El Dorado County Arrest Records

El Dorado County arrest records are held by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. Placerville is the county seat. The county stretches from the Sacramento suburbs up to Lake Tahoe. The sheriff runs the county jail and posts custody data online. You can search for people held right now through their website. El Dorado has a mix of suburban areas in the west and mountain communities in the east. This guide shows you how to find arrest info and request records in El Dorado County.

El Dorado County Incarcerated People Search

The El Dorado County Sheriff uses CitizenRIMS to post who is in custody. Visit eldoradosheriff.citizenrims.com to search current inmates. The system shows everyone held in the El Dorado County Jail.

The search is simple. Enter a name and see the results. The page shows booking dates, charges, and bail info. This helps families find loved ones. It also lets anyone see who is currently in jail. Data updates as bookings and releases happen. If someone was just arrested, check back in a few hours. Processing takes time.

This is a free tool. No login required. Just visit the site and search. The custody list only shows current inmates. For historical records, you need to contact the sheriff directly. Call (530) 621-5703 for help with older cases or records not online.

Request El Dorado County Arrest Records

The online tool shows current inmates. For actual arrest documents, you need to request copies. Contact the El Dorado County Sheriff's records division. They handle public records requests for law enforcement files.

Call (530) 621-5703 to start. Ask for records. They will explain the process, forms, and fees. Most reports cost money. The price depends on document type and length. Response times vary. A simple request might take a week or two. Complex ones take longer. Give as much detail as you can. That speeds things up.

Not all records are public. The California Public Records Act allows access to many documents. But Government Code 6254(f) exempts some law enforcement files. Investigation records and certain personal data may be withheld. The sheriff reviews each request under state law.

Note: Victims of crimes can often get free copies of reports tied to their case.

Folsom and South Lake Tahoe Arrests

El Dorado County includes parts of two cities with their own police. Folsom sits on the western edge. Most of Folsom is in Sacramento County. But a small part extends into El Dorado. South Lake Tahoe is at the eastern end near the state line. It has its own police force.

South Lake Tahoe PD handles arrests in the city. But all bookings go to the El Dorado County Jail. You can find South Lake Tahoe arrests in the county custody search. For city police reports, contact South Lake Tahoe PD directly. They have their own records process and fees.

The sheriff covers the rest of the county. That includes Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, and mountain areas. All these arrests show up in the county jail system. The CitizenRIMS portal is your starting point for any El Dorado County arrest search.

El Dorado County Court Records

Arrest records tell you someone was arrested. Court records tell you what happened next. After an arrest, the district attorney decides whether to file charges. If they do, the case goes to El Dorado County Superior Court.

The court tracks filings, hearings, and outcomes. You can search cases through the California courts website. Look for El Dorado County Superior Court access. Many criminal cases are searchable by defendant name. The results show case numbers, charges, and status. You can see if charges were filed, dropped, or led to conviction.

The main courthouse is in Placerville. There is also a branch in South Lake Tahoe. Walk-ins can search cases at public terminals. The clerk's office helps with copies. Certified documents have fees. Ask the clerk for current prices. Court records complement arrest records by showing the full story.

California State Arrest Records

El Dorado County records are local. The California Department of Justice keeps statewide data. This is where RAP sheets are stored. RAP stands for Record of Arrests and Prosecutions. It covers every arrest in California, not just one county.

You can get your own RAP sheet from the DOJ. It costs $25. You have to get fingerprinted at a Live Scan location. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and mark it for Record Review. The DOJ processes it and mails your record. This takes a few weeks. If there are errors, you can file a challenge to correct them.

For victim notifications, register with VINE California at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE alerts you when an offender's custody status changes. Get calls, texts, or emails. The phone number is 1-877-411-5588. This service is free and covers El Dorado County inmates.

El Dorado County Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history info. Only certain people can see full RAP sheets. Law enforcement and authorized employers have access. The general public sees limited info through local tools like booking logs and custody searches.

Some arrests can be sealed. Penal Code 851.91 lets people petition to seal arrests that did not result in conviction. If granted, the arrest is hidden from most searches. You can say it never happened. This helps with jobs and housing.

California also has automatic record relief. The DOJ reviews records monthly under Penal Code 851.93. Some arrests get a notation that relief was granted. This is not sealing. The record still exists. But it has a flag that employers should not count it against you. Check the DOJ website to learn more.

Towns in El Dorado County

El Dorado County runs from the Sacramento metro area up into the Sierra Nevada. The west side is more populated. El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park are suburban communities. Placerville is the county seat with a historic downtown.

The east side is mountain country. Pollock Pines, Kyburz, and the South Lake Tahoe area are up there. The terrain makes law enforcement challenging. The sheriff covers vast areas with few roads. Most arrests happen in the western part where more people live. But the jail in Placerville serves the whole county.

Note: El Dorado County does not have any cities over 50,000 population, so arrest records flow through county systems.

Nearby California Counties

El Dorado County borders several other counties. Sacramento is to the west. Placer is to the north. Alpine and Amador are to the south. Use these pages to find arrest records in nearby areas.