How to Claim Money Left in an Inmate's Account After Release (Riverside County process)
When someone leaves a Riverside County jail with money still in their inmate account, that balance gets routed through the Riverside County Sheriff's Unclaimed Money process. Start at the Sheriff's Unclaimed Money website - that's where the county directs people to claim leftover funds.
To file a claim, complete the unclaimed money claim forms and gather whatever supporting documents they request. Mail everything together in one package to: Riverside County Sheriff, Attention Accounting and Finance: Unclaimed Money, P.O. Box 512, Riverside, CA 92502. Bundling your forms and paperwork together speeds up the review process.
Phone: If you have questions about the unclaimed money process, use 951-955-8922.
- Complete the claim forms - Fill out the unclaimed money claim forms and gather the supporting documentation required for your claim.
- Mail your claim package - Send the completed forms and supporting documentation to Riverside County Sheriff, Attention Accounting and Finance: Unclaimed Money, P.O. Box 512, Riverside, CA 92502.
- Use the correct contact number if you need help - Call 951-955-8922 for questions about the submission.
Once your claim package is in the mail, expect a 60-day processing window. Hold off on calling for a status update until that time has passed - the Sheriff's Office asks people to wait because early calls can slow down disbursements for everyone.
Timing matters: Money moved into the Sheriff’s unclaimed fund is held for a three-year period. If it isn’t claimed during that time, it may revert to the County.
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