Access Nevada County Arrest Records

Nevada County arrest records are managed by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Despite the name, this is California, not the state of Nevada. Nevada City is the county seat. Grass Valley is the largest town. The sheriff runs the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility and posts inmate data online. You can check who is in custody right now. This mountainous county sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It has a small population but a full law enforcement operation. This page explains how to find arrest info and get records in Nevada County.

Nevada County Inmates in Custody

The Nevada County Sheriff has a free online tool for checking inmates. Visit reports.nevcounty.net to see who is currently in custody. The page shows everyone held at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.

The list shows basic details. You will see names, booking dates, and charges. Bail amounts are shown if bail was set. This helps families find people fast. The data updates as new bookings come in and releases happen. Check back if you do not see someone right away. Booking takes time to process.

No login is needed. Just visit the page and browse. This is only for current inmates. Historical records are not on the website. For older arrest info, call the jail at (530) 265-1291. Staff can tell you what is available.

Request Nevada County Arrest Records

The online tool shows who is in jail now. For copies of actual arrest documents, you need to contact the sheriff. This includes arrest reports, booking sheets, and related paperwork.

Call the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility at (530) 265-1291. Ask for records. They will explain the process. Most requests require a form and a fee. Prices vary by document type. Response times depend on how busy the office is. Simple requests may take a week or two. Complex requests take longer.

The California Public Records Act governs access. But not all law enforcement records are public. Government Code 6254(f) exempts certain files from release. Investigation records and some personal data may be withheld. The sheriff reviews each request under state law and releases what is allowed.

Note: Crime victims can usually get free copies of reports related to their case; mention this when you call.

Grass Valley Police Arrest Records

Grass Valley is the largest town in Nevada County. It has its own police department. Grass Valley PD handles arrests within town limits. Nevada City also has a small police force. But all bookings go to the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. You can find local police arrests in the county inmate list.

For Grass Valley police reports, contact their department directly. They have their own records process. Call and ask what forms and fees apply. The same goes for Nevada City PD if the arrest happened there. These are small departments. Response times can be quick if they are not too busy.

The sheriff handles the rest of the county. That includes Truckee and the many unincorporated areas. Truckee is in the mountains near Lake Tahoe. It gets a lot of visitors. Arrests there go through the sheriff's office. For any Nevada County arrest, the jail inmate list is your starting point.

Nevada County Superior Court Records

Arrest records show someone was taken into custody. Court records show what happened after. The district attorney decides whether to file charges. If they do, the case goes to Nevada County Superior Court. The court tracks all filings, hearings, and outcomes.

You can search court cases through the California courts system. Look for Nevada County Superior Court access. Many criminal cases are searchable by defendant name. Results show case numbers, charges filed, and case status. You can see if there was a conviction, dismissal, or plea deal. Court records tell the full story that arrest records start.

The main courthouse is in Nevada City. There is also a branch in Truckee. Walk-ins can use public terminals to search cases. The clerk's office helps with copies and certified documents. There are fees for certified copies. Ask the clerk for current prices. Staff can guide you through the process.

California State Criminal Records

Nevada County records are local. The California Department of Justice keeps statewide data. RAP sheets are stored there. RAP means Record of Arrests and Prosecutions. A RAP sheet shows arrests from any county in California. It is more complete than local records.

You can request your own RAP sheet from the DOJ. The fee is $25. You must get fingerprinted at a Live Scan site. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and select Record Review. The DOJ mails your record after processing. This takes a few weeks. If you find errors, there is a challenge process to fix them.

For victim alerts, register with VINE California at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE sends notifications when an offender's status changes. You can get calls, texts, or emails. The phone number is 1-877-411-5588. This works for Nevada County inmates.

Nevada County Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 controls state criminal history info. It limits who can see full RAP sheets. Law enforcement and certain employers get access. The public sees only what local agencies post through booking logs and custody lists.

Some arrests can be sealed. Penal Code 851.91 allows petitions to seal arrests that did not lead to conviction. If a court grants it, the arrest is hidden from most searches. You can legally say it did not happen. This helps with jobs and housing.

California also has automatic record relief. Under Penal Code 851.93, the DOJ reviews records monthly. Eligible arrests get a notation that relief was granted. This is different from sealing. The record still exists but has a flag. Employers who follow the rules should not hold it against you.

Towns in Nevada County

Nevada County is a mountain county in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Grass Valley is the biggest town with about 13,000 people. Nevada City is the county seat with a historic downtown. Both are in the western part of the county. Truckee is in the eastern mountains near Lake Tahoe. It is a resort town with a lot of seasonal visitors.

The sheriff covers most of the county. Grass Valley and Nevada City have their own small police departments. The terrain is rugged. Forests, hills, and winding roads make law enforcement challenging. All jail bookings go through the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City.

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

Nearby California Counties

Nevada County borders Placer County to the south and Yuba and Sierra counties to the north. It reaches east toward the state line. Use these pages to search arrest records in nearby areas.