Find Fairfield Arrest Records

Fairfield arrest records are kept by the Fairfield Police Department in Solano County. This city serves as the county seat, so you have both city police and county sheriff resources nearby. The police department uses NextRequest for public records requests. Report copies have reasonable fees starting at $5 for the first 10 pages. People arrested in Fairfield are booked into the Solano County jail system.

Fairfield Police Records Portal

The Fairfield Police Department uses NextRequest for public records. Go to fairfieldcapd.nextrequest.com to submit your request online. The system lets you create an account to track status and receive documents electronically.

Report copies cost $5 for the first 10 pages. This is a flat fee that covers most basic police reports. Longer reports or multiple documents may cost more. The NextRequest system will tell you the total before finalizing your request.

The portal is convenient for tracking requests. You can log in anytime to check progress. When documents are ready, you get notified and can download them. This is faster than waiting for mail delivery.

Fairfield as Solano County Seat

Fairfield is the seat of Solano County. The county courthouse and administrative offices are here. This makes it easy to access both city police and county sheriff resources in one area.

The Solano County Superior Court is in Fairfield. Criminal cases from arrests in the city go through this court. You can research case outcomes and court records at the courthouse or through their online systems.

The county sheriff headquarters is also nearby. If you need records from the sheriff rather than city police, you can visit their office in Fairfield. The two agencies work together but maintain separate records systems.

Fairfield Arrests and Solano County Jail

People arrested by Fairfield Police go to the Solano County jail. Search for inmates using the Solano County inmate search. This shows people currently in custody with charges and booking details.

The sheriff also publishes booking logs showing recent arrests. These cover the past 7 days across Solano County. People arrested in Fairfield appear in these logs.

For jail questions, call the Solano County Sheriff at (707) 784-7100. The sheriff runs the jail system for all Solano County cities, including Fairfield.

Note: The city police handle arrests but the county sheriff manages custody and booking records.

Fairfield Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Fairfield go to Solano County Superior Court. The courthouse is in downtown Fairfield. You can search court records to see case outcomes and sentencing information.

Court records answer important questions. Did the DA file charges after the arrest? Was there a conviction or dismissal? What sentence was imposed? These details come from court records, not arrest records from the police department.

Contact the Solano County Superior Court for information about searching their records. They may have online access or require in-person visits depending on the type of record you need.

California State Criminal Records

The California DOJ maintains statewide criminal history. To get your own record, visit oag.ca.gov for Record Review instructions. Submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay $25.

Fairfield has Live Scan locations at police stations and private businesses. Use the DOJ Live Scan locator to find sites near you. Rolling fees vary by location.

State records show arrests across all California cities and counties. Local Fairfield records only show police contacts in Fairfield. For a complete background, the state DOJ record is more comprehensive.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history information. The DOJ keeps RAP sheets based on fingerprints. Only authorized parties can access another person's full record.

Penal Code 851.8 allows sealing records for factual innocence. Penal Code 1203.4 covers expungement after probation. These laws help people clear old arrests.

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

Victim Resources in Fairfield

Crime victims can register with VINE California 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 website shows registered sex offenders in Fairfield. Search by address to see who lives nearby. The registry includes photos and offense information.

Note: For state prison inmates, use the CDCR Inmate Locator rather than county jail systems.

Nearby Cities for Arrest Records

Fairfield sits between Sacramento and the Bay Area. Here are nearby cities where you can search for arrest records.

Regional County Resources

Fairfield is in Solano County. Nearby Sacramento County also has extensive arrest record resources.