How to Find Recently Released Placer County Inmates
Placer County does not host a form-based release search. The Sheriff posts two PDF reports daily. The county "View" page at placer.ca.gov/3676/View links to a Daily Booking and Release Report and an In-Custody Report. The Daily Booking and Release Report is the main source for recent releases. The In-Custody Report at placer.hostedftp.com shows who is still held right now. If a name was on the in-custody list yesterday and is gone today, that is a strong hint the person was released. It is not full proof. A name can drop off due to a transfer to state prison, federal hold, a treatment program, or another county's warrant.
The 10 Day Arrest Log is a separate file. It covers new arrests, not releases. Use it to spot a booking, then check the in-custody list and the daily booking and release report to track the case forward. For full case status, pair the jail roster check with a court case lookup through the Placer County inmate records page. The court file shows hearings, dispositions, and any post-release supervision tied to the case.
Print the PDFs the same day you read them. The Sheriff overwrites these files. There is no archive on the public site. If a release date matters for a court filing or a victim plan, save a dated copy.
Setting Up Release Notifications With VINELink
VINELink at vinelink.com is the free victim notification network. It sends a call, text, or email when a person in jail or prison is about to be released, moved, or has a court date change. California uses VINE for county jails and CDCR state prisons. The system tracks Placer Sheriff custody data and CDCR custody data in one search. Anyone can register. The service is free.
A direct view of the VINELink homepage shows the state and offender search options used to set up alerts.
The official VINELink home screen at vinelink.com opens the state selector and search box.
The page above is the live VINELink home view used by Placer County victims and families to sign up for release alerts.
- Go to vinelink.com and pick California as the state. Read the disclaimer on the landing screen.
- Search by offender name or ID number. Pick the right person from the list. Check date of birth and facility to avoid a name match error.
- Click Register, then choose phone, text, or email alerts. Set a four-digit PIN. The PIN is used to stop the call cycle when you take the live alert.
Alerts run until the offender is no longer in the system or until the user cancels. A PIN is required to stop a live phone alert. Keep that PIN saved. Lost PINs can be reset by calling VINE customer service from the same site.
Searching State Released Inmates Through CDCR CIRIS
CDCR runs the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search, known as CIRIS. The tool is at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. It covers people held in California state prison. A Placer County felony case that ends in a state prison term shows up here, not on the county roster. Search by name or by CDCR number. The result page lists the CDCR number, age, admission date, current location, and custody status. Where public, it may also list a parole eligibility date or release date.
A direct view of the CIRIS search page at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov shows the field set used for state-prison release searches.
The image above is the live CIRIS search page used to track Placer County defendants sent to state prison.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Yes for name search | Use the legal last name on the court file. Aliases may not match. |
| First Name | Text | Yes for name search | Full legal first name returns the cleanest result set. |
| CDCR Number | Text | Yes for number search | Six to seven character ID assigned at intake. Best single search field. |
| Date of Birth | Date | Optional | Narrows common-name results. |
| Acknowledgment | Checkbox | Yes | User must accept the data-use terms before the search runs. |
CIRIS data is not real time. Parole release dates can shift due to credit recalculation, program completion, or board action. If the date matters for safety, pair the CIRIS record with a VINELink alert.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
For federal cases out of the Eastern District of California, the Federal Bureau of Prisons runs an inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. The tool covers federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to present. A result of "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" means the person is no longer held by BOP. It does not always mean they are free. They could be on supervised release, in a halfway house, or in the custody of another agency.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find By Number | Tab | Optional mode | Switch to ID-based search. |
| Type of Number | Dropdown | Yes in number mode | BOP Register Number, DCDC Number, FBI Number, or INS Number. |
| Number | Text | Yes in number mode | BOP Register Number format is five digits, dash, three digits. |
| Find By Name | Tab | Optional mode | Switch to name-based search. |
| First | Text | Yes in name mode | First name on the federal case. |
| Middle | Text | Optional | Middle name or initial. |
| Last | Text | Yes in name mode | Last name on the federal case. |
| Race | Dropdown | Optional | American Indian, Asian, Black, or White. |
| Age | Number | Optional | Age in years. |
| Sex | Dropdown | Optional | Male or Female. |
Result fields include Name, Register Number, Age, Race, Sex, Release Date, and Location. BOP warns release dates may lag due to First Step Act credit recalculation. Check back if the date listed has passed without an update.
Note: BOP records do not include state or county time. A Placer County state-prison case never appears in the federal locator.
Verifying Release in Person or By Phone
The fastest way to confirm a release is to call the jail. Auburn Jail records line is 530-745-8500. South Placer Jail records line is 916-409-8100. Both lines run 24 hours. Staff can confirm custody status, booking number, and basic release details. They will not share medical or program data. For a court-ordered release time tied to bail or a hearing, call the Placer Superior Court clerk for the case department and ask for the minute order on file.
In-person checks work too. The lobby kiosk at Gibson Courthouse and the public counters at each jail can confirm custody for an inmate by name. Bring photo ID. For state prison custody, CIRIS is the main public tool, but the institution's visiting line can confirm if an inmate is at that facility. For federal custody, call the BOP designation center listed on the bop.gov contact page.
If posting bail or picking up a released inmate after 7 p.m., call the jail first. Late releases can be delayed by property processing, identity checks, or pending holds from another agency.
The Sex Offender Registry: California Megan's Law
California publishes its sex offender registry through the Department of Justice at meganslaw.ca.gov. The site lists registered offenders by name and by map or address. Not every registrant is on the public site. Some have limited disclosure under California law. A user must read and accept a legal-use disclaimer before any search runs. Misuse of the data can lead to criminal or civil action.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disclaimer Acknowledgment | Checkbox | Yes | User must read and accept the use terms before any search loads. |
| Name Search | Text | One field required | Last name is the primary lookup; first name can narrow results. |
| Map / Address Search | Text or map | Optional | Type a street address or ZIP for a radius search around that point. |
| City | Text | Optional | Narrows results within Placer County cities such as Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln. |
| ZIP Code | Text | Optional | Quick filter for a neighborhood-level view. |
The profile page for a public registrant shows name, aliases, photo, physical description, address or address area, the registered offenses, and conviction or registration data. Some profiles show only a city or ZIP rather than a street address. The DOJ updates the data often. A new registration or address change can take a few days to post.
Parole and Probation Information
State parole supervises people released from California state prison. Probation supervises most local cases, plus realignment cases under Penal Code 1170(h) served in county jail. In Placer County, the Probation Department runs adult and juvenile field supervision, pretrial services, and treatment court support. Parole work is done by CDCR's Division of Adult Parole Operations through a regional office. The Board of Parole Hearings sets release conditions and runs hearings for life-term and youth offender cases.
CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations
1515 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-323-6001
Placer County Probation Department
11564 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7900
Common parole and probation terms include earned discharge, mandatory supervision, post-release community supervision (PRCS), and parole revocation. PRCS is the county-level supervision for some non-serious, non-violent, non-sex offender state prison releases. It is run by Placer County Probation, not state parole. To report a violation, call the supervising officer or the local probation duty line during business hours, or call 911 for a public safety threat. For active warrants tied to a violation, see the Placer County warrant records page.
Reentry Resources in Placer County
Reentry support in Placer County is split across the Probation Department, county Health and Human Services, the Superior Court Self-Help Center, and a small set of nonprofits. The goal is housing, jobs, treatment, and clean court paperwork. Most services are free or low cost.
- Placer County Health and Human Services - behavioral health, Medi-Cal enrollment, CalFresh, and substance use treatment for returning residents. placer.ca.gov/HHS.
- Placer County Probation Adult Services - case management, treatment referrals, employment support, and check-in scheduling for people on probation, mandatory supervision, or PRCS.
- Placer Superior Court Self-Help Center - free help with dismissal petitions, name changes, restraining orders, and family law forms at placer.courts.ca.gov/self-help.
- CDCR Division of Rehabilitative Programs - pre-release planning, transitional housing, and parole outpatient clinics for people leaving state prison.
- California Courts Self-Help - statewide guides on Penal Code 1203.4 dismissal, sealing of arrest records, and traffic relief at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov.
Many returning residents also need ID, a Social Security card, and a clean driver record before they can take a job. The DMV and Social Security Administration both have local offices in Roseville and Auburn. A Placer County Probation officer can write a verification letter when an employer or landlord asks for one.
Civil Rights Restoration After Release
Voting rights in California follow a simple rule. A person with a felony conviction can vote if they are not currently serving a state or federal prison term for a felony. People in county jail as a condition of probation, on parole, on probation, on mandatory supervision, on PRCS, or fully released are eligible to register and vote. The California Secretary of State posts a "Voting Rights: Persons with a Criminal History" page that walks through each status. Re-register after release. Past voter records may have been canceled during a prison term.
Firearm rights are harder to restore. A felony conviction in California carries a lifetime state firearm ban under Penal Code 29800, on top of the federal ban under 18 U.S.C. 922(g). A Penal Code 1203.4 dismissal does not restore firearm rights. A few paths exist, including a Governor's pardon or a successful reduction from felony to misdemeanor under Penal Code 17(b) for "wobbler" offenses. Counsel is needed for any firearm-rights work.
Employment rights are protected by the California Fair Chance Act. Most employers cannot ask about a conviction before a conditional job offer. A Penal Code 1203.4 dismissal lets a person say, in many private settings, that they were not convicted. Public licensing, peace officer jobs, and work with minors have stricter rules. The Placer Superior Court Self-Help Center can help with the dismissal petition; for the underlying case file, see the Placer County criminal records page.