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245, a licensed agent will locate your person immediately, verify custody status, and walk you through bail options right then.

Can I just call someone to find an inmate instead of searching online?

Yes. Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 any time, day or night. A licensed bail agent will pull the custody record immediately from the county system, confirm where the person is being held, and tell you the bail amount if one has been set. This is often faster than trying to navigate county websites yourself, and it costs nothing. We help locate people in any of California's 58 county jails 24 hours a day.

How long after an arrest can I find someone in the inmate search system?

Most California counties update their inmate databases within 2 to 6 hours of booking completion. If you cannot find the person online, they may still be in the booking process. Do not wait, call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 right now for immediate help.

What do I do once I find someone in jail in California?

Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245. A licensed bail agent will pull the custody record, confirm the bail amount, and walk you through the bail bond process by phone. E-signature available, no office visit required. CityWide posts bail at all 58 California county jails 24 hours a day.

How much does a bail bond cost in California?

California state law sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10 percent of the total bail amount statewide for all 58 counties. CityWide offers payment plans for qualified co-signers. Call 1-833-385-5245 to discuss options.

All 58 California Counties

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Inmate Search

Find anyone currently held in a California county jail. Select your county below for the official sheriff inmate search. Or skip it entirely: call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 and a licensed agent locates your person immediately, tells you the bail amount, and starts the release process right then.

CityWide has bail agents who work directly with California county jails every day. We pull custody records faster than most county websites load. You don't have to figure out the system alone.

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Two Ways to Find Someone in California Jail

Option 1: Call CityWide (Fastest)

Call 1-833-385-5245 any time. A licensed bail agent pulls the custody record immediately, confirms the county and facility, and tells you exactly what the bail amount is. We handle 58 counties every day and know the systems inside and out. Zero hold time. Zero waiting.

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Option 2: Search by County Below

1.Select the county where the arrest happened

2.Search by full name and date of birth on the official sheriff site

3.Note the booking number and bail amount from the results

4.Call CityWide with that info and we post bail immediately

All 58 Counties

California Inmate Search by County

Select your county below for the direct inmate lookup link, jail address, and booking info.

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CityWide bail agents have direct access to California county custody systems. Call 1-833-385-5245 right now and we locate your person, confirm custody status, and tell you the bail amount in minutes. No websites to navigate, no forms to fill out, no waiting. Our agents handle this every single day.

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Why Call CityWide Instead of Searching Online

We find them immediately

One call and a licensed agent pulls the custody record directly from the county system. No searching required.

We tell you the bail amount

County websites often show custody status but not bail. We confirm the amount and can start the bond process immediately.

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California Inmate Search FAQ

Yes. Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 any time, day or night. A licensed bail agent pulls the custody record immediately from the county system, confirms where the person is being held, and tells you the bail amount. This is often faster than navigating county websites, costs nothing, and you get a real person on the phone who handles this every day.

Each California county sheriff maintains an online inmate search database. Select the county where the arrest occurred from the grid above to access the official lookup. Or call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 and an agent will verify custody status immediately across any California county.

Most California counties update their databases within 2 to 6 hours of booking. If the person does not appear online, they may still be in the booking process. Do not wait for the system to update. Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245 and an agent will check directly with the facility.

Call CityWide at 1-833-385-5245. Have the person's name and booking number if available. A licensed agent confirms the bail amount, explains the bond cost, and handles all paperwork by phone with e-signature. No office visit needed. CityWide posts bail at all 58 California county jails 24 hours a day.

California state law sets the bail bond premium at exactly 10 percent of the total bail amount for all 58 counties. A $20,000 bail means a $2,000 premium. CityWide offers payment plans for qualified co-signers. Call 1-833-385-5245 to discuss options before arraignment.

Misdemeanor bail is typically set by the county bail schedule at booking. Felony bail is usually set by a judge at arraignment within 72 hours of arrest. If bail shows as zero, they may be pre-arraignment. Call CityWide now and we will track the arraignment schedule and be ready to post bail the moment a judge sets the amount.

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You do not have to figure out California's 58 different county jail systems. Call 1-833-385-5245 right now and a licensed CityWide agent locates your person, confirms custody status, and starts the bail process immediately. Free. 24/7. No hold music.

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