John J. Benoit Detention Center (Indio Jail), Indio

Need to bail someone out of Benoit? Call 888-669-0295, 24/7. You don’t need to drive to our office: paperwork is done by phone or e-signature.

John J. Benoit Detention Center at a glance

Who is held at Benoit?

Benoit is the Riverside County Sheriff’s main jail for the Coachella Valley. People arrested in Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and nearby desert cities are usually held here. Depending on charges and housing, some are later moved to another county jail.

How to find someone at Benoit

1. 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).
2. Write down the booking number and the facility shown. You will need the booking number for bail, visits, mail and money.
3. If you can’t find them, call us at 888-669-0295 and we will check for free.

How to bail someone out of Benoit

1. Call 888-669-0295 with the person’s name, date of birth and booking number if you have it.
2. We confirm the bail amount and whether bail can be posted now, or whether a court hearing or another hold has to come first.
3. 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.
4. We post the bond. Bail can be posted at the jail 24 hours a day. Release time depends on how busy the jail is; we tell you what to expect when we post the bond.

Visiting someone at Benoit

• Schedule visits by calling (760) 863-8540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at least one day before the visit.
• Up to two visitors per inmate, and inmates can have up to two visits a week of about 45 minutes.
• Bring a valid picture ID. Visitors must be 18 or older; minors must come with a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors may be searched and are subject to a warrant check. You can only visit the inmate you signed up for.
• Dress code: clothing must cover the upper body and the lower and middle body; dresses, skirts, pants and shorts can’t be more than two inches above the knee; no gang references or offensive content.
• 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 area.

Rules can change, so check the Sheriff’s Benoit page before you go.

Picking someone up after release

Call the jail at (760) 863-8252 first to confirm the person is still at Benoit and being released. Park in the visitor parking area at the Larson Justice Center, across the street from the jail; other lots are for permit holders only. If the person was moved to another jail, the pickup location changes too.

Court dates after release

Criminal cases from the Coachella Valley are usually heard at the Larson Justice Center, 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201, (760) 393-2617. Check the court notice for the courthouse, date, time and department. We send court date reminders to every client.

Frequently asked questions

Where is John J. Benoit Detention Center?

82675 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201. The jail’s main number is (760) 863-8252.

Is Benoit the same as the Indio Jail?

Yes. People often call Benoit “the Indio jail”; it is the Riverside County jail in Indio.

Can I post bail at Benoit at night?

Yes. Bail can be posted 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.

Do I have to drive to your office to bail someone out of Benoit?

No. Paperwork is done by phone or e-signature, and we post the bond for you.

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 Benoit right now?

Call 888-669-0295, 24/7, in English or Spanish.