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Find a Solano County Jail Inmate and Confirm Current Custody
If you are trying to find someone arrested in Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville, Suisun City, Benicia, Dixon, Rio Vista, or another part of Solano County, start with the Solano County Sheriff’s official In Custody Search. The search covers the county adult jail system and is the most useful first step for confirming whether a person is currently held, identifying the facility, and getting the inmate information needed for court, visitation, mail, commissary, or release questions.
Official county and court resources reviewed October 2026. Custody, housing, court, bail, release, visitation, vendor, and mailing information can change. Recheck the live record before traveling, paying money, or mailing anything.
How to Search the Solano County Jail Roster
You do not need to know which Solano County jail is holding the person before searching. Start with the countywide inmate locator and let the current custody record identify the location.
- Open the official Sheriff inmate search. Use the county-operated List of Inmates, not a commercial people-search advertisement.
- Enter at least three letters. The search page allows a lookup using at least the first three letters of the inmate’s first or last name and currently accepts alphabetical characters.
- Try the legal name first. Use the person’s legal first or last name rather than a nickname. If the surname is common, add more of the name to narrow the results.
- Compare the person carefully. Check available identifiers such as age, inmate number, admitted date, and current location before assuming a result belongs to the person you want.
- Save the inmate number and facility. These details can make later questions about visiting, mail, records, court, or release much easier.
- Recheck before taking action. Housing and custody can change after court, release, classification, or transfer.
What the Solano County Inmate Search Can Tell You
The public system is designed primarily to answer the immediate custody question: is this person currently in Solano County Sheriff’s custody, and where are they being held? Depending on the record and stage of processing, available jail information can include identifying details, inmate number, admitted or booking information, current facility, arrest information, court or arraignment information, and release-related information.
| Information | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Full name / identifying information | Compare carefully with the person you are searching for, especially when several people have similar names. |
| Inmate number | Save it. It can help when speaking with jail staff or using inmate services. |
| Current location | Use this before visiting or contacting a facility. Do not assume the inmate remains at the original booking site. |
| Admitted or booking information | Helps distinguish a current custody event from an older arrest. |
| Arrest / charge information | Useful for orientation, but it is not the same as the final criminal court record or proof of guilt. |
| Arraignment or court information | Use as a starting point, then check the Solano Superior Court when the court case itself matters. |
| Projected release information | Treat it as changeable. Holds, court orders, sentencing calculations, or another case can affect release. |
A jail booking or charge does not establish guilt. The Solano Superior Court states that a person accused in a criminal case is presumed innocent, and charges or case outcomes can change after the initial booking.
Current Inmate Roster vs. Solano County Booking Logs
Solano County provides two different tools, and they answer different questions.
| Tool | Best for | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| In Custody Search | Checking current adult jail custody and locating an inmate. | Search by name. The Sheriff’s disclaimer says not every inmate is necessarily included and information should not be treated as an official record. |
| Jail Booking Logs | Checking people arrested and booked during the last 7 days. | The county says data is compiled in 24-hour periods and refreshed at midnight. A popup blocker may need to be disabled. |
| Solano Superior Court Portal | Finding the criminal case, court events, filings, or case status. | The court portal requires an account. Public searches are currently limited to 45 cases per day. |
| Records & Warrants Bureau | Booking summaries, booking-photo requests, Sheriff reports, or other records. | Use when a live jail search or 7-day booking log is not enough. |
If You Cannot Find the Person
A blank inmate search does not automatically mean there was no arrest. Work through these possibilities before using unrelated third-party databases.
| Possible reason | What to do next |
|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | Allow time for transportation and booking, check the 7-day booking log, then search the inmate locator again. |
| Name does not match | Retry the legal first or last name, correct spelling, hyphenated surname, or another known legal spelling. |
| Already released | Check the recent booking log or court case. A person can leave custody after bail, a citation, court order, sentence completion, or other release process. |
| Moved to another Solano jail | Search the countywide inmate system again rather than calling only the first facility. |
| Transferred to California state prison | Use the CDCR California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS). |
| Federal custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. |
| Juvenile matter | The adult county jail search is not the correct system. Solano County’s Juvenile Detention Facility is handled separately. |
| You need a criminal case, not current custody | Search the Solano Superior Court rather than repeatedly searching the jail roster. |
If the person should be in county custody but still cannot be located, call 24-hour Custody Booking Information at 707-784-7112.
Solano County Jail Locations and Phone Numbers
The Sheriff’s current county directory lists three adult custody facilities in Fairfield. The Sheriff’s administrative address at 530 Union Avenue, Suite 100 is not the same as every inmate housing location, so confirm the live inmate record before traveling.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Practical note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Center Detention Facility | 500 Union Ave Fairfield, CA 94533 | 707-784-7100 | Downtown Fairfield jail location. Confirm current housing before visiting. |
| Claybank Detention Facility | 2500 Claybank Road Fairfield, CA 94533 | 707-784-7190 | Claybank-area custody facility. Do not confuse it with nearby Stanton. |
| Stanton Correctional Facility | 2450 Claybank Road Fairfield, CA 94533 | 707-784-4830 | Separate facility on the Claybank Road campus. |
Useful Sheriff contacts
530 Union Avenue, Suite 100, Fairfield
How to Check Charges, Court Dates, Bail and Release
The jail record and the court record are related, but they are not interchangeable. Use the Sheriff’s inmate system for current custody. Use the Superior Court when you need the filed criminal case, hearings, filings, or case disposition.
Micro-step: find the criminal case
- Locate the inmate first and write down the legal name, inmate number, booking information, and any court details shown.
- Open the Solano Superior Court public portal.
- Create or sign in to an account if required.
- Search by the available party or case information.
- Open the matching case and compare the defendant and filing details carefully.
- Use the court record for hearing status and later case activity rather than assuming the original jail charge is final.
The Superior Court says its case information is updated daily, but the online portal is not a substitute for a certified court record. If you need a certified record, contact the appropriate Criminal Division.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Division — Fairfield | Hall of Justice 600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533 | 707-207-7380 |
| Criminal Division — Vallejo | Solano Justice Building 321 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590 | 707-561-7880 |
| Public Defender — Fairfield | 675 Texas St, Suite 3500, Fairfield, CA 94533 | 707-784-6700 |
| Public Defender — Vallejo | 355 Tuolumne St, Suite 2200, Vallejo, CA 94590 | 707-553-5241 |
Bail information
Solano Superior Court publishes the county’s current bail information and schedules. A schedule is only a starting point. The court explains that after the defendant’s first appearance, the judicial officer can set a different amount and may consider public safety, ability to pay, individualized circumstances, legal holds, and less restrictive alternatives.
Solano County Jail Visitation
Start by checking the inmate’s current facility. Solano County publishes separate visiting information for the Justice Center, Claybank, and Stanton.
Current county materials use iWebVisit for video visitation. Solano County’s October 2026 visitation contract describes in-person visitation at the Justice Center while Claybank and Stanton use remote visitation under the current setup. Visiting arrangements can change because of housing, court appearances, security operations, or future contracts, so confirm the facility page immediately before scheduling or traveling.
Before scheduling a visit
- Search the inmate again and confirm the current facility.
- Use the county’s official jail visiting page to select the correct facility.
- Register with the visitation provider when directed.
- Use the inmate’s correct name and inmate information.
- Review identification, visitor eligibility, dress, check-in, and minor-child rules before the visit.
- Do not bring a cell phone, electronic device, or recording device into an area where the facility prohibits them. The Sheriff’s facility pages specifically warn that these items are strictly prohibited.
The county’s 2026 iWebVisit contract lists a standard 30-minute paid video visit at $5.70 under the current rate structure. Pricing and free-visit arrangements can change, so confirm the amount shown by the provider before payment.
Mail, Care Packages and Commissary
Solano County publishes one countywide jail mail information page covering Justice Center, Claybank, and Stanton. The current page also identifies Pigeonly as a mail-processing service.
- Every mailed letter must have a sender return address on the outside of the envelope.
- The Sheriff’s current instructions say the return address should be printed or stamped; address stickers are not allowed.
- Mail between inmates housed in different Solano County Sheriff’s detention facilities requires prior written consent from both facility commanders.
- Packages are generally prohibited except for the categories specifically permitted by the Sheriff’s current mail rules.
- Legal mail and other specially permitted items can follow different handling procedures.
Pigeonly customer support listed by Solano County: Support@pigeon.ly. Published support hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, excluding major holidays.
iCare commissary packages
The Sheriff provides an online iCare commissary package service. Confirm the inmate and facility before placing an order.
| Facility | Published iCare delivery day |
|---|---|
| Stanton Correctional Facility | Monday |
| Claybank Detention Facility | Tuesday |
| Justice Center Detention Facility | Wednesday |
A care-package order is not the same as posting bail or paying a court obligation. Check the recipient details and the service being purchased before submitting payment.
Get Notified When a Solano County Inmate Is Released
Solano County participates in VINE — Victim Information and Notification Everyday. The Sheriff’s Office describes VINE as a free, anonymous service that can provide information and release notifications for people incarcerated in Solano County jails.
How to register through VINE
- Open the Sheriff’s Solano County VINE instructions.
- Continue to VINELink and select California.
- Select the county-search option and choose Solano County.
- Enter the person’s last name and first name or first initial.
- Add a date of birth or age range if needed to narrow the result.
- Open the matching detail page and continue to notification registration.
- Enter the notification information requested by VINE and complete registration.
You can also call the VINE information and registration line at 1-877-331-8463.
Older Booking Records, Booking Photos and Sheriff Records
The live inmate search is not a complete historical arrest database, and the public booking log only covers the most recent 7 days. If the person has already been released or you need a record that is no longer displayed, use the Sheriff’s Records & Warrants Bureau.
Solano County’s Records & Warrants information identifies requests that can include:
- booking photos;
- booking summaries showing incarceration dates;
- Sheriff report requests;
- clearance letters; and
- other available law-enforcement records subject to California disclosure rules.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: 707-784-7010
Email: SHFRecords@SolanoCounty.gov
When requesting an older record, include the person’s full legal name, approximate arrest or booking date, and any inmate, booking, case, or incident number you already have. Ask for the specific record you need instead of a broad request for every possible document.
Solano County Jail, State Prison, Federal Custody or Juvenile Detention?
Solano County includes major state correctional facilities in the Vacaville area, so it is easy to search the wrong system. California State Prison, Solano and California Medical Facility are CDCR state prisons, not Solano County Sheriff’s jails.
| If you are looking for… | Use this system |
|---|---|
| A person currently held in an adult Solano County jail | Solano County Sheriff In Custody Search |
| A booking made within the last 7 days | Solano County Jail Booking Logs |
| A person transferred to California state prison | CDCR CIRIS |
| A person in federal prison custody | Federal Bureau of Prisons |
| A juvenile detention matter | Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility, 740 Beck Ave, Fairfield; 707-784-6570 / 707-784-6571 |
| A criminal court case or hearing | Solano Superior Court Criminal Division |
If the arrest happened outside Solano County
County jail systems are separate. These California guides can help if the arrest or transfer involved another county:
Solano County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Solano County jail inmate search?
The official public lookup is the Solano County Sheriff’s In Custody Search. It is the best starting point for checking whether an adult is currently in county jail custody and identifying the current facility.
2. How do I search the Solano County jail roster by name?
Open the Sheriff’s inmate search and enter at least the first three letters of the person’s first or last name. Use the legal spelling when possible, then compare available identifiers before deciding that a result is the correct person.
3. Why is someone who was just arrested not showing in the inmate search?
A recent arrest may still be going through transportation, intake, identification, medical screening, or booking. Check the 7-day booking log, retry the inmate search later, or call 24-hour booking information at 707-784-7112.
4. What is the difference between the inmate roster and Solano County booking logs?
The In Custody Search is intended to locate people in current county jail custody. The separate booking log shows public data for people arrested and booked during the previous seven days and is compiled in 24-hour reporting periods.
5. Which jails are part of the Solano County adult custody system?
The Sheriff’s current directory lists the Justice Center Detention Facility at 500 Union Avenue, Claybank Detention Facility at 2500 Claybank Road, and Stanton Correctional Facility at 2450 Claybank Road, all in Fairfield.
6. How do I find a Solano County inmate’s court date or criminal case?
Use the jail record for available custody and arraignment information, then search the Solano Superior Court portal for the criminal case and later court activity. The court portal currently requires an account.
7. Does the Solano County inmate search show bail or a release date?
Available jail information can include bail, court, or projected release information, but these details can change. Confirm the current booking and use the Superior Court for current bail and case information before making a payment or relying on a release date.
8. How do I visit someone in Solano County Jail?
First confirm the inmate’s current facility, then use the Sheriff’s facility-specific visiting page. Solano County currently uses iWebVisit for video visitation, and current visiting methods differ between the Justice Center, Claybank, and Stanton facilities.
9. How do I send mail or a commissary package to a Solano County inmate?
Confirm the inmate’s current custody and inmate number first. Use the Sheriff’s current jail-mail page for Pigeonly routing and mailing rules. For approved care packages, Solano County provides the iCare online commissary service.
10. How can I get an older booking record or Solano County jail mugshot?
If the live search or 7-day booking log no longer shows the record, contact the Sheriff’s Records & Warrants Bureau. The county identifies booking photos and booking summaries showing incarceration dates among the records that may be requested.