Search Mendocino County Booking Reports

Mendocino County booking reports are accessible through the Sheriff's Office inmate inquiry system online. The county jail in Ukiah handles all bookings for arrests across this large coastal and inland county. You can search current Mendocino County inmates by name through the sheriff's website. The system shows charges, booking dates, and custody details. Phone and in-person options are also available for people who need booking information from Mendocino County. Under California law, all booking data is public.

Mendocino County Online Inmate Search

The Mendocino County Sheriff runs an inmate inquiry system on its website. Type in a name and the tool returns results for people currently in the Mendocino County jail. You get charges, booking information, and where the person is being held. It works from any computer or phone. No cost, no registration needed.

The sheriff's inmate inquiry portal is the primary way to search Mendocino County bookings online.

This search tool shows current inmates in the Mendocino County jail with their charges and booking data listed.

Mendocino County Booking Records by Phone

Call the Mendocino County Jail at (707) 463-4423 for booking inquiries. The jail is at 951 Low Gap Road in Ukiah. Give the staff a full name and date of birth, and they can check if that person is in custody. They will share charges and bail amounts. For older booking records or people who have already been released, phone or in-person requests are the way to go since the online tool only shows current inmates.

Written records requests go to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff has 10 days to respond under California law. Standard copying fees apply if you need printed copies of booking reports.

How Booking Works in Mendocino County

Mendocino County is geographically large, stretching from the Pacific coast inland to the mountains. The county seat is Ukiah, where the jail is located. When someone is arrested anywhere in the county, whether in Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, or the unincorporated areas, they go to the Mendocino County Jail for booking. Local police and sheriff's deputies all use the same facility.

During booking, jail staff record the person's name, date of birth, height, weight, and physical description. They document the charges, the arresting officer, the time of arrest, and the time of booking. Bail is set based on the county schedule. Fingerprints and a photo are taken. This information forms the Mendocino County booking report. It is a public record under California law from the moment it is created. The daily volume of bookings in Mendocino County is moderate compared to big urban counties, but the same process and same legal rules apply.

Mendocino County Booking Record Laws

The California Public Records Act applies to all Mendocino County booking reports. Government Code Section 7923.600 lists what law enforcement must release: names, charges, bail, arrest times, booking times, and custody locations. The Mendocino County Sheriff cannot withhold this data from a public request.

Under Penal Code Section 851.91, someone whose arrest did not result in a conviction can petition the court to seal the record. Once sealed, that Mendocino County booking report is no longer available to the public. Penal Code Section 13665 restricts law enforcement from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent crimes. Both of these laws shape what booking data stays visible over time.

Note: Full criminal histories from Mendocino County require a DOJ request with fingerprints and a $25 fee under Penal Code Section 13300.

Mendocino County VINE Alerts

Register with California VINE for free custody change notifications in Mendocino County. VINE sends phone, email, or text alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or has any change in status. This is particularly helpful because the online inmate search only shows current custody data. VINE fills in the gap by telling you when something changes, even after the person leaves the jail.

Mendocino County Record Fees

Online searches are free. Phone inquiries about current inmates cost nothing. For printed copies of Mendocino County booking reports, expect to pay copying fees. The standard California rate is 10 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. For a personal statewide criminal history through the DOJ Record Review, the fee is $25 plus fingerprinting costs.

Cities in Mendocino County

Ukiah is the county seat and largest city. Fort Bragg, Willits, and Point Arena are other communities in the county. No cities in Mendocino County have a population over 100,000. All arrests in the county lead to booking at the Mendocino County Jail in Ukiah. Contact (707) 463-4423 for booking inquiries.

Nearby County Booking Reports

Mendocino County shares borders with several north coast and inland counties. If the arrest happened outside Mendocino County, check these neighbors for booking reports.