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Riverside County, CA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How to Search Riverside County Arrest Records?

California recorded over 776,541 arrests, while law enforcement agencies in Riverside County made about 38,763 of these arrests. Under the California Public Records Act, members of the public may access arrest records in Riverside County with a processing fee of $25. However, certain arrest records are exempt from public disclosure. Examples of such records may include juvenile arrest records, informant records, ongoing or related investigations, and information that may endanger a witness.

Access to these exempt records is typically restricted to parties directly involved in the case and their legal representatives. Additionally, certain judiciary agencies, including the Riverside County Superior Court and the District Attorney's Office, as well as law enforcement agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office and police departments, are granted access as necessary.

How to Look Up Riverside County Arrest Records?

Anyone may access arrest records in Riverside County through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the state's Department of Justice.

Sheriff Arrest Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office by contacting the Information Services Bureau at (951) 955-2430 or in person at:

Riverside County Sheriff's Office CPRA Unit

4095 Lemon, 1st Floor

Riverside, CA 92501

The Sheriff's Office also offers an inmate locator portal where users may find arrest-related information online.

Police Arrest Records

Interested persons should visit the Police Department overseeing the city or town where the arrest occurred to access Riverside County arrest records. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Some PDs offer online request portals through their official websites or show recent incident logs. Major Police Departments in the county include:

California Department of Justice (DOJ)

The DOJ's Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis (BCIA) provides accurate, timely, and comprehensive criminal history information, including arrest reports, to the public.

Riverside residents may access arrest records by submitting their Live Scan Fingerprints using the Live Scan Form at a nearby Live Scan Location and a $25 processing fee to the DOJ. An out-of-state resident may obtain copies of these reports online through the DOJ by mailing a copy of a State Summary Criminal History Form, along with a Standard Fingerprint Form and a $25 processing fee to:

California Department of Justice

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis

Record Review & Challenge Section

P.O. Box 160207

Sacramento, CA 95816

Contact the Record Review & Challenge Section at (916) 227-3835 for more information.

Criminal Court Records

Arrest records are also available at the Riverside County Superior Court. You may access these records online through the public portal or in person by visiting the Clerk of the Superior Court at the appropriate location. You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee.

Reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, also facilitate access to arrest records from Riverside County. These platforms are designed to provide users with convenience and a wider range of search options.

Arrest Statistics

Riverside has an arrest rate of 2,479 arrests per 100,000 residents. Here are some arrest figures (adult and juvenile) recorded in Riverside County during this period:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Felony Drug Offenses1,118
Felony Sex Offenses182
All Other Felony Offenses4,108
Total Felony Arrest13,853
Violent Crimes5,168
Property Crimes3,277
Total Misdemeanor Arrests24,834
Total Status Offenses76
Total Number of Arrests52,616

Source: California Department of Justice Monthly Arrest and Citation Register (MACR)

Police Departments in Riverside County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Banning Police Department125 E. Ramsey(951) 922-3170
Beaumont Police Department660 Orange Ave.951-769-8500
Blythe Police Department240 N Spring Street760-922-6111
Cathedral City Police Department68700 Ave Lalo Guerrero760-770-0300
Corona Police Department730 Public Safety Way951-736-2330
Hemet Police Department450 E Latham Ave(951)765-2400
Indio Police Department46800 Jackson St760-391-4057
Lake Elsinore Police Department333 W Limited St.(951)245-3300
Moreno Valley Police Department22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos(951)486-6700
Murrieta Police Department2 Town Square(951) 304-2677
Palm Springs Police Department200 South Civic Drive(760) 323-8116
Perris Police Department137 North Perris Blvd(951)210-1000
Riverside Police Department4102 Orange St(951)826-5700
San Jacinto Police Department160 W 6th St(951)654-2702

Riverside County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Riverside County

NameAddressPhone
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC)5th Street & Western951-737-2683
Central California Women's Facility (CCWF)23370 Road 22559-665-5531
Corona Jail849 West 6th Street951-736-2330
Hemet Jail450 East Latham Avenue951-955-2400
Indio Juvenile Hall47665 Oasis St.760-863-7600
Ironwood State Prison (ISP)19005 Wiley's Well Road760-921-3000
Moreno Valley Jail22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos951-486-6700
Palm Springs Jail200 South Civic Drive760-323-8116
Riverside County Indio Jail46057 Oasis Street, Po Box 1748760-863-8252
Riverside County Larry D. Smith Facility1627 South Hargrave Street951-922-7300
Riverside County Robert Presley Detention Center4000 Orange Street951-955-4500
Riverside Juvenile Hall3933 Harrison St.951-358-4200
Southwest Detention Center (Cois M. Byrd Detention Center)30755-b Auld Road951-696-3050
Southwest Juvenile Hall30755-c Auld Rd.951-600-6750
Temecula Jail30755-b Auld Road888-979-7422
Van Horn Youth Center Boot Camp (Alan M. Crogan Youth Treatment and Education Center (AMC YTEC)10000 County Farm Rd.951-358-4400
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