General InformationSan Joaquin County, as mandated by Section 26605 of the Government Code of the State of California, operates facilities to detain, for varying periods of time, adults who are awaiting arraignment, trial, disposition or...
The San Joaquin County Sheriff
ABOUT SJSOThe San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department was established in 1849 and is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in California, serving over 750,000 residents in San Joaquin County. With a staff of over 800 personnel, the...
James White
James White Correctional LieutenantCustody DivisionJames White Correctional LieutenantCustody DivisionJames White was hired by the Sheriff’s Office on August 27, 2001, as a Correctional Officer James was assigned to the pretrial and...
IN-CUSTODY DEATH; 06/14/2025
To maintain transparency with the community and in accordance with AB2761, our agency is providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, shortly after 4:30 PM,...
IN-CUSTODY DEATH; 03/10/2025
In compliance with AB2761 and our commitment to transparency, our agency is providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Hospital in French Camp, CA. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, a...
IN-CUSTODY DEATH; 09/11/2024
To maintain transparency with the community and in accordance with AB2761, our agency is providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, shortly after...
IN-CUSTODY DEATH; 08/04/2024
To maintain transparency with the community, and in accordance with AB 2761, we are providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail. On Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at 12:40 PM, inmate Tommy...
IN-CUSTODY DEATH; 07/26/2024
To maintain transparency with the community, and in accordance with AB 2761, we are providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Hospital in French Camp, CA. On Monday, July 15th, 2024,...
In-Custody Death; 08/13/2023
To maintain transparency with the community, and in accordance with AB 2761, we are providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail in French Camp, CA. At approximately 5pm on Sunday,...
In-Custody Death; 05/15/2023
To maintain transparency with the community, and in accordance with AB 2761, we are providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail in French Camp, CA. At approximately 7:50 p.m. on May 15,...
SJSO is Hiring Correctional Officer Trainees
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who willplay a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning to...
In-Custody Death; 01/25/2023
To maintain transparency with the community, and in accordance with AB 2761, we are providing information regarding an in-custody death that occurred at the San Joaquin County Jail in French Camp, CA. At approximately 4:50 p.m. on January...