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Free, instant inmate locator for every Ventura County jail — plus 24-hour bail bonds
For immediate inmate and bail information call (805) 831-1103. An agent answers around the clock, every day of the year.
Table Of Contents
Why Choose Ventura County Inmate Search
Fast, free inmate locator service and 24/7 bail bond support for Ventura County families.
How To Search For An Inmate In Ventura County
The sheriff's locator, city arrests, transfer timing, and the county-vs-state system split.
Ventura County Jails We Serve
The main Pre-Trial Detention Facility plus Todd Road in Santa Paula and East County in Thousand Oaks.
Bail Options After Inmate Location
California bail law, county bail schedules, premium costs, and payment plans.
Visitation Rules & Inmate Services
Scheduled visits, video options, and how to confirm current policy with the Sheriff.
Where The Next Court Date Happens
The Ventura County Hall of Justice and the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley.
About Ventura, CA
Ventura points of interest, restaurants, and places to visit while you are in town.
Ventura County Inmate Search: Fast and Free
Find Your Loved Ones Quickly
If you're looking for a detained friend or family member in Ventura County or any surrounding area, Ventura County Inmate Search provides a dependable and quick way to find out where they are held.
- Fast and Free: our inmate search service is completely free and delivers results in just 5 minutes.
- Accessible Anywhere: search from the comfort of your home through our online platform, available 24/7.
Your Trusted Partner In Bail Bonds
- 24 Hour Bail Bonds: available around the clock the moment a loved one is detained.
- Flexible Financing: 1%, 2%, and 3% down bail bond tiers with finance plans for qualified cosigners.
- Local Agents: agents who post bonds at the Ventura main jail, Todd Road, and East County.
- Swift Release: we work to have clients released in less than 24 hours.
Choose Ventura County Inmate Search
- Transparent Pricing: the lowest bail bond rates permitted by law, with no hidden fees or annual charges.
- Interest-Free Options: for those who qualify, interest-free financing on bail bonds.
- Language Support: bilingual staff assist in both English and Spanish.
When you choose Ventura County Inmate Search, you're selecting a partner committed to getting your loved ones back home quickly and with minimal hassle. For immediate assistance, call (805) 831-1103.
Official Ventura County Inmate Resources
These are the county's own systems — the same tools our agents use. Prefer to talk it through instead? Call (805) 831-1103 and our local team will run the search for you, free.
Sheriff's Inmate Information
The official Ventura County Sheriff's Office site, home of the county inmate locator — search by full legal name across county custody.
Main Jail Line
The Pre-Trial Detention Facility's main line — the county's number, not Ventura County Inmate Search's bail line.
Jail Information Line
The Sheriff's line for information about a person in custody — this is the county's number, not Ventura County Inmate Search's bail line.
Todd Road Jail Facility
The satellite jail in Santa Paula — again, the county's number, not Ventura County Inmate Search's bail line.
How To Search For An Inmate In Ventura County
Not every Ventura County arrest shows up in the county system right away — city police departments book locally first, and county jail and state prison are two completely separate systems.
Use The Sheriff's Inmate Locator
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office runs the official inmate locator at vcsd.org, covering county custody. Search by full legal name — nicknames and misspellings are the most common reason a search comes back empty.
Check Who Made The Arrest
Ventura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and other city police departments book locally first. Someone can be held in a city facility for up to roughly 72 hours before transfer to county custody if they are not bailed out first.
Allow For The Transfer Window
Transfer into the main jail can take 12 to 24 hours depending on jail workload. If the name is not in the county system yet, wait and search again rather than assuming the arrest did not happen.
Know The Real County Facility System
Ventura County runs one primary jail — the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura — plus two satellite facilities. If someone is not at the main jail, check Todd Road in Santa Paula and East County in Thousand Oaks.
Or Hand It To Us
Give us a name, a rough date of birth, and the arresting city. We check all three county facilities and call back with the actual answer, including the bail amount. Call (805) 831-1103.
Ventura County Jails
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office operates one primary jail — the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on the Government Center campus in Ventura — plus two satellite facilities, Todd Road in Santa Paula and East County in Thousand Oaks. These hold pre-trial detainees, the people bail actually applies to. State prisons are CDCR, a separate system, and are not listed here.
Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility (Main Jail)
800 South Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009
(805) 654-2306· Ventura
The county's primary intake and pre-trial facility, on the Government Center campus alongside the Hall of Justice. Most new county bookings start here. Inmate information: (805) 654-3335. Both numbers are the Sheriff's, not ours.
Official jail informationTodd Road Jail Facility
600 South Todd Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8501· Santa Paula
The county's larger satellite facility between Santa Paula and Saticoy, housing sentenced and pre-trial inmates transferred from the main jail. Phone listed is the Sheriff's, not ours.
Official jail informationEast County Jail
2101 East Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 494-8242· Thousand Oaks
A smaller facility serving the east end of the county, used mainly for short-term custody out of the Thousand Oaks area. Phone listed is the Sheriff's, not ours.
Official jail informationChoosing The Right Bail Bond Service
Two facilities, two different ends of the county — knowing which one holds your loved one is the first step. Ventura County Inmate Search offers instant, free 5-minute inmate locator services, agents available 24/7, flexible financing, and bonds posted at either Ventura County facility.
Call (805) 831-1103Bail Options After Inmate Location
Once you know where your loved one is being held, the next question is the bond. California law shapes both how bail is set and what a bail bond costs.
How Bail Is Set In California
Under Penal Code §1269b, each county adopts a bail schedule — a preset bail amount by charge — that applies at booking. A judge can raise or lower that amount, or release the defendant on their own recognizance, at a court hearing.
Read PC §1269bBail Hearings
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a formal hearing before bail can be increased or reduced on certain serious or violent felony charges. That hearing window is when having a bondsman ready matters most — the bond can be posted the moment bail is set.
Read PC §1270.1What A Bond Costs
Bail bond premiums in California are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and typically run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualified cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
Read Ins. Code §1800Typical Ventura County Bail Bond Cost
| Bail Amount | Typical 10% Premium | Payment Plan Available |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $150 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
| $5,000 | $500 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | Yes, with an approved cosigner |
Examples only. The exact premium and down payment depend on the charge, the court, and cosigner qualification. Call (805) 831-1103 for an exact quote before anything is signed.
Visitation Rules and Hours for Ventura County
Visitation policy differs between the main jail, Todd Road, and East County and changes over time — always confirm the current schedule on vcsd.org before traveling.
Scheduling A Visit
Confirm current policy at vcsd.org before traveling
- Visitation hours and the walk-in vs. appointment policy change; confirm the current schedule on the official Sheriff's site first.
- The main jail, Todd Road, and East County run different visitation schedules — check the correct facility.
- A valid government-issued photo ID is required for any visit.
Video Visitation
Available through the county's video visitation vendor
- Remote video visits let you visit from home instead of traveling to the facility.
- Fees and time windows are set by the county's visitation vendor and vary by facility.
- Have the incarcerated person's full name and booking number ready when scheduling.
Before You Go
A few rules apply at every facility
- All visitors are subject to search before entering the visitation area.
- Dress code and conduct rules are enforced; violations can end the visit.
- Visitation rights can be suspended for rule violations.
Where The Next Court Date Happens
After bail is posted, the case moves to court. Most Ventura County criminal cases are heard at the Hall of Justice on the Government Center campus — the same address as the main jail.
Ventura County Hall of Justice
800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
The Hall of Justice hears most felony cases and the majority of Ventura County criminal matters: arraignments, pretrial hearings, and trials. It shares the 800 South Victoria Avenue campus with the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, so releases and hearings often happen the same day.
Some misdemeanor matters out of the east end of the county are heard at the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley. Confirm the exact courthouse and address on the notice to appear before the first court date — we will confirm it with you when we post the bond.
What Happens At The First Court Date
- The judge confirms the charge, reviews the bond, and sets future court dates.
- Missing any court date can forfeit the bond and trigger a new warrant — every defendant we bond out gets the date in writing.
- The Hall of Justice sits on the same campus as the main jail, so releases and hearings often happen the same day.
Ventura County Inmate Search FAQs
How do I find out if someone is in Ventura County jail?
Use the Ventura County Sheriff's inmate locator at vcsd.org with the person's full legal name, or call our local team at (805) 831-1103 and we will run the search for you free of charge, usually in under five minutes.
Why can't I find someone who was definitely arrested in Ventura County?
Usually one of two reasons. Booking may still be underway, or the person was arrested by a city police department and has not yet been transferred to county custody — city holds can run up to about 72 hours before transfer.
Where are Ventura County inmates housed?
Ventura County has one primary jail, the Pre-Trial Detention Facility at 800 South Victoria Ave in Ventura, plus the Todd Road Jail Facility at 600 South Todd Road in Santa Paula and the East County Jail at 2101 East Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks.
How is bail set in Ventura County?
Under Penal Code §1269b, each county adopts a bail schedule setting preset amounts by charge. A judge can raise, lower, or release on own recognizance at a bail hearing, and Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before bail changes on certain serious or violent charges.
How much does a bail bond cost in Ventura County?
Bail bond premiums in California are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and typically run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualified cosigners may start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
Can I bail someone out in the middle of the night?
Yes. Ventura County jails accept bonds around the clock, and our agents answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year, at (805) 831-1103.
About Ventura, CA
Ventura — officially San Buenaventura — sits on the coast between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, built around Mission San Buenaventura, the Ventura Pier and Promenade, and the harbor that serves as the gateway to Channel Islands National Park.
Points of Interest
- Mission San Buenaventura
The ninth California mission, founded in 1782 and still an active parish in downtown Ventura.
- Ventura Promenade
The oceanfront walkway running along the beach beside the historic Ventura Pier.
- Museum of Ventura County
Local history, art, and Chumash collections a block from the mission downtown.
Places to Eat
- Downtown Ventura Main Street
Blocks of independent restaurants, taquerias, and coffee shops between the mission and the beach.
- Ventura Harbor Village
Waterfront seafood, ice cream, and casual dining at the harbor.
Places to Visit
- San Buenaventura State Beach
A wide sand beach with a swimming area, bike path, and pier access just south of downtown.
- Channel Islands National Park
The park's visitor center and boat departures are at Ventura Harbor.
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