Modoc County Sheriff’s Office & Jail

Modoc County, California • County Jail

County Jail

Address: 102 South Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101

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Modoc County Sheriff & Jail Services

The Modoc County Sheriff's Office manages county custody operations, visitation policies, and inmate services for Modoc County. Sheriff administration is located at 211 East 1st Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Use the resources below for inmate search and sheriff updates.

Sheriff Headquarters

102 South Court Street
Alturas, CA 96101

Main Number

(530) 233-4416

Call ahead for lobby hours and release procedures.

Visitation & Jail Information

Review visitation rules and jail guidance on the Sheriff's website.

Modoc Jail Visitation

Official Inmate Search

Use VINELink for custody status updates and statewide notifications.

California VINELink Search

Facility Snapshot

Average Daily Population26 people

Sentenced Males5

Sentenced Females2

Unsentenced Males16

Unsentenced Females3

*Population and sentencing status from Modoc County Sheriff reporting, 2025.

Visiting & Travel Notes

Check the visitation page for lobby hours and procedures.
VINELink provides statewide custody notifications for Modoc County.
Bring government-issued ID for in-person check-in.
Winter weather can impact travel times in the high desert.

Sheriff Resources & Map

Review Sheriff updates and public safety alerts before traveling to the facility.

Map location: 102 South Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101

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Alturas Release Desk

On-call support for Modoc County bookings.

(530) 555-2140 View profile →

High Desert Bail Partners

Flexible payment plans and evening callouts.

(530) 555-4875 View profile →

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Featured Attorneys

Criminal defense and related counsel familiar with Modoc County and surrounding courts.

Modoc Defense Counsel

Arraignments, bail motions, and case strategy.

(530) 555-6032 View profile →

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Live Updates

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VINELink Notifications
12/18/2025
Use VINELink to receive custody notifications and transfer updates.
Visitation Guidance
12/10/2025
Review visitation rules and lobby procedures before traveling.
High Desert Travel Note
12/3/2025
Check winter weather advisories before driving to the jail.

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