San Mateo County, California Inmate Search

San Mateo County inmate searches are methods for finding information about inmates held in the county jail. Such inmate searches may reveal the inmate’s personal information, criminal charges, booking date, bond amount, and expected release date.

Persons or entities may conduct inmate searches by using tools and resources provided by designated government agencies. These agencies may provide online search tools or allow offline requests for inmate records.

At the local level, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online search database for inmates serving time in the county jail. The database may also include information on persons detained and booked by county-level agencies. To find an inmate in the database, record seekers must enter the inmate’s full name and gender in the provided search fields.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) maintains a searchable portal for inmates serving time in state prisons. Record seekers may view inmate records on the portal by entering an inmate’s name or CDCR number.

Likewise, inquirers may view inmate records via the Federal Bureau ofPrisons’ Inmate Locator. The search platform reveals information on inmates serving sentences in federal penal institutions. To view records on the platform, record seekers may provide the inmate’s name or prison ID.

Besides online searches, record seekers may inquire about inmate records at the county sheriff’s office. You may submit your request in person or by phone during business hours at this address:

330 Bradford Street

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 363-4911

Note: City-level law enforcement agencies may hold records of recently detained arrestees. Record seekers may use this information to locate inmates held in the county jail. To inquire about such information, you must directly contact the agency that conducted the arrest. For example, the Daly City Police Department may provide records of recently detained persons within the city.

How to Find an Inmate in San Mateo County Jail

Generally, almost anyone may find inmates in the San Mateo County jail using resources provided by the county sheriff’s office. The county sheriff serves as the official record custodian and maintains information on pretrial detainees and inmates serving short sentences in the county jail.

To find inmate information online, record seekers may use the county sheriff’s online searchable portal. You must fill in the inmate’s name and gender to locate inmate records on the portal. Alternatively, you can make requests for inmate records by visiting the county sheriff’s office during official hours at this address:

330 Bradford Street,

Redwood City, CA 94063,

Phone: (650) 363-4911

Likewise, record seekers may find information about inmates by contacting the jail facility that holds them. The jail facilities may require you to provide the inmate’s name or number before providing access to relevant records. You can contact the jail facilities at these locations:

Maguire Correctional Facility

300 Bradford Street,

Redwood City, CA 94063,

Phone: (650) 599-3000

Maple Street Correctional Center

1300 Maple Street,

Redwood City, CA 94063,

Phone: (650) 599-3000

How to Use the San Mateo County Jail Roster

The San Mateo County Jail Roster provides information on inmates serving time in the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center. Inquirers typically follow these steps to use the jail roster:

1. Visit the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department.
2. Click the side tab of the website. You may find the tab on the right or left, depending on your browsing device.
3. Click on "Correctional Services."
4. Next, select Inmate Locator.
5. Fill in the inmate’s full name and age.
6. Click on "Find Inmate" to generate relevant search results.

What Information is Included in the San Mateo County Inmate Roster

The San Mateo County inmate roster may reveal information on the following:

• The inmate’s personal data, including the full name, birth date, gender, ethnicity, and height.
• Mugshot.
• Offense description
• Booking date
• Holding facility name
• Bond amount
• Case-related information, such as sentence length and expected release date.

Not all inmate information is visible on the inmate roster. The California Public Records Act and Rules of Court prevent public access to records whose disclosure may violate the privacy or security of concerned parties. Examples of non-public inmate information may include the following:

• Recordings protected under the attorney-client privilege.
• Information about juvenile inmates.
• Medical record of the inmate
• Personal data, such as social security numbers and financial statements.

Contact Details for San Mateo County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, you may contact the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office or the County jails at these locations:

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

330 Bradford Street

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 363-4911

Maguire Correctional Facility

300 Bradford Street

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 599-3000

Maple Street Correctional Center

1300 Maple Street

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 599-3000

P.O. BOX 9126 ,

Seminole, FL 33775-9126.

For an inmate in Maguire Correctional Facility, address the mail to:

Maguire Correctional Facility,

Attention (insert INMATE NAME - ID NUMBER),

300 Bradford Street,

Redwood City, CA 94063

Jail Facility Overview in San Mateo County

In San Mateo County, the Maguire Correctional Facility (MCF) and the Maple Street Correctional Center fall under the jurisdiction of the county sheriff’s office. The MCF is the county’s primary and largest detention center with a total capacity of 1,000 beds. It houses both adult men and women, including detainees awaiting trial and sentenced inmates.

On the other hand, the Maple Street Correctional Center is an 832-bed facility that houses adult male and female inmates. It is designed as a medium-security facility to house low-risk inmates and to provide educational and vocational opportunities.

The county is also home to the San Mateo County Juvenile Hall. This facility houses juvenile offenders, and it is directly managed by the county’s Probation Department.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Maguire Correctional Facility	300 Bradford Street, Redwood City, CA 94063	(650) 599-3000	8 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays	The Maguire Correctional Facility does not have a dedicated email address. However, you may send inquiries via the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Contact Us form
Maple Street Correctional Center	1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063	(650) 599-3000	24 hours a day, 7 days a week.	The Maple Street Correctional Center does not have a dedicated email address. However, you may send inquiries via the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Contact Us form
San Mateo County Juvenile Hall	222 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402	(650) 312-5327	7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.	The San Mateo County Juvenile Hall does not have a dedicated email address. However, you may send inquiries via email to the Probation Department at probation_prarequest@smcgov.org.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Maguire Correctional Facility?

You may send money to inmates in the Maguire Correctional Facility via the AccessCorrections platform. This is an approved payment processor for sending deposits to inmates. To send money to inmates, senders must fill out the required information:

• The state and facility where the recipient is located
• The inmate’s name or ID number.
• Your credit or debit card information.

Note: As of February 2026, there is no information on depositing funds via kiosks in the lobby of the county jail.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

There is only one online repository for finding inmates at the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center. To view inmate information, inquirers must fill in the inmate’s full name and gender.

Inquirers may also search inmate information by contacting the county sheriff’s office or the facility holding the inmate. This type of request requires you to call or physically visit the record custodian agency during its open hours.

San Mateo County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Inmates at the Maguire Correctional Center can receive both social and professional visitors. The facility allows inmates to receive two 45-minute in-person visits every 7 days. To visit an inmate, prospective visitors must take note of the following rules:

• No more than 3 visitors are allowed per visit to the correctional center.
• Prospective visitors must schedule their visit by calling (650) 599-3000 and selecting the Maguire Correctional Facility.
• Visitors must schedule a visit at least 24 hours before visitation.
• Visitors under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is either an immediate family member or legal guardian.
• Visitors must check in at the facility at least 15 minutes before the reserved time slot.
• Visitors are required to dress appropriately during the visit.
• They must not bring in personal items like phones, beverages, or gum.

The visitation schedule for Maguire Correctional Center is as follows:

• Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
  • 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
  • 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • 9:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
• Saturday:
  • 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
  • 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
  • 9:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Personal mail to the inmates at the San Mateo County jail must be addressed to:

Smart Communication-San Mateo County Jail,

Attention to (insert INMATE NAME-ID NUMBER),

For an inmate in Maple Street Correctional Center, forward the mail to this address:

Maple Street Correctional Center,

Attention (insert INMATE NAME - ID NUMBER),

1300 Maple Street,

Redwood City, CA 94063

The mail must include your name and return address. Furthermore, you must send the mail in a plain envelope, without decoration. The county jail may refuse mail that contains contraband, like Polaroid pictures, violence-inciting material, or hardback books.

Depositors may use the TouchPay payment processor to deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary account. The payment processor allows you to order packages for inmates.