Citrus Heights Arrest Records Lookup

Citrus Heights arrest records are managed by the Citrus Heights Police Department in Sacramento County. This city publishes incident logs online showing recent police activity. The logs include arrests, calls for service, and other incidents. They keep these records available for 30 days. After that, you need to contact the police department directly for copies. People arrested in Citrus Heights go to the Sacramento County jail for booking.

Citrus Heights Police Incident Logs

The Citrus Heights Police Department posts incident logs at citrusheights.net/347/Incident-Logs. These logs show recent police activity including arrests in the city. You can see the date, time, location, and nature of each incident.

The logs stay online for 30 days. This is a rolling window. Older records drop off as new ones are added. If you need information about an incident more than 30 days old, you must request it directly from the police department.

Incident logs give you a quick view of what is happening in the city. They are useful for residents who want to know about arrests in their neighborhood. The data is updated regularly as new incidents occur.

Note: Logs show basic information only and may not include names or full details of arrests.

Request Citrus Heights Police Records

For full police reports and arrest records, contact the Citrus Heights Police Department. Call 916-727-5500 to speak with the records unit. They can tell you what documents are available and how to request them.

The California Public Records Act governs what can be released. Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files, witness information, and certain personal data may be withheld. Each request is reviewed against state law.

Fees may apply for copies of reports. The records unit can tell you current fees when you call. Having a case number or incident number speeds up your request. If you do not have a case number, provide as much detail as you can about the incident.

Citrus Heights Arrests and County Jail

People arrested in Citrus Heights are booked into the Sacramento County jail. The city does not have its own detention facility. To search for inmates, use the Sacramento Sheriff inmate search.

The county search requires first name, last name, and a captcha code. Results show current inmates with charges and bail amounts. This covers everyone in Sacramento County custody, including those arrested by Citrus Heights officers.

For complete information about the county jail system and booking procedures, see our Sacramento County page. That page explains how the central jail operates for all cities in the county.

Citrus Heights Court Records

Criminal cases from Citrus Heights go to Sacramento Superior Court. The court provides free online case searches. You can look up case numbers, charges, and outcomes at no cost.

Court records show what happened after an arrest. Was the person charged? Did they plead guilty or go to trial? What was the sentence? These details appear in court records but not in arrest records or incident logs. The two sources complement each other.

Sacramento Superior Court discontinued fees for online searches. This is unusual for California courts. Many charge per search or per document. Free access makes it easier to research Citrus Heights cases without costs adding up.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 sets rules for state criminal history in California. The DOJ keeps RAP sheets based on fingerprints. Only authorized parties can access another person's full criminal record.

To get your own record from the state, visit oag.ca.gov and follow the Record Review process. Submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay the $25 fee. The DOJ will mail you a copy of your record.

Penal Code 851.8 allows sealing arrest records if you were factually innocent. Penal Code 1203.4 allows expungement after completing probation. These laws help people clear old arrests from their records.

The Fair Chance Act restricts employer use of criminal history. Companies with 5 or more employees cannot ask about convictions on job applications until after a conditional offer.

Victim Resources in Citrus Heights

If you are a crime victim, VINE California lets you track offenders. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. You will receive alerts when an offender's custody status changes.

The Megan's Law registry shows sex offenders in your area. Search by address to see who lives nearby. The site provides photos and offense details for registered offenders in Citrus Heights.

Note: For state prison inmates rather than county jail detainees, use the CDCR Inmate Locator at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov.

Nearby Sacramento Area Cities

Citrus Heights is surrounded by other cities in Sacramento County. Here are nearby places for arrest record searches.

Sacramento County Resources

Citrus Heights is in Sacramento County. For county jail searches, booking records, and additional court information, visit our Sacramento County page.