Sacramento Arrest Records

Sacramento arrest records come from the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff. The state capital has its own police force that handles calls within city limits. Anyone can request copies of police reports through the city's public records portal. Processing takes about 3 to 4 weeks for most requests. Both the police and sheriff post inmate data online so you can search for people in custody right now. The city also links to county court records for case outcomes tied to arrests in Sacramento.

Sacramento Police Department Records

The Sacramento Police Department uses NextRequest for public records. Go to pdcityofsacramentoca.nextrequest.com to start a request. You can ask for police reports, arrest logs, and other documents. The system lets you track your request status online.

Accident reports cost $5 each. Other fees may apply based on what you need. Call (916) 808-0620 if you have questions about a records request. The staff can tell you what is available and what fees apply. Most requests take 3 to 4 weeks to process. Complex requests may take longer.

The police department handles arrests within Sacramento city limits. For arrests in other parts of Sacramento County, contact the sheriff instead. The two agencies work together but keep separate records systems.

Sacramento County Sheriff Records

Sacramento County Sheriff runs the main jail. Their inmate search tool shows who is in custody. You need a first name, last name, and captcha code to search. The system returns current inmates with charge and bail information.

The sheriff handles unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. If an arrest happened outside city limits but within the county, the sheriff made that arrest. Their records are separate from Sacramento PD records. You may need to check both agencies depending on where the arrest occurred.

For detailed information about Sacramento County arrest records and the sheriff's booking system, visit the Sacramento County page. That page covers the county jail, court records, and VINE notification services in more depth.

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

Sacramento Court Criminal Records

Sacramento Superior Court provides free online case searches. Visit services.saccourt.ca.gov to look up criminal cases. The court eliminated all fees for online searches. You can see case numbers, charges, filing dates, and outcomes at no cost.

Court records connect arrests to case results. Did charges get filed? Was there a conviction or dismissal? The court database answers these questions. This is valuable for understanding what happened after someone was arrested in Sacramento.

Most arrests in the city lead to cases filed in Sacramento Superior Court. The court system is the same whether the arrest was made by city police or the county sheriff. All local criminal cases go through this court.

California DOJ Criminal History

The California Department of Justice keeps statewide criminal records. These are called RAP sheets. If you want your own record, submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay the $25 fee. The DOJ will mail you a copy. Visit oag.ca.gov for forms and instructions.

Sacramento has many Live Scan locations since it is the state capital. Most police stations offer this service. Private businesses also provide Live Scan fingerprinting. Use the DOJ Live Scan locator to find sites near you.

You cannot get someone else's RAP sheet without legal authority. The DOJ does not release records to third parties without a court order or similar legal basis. For checking on others, use court records or jail rosters instead of DOJ records.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history records in California. This law defines what goes into a RAP sheet and who can access it. Arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes all appear on these records.

Under Penal Code 851.8, you can petition to seal arrest records if you were factually innocent. The court must grant the petition before records are sealed. This helps clear your name when charges were dropped or you were found not guilty.

Penal Code 1203.4 allows expungement after completing probation. The court dismisses charges but the arrest still shows on your record with a dismissal note. This process helps with jobs and housing applications.

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

More Sacramento Arrest Record Resources

Victims can register for alerts through VINE California. Go to vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. You will get notified when an offender's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes from Sacramento facilities.

The Megan's Law website shows registered sex offenders in Sacramento. Search by name or address to see who is in your area. The site displays photos, addresses, and offense information for most registrants.

For state prison inmates, use the CDCR Inmate Locator. This covers people serving time in California state prisons, not county jails. You can find their current facility and expected release date.

Nearby Sacramento Area Cities

Sacramento County has several cities with their own police departments or sheriff coverage. Here are other major cities in the area where you can search arrest records.

Sacramento County Resources

Sacramento is located in Sacramento County. For more information about county-level arrest records, jail searches, and court resources, visit our Sacramento County page.