Folsom California Arrest Records

Folsom arrest records come from the Folsom Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff. The city sits on the border of Sacramento County and uses both local police and county services. Folsom is known for Folsom State Prison, but city arrests go to the county jail, not the state prison. The police department uses NextRequest for public records requests. People seeking arrest information can search online or contact the records office directly by phone.

Folsom Police Department Records

The Folsom Police Department handles records requests through NextRequest. Go to cityoffolsomca.nextrequest.com to submit your request online. The system lets you track status and receive documents electronically.

You can also call the police department at 916-461-6400 for records questions. The staff can tell you what documents are available and any fees that apply. Having a case number or incident number makes the search faster.

Folsom is a small department compared to Sacramento PD. This means fewer records overall but also potentially faster response times. The city takes pride in community policing and transparency.

Folsom Arrests and Sacramento County Jail

People arrested in Folsom go to the Sacramento County jail. The city does not have its own jail facility. To search for someone in custody, use the Sacramento Sheriff inmate search.

Do not confuse city jail with Folsom State Prison. The state prison is a separate CDCR facility for people serving state sentences. Local arrests go to the county jail downtown, not to Folsom Prison. These are completely different systems.

The county jail search requires first and last name plus a captcha. You can also search by X-Ref number if you have it. The system shows current inmates with charges and bail information. For more details, see our Sacramento County page.

Note: The sheriff's inmate database is down every Monday from 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM for maintenance.

Folsom State Prison Inmate Search

Folsom State Prison is a CDCR facility for inmates serving state sentences. This is separate from local arrest records. If you are looking for someone in state prison, use the CDCR Inmate Locator.

State prison records show people convicted and sentenced to more than one year. These inmates have moved beyond the local court system. Their records are with CDCR, not local police or county sheriff.

Many people search for "Folsom arrest records" but actually want state prison info because of the famous prison. Make sure you know which system applies to your search before starting.

Folsom Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Folsom go to Sacramento Superior Court. The court offers free online case searches. You can look up case numbers, charges, and outcomes without paying fees.

Court records connect arrests to final outcomes. Did charges get filed? Was there a plea deal or trial? Was the person convicted or was the case dismissed? These questions are answered in court records, not arrest records.

Sacramento County court searches are free. This is unusual in California. Many courts charge per search or per document. Take advantage of free access to research Folsom case outcomes.

California DOJ Criminal History

The California DOJ keeps statewide criminal records. To get your own record, visit oag.ca.gov for instructions. You submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay $25. The DOJ mails you a copy of your record.

Folsom has Live Scan sites at the police station and private businesses. Use the DOJ Live Scan locator to find one. Rolling fees vary by location, typically $20 to $65 on top of the state fee.

State records show arrests across all of California. Local Folsom records only show what happened in Folsom. If you need a complete history, the DOJ record is more comprehensive than any single city's records.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal records in California. The DOJ maintains these records and controls who can access them. Your own record is available to you. Third party access is restricted.

Penal Code 851.8 allows sealing of arrest records for factual innocence. If you were arrested but not convicted, you may qualify. Penal Code 1203.4 covers expungement after completing probation.

The Fair Chance Act limits how employers use criminal history. Companies with 5 or more employees cannot ask about convictions on job applications. They must wait until after a conditional offer.

Nearby Cities for Arrest Records

Folsom borders several other cities in the Sacramento area. Here are nearby places where you can search for arrest records.

Sacramento County Resources

Folsom is in Sacramento County. For county-wide arrest records, jail searches, and court information, visit our Sacramento County page.