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- City
- Temecula
- Law-enforcement agency
- Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency type
- Riverside County Sheriff contract service
Southwest Riverside County arrest information
Temecula Inmate Search, Arrest and Jail Information
If someone was arrested in Temecula, search the official Riverside County inmate-information system after booking. Use the person's complete legal name and date of birth when available, then confirm the current custody record before taking further action.
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Southwest Station
Contract-service law enforcement resource for this city. It is not a jail.
View station guideHow to Find Someone Arrested in Temecula
- 1Gather the person's complete legal name and date of birth, if known. A booking number, arresting agency, or approximate arrest date can also help.
- 2Identify the arresting agency — Temecula Police Department or Southwest Sheriff's Station — using any available paperwork or incident information. These are separate agencies.
- 3Check the county inmate system for a Riverside County custody record. Use the JIMS Inmate Search. Search by legal last name; adding a first name and date of birth can help narrow results.
- 4Compare all available identifying details — full legal name, date of birth, arrest date — carefully before relying on a result. Multiple people can share the same name.
- 5If no matching record appears, the person may not yet be in county custody, may have been released, or the record may not have been published yet. Booking and the publication of custody information can take time — processing varies by the arresting agency, facility workload, and the person's circumstances. Contact the arresting agency directly to ask about current status.
- 6If you still need help after checking the inmate system, request assistance through the inquiry form. A booking number is optional.
Need Help Finding Someone Arrested in Temecula?
You can request an inmate search without a booking number. If the date of birth is unknown, select "Date of birth unknown" on the inquiry form. If you do not know the facility, leave "Unknown / Not sure" selected. Include the arresting city or agency and any approximate arrest date in the available fields. Your name, phone number, and the inmate's first and last name are required to submit the request.
Request an Inmate SearchWhere Is Someone Booked After an Arrest?
The actual booking or housing facility depends on agency procedures, available housing, classification, and other case-specific factors. A person may be processed locally and later transferred to a Riverside County detention facility. Confirm the current facility through the official inmate-information system.
Booking information to look for
County records may include a booking number, arrest date, arresting agency, charges, bail status, housing location, release status, and scheduled court information. Available details vary by record. For countywide search help, use our Riverside inmate locator.
Court and case information
Court assignment is case-specific. Do not rely on an arrest location to identify a courthouse. Confirm the assigned courthouse using the defendant's case or booking information.
Helpful Riverside County resources
Temecula inmate information FAQs
How do I find someone arrested in Temecula?
Use the official Riverside County inmate-information system with the person's complete legal name and date of birth when available. Search by legal last name; adding a first name and date of birth can help narrow results. Records may not appear immediately after an arrest.
Are Temecula Police, Southwest Sheriff's Station, and Cois M. Byrd the same place?
No. Temecula Police Department is the city's municipal police agency. Southwest Sheriff's Station is a separate Riverside County Sheriff station that provides law-enforcement services in the area. Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is a county detention facility — it is not a police station. Confirm the arresting agency and the current custody location separately.
What is the difference between Southwest Station and Cois M. Byrd?
Southwest Sheriff's Station is a law-enforcement station where deputies are assigned and dispatched. Cois M. Byrd Detention Center is a county jail where people in custody are housed. They are separate facilities with different functions. An arrest in the area may involve Southwest Station as the arresting agency and Cois M. Byrd as the detention facility, but confirm both separately.
What phone number should I call for Temecula arrest information?
Temecula Police non-emergency: (951) 696-3615. Southwest Sheriff's Station: (951) 696-3000. Cois M. Byrd Detention Center: (951) 696-3470. For general information assistance, call (951) 224-9385.
Which Riverside County jail will someone arrested in Temecula go to?
Arrest location does not confirm a booking or housing facility. Procedures, available housing, classification, and case-specific factors determine placement. Confirm the current facility through the official inmate-information system.
What should I do if no record appears in the inmate search?
If no record appears, the person may not yet be in county custody, may have been released, or the record may not have been published yet. Booking and the publication of custody information can take time — processing varies by the arresting agency, facility workload, and the person's circumstances. Contact the arresting agency directly to ask about current status. An absent result alone does not establish custody or release.
Can I request an inmate search without a booking number or date of birth?
Yes. A booking number is optional. If you do not know the date of birth, select "Date of birth unknown." You will need to provide your name, phone number, and the inmate's first and last name. Add any other available details to help with the request.