Woodland Arrest Records Search

Woodland arrest records are managed by the Woodland Police Department in Yolo County. As the county seat, Woodland is home to both city police and the Yolo County Sheriff headquarters. The county jail is located here too. This makes Woodland a central hub for arrest records in Yolo County. Criminal cases go through Yolo County Superior Court, which is also in Woodland.

Woodland Police Department Records

The Woodland Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Contact their records division for copies of police reports and arrest documentation. They follow California Public Records Act procedures for requests.

Having a case number makes requests faster. If you do not have one, provide as many details as you can. Include the date, location, and names of people involved. The records staff can search based on this information.

Fees may apply for copies. The staff will tell you the total before processing. Response times depend on how complex your request is and how busy the office is at the time.

Woodland as Yolo County Seat

Woodland serves as the Yolo County seat. The county courthouse, sheriff headquarters, and jail are all located here. This gives you convenient access to multiple record sources in one city.

The Yolo County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. Even if Woodland Police made the arrest, booking goes through the county system. Both agencies work together but keep separate records.

For county-level records, contact the Yolo County Sheriff. They maintain jail booking logs, inmate information, and records for sheriff-handled arrests. City police records are separate.

Woodland Arrests and Yolo County Jail

People arrested in Woodland are booked into the Yolo County jail. The jail is in Woodland, so there is no transport to another city. Search for inmates through the Yolo County Sheriff's website.

The sheriff posts booking logs and inmate information online. You can search by name to see who is in custody. Results show current inmates with charges and bail amounts.

Contact the Yolo County Sheriff for questions about jail operations or booking records. Their office handles custody matters for all Yolo County cities, including Woodland.

Note: The jail serves the entire county, so inmates from Davis, West Sacramento, and other cities are held here too.

Woodland Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Woodland go to Yolo County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Woodland. You can search court records to see charges, pleas, and case outcomes.

Court records show what happened after an arrest. Was the person charged? Did they go to trial or take a plea? What was the sentence? These details appear in court records. Police reports only show the arrest itself.

The courthouse handles cases from all Yolo County cities. Davis, West Sacramento, and rural area cases all come here. One location for the entire county.

California State Criminal Records

The California DOJ maintains statewide criminal history. To get your own record, visit oag.ca.gov for the Record Review process. Submit fingerprints and pay the $25 fee.

Live Scan sites exist in Woodland and the surrounding area. Use the DOJ Live Scan locator to find one. Police stations and private businesses offer this service.

State records are more complete than local records. They show arrests across all of California. Woodland police records only show what happened in Woodland. For someone with arrests in multiple cities, the state record gives the full picture.

California Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history in California. The DOJ keeps RAP sheets based on fingerprints. Third party access is restricted to authorized users.

Penal Code 851.8 lets you seal arrest records for factual innocence. If charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you may petition the court. Penal Code 1203.4 allows expungement after completing probation.

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

Victim Resources in Woodland

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

The Megan's Law website shows registered sex offenders in Woodland. Search by address to find who lives in your area. The registry includes photos and offense details.

Note: Yolo County DA's office also has victim services for people affected by crimes prosecuted in the county.

Nearby Cities for Arrest Records

Woodland is in Yolo County near Sacramento. Here are nearby cities where you can search for arrest records.

Regional County Resources

Woodland is in Yolo County. Nearby Sacramento County has extensive arrest record resources as well.