Find Anaheim Arrest Records

Anaheim arrest records are kept by the Anaheim Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff. This city is the most populous in Orange County with over 350,000 residents. When someone gets arrested in Anaheim, the police create a booking record and may transfer the person to county jail. You can search for these records through police records requests and the county inmate system. The Anaheim Police Department has a public records portal where you can submit requests for arrest reports and other law enforcement documents.

Anaheim Police Records Portal

The Anaheim Police Department uses NextRequest for public records. This is a web portal where you can ask for arrest reports, incident reports, and other police documents. Go to cityofanaheimcapd.nextrequest.com to start a request. You make an account, fill out the form, and wait for a response.

The records unit at Anaheim PD handles these requests. Call them at (714) 765-1990 if you have questions. They can tell you what is available and how long the wait might be. Simple requests often come back in a week or two. Complex ones take longer.

Copy fees in Anaheim are $0.50 for the first page and $0.20 for each page after that. This is set by the city. If you need many pages, the cost adds up. Ask for a fee estimate before they process your request so you know what to expect.

Orange County Jail Records for Anaheim

When Anaheim Police make an arrest, the person often goes to the Orange County Jail. The county sheriff runs the jail system. You can search for current inmates at apps.ocsheriff.gov. Type in a name and see if someone is in custody. The site shows charges, bail amount, and booking date.

The booking log shows recent arrests from across Orange County. This includes people picked up by Anaheim Police. It updates regularly with new bookings. Check back often if you do not see the person you are looking for right away. Sometimes it takes a few hours for new bookings to show.

For older arrest records tied to Anaheim cases, you may need to request them from the county. The Orange County Sheriff handles CPRA requests by email at prarequests@ocsheriff.gov. The copy fee is just $0.15 per page at the county level. That is less than the city rate.

Note: The county jail search only shows people currently in custody or recently released.

Anaheim Criminal Court Records

Court records show what happens after an arrest. Did the DA file charges? Was there a trial? The Orange County Superior Court has a public case lookup at visionpublic.occourts.org. Search by name to find criminal cases tied to Anaheim arrests.

The court records include case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. You can see if someone was convicted, acquitted, or if charges were dropped. This is useful when you need more than just the arrest record. The arrest is only the start. The court file tells you how the case ended. Misdemeanor cases from Anaheim go to the North Justice Center in Fullerton. Felony cases may go there or to the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana depending on the case.

Some case files are sealed by law. Juvenile cases do not show up in public searches. Cases where records were expunged may also be hidden. The court follows California law on what must remain public and what can be kept private.

California Arrest Record Laws

California law controls how arrest records are kept and who can see them. Penal Code 13300 covers local summary criminal history information. This is what the Anaheim Police Department keeps about arrests in the city. The law says who can access these records and for what purpose.

The California Public Records Act gives the public a right to request government records. But police records have exemptions. Under Government Code 6254(f), investigation files can be withheld. The police can also deny requests that would interfere with an ongoing case. Basic arrest data like who was arrested and what charges were filed is usually public. The full investigation report may not be.

If you were arrested in Anaheim and want your own record, you have options. You can ask Anaheim PD for your arrest report. You can also get your state criminal history from the California DOJ. The DOJ requires fingerprints and a $25 fee for this service. Visit oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review to learn how that works.

Sealing Anaheim Arrest Records

If your arrest did not lead to a conviction, you may be able to seal the record. Penal Code 851.91 allows this. You file a petition with the court in the county where the arrest happened. For Anaheim arrests, that means the Orange County Superior Court.

The judge reviews your petition. If granted, the arrest record gets sealed. It will not show on most background checks. This can help with jobs and housing. The process involves paperwork and possibly a court hearing. You do not always need a lawyer, but it helps to understand the steps.

California also has automatic record relief now. The DOJ reviews records each month and grants relief to those who qualify. This is under Penal Code 851.93. Old arrests that never led to conviction may get a note added showing relief was granted. You do not have to apply for this one.

Note: Sealed records can still be seen by law enforcement and some government agencies even after sealing.

How to Search Anaheim Arrest Records

There are several ways to find arrest records from Anaheim. Each method gets you different information. Start with the one that fits your needs.

• Check the OC Sheriff jail search at apps.ocsheriff.gov for current inmates
• Use the Anaheim PD NextRequest portal for arrest reports
• Search Orange County court records for case outcomes
• Request your own record from the California DOJ
• Register with VINE for custody status updates

The jail search is free and fast. It shows who is in custody right now. The court search is also free and shows case history. Arrest reports cost money and take time to get. The DOJ record review costs $25 and requires fingerprints. Pick based on what you need to know.

If you need to track an inmate, VINE lets you sign up for alerts. You will get a call or text when the person is released or transferred. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. This works for people in the Orange County jail system.

Anaheim Background Checks and Employment

Employers in Anaheim who run background checks must follow state law. The Fair Chance Act applies to businesses with five or more workers. They cannot ask about criminal history on the job application. They have to wait until after a conditional job offer to check your record.

If an employer wants to deny you a job based on your record, they must give you a copy of the report first. You get time to respond before a final decision. The California Civil Rights Department enforces this law. Contact them at 800-884-1684 if you think an employer broke the rules.

Background check companies pull data from many sources. They look at court records, jail records, and sometimes news reports. An arrest in Anaheim could show up even if charges were dropped later. That is why sealing your record matters if you qualify for it.

Nearby Orange County Cities

Anaheim borders several other cities in Orange County. Each has its own police department and arrest records. Here are nearby cities where you can search for arrest data.

For arrests that happen outside city limits, the Orange County Sheriff handles them. Visit the Orange County arrest records page for more on the county sheriff jail and records system.