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Ventura County, California Inmate Search

Ventura County, California, inmate search refers to the process of locating inmates held across the county’s correctional facilities. There are multiple correctional facilities in Ventura County, all staffed and operated by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. These facilities accept arrestees from virtually every law enforcement department in the county, including independent city police departments such as the Ventura PD and Oxnard PD.

Due to the large number of bookings and releases processed by the Sheriff Department each year, locating an inmate can be difficult without help. As a result, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department provides several reliable public-facing resources for checking arrest, booking, custody status, case dispositions, and transfers to county, state, or federal penitentiaries, depending on the offense classification and length of sentence.

How to Find an Inmate in Ventura County Jail

With over 23,000 bookings and releases processed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office yearly, searching for a Ventura County Jail inmate can be daunting without guidance. Since the Sheriff’s office is responsible for staffing and managing the county jails, it is the most reliable source of inmate information in the county. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office connects with the public through its official website. Anybody may go online and use the inmate search tool provided on the Sheriff’s website to find an inmate.

While there is no publicly available website listing the names of all inmates in custody, jail information seekers can search by inmate name, date of birth, or booking number. Once all required search criteria are entered correctly, the individual will be one click away from finding the location of an incarcerated loved one.

If the search fails, the individual may not yet have been checked into the county jail. In such cases, it is ideal to check first with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department at their office location provided below:

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

800 S. Victoria Ave

Ventura, CA 93009

Phone: 805-654-2380

Open: Monday - Friday

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Closed: Saturday - Sunday

How to Use the Ventura County Jail Roster

To find a Ventura County jail inmate, follow this step-by-step process:

  • Visit the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office website
  • Locate the "Inmate Search" button, and click it.
  • The individual will be prompted to enter a search field to find inmates by name, date of birth, or booking number.
  • Next, follow the search clues and fill out the search fields appropriately
  • Click on "Search" below to initiate a database query.
  • Search results will return all relevant information related to the inmate’s custody status.

What Information is Included in the Ventura County Inmate Roster

There’s a wide range of public-facing information that typically appears when a user initiates a search for Ventura County inmate information. These include:

  • The inmate’s full name
  • Physical description-race, height, age, and date of birth
  • Jail number
  • Booking number
  • Charges
  • Bail information
  • Arresting agency
  • City of arrest
  • Custody status-active or released
  • Court-the court where the case is being heard.

It is always advisable not to take these details as the entire information that the corrections division has on the inmate. This is because the California Public Records Law allows law enforcement to withhold certain portions of an inmate’s information that are confidential or sensitive. These include:

  • Sealed record (a record that is sealed by a court order will not appear in search results).
  • Details of items found on the inmate at the time of arrest
  • Drug test and mental examination results
  • Juvenile records
  • Victim information

The regulation allows the public to know what is happening in the county jail while still protecting inmates’ right to privacy.

Note: Adult Jail also provides electronic monitoring services. This is an incarceration system in which the inmate is allowed to serve their time outside the jail facility for work, school, or medical reasons, subject to a monitoring device fixed to their ankles. Although they are not being physically held in the jail facility, their jail information may appear in searchable online resources.

Contact Details for Ventura County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

To speak directly with a jail staff member or obtain more official information, contact:

Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF)

800 South Victoria Avenue

Ventura, CA 93009

Phone (main): (805) 654-2500 (Detention Services main line - ask for PTDF)

Todd Road Jail

855 Partridge Drive

Santa Paula, CA 93060

Phone: (805) 654-3836 (Front desk/booking info)

East County Jail

2101 E. Olsen Road

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone: (805) 494-8242 (East County Jail booking/custody info)

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

800 S. Victoria Ave

Ventura, CA 93009

Phone: 805-654-2380

Juvenile Facilities Complex

4333 E Vineyard Avenue,

Oxnard, CA 93036

Open: Monday - Friday

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Closed: Saturday - Sunday

Facility

Address

Phone

Hours

Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF)

800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009

(805) 654-2500

24/7 (detention)

Todd Road Jail

855 Partridge Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060

(805) 654-3836

24/7 (detention)

East County Jail

2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

(805) 494-8242

24/7 (detention)

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009

805-654-2380

Mon-Fri 08:00 am - 05:00 pm; Closed Sat-Sun

Jail Facility Overview in Ventura County

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office operates three different jail facilities: a Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Todd Road Jail, and East County Jail.

Pre-Trial Detention Facility

The Pre-Trial Detention Facility is the largest and oldest jail in Ventura County. The facility has an inmate holding capacity of approximately 890 inmates. It houses all types of inmates, including psychiatric, violent offenders and suspects, and inmates needing medical services. Over 250 employees are stationed at the jail to ensure the safety and well-being of all inmates who have been sentenced and are currently serving time, as well as those awaiting trial or sentencing.

Todd Road Jail

With an inmate holding capacity of over 796, the Todd Road Jail is the second-largest jail facility in Ventura County. The jail is known for its beautiful landscape and campus-style design and is staffed by over 185 employees and professionals who ensure the safety and security of inmates held there.

The jail also provides a variety of services to inmates held in custody. These include vocational programs, substance abuse and treatment, re-entry planning, and religious programs, all geared towards reducing recidivism as much as possible.

East County Jail

The East County Jail is located at the Ventura County Sheriff’s East County Patrol Division. It operates as a booking and housing facility 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Deposits for bail bonds may also be paid to facility staff to secure the release of individuals held by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Only the East County Jail, along with the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, accepts arrestees from every law enforcement agency in the county.

Here’s a table for quick reference:

Facility

Capacity

Role/Notes

Staffing and Services

Pre-Trial Detention

890 inmates

Largest and oldest Ventura County jail; houses all types of inmates, including psychiatric, violent offenders, and inmates needing medical services; serves both sentenced and pre-trial inmates

Over 250 employees; ensures the safety and well-being of all inmates

Todd Road Jail

796 inmates

Second largest jail; campus-style design; houses the general population

Over 185 employees; offers vocational programs, substance abuse treatment, re-entry planning, religious programs, and other services aimed at reducing recidivism

East County Jail

30-40 inmates

Booking and housing facility for arrests in eastern Ventura County; operates 24/7; accepts bail deposits

Staff handle booking, initial custody, and transfer; accept arrestees from all county law enforcement agencies, along with PTDF

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Ventura County Jail?

Friends and family who wish to send money to a loved one in jail have a variety of reliable options for sending funds to an inmate at the Ventura County Jail.

Online Payments

Individuals can send money to an inmate’s commissary or media account online using JPay.com. The service is available to the three jail facilities in Ventura: Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Todd Road Jail, and East County Jail.

  • Visit the JPay home page and follow the prompts to send money to an inmate. Facing difficulty? Follow the instructions and go to the Help Center for guidance.
  • By Phone
    Individuals can send money by phone through JPay’s service.
  • Phone: 1-800-574-5729
  • Call the number above to deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account

Lobby Kiosk (In-Person)

  • Each Ventura County jail has a kiosk in the lobby where individuals can deposit money directly:
    • Main Jail
    • Todd Road Jail
  • At the kiosk, they can use cash or a credit or debit card to deposit funds into an inmate’s account.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

There are three different jail facilities in Ventura County, each with its own design, structure, and function. However, these jails house only adult offenders, and none of them are designed to handle juveniles.

The main facility serving as the county’s juvenile detention center (for youth arrested, awaiting court, or placed in secure custody) is operated by the Ventura County Probation Agency. The jail is known as the Ventura County Juvenile Facilities. It is located at:

It is a secure juvenile detention facility that houses both male and female youth awaiting court or placement. Because the persons involved are under age 18, their records are treated separately and may not be accessible to the public in person. To make a report on a juvenile in custody, individuals should contact the Probation Agency directly:

Ventura County Probation Agency

2150 N. Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

Phone: (805) 654-3200 (main line)

When they call, they should be prepared to provide the juvenile’s full name and date of birth, and to explain that they wish to check the juvenile’s custody status. If the juvenile is involved in an active court case, they can also check with the:

Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center (Court)

4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

Phone: (805) 289-8600 (court clerk)


Facility/Office

Role

Address

Phone

Ventura County Juvenile Facilities (Juvenile Facilities Complex)

Secure juvenile detention center for male and female youth

4333 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

Not publicly listed

Ventura County Probation Agency

Operates juvenile detention and maintains custody records

2150 N. Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

(805) 654-3200

Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center (Court)

Handles juvenile court cases and hearings

4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036

(805) 289-8600

Ventura County Visitation Rules and Schedules

To ensure a successful, hassle-free inmate visit, it is necessary to familiarize oneself with Ventura County’s visitation guidelines. While there are multiple jail facilities in the county, the regulations apply to all three county jails:

Who is allowed to visit:

  • Approved friends and families.
  • Only two people at a time. It could be one adult and a child or two adults.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and should not be left unattended anywhere on the jail grounds.

Visitor Identity Confirmation:

  • Visitors must come along with a government-issued ID. This includes a valid driver’s license, a military identification card, a valid passport, and a valid immigration identification card.

Dress code and behavior expectations

  • All visitors must wear decent clothing.
  • Only shirts with sleeves are allowed, and visitors must wear shoes. Skirts should not be knee-length or 1 inch above the knee at most.
  • Individuals wearing revealing, strapless, or see-through garments will not be permitted into the jail grounds.
  • Things allowed: Personal key ring, personal ID, one baby bottle or blanket for individuals with an infant.
  • Things not allowed: cameras, purses, wallets, baby carriers, strollers, phones, smart watches, books, magazines, newspapers, candy, food, cigarettes, maybe, lighters, pens, and pencils.

Rule violation may result in termination of the visit. Facility staff will not hold items for visitors, and there are no storage lockers available. All visitors will be subject to search before entering.

Permitted Visit Duration

  • Inmates are allowed two 30-minute visits per week
  • The Pre-Trial Detention Facility and the East County Jail are open to visitation 24/7.

Mailing and Commissary Information

All mail addressed to an inmate in the Ventura County Jail must be posted through the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, DHL, or UPS. To ensure the mail is posted correctly the first time correctly, the sender must write the inmate’s full name and booking number on the mail. It should follow this format:

Inmate Full Name, Booking Number

Ventura County Detention Center

Facility Name (PTDF / Todd Road / East County)

800 South Victoria Avenue

Ventura, CA 93009

There are no limits on the number of letters incarcerated persons can receive, provided they do not affect the safety and security of the jail. All incoming mail, except confidential (legal) mail, will be screened before it is delivered to the intended recipient. The inspection is conducted to detect cash, checks, money orders, and contraband or sensitive material from being introduced into the jail system.

Non-permitted materials

  • Writings that contain obscenity, violence, hatred, or threaten jail security will not be delivered to the inmate
  • The following items will be removed from the mail:
    • industrial staple, if non-removal, so damage the article
    • Standard staples (unless used to bind publications)
    • Paper clips, metal clamps, clips, wire, currency, and drugs.