Inyo County Jail
Inyo County, California • County Jail
Inyo County Jail
Independence hosts Inyo County’s detention facility, supporting Owens Valley towns, Sierra recreation areas, and Caltrans with booking and transport services.
Facility Address
550 South Clay Street
Independence, CA 93526
Main Number
(760) 878-0364
Jail lobby open daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jail Information
Use the Sheriff’s site for visiting, commissary, and mail instructions before traveling.
Inyo County Sheriff – CorrectionsOfficial Inmate Search
VINELink notifies you of releases or transfers between Eastern Sierra facilities.
California VINELink SearchFacility Snapshot
*Average daily population data reported by Inyo County Sheriff, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Located behind the Inyo County courthouse on South Clay Street.
- Visits require scheduling by phone; bring current photo ID.
- VINELink alerts you when inmates transfer to cooperative Sierra or desert facilities.
- High desert storms and icy passes can close US-395—monitor Caltrans alerts before traveling.
Sheriff Resources & Map
Review Sheriff alerts and Caltrans road updates before making the long desert drive.
Map location: 550 South Clay Street, Independence, CA 93526
USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and road conditions with the Sheriff before traveling.