San Diego County Arrest Records Search

San Diego County arrest records are kept by the San Diego Sheriff's Department. The sheriff runs the county jail system and posts current inmate data online through their Who's In Jail search tool. You can search for people in custody by name, booking number, or other details. San Diego also has a warrant search database and a records request portal for crime and arrest reports.

San Diego Who's In Jail Search

The San Diego Sheriff runs an online inmate search at apps.sdsheriff.net/wij. This tool lets you look up anyone in county custody. You can search by name, date of birth, or booking number. The system shows current inmates across all San Diego County jail facilities.

There is one thing to know about the site. It goes offline for maintenance every Wednesday at noon. If you try to search during that time, it will not work. Plan your searches around this weekly downtime. The site updates regularly with new bookings and releases.

Release dates shown on the website may not always be accurate. The sheriff posts a warning about this on the site. Court orders and other factors can change when someone gets out. If you need exact release info, contact the jail directly for the most current data.

San Diego County Warrant Search

San Diego County has a public warrant search database. You can check if someone has an active warrant at apps.sdsheriff.net/WARRANT. This tool searches warrants issued in San Diego County. It does not cover warrants from other counties or federal agencies.

A warrant means the court has ordered someone's arrest. If you find a warrant for yourself or someone you know, it needs to be dealt with. Contact an attorney for advice on how to handle an outstanding warrant. You can turn yourself in at a sheriff station or courthouse.

Note: The warrant database shows San Diego County warrants only; check other counties separately if needed.

Request San Diego Arrest Reports

The San Diego Sheriff keeps crime, arrest, and accident reports for 10 years. You can request copies of these reports through their records unit. The fee for a copy is $20. However, victims get the first copy free. You do not have to pay if you were the victim of the crime.

To request records, you have several options. You can visit the main office at 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA 92123. Call the general number at 858-974-2222 for questions. The non-emergency line is 858-868-3200. You can also submit requests online through the sheriff's public records portal.

The sheriff aims to process all requests within 3 to 10 business days. Some requests take longer if they need review for exempt information. Under California Government Code Section 6254, some law enforcement records are not available to the public. The sheriff reviews each request based on legal requirements.

Chula Vista Police Arrests

Chula Vista has its own police department and city jail. Arrests made by Chula Vista PD may not appear in the San Diego Sheriff's system right away. If you are looking for someone arrested by Chula Vista Police, check their site at chulavistaca.gov for city jail information.

After initial booking at Chula Vista, inmates may be transferred to county facilities. At that point, they will show up in the San Diego County inmate search. The timing varies based on charges and court schedules.

San Diego Sheriff Contact Info

The San Diego Sheriff's main office is at 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA 92123. The main phone number is 858-974-2222. For non-emergency calls, use 858-868-3200. These lines can help with general questions about inmates and records.

San Diego County has multiple jail facilities. The main jail is downtown San Diego. There are also detention facilities in Vista, East Mesa, and other locations. All facilities connect to the same inmate information system. If you cannot find someone in the Who's In Jail search, they may have been released or transferred to another system.

For VINE victim notification, you can register to get alerts when an offender's status changes. Visit VINE California to sign up for San Diego County notifications. The system sends alerts by phone, email, or text.

Major Cities in San Diego County

San Diego County has 18 incorporated cities. Some have their own police departments while others contract with the sheriff. Here are the cities over 50,000 population with links to their arrest records info.

Nearby California Counties

San Diego County borders a few other California counties. If you need arrest records from a neighboring area, check these county pages.