Find Solano County Arrest Records

Solano County arrest records are accessible through the sheriff's online inmate locator and booking logs. The county sits between the Bay Area and Sacramento. It includes Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. The county jail is in Fairfield. You can search for inmates online and view recent booking activity. The sheriff provides free tools to check custody status. Court records show what happens after arrests move through the legal system.

Solano County Inmate Locator

The Solano County Sheriff has an inmate locator at shfinmatesearch.solanocounty.com. This online tool shows people currently in the county jail. Search by name to find an inmate. Results show booking information, charges, and bail amounts when available.

The inmate search updates throughout the day. New bookings appear within hours of arrest. If someone was just arrested, they may not show up right away. Try searching again later. Releases are also reflected as they happen during the day.

The search is free and requires no account. It works on any device with internet access. You can quickly check custody status without calling the jail. The phone number for jail questions is (707) 784-7100.

Note: Call the jail directly for questions about visiting, commissary, or other inmate services.

Solano County Booking Logs

The sheriff also publishes booking logs at solanocounty.com. These logs show recent arrests and bookings in the county. The logs cover a rolling seven-day period. They provide a different view than the inmate search.

Booking logs list everyone booked into jail during that time period. This includes people who may have already been released. The logs show arrest information even if the person bonded out quickly. It is a useful tool for seeing recent law enforcement activity in the county.

The inmate locator shows current custody. The booking logs show recent history. Together they give a fuller picture of jail activity. Use both tools depending on what information you need.

Solano Sheriff Records

The Solano County Sheriff's Office maintains records for arrests made by deputies. For copies of arrest reports, contact the sheriff's records division. The main phone number is (707) 784-7100. Written requests help document what you need.

California law governs what records can be released. Under Government Code 6254(f), some information is disclosable while other records are exempt. Booking data and charges are typically available. Investigation files are usually protected.

Response times vary based on the request. The law gives agencies 10 days to respond. Complex requests may take longer. Fees may apply for copies. Contact the sheriff's office for current procedures and fees.

Solano Superior Court Records

Solano County Superior Court handles criminal cases from arrests in the county. Courts are located in Fairfield and Vallejo. Criminal records show what happens after an arrest goes through prosecution. Not every arrest results in charges.

The District Attorney reviews arrests and decides whether to file. When charges are filed, the court tracks the case. Case numbers, hearing dates, and outcomes are available. You can see plea deals, trial results, and sentencing information for most cases.

To clear a conviction, file a petition under Penal Code 1203.4. This dismissal process helps people who completed probation. The court reviews each petition. Processing takes several weeks. A dismissal can assist with jobs and housing.

Solano County Victim Notification

Crime victims can register for custody alerts through VINE California. When an offender's status changes, you get notified. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. The system operates around the clock.

Register at vinelink.vineapps.com. The phone number is 1-877-411-5588. Choose your alert method. Options include calls, texts, and emails. VINE is free and confidential. Your contact information stays private.

Major Cities in Solano County

Solano County has 7 incorporated cities. Vallejo is the largest by population. Fairfield is the county seat and home to the jail. Vacaville sits at the county's eastern edge. Several cities have their own police departments. Here are cities with populations over 50,000.

Each city police department keeps its own arrest records. Vallejo PD, Fairfield PD, and Vacaville PD have their own records divisions. For records about a specific arrest, contact the arresting agency. All bookings still go through the county jail system.

Nearby California Counties

Solano County borders several other counties in the Bay Area and Central Valley. For arrest records in neighboring areas, check these county pages. Each county has its own sheriff and detention facilities.

California State Resources

The California Department of Justice maintains the statewide criminal history database. Under Penal Code 11105, this database contains arrest and conviction records from all counties. Request your own record through DOJ Record Review for $25 plus Live Scan fingerprinting costs.

Automatic record relief is available under Penal Code 851.91. The DOJ reviews records monthly and automatically seals certain old arrests. You do not need to file a petition. Relief happens when eligibility criteria are met.

The Fair Chance Act protects job seekers. Under Government Code 12952, employers with five or more workers cannot ask about convictions until after a conditional offer. This helps people with arrest records get fair consideration during hiring.