Tuolumne County 24 Hour Booking

Tuolumne County 24 hour booking records are available through the Sheriff's Office online arrests portal. The Tuolumne County Sheriff uses a Citizen RIMS system to post arrest and booking data for public access. You can search for recent bookings, check current inmates, and view charges filed in Tuolumne County. The portal is free to use. It does not need a login or account. This page covers the search tool, what booking records contain, and how to get more information from the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office in Sonora. The system updates as new arrests and bookings happen at the county jail.

Tuolumne County Booking Search Tool

The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office runs a public arrests portal at tcso.citizenrims.com/arrests. This is the go-to place for looking up 24 hour booking records in Tuolumne County. The system is built on the Citizen RIMS platform, which several California counties use. It shows recent arrests with names, dates, and charges. You can browse the list or use the search function to look for a specific person.

The Citizen RIMS portal for Tuolumne County pulls its data from the jail's booking system at the Dambacher Detention Center in Sonora. When someone gets booked in, their record shows up on the portal once staff finish processing. Results show the arrest date, the person's name, the charges, and the booking status. The Tuolumne County arrests portal is easy to use. It loads fast and works on phones as well as computers. The data is sorted by date so the most recent Tuolumne County bookings appear at the top of the list.

The screenshot below shows the Tuolumne County arrests portal powered by Citizen RIMS.

This is the Tuolumne County Citizen RIMS arrests page where you can search for recent booking data.

How Arrests Work in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of the Central Valley. Sonora is the county seat. The county is known for its Gold Rush history and its proximity to Yosemite National Park. With about 55,000 residents, it is a small county. The Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency. There are no large city police departments since all the towns are small.

When someone is arrested in Tuolumne County, they are taken to the Dambacher Detention Center at 12915 Justice Center Drive in Sonora. This is the only jail in the county. All arrests from everywhere in Tuolumne County end up here. The booking process starts when the person arrives. Staff record the arrest details, take a photo, and enter the charges. A bail amount is set based on the schedule. Once the booking is complete, the record shows up on the Citizen RIMS portal for public viewing. The Tuolumne County booking records from this facility are the single source for all local arrest data.

Note: Arrests by the California Highway Patrol within Tuolumne County also get booked through the Dambacher Detention Center.

Tuolumne County Arrest Record Details

Government Code Section 7923.610 requires California law enforcement agencies to release specific booking information to the public. Tuolumne County follows this rule. The arrests portal shows the key data from each booking. This includes the person's name, the charges, the date, and bail. The law also requires that the time and location of arrest be available, though some of this may only be obtainable by contacting the Sheriff directly.

Tuolumne County booking entries typically show:

• Name of the person arrested
• Arrest and booking date
• Charges filed
• Bail amount set
• Current custody status

For more complete details, call the Tuolumne County Sheriff at (209) 533-7270. Staff can look up additional booking information like the arresting officer, physical description, and case number. The jail at the Dambacher Detention Center also handles in-person requests during lobby hours. Older Tuolumne County booking records that have rotated off the online portal can be obtained through a formal records request to the Sheriff's records division.

Public Records in Tuolumne County

Booking records in Tuolumne County are public under California law. The California Public Records Act makes it clear that anyone can request these records, and agencies must respond. You do not need a reason. You do not need to be connected to the person in any way. The online arrests portal is the quickest access point for recent Tuolumne County booking data.

If you need older records or copies of documents, file a written request with the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office. The California DOJ public records page covers the steps and your rights in detail. Agencies get 10 days to respond. Copy costs are typically 10 cents per page. For Tuolumne County, send your request to the Sheriff at 12915 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370. Include the name and approximate date of the booking you are looking for.

A person who was arrested in Tuolumne County but never convicted can petition to seal their record under Penal Code Section 851.91. Sealed records will not appear on the Citizen RIMS portal or in any other public Tuolumne County booking search.

Tuolumne County Jail Contact

Call the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office at (209) 533-7270 for help with booking searches or jail questions. The Dambacher Detention Center is at 12915 Justice Center Drive in Sonora, CA 95370. Staff can look up inmates, provide bail information, and share visiting hours. This is the only jail facility in Tuolumne County.

For in-person visits, the lobby has set hours. Check with the Sheriff's Office for the current schedule before driving out. You can request printed copies of Tuolumne County booking records at the front desk. A small copy fee applies. If you live far from Sonora, the online arrests portal and the phone line are your best options for checking on recent Tuolumne County bookings without making the trip.

Cities in Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County does not have any cities with a population over 100,000. Sonora is the county seat and the main town. All arrests across the county are booked through the Dambacher Detention Center. Use the Citizen RIMS portal to search for Tuolumne County bookings from any part of the county.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Tuolumne County. Each has its own booking search system.