Cois M. Byrd Detention Center Inmate Search

How to Search for an Inmate at Cois M. Byrd

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   Gather identifying information

   Collect the person's legal name and any additional details you have — date of birth, gender, or a booking number if available. A booking number is not required to submit an inquiry on this site.

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   Use the public JIMS search

   Search the official Riverside County Sheriff inmate-information system using the current field requirements. A full legal last name is required; adding a first name and date of birth helps narrow results.

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   Check the custody location in the record

   The returned record shows the current custody location. Confirm that location before following instructions specific to Cois M. Byrd or another facility.

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   If no record appears, request assistance

   Verify the name spelling and any identifying details. Booking and the publication of custody information can take time — processing varies by the arresting agency, facility workload and the person's circumstances. If the person still does not appear, submit an inquiry or contact the facility directly. An unsuccessful search does not confirm that someone is not in custody.

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center and Murrieta

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is located in Murrieta, a city in southwest Riverside County. The facility is commonly associated with Murrieta because of its location, but it is a county-operated facility — not a city jail. An arrest in Murrieta or the surrounding area does not confirm that the person is currently housed at Cois M. Byrd. Verify the current custody location through the official inmate locator.

Southwest Detention Center Name Change

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center was previously known as Southwest Detention Center. The facility was renamed to honor Riverside County Sheriff Cois M. Byrd. Both names refer to the same facility at 550 N. Bautista Road in Murrieta.

Searches for 'Southwest Detention Center inmate search' or 'Southwest jail Murrieta' refer to this facility.

The redirect from /southwest-detention-center leads to this page.

Southwest Riverside County — Related Entities

Several entities in southwest Riverside County share similar names or serve overlapping areas. These are distinct organizations:

Confirm which entity you need before traveling or calling.

How to Confirm Someone Is Housed There

Placement depends on the arresting agency, available housing, classification and any active holds or transfers. The facility's Murrieta address does not establish where a person is held after an arrest.

If you are unsure whether the person is held here, start with our countywide inmate-search assistance to confirm the current custody location before traveling, mailing anything or scheduling a visit.

Visiting Appointment Guidance

Visiting at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center requires scheduling. Call the visiting appointment line at 951-696-3470 to verify current availability and requirements. Visiting appointment calls are accepted 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visiting schedules and rules can change; confirm before traveling.

• Call 951-696-3470 to schedule an appointment before traveling. Appointment calls accepted 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
• Review the current dress code and prohibited items rules before your visit.
• Minors may have additional requirements — confirm when scheduling.
• Confirm the inmate's current custody location before traveling.

Inmate Mail

Mail sent to an inmate at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center must follow the Riverside County Sheriff's mail regulations. Review the current rules and addressing format — including any required identifiers such as the booking number — before sending anything.

Inmate Money

Funds can be deposited into an inmate's account through approved methods. Review the current deposit options and instructions, and confirm the inmate's booking number and facility before completing a deposit.

Property Pickup

To collect an inmate's personal property, the inmate must authorize its release on a property withdrawal slip, and the person collecting it must present identification. Clothing and money follow separate procedures. Contact the facility to confirm the applicable pickup instructions and hours.

Bail and Release Information

Bail eligibility and amounts depend on the charges, case history and any holds. The official inmate record and the jail or court are the controlling sources. Release processing times vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Nearby Courthouse Resources

Cases involving arrests in the Murrieta and Temecula area may be heard at Southwest Justice Center. Confirm the assigned courthouse through the defendant's paperwork or the Riverside Superior Court case access system.

Related City Inmate Search Guides

These guides explain the arresting-agency relationship for nearby cities. An arrest in Murrieta or Temecula does not confirm that the person is currently housed at Cois M. Byrd — verify the current custody location through the official inmate locator.