Compton Arrest Records Database

Compton arrest records are handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The city dissolved its police department in 2000 and now contracts with LASD for all law enforcement services. When deputies arrest someone in Compton, the booking goes into the countywide jail system. You can search for current inmates using the LASD online database at no cost. The Compton Station serves as the local hub for Sheriff services. Records requests route through the central Sheriff records division in Norwalk.

Compton Sheriff Station

The Compton Station sits at 301 South Willowbrook Avenue. Deputies from this station patrol Compton and handle all arrests. You can reach the station at (310) 605-6500 for local questions. The station operates around the clock every day of the year.

Compton made a major change in 2000. The city disbanded its own police force and brought in the Sheriff. This was a cost saving move. LASD now provides all police services under contract. The arrangement has continued for over two decades.

The station handles a busy urban area. Deputies respond to calls, investigate crimes, and work with community programs. All arrest data feeds into the countywide LASD system. The station does not maintain a separate public records database.

Note: Historical records from the old Compton PD may be archived separately.

Search Compton Arrest Records Online

The LASD Inmate Information Center is the main search tool. This free database shows everyone currently in LA County custody. Type in a name and you get booking info, charges, bail amount, and which facility holds the person.

New arrests take time to appear. The LASD says booking data can take 2 to 6 hours to show up online after someone is processed. If you just learned about an arrest, wait and check back later. The system updates throughout the day and night.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff runs multiple jail facilities across the region. Someone arrested in Compton could end up at Twin Towers, Century Regional Detention Facility, or another location. The online search tells you which one. For phone help, call (213) 473-6100 any time.

Request Compton Police Reports

Getting arrest reports from Compton incidents requires going through the LASD Records Division. California law under Government Code Section 6254(f) limits what can be released. Many parts of investigation records are exempt from public disclosure.

Contact the LASD Records Division:

• Email: PRARequests@lasd.org
• Phone: (562) 345-4426
• Mail: 12440 East Imperial Highway, Suite 400 West, Norwalk, CA 90650

Reports cost $20 for most types. Crime victims get their first copy free. Include the date of the incident, location in Compton, names of people involved, and any case numbers. This helps staff find records faster. Processing runs 3 to 10 business days typically.

Expect some information to be redacted. Witness names, investigation details, and certain evidence may be blacked out. Active cases have more restrictions. Once a case closes, more content might become available.

Compton Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Compton go through Los Angeles Superior Court. The Compton Courthouse at 200 West Compton Boulevard handles local cases. Search court records online at lacourt.org using the criminal name search.

Felony records go back to 1980. Misdemeanor data starts from 1988. Guest users pay $4.75 per search. Volume accounts pay less with registration. Document copies cost $1.00 per page for the first five, then $0.40 each after that.

Court records show what happens after arrest. Charges, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences all appear in the court system. This information is separate from Sheriff arrest records but ties to the same underlying case.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 covers state criminal history records at the California DOJ. These include arrests from all agencies statewide. Request your own RAP sheet through Live Scan fingerprinting for $25.

Local LASD records fall under Penal Code 13300. These have incident details specific to Compton but access is more limited than state records. Most arrest report content stays confidential under public records law.

Options to address old records include Penal Code 1203.4 dismissal after probation and Penal Code 851.91 sealing of arrests without conviction. California also grants automatic record relief monthly for eligible cases. You do not need to apply for the automatic process.

The Fair Chance Act helps job seekers. Employers with five or more workers cannot ask about criminal history before a conditional offer. Compton businesses must follow this state law.

Victim Notification Services

Crime victims in Compton can sign up for alerts through California VINE. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. The system sends notifications when custody status changes.

The LA County DA victim services program is at da.lacounty.gov/victims/notification. Sign up for court and case updates. Marsy's Law guarantees victim rights including notice of hearings and the chance to speak.

Note: VINE alerts go out within minutes of a release or transfer.

Nearby South LA Cities

Compton sits in south Los Angeles County. Several neighboring cities use different law enforcement arrangements. Some have their own police. Others also contract with the Sheriff. Check the right agency for each area.