Brentwood Arrest Records

Brentwood arrest records are available through the city police and Contra Costa County resources. The city is in the eastern part of Contra Costa County near Antioch and Oakley. Brentwood Police Department handles law enforcement within the city. After an arrest, inmates go to Contra Costa County jail in Martinez. You can search for current inmates online through the sheriff and request police reports directly from the Brentwood Police Department.

Brentwood Police Arrest Records

The Brentwood Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Officers patrol streets, respond to calls, and make arrests. Each arrest generates a police report that documents what happened. These reports can be requested by the public.

Contact Brentwood Police Records at (925) 809-7700. The station is at 9100 Brentwood Boulevard. You can request records in person during business hours. Mail requests are also accepted. Call first to learn what paperwork and fees apply.

California law controls what arrest information can be released. Under Government Code 6254(f), basic arrest facts are typically public. Date, charges, and location are usually available. Witness names and investigation details may be protected from release.

Note: Crime victims may receive the first copy of their police report at no charge.

Contra Costa County Jail

People arrested in Brentwood go to Contra Costa County jail. The main facility is in Martinez. The Contra Costa County Sheriff runs the jail system. Inmates from all cities in the county are housed here.

The sheriff has an online in-custody reports system at inmateinfo.so.cccounty.us. Search by name to find inmates. The results show charges, bail, and booking information. It is free and needs no account.

Booking can take several hours after an arrest. If you search right away and get no results, wait and check again later. The database updates throughout the day as new bookings finish and releases happen.

Call (925) 335-1570 or email recordsinfo@so.cccounty.us for questions about inmates or records.

Brentwood Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Brentwood arrests are handled by Contra Costa County Superior Court. The main criminal courthouse is in Martinez. Court records track what happens after an arrest enters the legal system.

The District Attorney reviews each arrest and decides whether to file charges. Not all arrests lead to prosecution. Some are diverted. Others are declined. When charges are filed, the court creates a case file that tracks the matter through completion.

You can search for case information through the court clerk's office. Case numbers, hearing dates, and outcomes are available. Copies cost a fee. Certified copies are more expensive. Most requests take several days to process.

After probation, you may petition for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, your conviction shows as dismissed. This can help with employment and housing.

Clearing Brentwood Arrest Records

California provides options for clearing arrest records. What works depends on how your case ended. Arrests without conviction can often be sealed. Convictions can sometimes be dismissed. Automatic relief is also available.

For arrests without conviction, file under Penal Code 851.91. Petition Contra Costa County Superior Court. The judge reviews and decides. Sealed arrests do not appear on most background checks.

The California DOJ offers automatic relief. They check records monthly and update them when you qualify. No action needed on your part. Call (916) 227-3849 to check if your record was updated.

Brentwood Employment Background Checks

Employers in Brentwood follow the Fair Chance Act. This law limits when they can ask about criminal history. Companies with five or more employees cannot ask on job applications. They must wait until after a conditional offer.

If your background check shows something, the employer has steps to follow. You get a copy of the report. You get time to respond. Then they decide. This process gives people with records fair consideration.

You can request your own record from the California DOJ. The Record Review costs $25. Submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and receive results by mail.

Victim Notification Services

VINE California helps crime victims track offenders. Register to receive alerts when custody status changes. You are notified about releases, transfers, and escapes.

Sign up at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. Choose phone, text, or email alerts. The service is free and confidential.

Nearby East County Cities

Brentwood is in eastern Contra Costa County. Here are nearby cities with arrest record pages.

All these cities are in Contra Costa County and use the same jail system. Search the county in-custody reports to find people from anywhere in the county.