John J. Benoit Detention Center
Also known as the Indio Jail — Riverside County Sheriff's Department
This guide explains how bail works at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, California — the intake and release process, how to post a bond for someone held here, what to have ready before you call, and how to get to the facility. It is intended to help families understand the process; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee any outcome or timeline.
Facility information
Address
82675 St. Hwy. 111
Indio, CA 92201
General info
(760) 863-8252Non-emergency: (951) 776-1099
Visitation scheduling: (760) 863-8540 (9 AM–5 PM)
Operated by
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Inmate mailing address
Inmate Name & Booking Number, Indio Jail, P.O. Box 1748, Indio, CA 92202
Facility details are provided for reference. Always confirm current hours, policies, and visiting rules directly with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department before traveling.
What happens after an arrest in Indio
When someone is arrested in the Indio area, they are transported to the John J. Benoit Detention Center for booking. Booking includes fingerprinting, photographs (mugshots), a background check, and entry into the county system. This step can take several hours depending on the time of day and how busy the facility is.
Once booking is complete and a bail amount has been set — either by the bail schedule or by a judge — a bond can be posted. After the bond is accepted by the facility, the release process begins. Release involves administrative paperwork, verification, and the physical processing out of the facility.
Release times vary and are not guaranteed. They depend on the facility's workload, staffing, the time of day, and the specifics of the case. We cannot promise an exact release time. What we can do is start the bail paperwork as early as possible so there is no avoidable delay.
How to post bail for someone held here
The John J. Benoit Detention Center accepts bail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bail can be posted at the facility in the form of cash, a cashier's check, or a bail bond.
The fastest way to post bail is to work with a licensed California bail bondsman. Instead of paying the full bail amount to the court, you pay a non-refundable premium — typically 10% of the total bail — and the bondsman posts the full amount to secure release.
- Call a licensed bondsman with the defendant's information (see below).
- Complete the bond agreement and premium payment, often with a co-signer.
- The bondsman posts the bond with the facility on your behalf.
- The facility processes the release — timing depends on facility operations and is not guaranteed.
You can also post the full bail amount directly with the court or facility if you choose, but most families use a bondsman to avoid tying up large sums of cash. Learn more in our guide to bail bond payment plans.
What to have ready
Having this information ready before you call speeds up the process significantly:
If you don't know where your loved one is held or don't have their booking number, we can help locate them — just call.
Getting to the John J. Benoit Detention Center
The facility is located at 82675 St. Hwy. 111, Indio, CA 92201, along State Highway 111 in Indio. Our Indio office is under 15 minutes away, which lets us begin paperwork quickly.
Parking and visitor procedures are managed by the facility and can change. Arrive during posted visiting hours, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and confirm the current visitation rules and parking situation with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department before you travel.
Get directionsThe Larson Justice Center
Cases for defendants booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center are generally handled at the Larson Justice Center, part of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The courthouse is located at 46200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201.
After release, the defendant must attend all scheduled court dates at the Larson Justice Center. Missing a court date can result in a bench warrant and bond forfeiture. We help our clients stay on track with reminders throughout the process.
A note on release times
We are often asked how long release will take. The honest answer is that it depends on the facility and the circumstances, and we cannot guarantee a specific time. Booking, bond processing, and release are handled by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, not by us. What we control is starting the bail paperwork as early as possible so there is no avoidable delay on our end.
Need to post bail right now?
Our Indio team is available 24/7 to start the process for someone held at the John J. Benoit Detention Center.
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