Riverside County facility guide
John J. Benoit Detention Center is the official Indio facility name, frequently searched as Indio Jail. Use the official Sheriff inmate locator to confirm current custody details.
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To search for someone connected with John J. Benoit Detention Center — also referred to as Benoit Detention Center and commonly associated with Indio jail searches — use the official Riverside County Sheriff JIMS inmate-information system or submit an inquiry request for follow-up assistance. Enter the person's legal last name; adding a first name, date of birth and gender helps narrow results. The record shows the current custody location.
A booking number is not required to submit an inquiry on this site. If you do not know the date of birth, you can still request help.
An arrest in the Coachella Valley does not by itself confirm placement at John J. Benoit Detention Center. Placement depends on the arresting agency, available housing, classification and any active holds or transfers. Always verify the current custody location through the official inmate locator before visiting or arranging services.
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 at John J. Benoit Detention Center requires scheduling. Call the visiting appointment line at 760-863-8540 to schedule. Visiting appointment calls are accepted 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., one day before the desired visiting date. Visiting schedules and requirements can change; verify current availability and rules through the official Sheriff resource before traveling.
Mail sent to an inmate at John J. Benoit Detention Center must follow the Riverside County Sheriff's mail regulations. The physical address at 82675 State Highway 111 is not automatically the approved mailing address — review the current rules and addressing format, including any required identifiers such as the booking number, before sending anything.
Inmate mail guidanceOfficial Sheriff mail pageFunds 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 current facility before completing a deposit.
Inmate money guidanceOfficial Sheriff money pageTo 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.
Property pickup guidanceOfficial Sheriff property pageDuring booking and custody changes, records can be delayed or updated. Booking and the publication of custody information can take time — processing varies by the arresting agency, facility workload and the person's circumstances. The official inmate locator provides the best available public source for current status.
Booking and recent arrest guidanceNearby criminal-court reference
46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201
Court assignment depends on the case, arrest location and court filing. Confirm the courthouse shown in the inmate record, release paperwork or Riverside Superior Court system.
Indio Jail is a commonly used description. John J. Benoit Detention Center is the official facility name used by Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
A booking number is not required to submit an inquiry on this site. Search JIMS using the person's legal last name and any additional identifying details available, then check the custody location in the returned record. If you need assistance, submit an inquiry.
Verify current jail, court, visiting and bail information with the responsible public agency before acting.
The city guide explains the arresting-agency relationship for Indio and provides context for searches originating from an Indio arrest. An arrest in Indio does not confirm that the person is currently housed at John J. Benoit — verify the current custody location through the official inmate locator.
Indio inmate search guide