California Inmate Search
Official inmate lookup tools, 22 state prisons, all 58 county jail directories, mailing rules, and verified DOC links for California.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Official inmate locator for individuals in California state custody.
State Prisons in California
22 state-operated adult correctional facilities. Inmate searches go through the single statewide DOC locator above.
Need full directory details (addresses, phone numbers, visitation)? View official CA DOC facility directory →
County Jails in California
All 58 California counties. California has 58 county sheriff offices that manage local jails independently. Click any county to find its sheriff's official inmate roster.
- Alameda County
- Alpine County
- Amador County
- Butte County
- Calaveras County
- Colusa County
- Contra Costa County
- Del Norte County
- El Dorado County
- Fresno County
- Glenn County
- Humboldt County
- Imperial County
- Inyo County
- Kern County
- Kings County
- Lake County
- Lassen County
- Los Angeles County★
- Madera County
- Marin County
- Mariposa County
- Mendocino County
- Merced County
Sheriff links open a Google search for the official county roster. Each sheriff's office operates its jail independently from the state DOC system. State slug: california
Mailing Guidance
Use the inmate's full legal name and ID. Always verify mail rules with the specific facility.
Mailing Label Generator →Visitation
Visitation rules vary by facility and security level. Check the official DOC site for schedules, approved visitor lists, and ID requirements.
Deposits / Money
Most states use approved third-party providers for inmate trust deposits. Always verify the official link from the DOC website.
How California's correctional system works
California maintains a state-level Department of Corrections that holds individuals sentenced to longer terms. County and city jails operate independently from the state system. Federal inmates are not housed in state facilities — search the BOP locator instead.
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