Find an Inmate at Sacramento Main Jail
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Overview
SIRENS is the Sacramento Sheriff's inmate release notification system. Register for phone, text, or email alerts when a designated inmate is released. It only covers inmates at Sacramento County Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center—it won't report releases from other counties or state/federal systems. Registration is free through the county site, though your phone or email provider may charge for messages. Notifications can arrive 24/7 after a release. To sign up, go to www.sacsheriff.com and search by the person's full name or XREF number. Click the inmate's name, then select the custody-status change notification option. If you update your contact info or search details, you'll need to re-register. The inmate won't be told you signed up.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- SIRENS sends phone, text, or email release alerts for designated inmates.
- SIRENS covers only Sacramento County Main Jail and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center.
- Registration for SIRENS is free, though your phone or email provider may charge for messages.
- SIRENS notifications are sent 24 hours a day, seven days a week after an inmate is released.
- To register you must go to www.sacsheriff.com, search by name or XREF, and click the inmate’s name to access the custody-status change notification option.
Common Questions
How do I register for release notifications for someone in Sacramento Main Jail?
Go to www.sacsheriff.com and search by the person’s full name or their XREF number. Click the inmate’s name, then choose the custody-status change notification option to register.
Does SIRENS cover releases from other counties or state/federal prisons?
No. SIRENS covers only inmates in Sacramento County Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, and it won’t provide release information for other counties or state/federal systems.
Will the inmate be notified if I sign up for SIRENS alerts?
No. SIRENS will not notify the inmate that someone registered for release notifications.
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