Santee Arrest Records
Santee arrest records are managed through the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Located in East County San Diego, Santee has about 60,000 residents and contracts with the sheriff for police services. When someone is arrested in Santee, they go to San Diego County jail facilities. You can search for current inmates online through the Who's In Jail database and request report copies from the sheriff's records division.
Santee Quick Facts
Santee Sheriff Station Records
Santee uses the San Diego County Sheriff for law enforcement. The Santee Sheriff Station handles local patrol and investigations. Arrest records go through the county sheriff's records system rather than a city police department.
To request records, contact the San Diego Sheriff's records division. The main office is at 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA 92123. Call 858-974-2222 for questions. The non-emergency line is 858-868-3200. You can also submit requests through the sheriff's online portal.
The fee for report copies is $20. Victims get the first copy free. The sheriff keeps reports for 10 years. Include the date, location, and case number if you have it when requesting records. Staff will search by name if needed but it takes longer.
Processing takes 3 to 10 business days for most requests. Complex ones take longer. The sheriff reviews each request under California Government Code Section 6254 to determine what can be released.
San Diego County Jail Search
After arrest in Santee, inmates go to San Diego County jail facilities. The San Diego County Sheriff runs the Who's In Jail database that shows current inmates across all county facilities.
Enter a name or booking number to search. Results show charges, bail amount, and housing location. The system updates regularly as people are booked in and out. New arrests may take a few hours to appear.
One thing to know: the site goes down for maintenance every Wednesday at noon. Plan searches around this weekly window. Release dates shown may not always be accurate due to court orders and other factors. Call the jail for exact release info.
Note: The East Mesa Detention Facility in East County handles many inmates from the Santee area.
San Diego County Warrant Search
San Diego County has a public warrant database. You can check for active warrants at apps.sdsheriff.net/WARRANT. This covers warrants issued in San Diego County only.
A warrant means a court has ordered someone's arrest. If you find a warrant for yourself or someone you know, it needs to be addressed. Contact an attorney for advice. You can turn yourself in at the Santee Sheriff Station or any courthouse.
Santee Court Case Records
Criminal cases from Santee go to San Diego County Superior Court. The East County Regional Center in El Cajon handles many local cases. After an arrest, the district attorney decides whether to file charges.
You can search court records online through the Superior Court system. Search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearings, and case outcomes. Convictions, dismissals, and plea deals all appear in the record.
Court records show what happened after an arrest. Did charges get filed? Was there a trial or plea? What was the sentence? This information adds context beyond the raw arrest data.
California Arrest Record Laws
State law controls arrest records in Santee. Penal Code 11105 covers state criminal history kept by the California DOJ. These records link to fingerprints.
Local records follow Penal Code 13300. This governs what the sheriff can release. Basic booking info is usually public. Investigation files may be exempt.
Old arrests can be sealed. Penal Code 851.91 lets people seal arrests that did not lead to conviction. File with the Superior Court in San Diego. If granted, the arrest comes off most background checks.
California has automatic relief too. The DOJ marks eligible records with relief notation without you filing anything. Old arrests and certain convictions get flagged when they meet criteria.
Arrest Records and Jobs
The Fair Chance Act affects Santee employers. Under Government Code 12952, most employers with five or more workers cannot ask about criminal history before a job offer.
Background checks come after a conditional offer. If something shows and the employer wants to withdraw, they must give you the report and time to respond. This protects job seekers.
Arrests without conviction have protection. Employers generally cannot reject based only on an arrest that did not lead to conviction. Convictions can be considered but must be weighed for relevance and recency.
Victim Services in Santee
Crime victims can track offenders through VINE California. The system sends alerts when custody status changes. Releases, transfers, and escapes trigger notifications by phone, text, or email.
Register at VINE California or call 1-877-411-5588. Enter the offender's name or booking number. The service is free and covers all San Diego County facilities and state prisons.
The San Diego Sheriff provides victim assistance. Contact the Santee Station or main sheriff's office for help with reports and understanding your rights under Marsy's Law.
Nearby San Diego County Cities
Santee is in East County San Diego. Several nearby cities have their own police or use sheriff services. For arrest records in those areas, check these pages.
El Cajon has its own police and is just south of Santee. La Mesa borders Santee to the south and has its own department. Lakeside is unincorporated and uses sheriff services. All East County arrests go to San Diego County jail.