Vacaville Arrest Records Database

Vacaville arrest records are maintained by the Vacaville Police Department in Solano County. This city sits between the Sacramento and San Francisco metro areas along Interstate 80. The police department has its own records section that processes requests. They charge fees for copies and background checks. People arrested in Vacaville go to the Solano County jail for booking and custody.

Vacaville Police Records Section

The Vacaville Police Department handles records requests through their records section. Visit cityofvacaville.gov to learn about the request process. The page explains what documents are available and how to submit requests.

Call (707) 449-5229 to speak with records staff. They can tell you what is available and current fees. Having a case number speeds up your request. If you do not have one, provide details about the date, location, and nature of the incident.

Report copies cost $0.25 per page. This is a standard rate for many California agencies. Longer reports with multiple pages cost more. The records staff will tell you the total before processing your request.

Vacaville Local Records Check

Vacaville offers local criminal records checks for $45. This searches only records held by Vacaville Police. It does not include arrests made by other agencies or in other cities. The check shows whether you have any local arrests or contacts in Vacaville.

These local checks are useful for certain purposes. Some employers want to see local history in addition to state records. Some licensing boards ask for local checks. The $45 fee covers the search and a letter stating the results.

For a complete California background check, you need to go through the DOJ instead. The local Vacaville check only covers local records. State DOJ records show your history across all of California.

Note: Local records checks do not include court outcomes, only police contacts.

Vacaville Arrests and Solano County Jail

Vacaville is in Solano County. People arrested by Vacaville Police go to the Solano County jail. Use the Solano County inmate search to find someone in custody.

The county sheriff also posts booking logs showing recent arrests. These logs cover the last 7 days of bookings across Solano County, including people arrested in Vacaville.

For questions about the county jail, call the Solano County Sheriff at (707) 784-7100. The jail is separate from Vacaville Police, so records requests for booking documents go to the sheriff.

Vacaville Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Vacaville go to Solano County Superior Court. The court handles misdemeanors and felonies arising from arrests in the city. You can search court records to see case outcomes.

Court records show what happened after an arrest. Was the person charged? Did they plead guilty or go to trial? What was the sentence if convicted? These details appear in court records but not in arrest records from the police department.

Contact the Solano County Superior Court for information about case lookups. Some courts have online search tools. Others require in-person visits or mail requests. Check their website for current access options.

California DOJ Criminal History

The California DOJ keeps statewide criminal records. To get your own record, visit oag.ca.gov for the Record Review process. Submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay $25.

Vacaville has Live Scan sites at the police station and private businesses. Use the DOJ Live Scan locator to find one. Rolling fees range from $20 to $65 depending on the location.

State DOJ records show arrests across California. Local Vacaville records only show what happened in Vacaville. For a complete history, the state record is more useful than local police records alone.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 sets the rules for state criminal history in California. The DOJ maintains RAP sheets based on fingerprints. Access is restricted to authorized parties.

Penal Code 851.8 lets you seal arrest records if you were factually innocent. Penal Code 1203.4 allows expungement after completing probation. These processes help clear old arrests from your record.

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

Victim Resources in Vacaville

Crime victims can track offenders through VINE California. Register at vinelink.vineapps.com or call 1-877-411-5588. You will get alerts when an offender's custody status changes in Solano County.

The Megan's Law registry shows sex offenders in Vacaville. Search by address to see who lives in your area. The site has photos and offense details for registered offenders.

Note: For offenders in state prison, use the CDCR Inmate Locator at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov instead of county systems.

Nearby Cities for Arrest Records

Vacaville is between Sacramento and San Francisco. Here are nearby cities where you can search for arrest records.

Solano County Resources

Vacaville is in Solano County. For county-wide arrest records, jail searches, and sheriff information, use county resources.