Tustin Arrest Records Lookup

Tustin arrest records are kept by the Tustin Police Department. This city of about 80,000 people sits in central Orange County. The police department handles arrests within city limits and maintains records that can be requested through the public records process. People arrested in Tustin may be transferred to the Orange County Jail for booking and custody.

Tustin Police Department Records

The Tustin Police Department maintains records of arrests in the city. To get copies of arrest reports, you file a California Public Records Act request. The department has 10 days to respond under state law. Complex requests may take longer.

Contact the records unit for help with your request. They can explain what is available and how much copies cost. Processing times vary based on what you need. Simple requests come back faster. Complex ones take more time.

Not all records can be released. Investigation files may be exempt from disclosure. The police can withhold information that would hurt an active case. Basic arrest facts are usually public. The detailed investigation report often is not.

Orange County Jail and Tustin Arrests

People arrested by Tustin Police usually go to the Orange County Jail. The sheriff runs the jail. Search for inmates at apps.ocsheriff.gov. Type a name to check custody status.

The booking log shows recent arrests from across the county. Tustin arrests appear once the person is booked into the jail. Updates happen throughout the day. New bookings may take a few hours to show online. Check back later if you do not see someone.

The search shows charges, bail, and booking date. It is free. For copies of jail records, contact the sheriff at prarequests@ocsheriff.gov. Copies are $0.15 per page.

Note: The jail search only shows current custody status, not historical arrest data.

Tustin Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Tustin go to the Orange County Superior Court. Search for court records at visionpublic.occourts.org. This shows case numbers, charges, and outcomes.

Court records show what happened after an arrest. Did the DA file charges? Was there a conviction or dismissal? Cases from Tustin may go to the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana or other Orange County courts. It depends on the charges and court scheduling.

Some records are sealed by law. Juvenile cases never show in public searches. Expunged cases may be hidden too. The court follows state rules on what stays public.

California Law on Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tustin follow California state law. Penal Code 13300 covers local summary criminal history. This is what police departments keep. The law controls who can see these records and for what purposes.

The California Public Records Act lets you request government documents. Police records have limits though. Under Government Code 6254(f), investigation files can be withheld. Agencies can refuse requests that might harm ongoing investigations.

For your own statewide record, contact the California DOJ. They keep RAP sheets with all California arrests and outcomes. The fee is $25 and requires fingerprints. Visit oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review for the full process.

Sealing Tustin Arrest Records

If your arrest did not result in a conviction, you may be able to seal the record. Penal Code 851.91 allows this. File a petition with the Orange County Superior Court. A judge reviews and decides.

Sealed records do not show on most background checks. This helps with jobs and housing. Private employers will not see them. Law enforcement can still see sealed records. So can some government agencies.

California has automatic record relief under Penal Code 851.93. The DOJ reviews records monthly. Old arrests without conviction may get relief granted without you applying. A note gets added showing relief was given.

For factual innocence, Penal Code 851.8 lets you petition to seal and destroy the record. This is harder to get but offers the strongest protection.

How to Search Tustin Arrest Records

You have several ways to find arrest records from Tustin. Different methods give you different information.

• OC Sheriff jail search at apps.ocsheriff.gov for current custody
• Public records request to Tustin PD for arrest reports
• Orange County court search for case outcomes
• California DOJ Record Review for your own statewide record
• VINE for custody status alerts

The jail search and court search are free online. Arrest reports cost money and take time. The DOJ charges $25 and needs fingerprints for your own record. Pick based on what you need to know.

To track an inmate, use VINE. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com for alerts when someone is released or transferred. Call 1-877-411-5588 to register by phone.

Background Checks and Employment in Tustin

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

If an employer plans to deny you based on your record, they tell you first. You get a copy of the report and time to respond before a final decision. The California Civil Rights Department handles complaints. Call 800-884-1684 to report violations.

Background checks pull from many databases. An old Tustin arrest could show even if charges were dropped. Sealing your record is the best way to prevent that from appearing.

Note: Jobs in law enforcement, childcare, and healthcare have different rules about what employers can see.

Nearby Orange County Cities

Tustin is in central Orange County. Neighboring cities have their own police and records systems.

For arrests by the county sheriff or in unincorporated areas, visit the Orange County arrest records page. It covers the county jail and sheriff records.