Jail
Riverside County CA Jail information helps families, attorneys, and community members locate correctional facilities, search for inmate information, understand visiting procedures, and identify the correct office for jail-related services. This article explains how Riverside County Sheriff’s Office correctional facilities operate, how to use official inmate systems, what visitors should prepare before arriving, and where each jail facility is located.
Riverside County Jail System
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office operates the county’s correctional facilities through its Corrections Division. The official Correctional Facilities information page provides access to facility details, inmate information, visiting schedules, and other correctional services.
The Corrections Division also operates programs through the Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau (SITE-B). These programs support individualized re-entry and transition needs through education, career technical training, job readiness programs, vocational skills development, substance abuse programs, criminal thinking and behavior programs, and specialized services for incarcerated veterans.
Additional services available through the Corrections Division include adult basic education, literacy programs, religious and volunteer services, inmate support services, and partnerships that provide resources related to transition and rehabilitation.
Official Inmate Information Search
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office provides an official Inmate Information System for searching current inmate information. The system allows users to enter available identifying details to improve search results.
To speed up the search process, users should provide as much information as possible. The available search fields include:
Last name, which is required for searching.
First name.
Date of birth.
Gender.
The information displayed through the inmate system should not be relied upon for any type of legal action. Users needing official records for legal purposes should use the appropriate government process rather than relying only on online search results.
Correctional Facility Locations
Riverside County has several jail facilities located throughout the county. The correct facility depends on where an individual is housed. Each location maintains its own visiting information and facility contact details.
Blythe Jail Services
Blythe Jail is located in the eastern portion of the county. Visitors must schedule visits in advance by calling the facility’s visiting scheduling line during the listed hours. Visitors must bring valid picture identification, including government identification cards.
Visitors must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Only the inmate selected during registration may be visited, and visitors cannot switch inmates after arriving.
Security rules apply throughout the visiting area. Visitors may be searched by correctional staff and may be subject to warrant checks. Prohibited items include alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, tear gas or O.C. dispensers, cameras, and knives. Smoking, food, and drinks are not allowed in the jail lobby or visiting areas.
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
The Cois M. Byrd Detention Center provides correctional services in Murrieta. Visitors must schedule visits and follow facility requirements, including identification rules and visitor limitations.
Each inmate is allowed a maximum of two visits per week, and each visit is approximately 45 minutes. Two visitors per inmate are allowed due to physical distancing requirements. Visitors must remain with the inmate they registered to visit, and visits may be terminated if facility security requires it.
John J. Benoit Detention Center
The John J. Benoit Detention Center serves the Indio area. Visitors must schedule visits one day before the desired visiting date by contacting the scheduling line during the designated hours.
Parking for visitors is available in the visitor parking area at the Larson Justice Center across the street from the jail. Other parking areas are restricted to permit holders.
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
The Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility is located in Banning. Visitors must schedule visits according to facility procedures and comply with identification, security, and dress requirements.
Parking is available in the lot west of the main gate, including handicapped parking spaces. Visitors who do not meet clothing requirements may be denied visitation.
Robert Presley Detention Center
The Robert Presley Detention Center is located in Riverside. Visitors can use available street parking and public parking structures near the facility.
Like other Riverside County correctional facilities, visitors must provide valid picture identification, follow visitation rules, and comply with security procedures. Facility staff may end visits when necessary for security purposes.
Jail Visiting Requirements
Visitors must prepare before arriving at a Riverside County jail facility. The Sheriff’s Office requires visitors to follow facility-specific scheduling procedures and general visitation rules.
Valid picture identification is required for inmate visits.
Visitors may be searched by correctional staff.
Visitors must be 18 years or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Visitors may only visit the inmate they registered to visit.
Visitors must follow approved clothing standards.
Visitors may lose visitation privileges for rule violations.
Clothing must cover the upper torso and lower or mid-body areas. Clothing may not display gang affiliation, sexual or lewd content, or material that could be offensive. Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts must not be more than two inches above the knee, including slits, when standing.
Attorney or special visits must be arranged with the facility where the inmate is housed. Visitors who bring prohibited items or commit a criminal act on jail property may face arrest.
Inmate Court Calendar Information
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office provides Offender Court Calendars for jail facilities. The calendar system provides court calendar information for facilities including Blythe Jail, Cois Byrd Detention Center, John Benoit Detention Center, Robert Presley Detention Center, and Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility.
Users should confirm the correct facility and date when reviewing court calendar information. Jail custody information and court calendar information serve different purposes and may come from separate systems.
Facility Visiting Schedules
Visiting schedules vary by facility and housing unit. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office publishes separate schedules for facilities such as Blythe Jail, Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, John J. Benoit Detention Center, Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, and Robert Presley Detention Center.
Visitors should review the schedule for the specific facility and housing assignment before planning a visit. Scheduling procedures and available visiting times may differ between locations.
Corrections Office Responsibilities
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division manages jail operations, inmate services, facility programs, and visitation procedures. The division’s programs are designed to address education, employment preparation, transition planning, and support services for individuals in custody.
The Sheriff’s Office also provides information about correctional facilities, inmate information systems, visiting schedules, and related jail services through its official website. The main Sheriff-Coroner office is located at 4095 Lemon Street, Riverside, California.
Jail Departments and Offices
Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner — 4095 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501 — 951-955-2400
Blythe Jail — 260 N. Spring Street, Blythe, CA 92225 — 760-921-5780
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center — 30755-B Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 — 951-696-3050
John J. Benoit Detention Center — 82675 St. Hwy. 111, Indio, CA 92201 — 760-863-8252
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility — 1627 S. Hargrave Street, Banning, CA 92220 — 951-922-7300
Robert Presley Detention Center — 4000 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501 — 951-955-4500
Jail FAQs
How can I find current inmate information?
Families and legal representatives can use the official Riverside County Sheriff Inmate Information System to look up available custody information. The search requires a last name and allows additional details such as first name, date of birth, and gender to help narrow results. Users should review the information carefully because the system states that the data should not be relied upon for legal action.
What should I know before visiting a jail facility?
Visitors must follow the rules for the specific facility where the inmate is housed. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office requires valid picture identification for visits, and visitors may be searched by correctional staff. Visitors must generally be 18 years or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Each facility may have its own visiting schedule, so checking the correct facility page before planning a visit can help prevent delays or denied entry. Facility details and visiting information are available through the official Correctional Facilities information page.
How do I check court calendar information for an inmate?
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office provides Offender Court Calendars for jail facilities, including Blythe Jail, Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, John J. Benoit Detention Center, Robert Presley Detention Center, and Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility. Users should select the correct facility and review the available court calendar dates because custody information and court scheduling information serve different purposes.
Are there programs available for people in custody?
The Corrections Division provides programs through the Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau (SITE-B). These services focus on education, career preparation, vocational training, substance abuse programs, criminal thinking and behavior programs, literacy support, and transition needs. More details are available through the official Corrections Operations page.