Mountain View Arrest Records

Mountain View arrest records are available through the city police and Santa Clara County systems. The city is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to major tech companies. Mountain View Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. After an arrest, inmates go to Santa Clara County jail in San Jose or the Elmwood facility in Milpitas. You can search for current inmates online through the sheriff and request police reports from the Mountain View Police Department.

Mountain View Police Arrest Records

The Mountain View Police Department enforces laws within the city. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests. When someone is arrested, a police report is created. These reports document the incident and can be requested by the public.

Contact Mountain View Police Records at (650) 903-6344. The station is at 1000 Villa Street. You can request records in person during business hours. Mail and email requests are also accepted. Call first to learn what forms are needed and what fees apply to your request.

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

Fees vary by record type. Crime victims often receive the first copy free. Ask about costs when you submit your request.

Santa Clara County Jail for Mountain View

People arrested in Mountain View go to Santa Clara County jail facilities. The Main Jail is in San Jose. The Elmwood facility is in Milpitas. The Santa Clara County Sheriff operates both.

The sheriff has an online Find Inmate tool at eservices.sccgov.org. Search by name to find inmates in either facility. The system shows charges, bail, and housing information. It is free and requires no account.

Booking takes several hours after an arrest. If you search right away and get no results, wait and try again. The jail updates the database throughout the day. New bookings appear when processing finishes.

Note: Call the Main Jail at (408) 299-3438 or Records at (408) 808-4705 for questions about inmates.

Mountain View Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Mountain View arrests go to Santa Clara County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in San Jose. Some matters may be heard in Palo Alto. Court records track cases from filing through final outcome.

The District Attorney reviews each arrest and decides whether to prosecute. Not all arrests result in charges. When charges are filed, the court creates a case record. Hearings, pleas, trials, and sentencing all become part of that file.

You can search for case information through the court clerk. Case numbers, hearing dates, and outcomes are available. Document copies have fees. Certified copies cost more. Processing takes several days for most requests.

After completing probation, you may petition for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, your conviction shows as dismissed on your record.

Clearing Mountain View Arrest Records

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

For arrests that did not result in conviction, petition under Penal Code 851.91. File with Santa Clara 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 apply updates when you qualify. No petition needed from you. Call (916) 227-3849 to check your status.

Mountain View Employment and Background Checks

Employers in Mountain View follow the Fair Chance Act. Companies with five or more workers cannot ask about criminal history on job applications. They wait until after a conditional offer.

If they find something on your check, they must follow a process. You get a copy of the report. You get time to respond. Then they decide. This 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. This shows your official state criminal history.

Victim Notification Services

Crime victims can track offenders through VINE California. Register to receive alerts when custody status changes. You get notified about releases, transfers, and escapes.

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

Nearby Santa Clara County Cities

Mountain View is in the northern part of Santa Clara County. Here are nearby cities with arrest record pages.

All these cities are in Santa Clara County and use the same jail system. Search the county inmate locator to find people from any city in the county.