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Robert Presley Detention Center at a glance
| Also called | Riverside County Jail, Presley jail, downtown Riverside jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501 |
| Jail information | (951) 955-4500 |
| Visit scheduling | (951) 341-8888, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Run by | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department |
| Court nearby | Riverside Hall of Justice, 4100 Main Street |
| Parking | Metered street parking, plus two public parking structures at Lemon and 12th Street |
| Typical release after bail | 6–12 hours |
Who gets booked at Robert Presley?
Presley is the main jail for the Riverside metro area. People arrested in Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Corona are usually held here. People first booked at Cois M. Byrd in Murrieta are sometimes moved to Presley later, depending on charges and housing.
How to find someone at Presley
- Search the Riverside County Sheriff’s online inmate locator with the person’s last name (and first name or date of birth if you have it).
- Write down the booking number. You will need it for bail, visits, mail and money.
- If they don’t show up yet, booking may still be in progress. Call us at 888-669-0295 and we will check for free.
How to bail someone out of Presley
- Call 888-669-0295 with the person’s name, date of birth and booking number if you have it.
- We confirm the bail amount and whether bail can be posted now, or whether a court hearing or another hold has to come first.
- Sign by phone or e-signature. The usual premium is 10% of the bail amount, a rate filed with the California Department of Insurance. Payment plans are available.
- We post the bond at Presley. Release usually takes 6 to 12 hours. Presley is the busiest jail in the county, so it is slower than Byrd; Friday and Saturday nights are the slowest.
Visiting someone at Presley
- Schedule visits in advance by calling (951) 341-8888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Up to two visitors per inmate, and inmates can have up to two visits a week of about 45 minutes.
- Bring a valid government-issued picture ID. Visitors must be 18 or older.
- A dress code applies, and staff may search visitors and their belongings.
- Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, knives, tear gas or pepper spray, and cameras are not allowed. No smoking anywhere, including the lobby, and no food or drink in the lobby or visiting areas.
Rules can change, so check the Sheriff’s Presley page before you go.
Picking someone up after release
Call the jail at (951) 955-4500 first to confirm the person is still at Presley and being released. Downtown parking is limited: use a street meter or one of the two public structures at Lemon and 12th Street, a short walk from the jail. If the person was moved to another jail, the pickup location changes too.
Court dates after release
Most criminal cases from the Riverside area are heard at the Riverside Hall of Justice, 4100 Main Street, a short walk from the jail. Keep the court notice and check the date, time and department. We send court date reminders to every client.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Robert Presley Detention Center?
4000 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501, in downtown Riverside near the Riverside Hall of Justice.
Is Robert Presley the same as the Riverside County Jail?
Yes. Robert Presley Detention Center is the main Riverside County jail in downtown Riverside. It opened in 1989 and replaced the old county jail.
How long does release from Robert Presley take after bail is posted?
Usually 6 to 12 hours, longer on busy weekend nights.
Can I post bail at Robert Presley at night?
Yes. Bail can be posted 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.
How much does a bail bond cost?
The usual premium is 10% of the bail amount. On a $25,000 bail, that is $2,500. Payment plans are available.
Need help at Presley right now?
Call 888-669-0295, 24/7, in English or Spanish.