Yolo County residents can quickly access custody information about offenders throughout California.
The Yolo County Sheriff's Office has launched VINE --Victim Information and Notification Everyday -- an automated service that notifies crime victims and other concerned citizens when offenders are released from custody. The service provides round-the-clock access to offender information by telephone or the Internet, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.
Users can call (877) 411-5588, or log onto www.vinelink.com and provide an offender's name or booking number to access custody information. They also can register multiple phone numbers or email addresses for automatic notification when the offender is released, transferred or escapes.
Live operator assistance also is available 24 hours, seven days week for callers who have questions or require additional help.
The VINE service is funded by a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Since 2005, the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification grant program administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance has nearly doubled the number of states providing automated victim notification, according to the news release.
The goal of the statewide program is to ensure that victims are given timely and accurate information that helps them protect themselves and fully participate in the criminal justice process.
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